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210: Role of School Administration

Responsible Administrator: Superintendent

 

PURPOSE

As outlined in the Education Act (Section 197), the Principal is the instructional leader of the school and is responsible for the management of the school. The Principal is directly accountable to the Superintendent.

PROCEDURE

With respect to the role of the School Principal:

  1. The Principal shall, at all times, act in full accordance with the Education Act.
  2. The Principal shall, at a minimum, demonstrate leadership in full alignment with the current provincial Leadership Quality Standard.
  3. The Principal shall, at all times, act in a manner that maintains the Vision, Mission and Values of the Division and in accordance with all Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and the annual Education Plan.
  4. The Principal shall provide opportunities for the staff and School Council to be meaningfully involved in school based decisions involving programs, budgets and procedures. 
  5. Subject to any applicable collective agreement and the Principal’s contract of employment, the Principal shall carry out those duties that are assigned to the Principal by the Superintendent.

With respect to the role of the Vice Principal and notwithstanding those duties applicable to the Vice Principal in support of, or in absence of the Principal:

  1. The Vice Principal is an educational leader in the school and shall be directly accountable to the Principal.
  2. The Vice Principal shall, at a minimum, demonstrate leadership in alignment with any applicable requirements of the current Leadership Quality Standard.
  3. The Vice Principal shall, at all times, act in a manner that maintains the Vision, Mission and Values of the Division and in accordance with all Board Policies, Administrative Procedures and the annual Education Plan.

With respect to the role of school administration (Principal and Vice Principal(s)):

  1. School administration shall ensure that the standard of care is met with respect to order and discipline in the school and on the school grounds and during activities sponsored by the Division.
  2. School administration shall promote cooperation between the school and the community that it serves.
  3. School administration shall facilitate effective communication with school stakeholders.
  4.  School administration shall establish procedures and practices to meaningfully collaborate with other school administrators as full members of the Division’s Leadership Team.

References:

Education Act Sections 197, 199
Leadership Quality Standard
Collective Agreement
Policy 700: Superintendent of Schools

History

2024 Mar 06 Initial Approval

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