ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES
Administrators will be hired by the board to assist the superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.
Each attendance center will have a building principal responsible for the administration and operation of the attendance center. Each building principal, as chief administrator of the assigned attendance center, is responsible for the building and grounds, for the students and employees assigned to the attendance center, for school activities at the attendance center, for the education program offered in the attendance center, and the budget for the attendance center. The principal is considered the professional advisor to the superintendent in matters pertaining to the attendance center supervised by the principal. Although the principals serve under the direction of the superintendent, duties of the principal may include, but not be limited to the following:
• Cooperate in the general organization and plan of procedure in the school under the principal's supervision;
• Supervision of the teachers in the principal's attendance center;
• Maintain the necessary records for carrying out delegated duties;
• Work with the superintendent in rating, recommending and selecting supervised employees whenever possible;
• Work with the superintendent in determining the education program to be offered and in arranging the schedules. As much of the schedule as possible should be made before school closes for summer vacation. In the matter of courses offered, the final approval rests with the superintendent who is in turn responsible to the board;
• Ensure that proper care is taken of all school books, supplies, materials, equipment, furniture and facilities;
• Instruct teachers to make a complete annual inventory of all school property contained in their individual rooms. This inventory is reviewed and filed with the board secretary;
• Investigate excessive cases of absence or tardiness of students and notify the parents or guardians of unexcused absence or tardiness. All such cases should be reported to the superintendent;
• Make such reports from time to time as the superintendent may require;
• Maintain the regular schedule of school hours established by the board and make no temporary changes in the schedule without the consent of the superintendent;
• Promptly notify the superintendent whenever ventilation, sanitation or heating of the building is unsatisfactory;
• Contribute to the formation and implementation of general policies and procedures of the school;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent of schools.
This list of duties will not act to limit the board's authority and responsibility over the position of the administrators. In executing these duties and others the board may delegate, the administrators will consider the school district's financial condition as well as the needs of the students in the school district.
Adopted: February 17, 2003
Reviewed: March 2006
June 20, 2011
July 11, 2016
BUILDING PRINCIPALS - FUNCTIONS
To Whom Responsible: The Superintendent of Schools or Designee
Subject to the policies of the Board of Directors and to the directives issued by the Superintendent or other central administrative personnel on behalf of the Superintendent, the principal shall have full control of his/her building and grounds, all pupils, teachers, operating personnel and all activities carried on therein or theron.
The primary function of the building principal is to provide leadership that will develop a quality learning environment and program.
The Principal's Role in School Management
As key administrator of the building, the principal:
A. Knows and consistently adheres to the state legal code and local school district policies.
B. Exercises full responsibility for the organization and administration of all activities, personnel, physical facilities, and supplementary services wit in the assigned building.
C. Serves as liaison between the school, staff, students, and community.
D. Shares responsibility for the recruitment and selection of all staff members.
E. Determines appropriate schedules for students and teachers.
F. Recognizes and supports the educational value of team management.
G. Implements negotiated contracts which have been agreed upon by the board of directors and the employee units.
H. Administers the safety and security porcedures for the building, equipment, grounds, and transportation.
I. Assumes responsibility for administering the instructional budget.
The Principal's Role in Leadership
As instructional leader, the principal:
A. Demonstrates a student-centered philosophy of education and considers the welfare of students as a paramount responsibility.
B. Assumes the leadership role in developing philosophy, teaching strategies, and techniques.
C. Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum; shows balanced concern for all subject matter areas and activity programs.
D. Assists is creating a favorable working atmosphere within the building that is conducive to optimum growth and learning.
E. Works with the staff in designing and providing effective inservice programs.
F. Promotes student and staff feelings of personal worth.
G. Promotes high staff morale and a high commitment to processional growth.
H. Maintains professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, and personal reading.
I. Studies and evaluates current programs in education and works with the instructional staff to implement those programs consistent with the goals and objectives of the school district.
J. Contributes to the profession through active participation in professional organization activities.
The Principal's Role in Supervision
As supervisor of the facilities, staff, and program the principal:
A. Establishes and administers rules and regulations pertaining to the welfare and management of students.
B. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
C. Organizes and administers all student activity programs.
D. Works with instructional staff in recommending.
E. Coordinates budget development and makes recommendations for programs, staff, and building needs.
The Principal's Role in Supervision
As supervisor of the facilities, staff, and program the principal:
A. Establishes and administers rules and regulations pertaining to the welfare and management of students.
B. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
C. Organizes and administers all student activity programs.
D. Works with instructional staff in recommending promotion/retention/graduation policies.
E. Coordinates budget development and makes recommendations for programs, staff, and building needs.
The Principal's Role in Evaluation
As the person who is ultimately accountable for the effectiveness of the overall program, the principal:
A. Conducts a continuous evaluation procedure for all building personnel and recommends to the superintendent their assignments, promotion, transfer or dismissal.
B. Evaluates curriculum programs through testing, observation, and analysis.
C. Develops programs for evaluating student progress towards stated instructional objectives.
The Principal's Role in Communication
As an effective communicator, the principal:
A. Interprets learning programs and board policies to the community.
B. Provides information to students and parents about school programs and services.
C. Provides opportunity for parent's and residents' involvement in advisory and volunteer groups.
D. Serves as intermediary between staff and other administrators.
E. Is aware of resources of the community which could serve as a laboratory for learning.
F. Maintains an awareness of factors outside the school which affect the school structure.
G. Maintains an open line of communication with staff.