Section 16-24B-51 - DefinitionsAs used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. Includes only those individuals hired before July 1, 2024, and certified for their position as prescribed by the State Board of Education and who are employed by an employing board as an assistant superintendent, assistant chief school finance officer, or assistant principal of a school system or school, including a vocational center.(2) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The same as defined in Section 16-24B-2.(3) CONTRACT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. Includes only those individuals hired on or after July 1, 2024, and certified for their position as prescribed by the State Board of Education and who are employed by a participating employing board as an assistant superintendent, assistant chief school finance officer, or assistant principal of a school system or school, including a vocational center, pursuant to this article.(4) CONTRACT YEAR. The same as defined in Section 16-24B-2.(5) DAY. The same as defined in Section 16-24B-2.(6) EMPLOYING BOARD. The same as defined in Section 16-24B-2.(7) MEDIATOR. The same as defined in Section 16-24B-2.(8) PARTICIPATING EMPLOYING BOARD. An employing board that elects to employ assistant administrative officers pursuant to contracts as provided by this article.(9) PROBATIONARY ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. Any assistant superintendent, assistant chief school finance officer, or assistant principal hired for the first time in any local school system or school as an assistant superintendent, assistant chief school finance officer, or assistant principal on or after July 1, 2024.Ala. Code § 16-24B-51 (1975)
Added by Act 2024-360,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.