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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
A Principal’s Guide for Effective Administration
Perhaps no other institution can reflect the future of a society or a country better than a school does. It is here that the all-important work of shaping the “citizens of tomorrow” takes place. Hence, the need for sound administration of schools.
Rev. Fr. Kuriala’s present book is the result of his grip over the theory and practice of School administration. Having been at the helm of administration of one of the most prestigious schools of our state Fr. Kuriala has dwelt upon almost all conceivable aspects of administering a school in this book.
An indispensable title in every School Administrators library…
Dr. Pradeep K. Jain
Dept. of Business Administration Gauhati University
This is a comprehensive document giving every aspect of school education in fuller detail for the benefit of anyone who is ever interested in school administration in this country.
H. L. Duorah
Former Vice-Chancellor Gauhati University

CONTENTS
Foreword
Preface
Message
Message
Chapter I
School Environment
Organisational Culture
Zeal and Commitment
Nourishing Mother
Layout of School Campus
Chapter II
Environment: Organisational Setup
Neuroscience
Moving From the Old to the New
What’s Education?
Academic Subjects
Other Activities
Sports and Games
The House System
Chapter III
Public Relations
Tips to Keep In Mind
Chapter IV
Value Based Education
1. Social Growth.
2. Cultural Growth
3. Environmental Growth
4. Religious Growth
5. Human Rights Education
6. Gender Equality
7. Respect for the Constitution of India
8. Media
9. Consumer Rights
10. Self-control
Chapter V
Motivation
Motivational Theories
Three Types of Motivation
Some Major Theories of Motivation
Abraham Maslow (1954-1970)
1. Physiological Needs
2. Safety/ Security Needs
7. Self- Actualisation Needs
8. Transcendence
Tips for Self-Actualisation
Mc Gregor’s Theory X & Theory Y
Theory X
Theory Y
Frederick Herzberg’s Two-factor Theory
Equity Theory
Stephen R Covey’s “the Whole Person Paradigm”
A Few Tips to Motivate
Chapter VI
Management
1. Lower Wall
2. Left Side
3. Right Side
4. Upper Wall
Some Truths in Managerial Relationships
Some Truths in Ordinary Relationships
Points to Ponder For Principals
Chapter VII
Persons & Departments That Matter In School Education
Managing Committee
Role of the Headmaster
What Teachers Expect From Headmasters
Chapter VIII
Classification of Employees
1.1 Teaching Staff
1.2 Non-teaching Staff.
1.3 Permanent
1.4 Probationer
1.5 Temporary
1.6. Part-time
1.7. Casual
2. Wages
3. Deductions of Pay
4. Minimum Wage Rate for Urban and Rural Employees
5. Working Hours & Facilities.
6. Absence
7. Superannuation
Chapter IX
Selection
Procedure
An Application Form Should Have the Following Data
Chapter X
Interviews
The Interview Should Have the Following Objectives
How to Hire Excellent Teachers
Reasons
Chapter XI
Placement, Termination, Warning Memo
Joining Report
Confirmation
Termination.
Warning Memo
Chapter XII
Leave
Introduction
Kinds of Leave
1) Casual Leave
2) Special Casual Leave (S.C.L)
3) Earned Leave (E.L)
4) Half-pay Leave (H.P.L.)
5) Commuted Leave.
6) Extra Ordinary Leave (E.O.L)
7. Maternity Leaves
8. Paternity Leaves
9. Examination Leaves
10. Leave to Non-teaching Staff
11. Leave To Probationary, Temporary,
Part-time and Casual Staff
12. Calculation of Leave Salary
13. Leave Encashment
Chapter XIII
Employees’ Provident Fund
1. Introduction
2. Applicability
3. Basic Wages
4. Advantages
5. How Contribution Is Made
7. Remuneration
8. Provident Fund
9. Leave
10. Casual Leave
11. Maternity Leaves
12. Code of Conduct
13. Every Employee Shall Be Governed by
the Following Code of Conduct
A) No Teacher Shall
B) Every Teacher Shall
14. Rules of Discipline and Appeal
Misconduct
Penalties
15. Procedure for Suspension from /
Termination of Service of A Permanent Employee
16. Acceptance of the Service and Conduct Rules
Chapter XVI
Discipline & Disciplinary Action.
