1. 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

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.

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

11. Closing Comments/Questions