AboutPatricia Ireland-Williams Expertise I am a retired K-12 Public School Principal (8 years as a teacher and counselor) and 23 years as an administrator. I can help parents with questions about how the system works, provide ideas on how to solve school issues or assist teachers in coping with the plethera of stressors they face.
Experience I am currently an educational consultant and have served on the State of Arizona Solutions Team.
Question QUESTION: My question is, does a college dean serve terms??? Much like a Governor or Senator??? If so, what are the details??? Does the same apply to a Grade School Principal???
ANSWER: Unlike an elected official who has specific terms of office,and get their jobs by running for office, all administrators (Principals, Asst. Principals, Directors, Deans, etc.) are hired after a careful selection process. There are no time periods, just year to year contracts. Some states have tenure which means that after three years, the individual has fewer evaluations and reviews.
I hope this helps your research.
Patricia
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QUESTION: Does California have year to year contracts, for our administrators?
Answer I do not know about contracts in California in that I do not live there nor have I worked there.........I would suggest that you call the district of the administrator you are concerned about and ask them directly. The Director of Human Resourses should be able to answer your questions.
