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WelcomeEmerging Leaders

December 12, 2012

Norms

Begin and end on time Equity of Voice What is said here, stays here Listen and speak with an open mind

Scenario

You are the new Assistant principal at Howard School. You notice in your first few weeks, that a paraeducator routinely comes in 30 minutes before the official start of the work day. However, she frequently leaves with the kids when the busses leave. One day in October, you over hear other members of the school staff discussing how they feel it is unfair that the paraeducator leaves before contractual hours almost everyday. What are the steps you would take to resolve this problem?

HCPSS Policy

What do you know about this?

Searching student possessions

As a matter of routine, a middle school principal decides to go through all student book bags and lockers to look for weapons and drugs. Is this ok?

Absences

A “straight A” student is going to Ireland with his parents. Do his teachers have to provide make up work for students?

Students who commit a crime

After a lengthy investigation, you conlcude that one student stole money from another student. What is your obligation as a administrator?

Trespassing or Willful Disturbance

A parent has been showing up in the parking lot very early every morning prior to staff arriving. As staff begins to arrive, they notice that the parent is taking pictures of them. The staff brings this to your attention as shares that they feel uncomfortable with this parent. What do you do?

Student Attire

When can student a hat to school?

Break

Educational Rights

Custodial Parents Non- Custodial Parents Step-Parents

Student Conduct

Make up work