Excellence in Education

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION A Principal's Guide for Effective Administration Perhaps no other institution can reflect the future of a society or a country better than a school does. It is here that the all-important work of shaping the "citizens of tomorrow" takes place. Hence, the need for sound administration of schools. Rev. Fr. Kuriala's present book is the result of his grip over the theory and practice of School administration. Having been at the helm of administration of one of the most prestigious schools of our state Fr. Kuriala has dwelt upon almost all conceivable aspects of administering a school in this book. An indispensable title in every School Administrators library... Dr. Pradeep K. Jain Dept. of Business Administration Gauhati University This is a comprehensive document giving every aspect of school education in fuller detail for the benefit of anyone who is ever interested in school administration in this country. H. L. Duorah Former Vice-Chancellor Gauhati University CONTENTS Foreword Preface Message Message Chapter I School Environment Organisational Culture Zeal and Commitment Nourishing Mother Layout of School Campus Chapter II Environment: Organisational Setup Neuroscience Moving From the Old to the New What's Education? Academic Subjects Other Activities Sports and Games The House System Chapter III Public Relations Tips to Keep In Mind Chapter IV Value Based Education 1. Social Growth. 2. Cultural Growth 3. Environmental Growth 4. Religious Growth 5. Human Rights Education 6. Gender Equality 7. Respect for the Constitution of India 8. Media 9. Consumer Rights 10. Self-control Chapter V Motivation Motivational Theories Three Types of Motivation Some Major Theories of Motivation Abraham Maslow (1954-1970) 1. Physiological Needs 2. Safety/ Security Needs 7. Self- Actualisation Needs 8. Transcendence Tips for Self-Actualisation Mc Gregor's Theory X & Theory Y Theory X Theory Y Frederick Herzberg's Two-factor Theory Equity Theory Stephen R Covey's "the Whole Person Paradigm" A Few Tips to Motivate Chapter VI Management 1. Lower Wall 2. Left Side 3. Right Side 4. Upper Wall Some Truths in Managerial Relationships Some Truths in Ordinary Relationships Points to Ponder For Principals Chapter VII Persons & Departments That Matter In School Education Managing Committee Role of the Headmaster What Teachers Expect From Headmasters Chapter VIII Classification of Employees 1.1 Teaching Staff 1.2 Non-teaching Staff. 1.3 Permanent 1.4 Probationer 1.5 Temporary 1.6. Part-time 1.7. Casual 2. Wages 3. Deductions of Pay 4. Minimum Wage Rate for Urban and Rural Employees 5. Working Hours & Facilities. 6. Absence 7. Superannuation Chapter IX Selection Procedure An Application Form Should Have the Following Data Chapter X Interviews The Interview Should Have the Following Objectives How to Hire Excellent Teachers Reasons Chapter XI Placement, Termination, Warning Memo Joining Report Confirmation Termination. Warning Memo Chapter XII Leave Introduction Kinds of Leave 1) Casual Leave 2) Special Casual Leave (S.C.L) 3) Earned Leave (E.L) 4) Half-pay Leave (H.P.L.) 5) Commuted Leave. 6) Extra Ordinary Leave (E.O.L) 7. Maternity Leaves 8. Paternity Leaves 9. Examination Leaves 10. Leave to Non-teaching Staff 11. Leave To Probationary, Temporary, Part-time and Casual Staff 12. Calculation of Leave Salary 13. Leave Encashment Chapter XIII Employees' Provident Fund 1. Introduction 2. Applicability 3. Basic Wages 4. Advantages 5. How Contribution Is Made 7. Remuneration 8. Provident Fund 9. Leave 10. Casual Leave 11. Maternity Leaves 12. Code of Conduct 13. Every Employee Shall Be Governed by the Following Code of Conduct A) No Teacher Shall B) Every Teacher Shall 14. Rules of Discipline and Appeal Misconduct Penalties 15. Procedure for Suspension from / Termination of Service of A Permanent Employee 16. Acceptance of the Service and Conduct Rules Chapter XVI Discipline & Disciplinary Action. First Step The Notice Has Four Parts Second Step Third Step Fourth Step No Need to Hold A Formal Enquiry Requirements for A Fair Enquiry Fifth Step: The Enquiry Procedure of the Enquiry Sixth Step Seventh Step. Eighth Step Penalty Minor Penalties Major Penalties Chapter XVII Relinquishing And Assuming Office Charge Report Letter to Inspector of Schools/ President of the Managing Committee. Relinquishing Office Letter to Post Master, Bank Manager Relinquishing Office Letter to Inspector of Schools President of the Managing Committe Assuming Office Chapter XVIII Dealing with Misinformation in Papers Case 1 Case 2 Schools Are Public Institutions News Papers What Is To Be Done? Chapter XIX Letters Appointment Letter Appointment Letter in Leave Vacancy Appointment Letter in Leave Vacancy Appointment of Staff on Contract Basis joining Report Confirmation Letter Extension of Service Warning Memo 1 Warning Memo 3 Refusal of Warning Memo Acceptance of Resignation Letter Letter of Intimation of Retirement Letter of Termination -1 Letter of Termination 2 Letter of Termination 3 Experience Certificate Experience Certificate Experience Certificate Charge Sheet Intimation of Enquiry -1 Intimation of Enquiry -2 Discharge / Dismissal Letter 1 Discharge / Dismissal Letter 2 Show Cause for Unauthorized Absence fro Letter of Suspension 1 Suspension Order -2 Information Regarding Appointment of Ei Order of Dismissal Order of Dismissal Chapter XX School. School Calendar Admission of Pupils Withdrawal of Pupils Admissions to a New School Order of Rustication / Expulsion Chapter XXI School Routine Co-ordination with Staff and Parents With Regard to Staff With Regard To Parents Staff Meetings Holding Of Meetings Academic Sub-committees Non-scholastic Sub-committees Chapter XXII Maintenance of Records Staff Attendance Registers Leave Register Students' Attendance Register Organisational Matters Punctuality Correspondence Temporary Delegation of Power Monthly Review New Schools School and Its Surroundings A Teaching - Learning Environment Chapter XXIII Know the Rules of the Game before You Get Into the Field Introduction The Word'minority' The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (amendment) Act, 2006 Minority Status Certificate. Chapter XXIV Child Protection Policy Introduction Chapter XXV A Policy If Acted Upon Produce Great Results Prologue Contents Introduction. Chapter 1 The Contexts & Challenges Chapter 2 Vision, Mission & Goals Chapter 3 Education & Care of Catholics & the Marginalized Chapter 4 Updating & Reorienting the Quality of Our Educational Services Chapter 5 Management Policies Chapter 6 Some Paradigm Shifts For Greater Effectiveness Epilogue Chapter XXVI A Historical Moment for the Children of India Writ Petition Judgement Chapter XXVII The Execution Gap Chapter XXVIII ICT & School Code For Internet Safety Income Tax Income Inflation Job Classification Job Description Job Satisfaction Job Security Labour Law Leave Lieu Days Maternity Leave Minimum Wage Paternity Leave Payroll Deduction Personnel Private Sector Profession Public Holiday Public Sector Public Service Reinstatement Remuneration Resignation Retirement Retrenchment Sick Leave Strike Superannuation Tax. Wrongful Dismissal Bibliography Index