Standard Five: Managerial Leadership
School executives will ensure that the school has processes and systems in place for budgeting, staffing, problem solving, communicating expectations and scheduling that result in organizing the work routines in the building. The school executive must be responsible for the monitoring of the school budget and the inclusion of all teachers in the budget decisions so as to meet the 21st century needs of every classroom. Effectively and efficiently managing the complexity of every day life is critical for staff to be able to focus its energy on improvement.
5A. School Resources and Budget
The school executive establishes budget processes and systems which are focused on, and result in, improved student achievement.
5B. Conflict Management and Resolution
The school executive effectively and efficiently manages the complexity of human interactions so that the focus of the school can be on improved student achievement.
5C. Systematic Communication
The school executive designs and utilizes various forms and formal and informal communication so that the focus of the school can be on improved student achievement.
5D. School Expectations for Students and Staff
The school executive develops and enforces expectations, structures, rules, and procedures for students and staff.