Degree Name

Education Specialist (EdS)

Semester of Degree Completion

1980

Thesis Director

Donald W. Smitley

Abstract

Parkview Junior High School is located in Lawrenceville, Illinois, and is a part of Community Unit District No. 20. At present, Parkview serves 386 students and 25 faculty members.

The purpose of this study is to develop a faculty handbook which will be used to inform the new teachers, as well as the tenured teachers, what is expected of them. The handbook will become a very important part of, the orientation process of new staff members. There is a definite need for clarification of policies and procedures and the organization of these materials in such a form that they will be readily accessible when needed. Previously at Parkview, rules, regulations, assignments, and other pertinent information were haphazardly given to the faculty through the year. By having all information condensed in a handbook, the faculty can better utilize the information and acquire a better understanding of the total operation of the school. How elaborate such a handbook should be will depend upon the size of the school.

The study is limited to include only those items which will be of importance to the faculty members of Parkview Junior High School. The areas of concern to which this study is directed are:

  1. Educational Philosophy and Goals
  2. Student Goals
  3. Responsibilities of the Teacher
  4. General Information
  5. Administrative Bulletins

The fourth section, "General Information," is written in detail to provide the faculty with a useful set of guidelines.

A faculty handbook will help both the beginning and the experienced administrator. For the new principal it will serve as a device to help him/her think through the routine and organization of the school. For the experienced principal it will tend to prevent redundancy of details.

It is recommended that revisions be made under the direction and supervision of the administration whenever it is deemed necessary. Updating a handbook will insure the effectiveness of it as an invaluable tool for the school district.

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