Month: March 2020

I will make this post short as most of us simply don’t have time to read much at this stage with all that we are facing due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.  Clearly it is “all hands on deck” for our administrators and staff and I pray for wisdom and understanding as this issue unfolds. Hear are a few thoughts to consider as we lead during this time of challenge. Communication – During times of crisis staff, parents, and community are receiving numerous messages from a range of entities and individuals.  A best practice for school districts is to have …

It is the beginning of March and the school year will be concluding in a few months. Superintendents are currently focused on a continuum of issues ranging from budget development to hiring, and once we get into April the volume of year end activities will be upon us.  One item we often don’t clarify (and we should) is what is required of our principals prior to their departure for the summer?  Today, I want to briefly focus on that topic and also provide a checklist of items we should consider as part of this process. Every school has a teacher …