Knowing and understanding school district policies is vital for an administrator. To become better familiarized with these policies, it is essential to open the lines of communication with district-level officials to invite guidance from these colleagues. Specifically, learning about the development and revision process for the district manual and the significant responsibilities associated with the role of the principal will better equip you for your future leadership role.

Review the school board policy manual for the San Elizario Texas School district. You just interviewed a district-level official and discussed the process for creating and updating the manual. In the interview, which are the significant areas that affect the day-to-day duties and functions of school principals?