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Strafford R-VI School District Policy Manual

Master Index | Section A | Section B | Section C | Section D | Section E | Section F | Section G Part 1 | Section I Part 1 | Section J Part 1 | Section K | Section L Section G Part 2 | Section I Part 2 | Section J Part 2
Section G Part 3 | Section I Part 3 | Section J Part 3

SECTION G:  PERSONNEL

Part 2

FILE: GCAC

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3. The principal shall have full authority in all matters of student discipline in his school building. He shall have authority to suspend pupils according to approved policies of the Board and in compliance with state law.

In all cases of suspension, he shall submit to the superintendent in writing the justification for suspension. He shall notify the parents of the student(s) involved of his action before permitting the student(s) to leave the building. He shall send a follow-up letter to the parents (guardian), explaining details of the suspension.

4. The principal shall form a schedule of curricular offerings that meet the needs of the students of the district. He shall assign teachers to all duties, curricular and co-curricular, enroll and assign students to their classes, and shall have the initial responsibility and authority to act upon matters pertaining to the instructional program. The scheduling and assigning of personnel shall be conducted in the spring, with final assignments before June 15.

5. The principal shall authorize in writing absences of all personnel under his jurisdiction to the superintendent for payroll purposes in accordance to board policies. He shall assign substitute teachers and inform the central office in writing of the name of the substitute, where the substitute worked, for whom he substituted, and other data as may be required for payroll purposes.

6. He shall cause to be kept an inventory of supplies, equipment and teaching materials within the school, estimate the annual financial requirements of the school by March 1st for use in preparation of the annual budget, and submit requisitions for supplies, equipment, and other items to the central office.

7. Take all precautions to safeguard the safety, health and well-being of pupils and staff members, including the formulation of plans to meet emergencies within his building.

8. Maintain close and cooperative relations with patrons.

9. Shall assume responsibility for care and maintenance of school property and for requisitioning needed repairs from the central office.

10. Create an environment wherein teachers, non-certified personnel, and pupils may achieve mutual understanding, a high sense of morale, and the best possible working and learning conditions.

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11. All secondary co-curricular activities are under the jurisdiction of the principal. He shall coordinate these activities with his staff in the best interests of the overall program, keeping the superintendent informed of all activities.

12. The principal shall recommend to the superintendent and he in turn to the Board, the employment or replacement of secretarial personnel. The principal shall assign the duties of the personnel under his charge.

13. The principal shall be responsible for the transportation program, state and federal reports, discipline in grades 7 thru 12, and shall keep the superintendent fully informed of all actions.

14. The principal shall continually evaluate the overall educational program as to its relevance and quality and make recommendations accordingly to the superintendent.

Adopted: March 20, 2003

Strafford R-VI School District, Strafford, Missouri

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FILE: GCAD

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ASSISTANT SECONDARY PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must hold a Missouri secondary principal's certificate issued by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (Administrative assistant position must have a bachelor of science degree in education.)

2. Candidates must have at least two years of teaching, administrative, or supervisory experience.

Working Conditions

1. This is a ten month position starting two weeks prior to the regular school term and ending two weeks after the regular school term.

2. Salary will be set annually by the Board upon the recommendation of the superintendent.

3. As an administrator, no specific hourly schedule is stated. It is assumed the individual will spend the time required to complete all duties of the position.

4. Sick leave is stated as twelve days annually, cumulative to fifty days, of which two days each year may be used for personal business.

Specific Responsibilities

1. He/She shall be responsible for the strict observance of the policies of the Board and the principal in his/her building. He/She shall aid and assist the principal in the administration of the school under the principal's charge.

2. The assistant secondary principal/administrative assistant shall be responsible for student discipline in his/her building. Student discipline matters will be referred to the assistant principal. He/She shall have the authority to suspend pupils according to approved policies of the Board.

