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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADMINISTRATORS
PRINCIPAL/DESIGNATED

Principal/D.A. Right: To support students, parents and teachers in carrying out the educational
programs and policies established by the school system.
Principal/D.A. Responsibility: To create and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and
consideration among students, parents and staff members.

Principal/D.A. Right: To provide input for the establishment of procedures and regulations that
relate to the school.
Principal/D.A. Responsibility: To follow and enforce rules and regulations established by the
Board of Education.

Principal/D.A. Right: To be safe from physical harm and free from verbal abuse.
Principal/D.A. Responsibility: To exhibit exemplary behavior in action, speech and personal
appearance.

Principal/D.A. Right: To take necessary action in emergencies to protect their own person or
property, or the persons or property of those in their care.
Principal/D.A. Responsibility: To care for the people, equipment and physical facilities of the
school.

Principal/D.A. Right: To remove any student whose conduct disrupts the educational
environment or jeopardizes student or staff safety.
Principal/D.A. Responsibility: To administer discipline properly and equally according to
District and School guidelines and to ensure that students and parents are made aware of policies
and procedures pertaining to acceptable behavior and discipline.

Principal/D.A. Right: To be respected by students, parents, and school staff.
Principal/D.A. Responsibility: To maintain high standards of professional and personal
conduct, which foster mutual respect and consideration.

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