Student Handbook - Hoosic Valley Central School

6. Ensure availability for students and families to have the opportunity to communicate
with the Dean.
7. Assist students in building coping and conflict resolution skills.
8. Assist students with peer pressure and emerging personal, social and emotional
problems.
9. Serve as a “student advocate” when necessary or when deemed appropriate.
10. Promote a school environment that fosters respect, tolerance, civility, character and
dignity.
11. Maintain and encourage a climate of mutual respect and dignity for all students
regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group,
religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, sex,
personal appearance and attributes, socioeconomic status, or life circumstances, with an
understanding of appropriate appearance, language, and behavior in a school setting,
which will strengthen students’ self-image and promote confidence to learn.
12. Initiate conferences with parents, teachers and students as necessary.
13. Encourage students to benefit from the curriculum and extracurricular programs.
E. Principals
Building Principals are expected to:
1. Create the best teaching/learning situation possible, exercising all authority assigned by
the Superintendent and School Board.
2. Treat others with respect and model good character.
3. Ensure availability for students and staff to have the opportunity to communicate with
the principal.
4. Evaluate the program of instruction in the school to achieve a meaningful educational
program.
5. Help the staff evaluate their own procedures and attitudes in relation to interactions
within their classrooms.
6. Support student participation in appropriate extracurricular activities.
7. Assume responsibility for the dissemination and enforcement of the district’s discipline
policy.
8. Utilize all appropriate auxiliary staff and outside agencies to help parents and students
identify problems and seek solutions.
9. Maintain and encourage a climate of mutual respect and dignity for all students
regardless of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group,
religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, sex,
physical appearance and attributes, socioeconomic status, and life circumstances, with
an understanding of appropriate appearance, language and behavior in a school setting,
which will strengthen student’s self-image and promote confidence to learn.
10. Follow up on any incidents of discrimination and harassment that are witnessed or
otherwise brought to the Principal’s attention in a timely manner in collaboration with
the Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC).
F. Superintendent
The Superintendent is expected to:
1. Promote a safe and orderly, respect and stimulating school environment, free from
intimidation, discrimination and harassment, supporting active teaching and learning.
2. Treat others with respect and model good character.
3. Review with district administrators the policies of the Board of Education and state and
federal laws relating to school operations and management.
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