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Principal’s regular classroom visits credited with fewer referrals, board hears
Summary
Board members and teachers said the principal’s frequent classroom visits have helped reduce discipline referrals and support new teachers; staff praised the improved relationships between administration and teachers.
During the principal’s report, staff and board members discussed the administrator’s increased presence in classrooms. Teachers said being observed and receiving ongoing feedback has improved relationships and made evaluations feel more objective rather than a one-time event.
One teacher praised the principal’s visibility, saying it made discipline conversations and parent contacts more effective because the principal had built rapport with students. Staff reported discipline referrals and office visits appear to be down since the principal began regular classroom visits.
