Leading on the Management Team:What this means for a New Principal

2012-13

ISSUES: Overview

1. Management and Leadership:Can a poor manager be a good leader?

2. Management and Union RolesThe rules of engagement

3. Terms & Conditions of Employment:A principal’s employment:• Relationship with the Board • Contract Protections

Disclaimer

In this workshop, we discuss legal issues.

The information provided is not intended as legal advice/counsel. It is an overview of the issues.

For assistance, please contact a Professional Services Consultant at the OPC Office at

1-800-701-2362.

E-laws.gov.on.ca

YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTEXT:“Welcome to Management!”

Principal performance:“Doing the job well”

Management & Leadership:Which is more important?

Leadership qualities

• Ability to inspire• Adaptability • Dedication• Honesty• Integrity• Persuasiveness

Leadership competencies: Ontario Leadership Framework

• Build relationships• Develop the organization• Lead the instructional program• Secure accountability• Set directions (vision/strategy)

Management Skills

• Delegation• Communication• Fiduciary responsibility• Organization of tasks, e.g., meetings• Problem-solving/decision-making• Planning• Time management

A principal’s managerial context

Performance:Management vs. Leadership

Management Skills

1. Organization

2. Communication

3. Fiduciary responsibility

Time Management

Communication

1. Written/Oral2. Problem-solving/ decision making

Fiduciary Responsibility: Do’s

Fiduciary Responsibility: Don’ts

Work/Life Balance

Labour Relations:The rules of engagement

Management and Union Roles:The rules of engagement - Quiz

Who does what?

Union Entitlements / Obligations

Limitations on union advocacy

What is a grievance?

Case Study Your right to know

The principal’s employment relationship and protections

Duty of Loyalty: What does it mean for a principal?

How are these principals being disloyal to the Board?

Behaviour vs Performance

Professional Misconduct:What does a duty of loyalty

dictate?• Board policy• Illegal acts• Boundary violations• Reg. 437/97

OCTA - Misconduct

Principal as Manager:Impact on personal relationships

Culpable Behaviour: Principal

Behaviour:Elements of Progressive Discipline:

Detailed in DSB Process:• Verbal admonition and/or warning• Letter of record • Letter of concern or discipline• Suspension with pay*• Suspension without pay• Dismissal

Duty to report to:The Ontario College of Teachers

Management contracts:Protection when things go wrong

Employment Contracts: Terms and Conditions PPM 152

Labour Law vs. Employment Law

Union ManagementCollective Agreement Employment Contract

Grievance Procedure Dispute Resolution

Reinstatement Reasonable notice

Just Cause Just Cause/Cause

Collective job action Individual duty of loyalty

What protects the principal from unjust discipline?

LEADERSHIP•10% legal knowledge

•40% emotional intelligence

•50% political management

Professional Services Consultant

Ontario Principals’ Council180 Dundas Street West, 25th Fl.

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