The proposed bill would amend current statutes by requiring each school district governing board to submit employment contracts for superintendents and chief financial officers to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Specifically, it mandates that governing boards provide either a copy of the employment contract for individuals employed in these roles over the past five years or an attestation stating that no such employment occurred. Additionally, for current employees, contracts must be submitted within 30 days of entering into or amending a contract, along with an affidavit confirming the contract's consistency with the previous year’s submission.

Furthermore, the bill would establish a searchable online database maintained by ADE that includes detailed information from each submitted contract, such as salaries, performance-based pay, stipends, and benefits. Both ADE and the governing boards would be required to post all contracts on their websites, with a prohibition on removing them for at least five years after employment termination. The bill also outlines annual reporting requirements for ADE, ensuring transparency regarding the compensation and benefits of school district executives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-503.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-503.01