Principal Leadership & School Administration Flashcards
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A principal is responding to a natural disaster that damaged part of the school building. Which FIRST action best reflects crisis leadership responsibilities?
Answer: Account for all students and staff and activate the campus emergency operations plan
Accounting for all students and staff and activating the campus emergency operations plan are the immediate life-safety priorities in any crisis.
A principal wants to use campus Title I funds for a parent engagement event. Which condition must be met?
Answer: The event must directly support the goals in the campus Title I parent and family engagement plan
Title I parent engagement expenditures must be tied to activities that support goals outlined in the campus's required parent and family engagement plan.
Under the Texas accountability system, which indicator is used to measure postsecondary readiness for high school campuses?
Answer: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes
The Texas accountability system uses College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) as the primary postsecondary readiness indicator for high school campuses.
A principal overhears a staff member making a derogatory racial comment about a student. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Address the behavior immediately, document the incident, and initiate appropriate disciplinary proceedings
Principals must address discriminatory behavior immediately, document the incident, and initiate appropriate personnel procedures regardless of whether a student was present.
Which best describes the purpose of the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS)?
Answer: To provide a framework for evaluating principal performance and supporting professional growth
T-PESS is designed to evaluate principal effectiveness and guide professional development to support continuous growth in leadership.
A campus improvement plan goal states: 'Increase the percentage of economically disadvantaged students scoring at Approaches Grade Level or above on STAAR Math from 58% to 70% by spring.' This goal is BEST described as:
Answer: SMART — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
The goal specifies a subgroup, a measurable metric with baseline and target, and a timeframe — meeting all criteria of a SMART goal.
A staff member reports to the principal that a colleague may be impaired by alcohol while supervising students. What should the principal do FIRST?
Answer: Immediately assess the situation to ensure student safety and follow district protocol for suspected impairment
Student safety is the paramount concern; the principal must immediately assess the situation and activate district impairment protocol without delay.