Section 15.1-14-06 - School district superintendent - Discharge for cause - Hearing1. At the hearing, the superintendent may produce evidence and witnesses to rebut any reasons given by the board of the school district for its discharge of the superintendent.2. The hearing must be conducted in accordance with chapter 28-32.3. All witnesses are subject to cross-examination.4. Unless otherwise agreed to by the board and the superintendent, the hearing must be conducted as an executive session of the board, except that:a. The superintendent may invite to the hearing any two representatives to speak on behalf of the superintendent and may invite the superintendent's spouse or one other family member.b. The board may invite to the hearing any two representatives to speak on behalf of the board and may invite the school district business manager.5. If a continuance is requested by the superintendent, the board shall grant a continuance for a period not in excess of seven days. The board may grant a continuance in excess of seven days upon a showing of good cause.6. No cause of action for libel or slander may be brought regarding any communication made at an executive session held by the board for the purposes provided in this section.