(a) The Board of School Commissioners shall appoint a Superintendent of Schools who shall not be a member of the Board. The appointment shall be consistent with and pursuant to the written Board of School Commissioners' policy. The Board may contract with said Superintendent for a period of appointment and on such terms and conditions which are at that time current and consistent with State statutes.

(b) The Board of School Commissioners may remove such Superintendent if it is established that he/she has been negligent or derelict in his/her official duty or is guilty of any misconduct which affects his/her capacity to perform his/her duties as Superintendent.