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Policy Date: 01/06/2022

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CSD File: CFA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
PRINCIPALS

Appointment
The Principal shall be elected by the School Board following nomination by the Superintendent. A
process for candidacy will be developed by the School Board and Superintendent. Candidates for
position of Principal will file a formal, written application with the Superintendent of Schools. All
applications will be screened by the Superintendent and a number will be selected for an
interview by the Superintendent and the School Board, or a screening committee appointed by
the Board.

Functions
The Principal of the Candia Moore School shall act as the chief administrative officer for the
school building and grounds. He/She shall be responsible for, and shall have authority over the
actions of students, professional and non-professional employees, visitors, volunteers, and
persons hired to perform special tasks. He/She shall perform the powers and duties the Principal
prescribed by the New Hampshire State Board of Education regulations.

The Principal shall keep the Superintendent informed of activities in his/her building by whatever
means the Superintendent deems appropriate.

The Board encourages the Principal to keep them and the public advised of academic events and
activites of special interest.

The Principal shall attend School Board meetings if requested by the Superintendent or the
School Board.

Statutory Reference:
RSA186:8 Statutory Authority

Adopted: December 2, 1999
Reviewed: January 6, 2022