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The Principal as School Manager, 2nd ed

, by Sharp, William L.; Walter, James K.

The Principal as School Manager, 2nd ed by Sharp, William L.; Walter, James K., 9780810847408

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ISBN: 9780810847408 | 081084740X
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 7/14/2003

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Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials

Designed to teach the principal to become efficient and effective in accomplishing noninstructional roles, this book offers advice on expectations and survival techniques to ensure the principal's longevity in the district. Like the previous edition, it provides a practical guide to practice and procedure in these vital areas.

PREFACE

xi

1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPALSHIP

1

(14)

Introduction

1

(1)

History of the Principalship

2

(5)

The Purpose of This Book

7

(4)

Chapters of the Book

11

(1)

References

12

(3)

2 SCHOOL FINANCE FOR PRINCIPALS

15

(30)

Introduction

15

(1)

Seven Things Principals Should Know about School Finance

16

(4)

Accounting for School Building Funds

20

(1)

Why Do Fiscal Management Problems Exist in Schools?

21

(1)

Guidelines for Handling School Funds

22

(16)

Budgeting at the School Level

38

(4)

Summary

42

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

43

(2)

3 THE SCHOOL FACILITY

45

(18)

Introduction

45

(1)

Cleaning

46

(4)

Maintenance

50

(5)

The Building Walk-Through

55

(5)

Emergency Plans for a Building

60

(3)

Estimating Number of Classrooms Needed

63

(8)

Use of Computers for Facility Management

64

(1)

An Alternative: Contracting Out Services

65

(3)

A Case Study

68

(1)

Summary

69

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

69

(1)

References

70

(1)

4 PUBLIC RELATIONS

71

(18)

Introduction

71

(1)

Internal Relations

72

(5)

Shared Decision Making, Participative Management, Empowerment

77

(2)

External Relations

79

(3)

Involvement with Community Groups

82

(2)

Public Relations at the Front Door

84

(1)

Communication Is a Two-Way Street

84

(2)

Summary

86

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

87

(1)

References

87

(1)

Other Suggested Readings

88

(1)

5 THE PRINCIPAL AND RELATIONSHIPS

89

(10)

Introduction

89

(1)

Critical Areas of Relationships

90

(6)

Conclusions

96

(1)

Acknowledgment

97

(1)

Reference

97

(2)

6 THE PERSONNEL ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL

99

(24)

Introduction

99

(1)

Forecasting Personnel Needs

100

(2)

Recruitment of Staff

102

(2)

Selection of Staff

104

(5)

Legal Issues Regarding Hiring

109

(1)

Background Checks

110

(1)

Staff Development and Orientation

111

(3)

Contract Administration

114

(3)

Staff Discipline

117

(2)

Summary

119

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

120

(1)

References

120

(3)

7 SCHOOL LAW FOR PRINCIPALS

123

(20)

Introduction

123

(2)

Religious Issues in the Schools

125

(2)

Student Rights

127

(3)

Discrimination

130

(1)

Sexual Harassment

131

(1)

Searches

132

(4)

Tort Liability

136

(2)

Academic Freedom

138

(1)

Summary

139

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

140

(1)

References

140

(3)

8 THE PRINCIPAL AND FOOD SERVICE

143

(14)

Introduction

143

(1)

The School Lunch

144

(1)

Line and Staff

145

(1)

Leftover Food

146

(1)

Safety and Sanitation Guidelines

147

(6)

Know Your Way Around

153

(1)

Job Description: Manager/Cook

154

(1)

Job Description: Cook

155

(1)

Summary

155

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

155

(1)

References

156

(1)

9 STUDENT DISCIPLINE

157

(18)

Introduction

157

(1)

A Positive Atmosphere

158

(1)

The Team Approach to Discipline

158

(4)

Dysfunctional and Antisocial Behavior

162

(4)

Gang Activity in the Schools

166

(1)

Corporal Punishment

167

(1)

Assertive Discipline

168

(3)

Summary

171

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

172

(1)

References

172

(3)

10 SCHOOL SAFETY

175

(18)

Introduction

175

(1)

The Realities of School Safety

176

(2)

Characteristics of a Safe School

178

(1)

Early Warning Signs

179

(1)

School Safety Audits

180

(3)

Low-Cost Ideas for School Safety

183

(4)

The Gun-Free Schools Act

187

(1)

Guidelines for Coping with Threats

188

(1)

Crisis Contingency Plan

189

(1)

Summary

190

(1)

Acknowledgment

191

(1)

References

191

(2)

11 THE PRINCIPAL AND PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

193

(12)

Introduction

193

(1)

Procedures for Daily Transportation

194

(1)

The Bus Driver-Principal Team

195

(2)

Bus Safety

197

(4)

Reflections of a Bus Driver

201

(2)

Summary

203

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

203

(1)

Acknowledgment

204

(1)

Reference

204

(1)

12 THE PRINCIPAL AS MASTER SCHEDULE MAKER

205

(14)

Introduction

205

(1)

Scheduling the High School

206

(5)

Scheduling the Middle School

211

(3)

Scheduling the Elementary School

214

(2)

Summary

216

(1)

The Principal's Casebook

216

(1)

Acknowledgment

217

(1)

Reference

217

(2)

13 THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

219

(8)

Introduction

219

(1)

The Role of the Assistant Principal

220

(1)

Duties of an Assistant Principal

221

(4)

Need for Professional Growth

225

(1)

Summary

226

(1)

Acknowledgment

226

(1)

References

226

(1)

EPILOGUE

227

(2)

APPENDIX A: You Can Improve Your School's Image without Spending Money

229

(6)

APPENDIX B: Detention and School Rules

235

(4)

APPENDIX C: Information Management Software

239

(8)

INDEX

247

(2)

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

249

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