FILE:  GAH

STAFF-COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Members of the professional staff shall be encouraged to take an active part in the affairs of the community.  The school and the community should not be considered separate and apart, but as working as a unified whole in the educational process.  Through dynamic leadership, many avenues may be opened for building community support.

The Superintendent especially is urged to identify him/herself personally with many facets of community life, providing opportunities for all citizens -- including non-parents -- to experience relationships with the schools.

The principal, as the leader of the school, is encouraged to be an active and leading member of the school community.

The teacher, as a citizen of the community, has a direct relationship with the understanding and goodwill flowing from the community to the schools.

Teachers, principals, and staff members are permitted to participate in civic groups and organizations, if time permits; however, no time shall be taken during working hours for activities which would result in personal aggrandizement.

Sabine Parish School Board