First Step
The Notice Has Four Parts
Second Step
Third Step
Fourth Step
No Need to Hold A Formal Enquiry
Requirements for A Fair Enquiry
Fifth Step: The Enquiry
Procedure of the Enquiry
Sixth Step
Seventh Step.
Eighth Step
Penalty
Minor Penalties
Major Penalties
Chapter XVII
Relinquishing And Assuming Office
Charge Report
Letter to Inspector of Schools/
President of the Managing Committee.
Relinquishing Office
Letter to Post Master, Bank Manager
Relinquishing Office
Letter to Inspector of Schools
President of the Managing Committe
Assuming Office
Chapter XVIII
Dealing with Misinformation in Papers
Case 1
Case 2
Schools Are Public Institutions
News Papers
What Is To Be Done?
Chapter XIX
Letters
Appointment Letter
Appointment Letter in Leave Vacancy
Appointment Letter in Leave Vacancy
Appointment of Staff on Contract Basis
joining Report
Confirmation Letter
Extension of Service
Warning Memo 1
Warning Memo 3
Refusal of Warning Memo
Acceptance of Resignation Letter
Letter of Intimation of Retirement
Letter of Termination -1
Letter of Termination 2
Letter of Termination 3
Experience Certificate
Experience Certificate
Experience Certificate
Charge Sheet
Intimation of Enquiry -1
Intimation of Enquiry -2
Discharge / Dismissal Letter 1
Discharge / Dismissal Letter 2
Show Cause for Unauthorized Absence fro
Letter of Suspension 1
Suspension Order -2
Information Regarding Appointment of Ei
Order of Dismissal
Order of Dismissal
Chapter XX
School.
School Calendar
Admission of Pupils
Withdrawal of Pupils
Admissions to a New School
Order of Rustication / Expulsion
Chapter XXI
School Routine
Co-ordination with Staff and Parents
With Regard to Staff
With Regard To Parents
Staff Meetings
Holding Of Meetings
Academic Sub-committees
Non-scholastic Sub-committees
Chapter XXII
Maintenance of Records
Staff Attendance Registers
Leave Register
Students’ Attendance Register
Organisational Matters
Punctuality
Correspondence
Temporary Delegation of Power
Monthly Review
New Schools
School and Its Surroundings
A Teaching – Learning Environment
Chapter XXIII
Know the Rules of the Game before You Get Into the Field
Introduction
The Word’minority’
The National Commission for
Minority Educational Institutions (amendment) Act, 2006
Minority Status Certificate.
Chapter XXIV
Child Protection Policy
Introduction
Chapter XXV
A Policy If Acted Upon Produce Great Results
Prologue
Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1
The Contexts & Challenges
Chapter 2
Vision, Mission & Goals
Chapter 3
Education & Care of Catholics & the Marginalized
Chapter 4
Updating & Reorienting the Quality of
Our Educational Services
Chapter 5
Management Policies
Chapter 6
Some Paradigm Shifts For Greater Effectiveness
Epilogue
Chapter XXVI
A Historical Moment for the Children of India
Writ Petition
Judgement
Chapter XXVII
The Execution Gap
Chapter XXVIII
ICT & School Code For Internet Safety
Income Tax
Income
Inflation
Job Classification
Job Description
Job Satisfaction
Job Security
Labour Law
Leave
Lieu Days
Maternity Leave
Minimum Wage
Paternity Leave
Payroll Deduction
Personnel
Private Sector
Profession
Public Holiday
Public Sector
Public Service
Reinstatement
Remuneration
Resignation
Retirement
Retrenchment
Sick Leave
Strike
Superannuation
Tax.
Wrongful Dismissal
Bibliography
Index