Maximize Your Summer: Ideas for Principals

The students are home. The teachers are on vacation. The front office phones have stopped ringing off the hook. Yes, your workday as a principal may be much quieter now, so take advantage of the summertime to become more efficient, increase your skills and prepare for September with renewed enthusiasm. Here are some ideas for making this happen:

•Make staffing decisions early.

If your district allows you to have some input in this process, it’s wise to get started with the hiring of new staff as early as possible. Interviewing early will not only ensure that you find the best candidates (before other districts discover them!) but it also takes that pressure off, freeing you up for other productive tasks in July and August. Having a strong staff is one of the most important things you can do to help your building run smoothly, positively, and guarantee a solid educational experience for the students. Therefore, the sooner you can shore up your staffing needs, the better.

•Brush up on safety.

We live in an era of lockdowns and fire drills, with the intention of keeping our students and staff safe. During the school year, it’s enough of a challenge to find time to schedule in the drills – much less reflect upon those procedures.

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