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  1. A campus principal is designing a new-employee orientation program. Which component is MOST critical to include?

    Answer: Campus mission, culture norms, instructional expectations, and key operational procedures

    Effective orientation immerses new employees in campus culture, mission, and instructional expectations so they can contribute meaningfully from day one.

  2. Which practice BEST protects a principal legally when non-renewing a probationary teacher's contract?

    Answer: Providing written notice by the state-required deadline with documentation of performance concerns

    Legal non-renewal of probationary teachers requires written notice delivered by the state-mandated deadline, supported by documented performance evidence.

  3. A teacher reports a colleague for discriminatory remarks directed at students. The principal's IMMEDIATE obligation is to:

    Answer: Investigate the complaint confidentially and report findings to HR within required timelines

    Principals must act promptly on discrimination complaints, conduct a confidential investigation, and report to HR within required timelines to comply with Title VI and district policy.

  4. Which element of the Texas Education Code is MOST relevant when a principal recommends a teacher for termination during the contract year?

    Answer: TEC Chapter 21 provisions governing educator contracts, hearings, and due process rights

    TEC Chapter 21 governs educator contracts and provides due process rights including a hearing before the commissioner for mid-year termination recommendations.

  5. A teacher approaches the principal about a conflict with a colleague that is affecting their collaborative planning. What is the MOST appropriate principal response?

    Answer: Facilitate a structured mediation conversation and establish clear professional expectations for both parties

    Principals should facilitate structured dialogue and set clear professional expectations to resolve interpersonal conflicts before they escalate.

  6. A campus is using walk-through observation data to guide professional development. This practice BEST reflects which HR principle?

    Answer: Aligning professional development to data-identified instructional needs of campus staff

    Connecting observation data to professional development ensures PD is targeted, relevant, and directly linked to the instructional growth needs of staff.

  7. A principal discovers that a teacher submitted falsified continuing professional education (CPE) records for renewal of their educator certificate. The principal MUST:

    Answer: Report the falsification to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as required by the Educator Code of Ethics

    The Texas Educator Code of Ethics requires principals to report educator misconduct, including falsification of records, to TEA regardless of other circumstances.