Edmonton Public Schools
Board Policies and Regulations

1. Under the Board's general delegation of authority to the Superintendent of Schools, which includes the power to sub-delegate to members of the Administration, and subject to section B of the policy, the Superintendent of Schools will establish, approve and review annually, a document which outlines the authority to employ, appoint, determine grid placement, suspend, demote, terminate employment, terminate designation, accept resignations and retirements and approve leaves of absences for all district staff.

2. The Board retains the authority for the designation or appointment of Assistant Superintendents, Executive Directors and General Counsel. The Superintendent of Schools will inform the Board annually of all designations of Director and Managing Director.

3. The Board recognizes and values the important role that principals have in achieving the vision, mission and priorities of the District. The Superintendent of Schools will ensure the attraction, designation, assignment, ongoing development, and retention of principals who demonstrate the professional practice competencies of an effective principal.

4. The Superintendent of Schools will inform the Board annually of all designations of principals to the District and the confirmation of principals in their designation.