Opinion No.

The Honorable James C. Scott State Senator 321 State Highway 15 North Warren, Arkansas 71671

Dear Senator Scott:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on three questions regarding the salaries of school superintendents. You note that some school board members apparently think that annual increases in the salaries of school superintendents are mandated by law while others think such increases are discretionary with the respective school boards. Your three questions in this regard are as follows:

1. Does the law require that the salaries of school superintendents be increased annually?