The three broad criteria of leadership, commitment, and contribution to educational excellence shall be adapted to a superintendent as follows:

The Excellence in Education Award to a superintendent shall require:

(1) Leadership in board implementation of community wishes or community acceptance of educational improvements, and enhancement of employee effectiveness in implementing the wishes of the board and community;

(2) Commitment evidenced by special effort(s) to carry out wishes of the board and promote educational excellence; and

(3) Contributions such as new programs or developments initiated and brought to fruition within the district and efforts that have demonstrably and substantially enhanced the attitude toward schools or the professional growth of educators.