POLICY 140
Teacher-In-Charge Policy
LHCS Statement of Purpose
"We believe it is our responsibility as Christians to raise children in the light of God's Word. The education of children must be Christ-centered, equipping them to become responsive disciples of Christ who seek the will of the Lord in all aspects of life."
LHCS Mission Statement
"For the children of Christian parents, Laurentian Hills Christian School provides Christ-centered quality education to the whole child in a supportive, loving, diverse, dynamic and growing parent run school."
LHCS Vision Statement
"Kitchener-Waterloo Christian School Society advances dynamic, excellent Christ-centered education through unconstrained facilities, exceptional programs, and extensive resources that cultivate responsive disciples of Christ."
Policy
In cases where only the principal is absent the vice-principal shall assume administrative responsibility. Occasionally both the principal and the vice-principal are absent from the school at the same time. In such instances the principal or vice-principal must appoint a teacher-in charge for the length of time that both the principal and the vice-principal are absent.
The teacher-in-charge has the following duties, responsibilities and limitations:
deal with routine discipline matters as they occur
gather information
ensure safety of staff and students
contact parents or guardians to inform them that the issue incident will be dealt with upon the principal or vice –principal’s return
contact the principal if the situation is deemed to be an emergency
provide a written report of the day including all incidents and occurrences that took place
There is no remuneration for being teacher–in-charge.
The teacher-in-charge shall be provided with a copy of the Teacher-in Charge Policy.
In all cases where there is uncertainty the teacher-in charge shall contact either the principal or the vice-principal for direction.
The teacher-in-charge designation is limited to full time experienced staff members.
Adopted May 2006