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    Discovering the Relationship between the Law and Your School

    Catherine Borowski

    College of Education, Grand Canyon University

    EAD 505: Education Law

    Bradley G. Knudson, Ed.D.

    December 14, 2022


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    Discovering the Relationship between the Law and Your School

    Principals have many duties that they perform in an effort to best serve their students,

    community, and staff. They are often required to make policy-based decisions, enforce district

    policies, and be conscious of legal consequences that may occur if they are less than diligent in

    enforcing policies.

    In the Renton School District, there are strict guidelines about how decisions are made.

    According to the District Decision Making Model, administrative decisions include decisions

    related to the management of the collective bargaining agreements. They also include personnel

    decisions revolving around supervision, evaluation, investigations, and discipline. They have the

    power to make decisions related to laws, WACs, and board policy and procedures. (Anon.,

    September 18, 2022) Because building and district visions are so closely aligned, it is easy for

    my principal to follow the decision making model, make decisions based on the necessary input,

    and continue to provide a safe and engaging environment that invites students to participate in

    school-wide academics and activities while feeling safe and supported.

    It is the Principal’s job, under the supervision of the deputy superintendent and

    superintendent to uphold the laws of the state and policies of the district at the building level.

    Anon. (July 26, 2021) Many times, that may include student discipline, dealing with harassment,

    intimidation, and bullying interviews, and teacher or staff questioning. There are protocols to

    follow for various scenarios and situations. The district handbook identifies steps and guidelines

    for when the discipline and/or decisions should be completed at the building level. There is a

    limit to the Principal’s authority when it comes to dealing with sticky situations. At some point,

    It may require members of the district level to intervene and make final decisions.
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    Lastly, a principal has to take into account the legal consequences that may occur for a

    variety of reasons. Principals can face lawsuits based on a number of things involving student

    safety and well being. The most important areas where some struggles will be prevalent are

    around the issues of child safety. The range of consequences is wide and can be as simple as a

    reprimand, and as severe as a loss of licensure. (Anon., July 26, 2021).

    Principals will continue to be a binding force that works to provide a safe and loving

    environment for students, staff, and the community. By following the guidelines set out by the

    district and ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws, principals can feel pride and joy

    in the work that they do to fulfill the vision of their school and district.
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    References

    References

    Anon. (July 26, 2021). Administrator Responsibilities [staff document]. Canvas.

    https://adfs.rentonschools.us/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx?binding=urn%3aoasis

    %3anames%3atc%3aSAML%3a2.0%3abindings%3aHTTP-POST

    Anon. (September 7, 2022). Student Handbook [staff document]. Canvas.

    https://adfs.rentonschools.us/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx?binding=urn%3aoasis

    %3anames%3atc%3aSAML%3a2.0%3abindings%3aHTTP-POST

    ‌Anon. (September 18, 2022). Decision-Making Model [staff document]. Canvas.

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    %3anames%3atc%3aSAML%3a2.0%3abindings%3aHTTP-POST

    Anon. (September 18, 2022). RSD Policies and Procedures [staff document]. Canvas.

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    Anon. (September 20, 2022). RSD Staff Handbook [staff document]. Canvas.

    https://adfs.rentonschools.us/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx?binding=urn%3aoasis

    %3anames%3atc%3aSAML%3a2.0%3abindings%3aHTTP-POST

    School Board - Renton School District 403. (n.d.). Www.rentonschools.us. Retrieved December

    14, 2022, from https://www.rentonschools.us/our-district/school-board

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