A New Principal’s Survival Guide: Fresh Perspectives & Tricks of the Trade Presentation by: Jason Dandoy Michael Koonce Ben Pretz T U R N E R U S D 2 0 2

Rationale ► This presentation will serve as an opportunity to share aspects of the Principalship that were gained during the first years in administration. ► Although academic training prepares new administrators for many challenges that will be encountered, this presentation focuses on the components of the profession that come with practical experience.

Topics of Discussion ► Building a Shared Mission and Vision ► Community and Parent Involvement ► Curriculum and Instruction ► School Climate/Student Discipline ► Building-Level Human Resources ► Budgeting and Facilities Management ► Networking with Other Administrators

Building a Shared Mission and Vision ► Grade-Level Meetings (K-6) ► Department Meetings (7-12) ► District Mission Statement/Process ► Building Mission Statement/Process

Community and Parent Involvement ► Athletics and Activities Events  Visibility/Communication ► SIT, SPED, Parent-Teacher Conferences  Community Partnership ► Community Resources  Wyandot Center  Recreation Center ► Newsletters  District  Building

Curriculum and Instruction ► CETE Formatives ► Bullseye Alignment Process ► New Teacher Meetings ► ZAP System ► Professional Development Activities

School Climate/Student Discipline ► Student Handbook – Different Levels, Parent Acknowledgement ► SPED – Manifestation, Turner Room, STEP, 10 Days ► Alternatives – STS, Wyandot Center, SRA, SRO, PACE, Alternative School, Virtual School ► Tardy Policy – HS v. MS policy ► KASB Notebook ► Multi-Tiered System of Support ► Positive Behavior Support and Other School Incentive Programs ► Staff Gatherings – Winter Gathering, Chili Cook-Off, Golf Tournaments

Building-Level Human Resources ► Hiring – School Recruiter, Career Fair, Building Decision ► Retention – TTAP, Improvement Plans ► Dismissal – Documentation, Due Process

Budgeting and Facilities Management ► District v. Building Budget  Standard Process ► Different Funds, Regulations, Clear Cut System/Process ► Facilities, Central Book, Chain of Command, Board Policy  Directly Benefit Kids  Time Your Events

Networking with Other Administrators ► Sign up Sheet: Name, District, Building Level, and Address ► List-Serv and Website - Under Construction ► USA, Greenbush Leadership Academy, Etc.

Closing Comments/Questions