k. To be involved in the activities of professional organizations where these activities can benefit the school's total educational program. l. To review all complaints; to render decisions consistent with sound educational policy and the best interests of the school; and to interpret the school and its operating policies to parents, students, and friends of the school. m.To render judgment of revision in the program of studies (curriculum) or major changes in textbooks. n. To identify and recruit highly qualified persons to fill vacancies on the professional and administrative staff. o. To develop with the staff and the Board of Trustees the annual budget of the school. p. To prepare status reports about enrollment, accreditation matters, teacher salaries, or other matters as desired. q. To serve as a focal point of communication with parents, teachers, and students by a careful utilization of well-planned announcements, newsletters, bulletins, faculty and parent meetings, assemblies, and daily and weekly schedules of events. r. To supply the Board of Trustees with information about developments and events in the school. s. To be sensitive to human relations with respect to students, school personnel and parents so that the best interest of the school and the school's educational program will be served. t. To become involved with special courses or programs of the school as schedule permits. u. To oversee all financial operations of the school. v. To be responsible for the maintenance and development of the overall campus, physical plant, and properties of the school. 3. BOARD RELATIONSHIP a. The Head of School is primarily responsible to the Board of Trustees and not to a committee or individual. The Head and Board work together in a spirit of respect and partnership for the benefit of the school. b. The Head of School and Board of Trustees must work within the bylaws of the school. The philosophy of the school as developed over the years should serve as a guide for the future growth of the school. c. With the understanding of the Chairman of the Board, the Head of School will work directly with individual members of the Board and with subcommittees on specific items. The Head should report unusual problems to the Chairman of the Board or to the Executive Committee. d. The Head of School will make a report to the Board of Trustees at each regular meeting in order to keep the board well informed about what is happening at the school e. The Chairman of the Board may ask the Head of School for a preview of his report prior to the meeting. The Chairman of the Board and the Head of School will communicate with each other prior to every meeting of the Board of Trustees to inform each other of new business to be brought up at the meeting and any areas of discussion which may be of particular interest or concern. f. Between regular meetings the Head of School should report any unusual problems to the Chairman or proper Committee Chairman. g. The Head of School will inform the faculty about any relevant, non-confidential discussion and Board decisions made at a regular meeting. h. The Chairman of the Board after consultation with the Executive Committee will inform the Head of School of possible disagreement with his/her performance and request a thorough discussion to determine what steps must be taken. i. The Head of School will inform the Chairman of the Board of any major problems interfering with the performance of his/her duty. j. If either the Board of Trustees or the Head of School wish to terminate their relationship, the
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