Best+Practices+-+Staff

** Best Practices – Staff **

The following describes activities that constitute “best practice” in developing and maintaining positive relationships with staff:

· The school principal makes sure that he/she knows the history and culture of the school. He/she values the traditions and contributions of “old” staff and refrains from unilaterally making wholesale changes; · The school principal has developed a clearly articulated and shared vision for the school; · The school principal nurtures conditions which foster positive professional relationships among staff members; · The school principal practices and models open, two-way communication with staff; · The school principal is visible and approachable. He/she has the time to discuss issues with staff members, seeks the expertise of staff members and acknowledges the contributions of staff members; · The school principal respects staff members and behaves in such a way as to garner the respect of the staff; · The school principal respects the collective agreement(s) and ensures that contract provisions are in place at the school; · The school principal involves staff members in decision making, ensures that decisions are clear and communicated; · The school principal ensures that staff members are informed about school policies, procedures and rules and has specific plans to inform new staff; · The school principal is pro-active. He/she recognizes that problems will occur and uses effective strategies to resolve conflicts;