312 Policy: Assignment and Transfer of Principals

I.    Management assignment and transfer will be based on the following goals:

A.    To provide the most effective management team for educational programs.

B.    To adjust the assignments and make transfers in such a way that the needs of the organization.

C.    To provide opportunity for the professional growth of the individual members of the management team.

II.    Management assignment and transfer will be based on the following concepts:

A.    Educational management is a means rather than an end in itself.

B.    Educational managers have special managerial skills.

C.    A skilled manager can use his/her skills in different locations or in different types of positions.

D.    Some educational management positions have unique management needs.

E.    Growth will occur when managerial team members have the opportunity to work with different school personnel, students, and community.

F.    The continuing contract rights of the individual Principal or Assistant Principal are protected as provided in M.S. 122A.40 – Employment, Contracts, Termination.

Adopted/Revised
Adopted:  1/5/99 (formerly Policy 2213)
Revised:  2/17/98
Revised:  4/15/97    
Revised:  5/19/87
Adopted:  7/24/79    

Legal References
M.S. 122A.40 - Employment, Contracts,Termination
M.S. 122A.40, Subd. 11 - Unrequested Leave of Absence