2240 - (JLIA) Powers and Duties of the Principal

2240 (JLIA) Powers and Duties of the Principal 2240 (JLIA)

The Board is committed to ensuring that students are appropriately supervised at times
when the District is responsible for providing students with a reasonable duty of care and
supervision.

The principal shall be responsible for the internal organizational structure of the
school, the program of the school, the governance of the student body, the
utilization of technology and the utilization of the plant in accordance with the local
School Board policy or, in the absence of a policy, as directed by the
Superintendent.

Shall evaluate and make recommendations to the Superintendent concerning
candidates for professional and non-professional positions within the school
administrative unit in accordance with local School Board policy or, in the absence
of a policy, as directed by the Superintendent.

Shall assign, direct, and evaluate all personnel employed within his/her jurisdiction
in accordance with local School Board policy, administrative regulations, and as
directed by the Superintendent.

Shall be responsible for coordinating, with the Directors of Building and Grounds
and Technology, the proper maintenance, technology, and safety of their building.

The Building Principal is responsible for administering and supervising the school,
the general conduct of students, both on school premises and during school-
sponsored activities off school grounds. Students should be under the supervision
of a member of the school staff at all reasonable times while they are in school or
attending school functions. All school staff shall ensure the safety of students even
when they are not specifically scheduled for supervisory duty.

Shall perform any other duties assigned by the Superintendent in accordance with
local School Board policy, State Statutes, and regulations of the State Board of
Education.

Adopted February 1973
Revised June 1975, March 1989, February 1998, August 2001, October 2024