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In all cases of suspension, he/she shall submit to the superintendent in writing the justification for suspension. He/She shall notify the parents of the student(s) involved of his/her action before permitting the student to leave the building. He/She shall send a follow-up letter to the parent(s), explaining details of the suspension. He/She shall keep an accurate record of all discipline referrals and his/her actions in each discipline matter that requires action.

3. He/She shall be responsible for securing and maintaining an accurate daily attendance record of all students enrolled in his/her building. He/She shall see that all students are accounted for each period of the day. If a student is not accounted for, the current student attendance policy should be implemented.

4. He/She shall be responsible for the administration of all athletic programs in his/her school. He/She shall see that all athletic programs are in compliance with the policies of the Board and the Missouri State High School Activities Association.

Employment

Principals shall be considered for reemployment at the regular February board meeting.

Adopted: March 6, 1997

Strafford R-VI School District, Strafford, Missouri

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FILE: GCAE

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TITLE: Middle School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. (Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.)

2. (Degrees(s) required and area of major study.)

3. (Kind and amount of prior job experience required.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may findappropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: (Person designated by the board of the superintendent.)

SUPERVISES: (Staff members designated by the Board or the superintendent.)

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills so as to promote the educational development of each student.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.

2. Initiates, designs, and implements programs to meet specific needs of the school. Plans, organizes, and directs implementation of all school activities.

3. Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.

4. Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.

5. Prepares and administers the school budget and supervises school finances.

6. Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.

7. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.

8. Works with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more than in school import, such as transportation, special services, and the like.

9. Keeps his/her supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the supervisor's accountability.

10. Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.

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11. Maintains active relationships with students and parents.

12. Budgets school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction and business.

13. Leads in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional program.

14. Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.

15. Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.

16. Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.

17. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according due process to the rights of students.

18. Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline.

19. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.

20. Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities.

21. Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.

22.  Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and maintenance of health of students.

23. Assumes responsibility for his own professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, through enrollment in advanced courses, and the like.

24. Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussion problems of  mutual interest with others in the field.

25. Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel attached to the school.

26. Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's professional staff.

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27. Supervises the school's teaching process.

28. Approves the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.

29. Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.

30. Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.

31. Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

32. Assists in the inservice orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.

33. Recommends, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory.

34. Makes arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.

35. Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.

36. Supervises the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes.

37. Plans and supervise fire drills and emergency preparedness program.

38. Asserts leadership in times of civil disobedience in school in  accordance with established Board policy.

39. Provides for adequate inventories of property under his jurisdiction and for the security and accountability for that property.

40. Supervises all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum.

41. Supervises and evaluates the school's extracurricular program.

42. Participates in principals' meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate.

43. Serves as an ex officio member of all committees and councils within his school.

44. Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.

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45. Responds to written and oral request for information.

46. Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.

47. Organizes and administers the public relations program for his/her school. Acting as liaison between the school and the community, by interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

48. Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed to by the superintendent.

49. Delegates authority to personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven month year - salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of professional Personnel.

Approved by:____________________________________Date:______________

Reviewed and agreed to by:______________________Date:______________

(Incumbent)

Adopted: December 21, 1995

Strafford R-VI School District, Strafford, Missouri

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FILE: GCBA

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF SALARY SCHEDULES

Instructional Staff

An adequate salary schedule is necessary to secure new teachers who are personally competent and professionally well prepared, to encourage the professional growth of teachers while in service, and to retain the most competent teachers while in the school system. The Board of Education shall annually adopt a salary schedule having the following essential features:

Ø A salary for those beginning in the system, which will be at or above the minimum salary established by state statute.

Ø Annual increments shall be added for each school year of successful experience up to the limits provided by the schedule.

The superintendent of schools shall prepare salary schedules for approval of the Board of Education and implement the salary schedules adopted by the Board of Education. The superintendent may consult with staff members and the Community Teachers Association (CTA) in preparing the salary schedules.

Administrative Staff

The Board will annually determine the salaries for the administrative staff.

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Adopted: August 21, 1997/November 20, 1997