Policy 1.014

Responsibilities of Principals

1. The principals' responsibilities and duties are as stated in the appropriate federal laws and rules, Florida statutes, state board of education rules, and school board policies, and as delegated herein. The principal shall be the administrative and supervisory instructional leaders of the school, and shall be responsible for the policies of the school board as directed by the superintendent.

2. The principal shall assume responsibility for the leadership of the school staff by providing guidance and assistance in the implementation of the district's curriculum. The management of the school plant and of the financial affairs of the school shall be among the prime responsibilities of the principal.

3. The duties of all personnel at a school center shall be prescribed by the principal.

4. Pursuant to § 231.085, F.S., the duties of principals may be assigned by the superintendent and shall include, but not limited to:

1. Administrative responsibility, instructional leadership in implementing the Sunshine State Standards and the overall educational program of the school to which the principal is assigned, submission of personnel recommendations to the superintendent, administrative responsibility for records and reports, and administration of student suspension.

5. Principals shall serve on the school's advisory council as provided by § 229.58, F.S.

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