Interim principals may be appointed provided they have Educational Leadership, Administration, or Administration/Supervision Certification from another State and have at least two (2) consecutive years of successful administrative experience within the past five (5) years. An interim principal may also be an individual with Education Leadership Administration, or Administration/Supervision Certification and through the District's selection system was determined by the selection team, Superintendent, and School Board to be the best candidate for the position among other applicants. Administrators who are appointed as interim principals have one (1) calendar year to successfully perform required competencies and duties.

Administrators who may be employed as interim principals or interim supervisors shall be subject to Policy 1121.01 - Criminal Background and Employment History Checks.

F.S. 1012.32, 1012.33