What must happen for a teacher's limited contract to be successfully renewed?

For a teacher's limited contract to be successfully renewed, the key step is that the superintendent must notify the board. This process involves the superintendent preparing and providing documentation that outlines the recommendations for contract renewals, which the school board then considers when making final decisions about personnel and contracts. This procedure is crucial because it ensures that all contract renewals are aligned with district policies and that the board is fully informed of the superintendent’s recommendations, allowing them to make an official decision that affects staffing and educational continuity within the school district.

The other options, while potentially relevant to the overall evaluation of a teacher’s performance or contract status, do not represent the final procedural requirement for renewal. Performance appraisals may inform the decision, and principal approval can influence the superintendent’s recommendations, but ultimately it is the superintendent's responsibility to communicate these matters to the board for formal action.