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what type of management style is based on trust in employee ability to make decisions and
characterized by a willingness to delegate authority to subordinates, such as instituting a
process of mediation conducted by peers? - ANSWER democratic
How does an administrator motivate members to participate in a group? - ANSWER by enabling
individuals to find meaning in accomplishing the task and increasing congruence between the
goals of individuals and the group.
How does an administrator justify a program for IEP, 504, or bilingual students? - ANSWER
Diverse populations present challenges but it is important to provide alternative support or
additional programs in order for them to be successful.
Communication is dependent on what 4 things... - ANSWER trust, a positive, non-threatening,
nonjudgmental climate with open and honest dialogue.
How does an administrator select an option from many options? - ANSWER through committee
input, recognizing the role of the principal as instructional leader, honoring school's unique
needs, and being based on research.
objective approach - ANSWER represents facts not judgment or based on personal feelings but
instead on facts.
4 main roles of guidance counselors - ANSWER interpret data, develop or disseminate
vocational information, articulate college programs, help students transition
what do citizen advisory committees provide for school districts? - ANSWER opportunities for
mutual exchange of information and should represent the community they serve.
,What is the role of the superintendent in a citizen advisory committee? - ANSWER to be a
resource not to control or influence greatly
How does an administrator allocate funds? - ANSWER by distributing based on the need, data,
and identifying programs that impact student performance.
Role of the community in improvement - ANSWER is to suggest from personal experience
approaches that have helped to meet needs
The foundation of school-community partnership is... - ANSWER clarity of goals or objectives of
educational system and areas in need of improvement.
What is the purpose of a press conference and the role of the principal? - ANSWER the purpose
is to provide real and relevant facts about specific issues. The principal should prepare questions
and answers in advance to focus attention on key issues.
What is the central purpose of instructional leaders/principals? - ANSWER to improve the
quality of life for each student, know all aspects of school issues, remain impartial in decision
making and to be loyal to the best resolution of the issues.
What was the sunshine law and when can a closed executive session occur? - ANSWER Sunshine
law is a law requiring certain decisions of government agencies to be open or available to the
public. It requires school boards to conduct all formal business and take votes in public. Boards
are permitted to conduct closed executive sessions when dealing with land acquisition, pending
litigations, and personal or personnel issues.
How does an administrator communicate new laws to stakeholders? - ANSWER by discussing
privately the short and long term effects and help the stakeholders to understand the law.
, What is the initial step in budgeting process? - ANSWER to ensure it is well-grounded in the
vision of the school and includes long-term goals that meet vision.
What is the principal's first action step when there is a dilemma with staff members about a
new policy? - ANSWER to talk to the staff members separately to directly address matters while
preserving dignity and respect.
facility use - ANSWER anyone can use school facilities as long as they pay and activity is covered
by liability policy.
In environmental situations what is the principal's action step? - ANSWER to remove students,
find key emergency personnel, and evaluate the situation by not taking any chances.
Can gifts be accepted? - ANSWER They can be accepted if related to education.
soft money - ANSWER should be spent first because it is not given annually
hard money - ANSWER given annually
unrestricted funds - ANSWER is used for any purpose and is not restricted to a specific account
or reason
restricted funds - ANSWER funds are restricted for a specific area that it is allocated from
transformative leadership
what are the advantages and disadvantages? - ANSWER a transformative leader is a person that
transforms, is dynamic and charismatic. The advantage is that they are inspirational but the
disadvantage is that they are hard to replace and the system crumbles when the leader leaves