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student, and staff safety domain defined. Principals and assistant principals shall demonstrate the ability to foster a physically, emotionally, and cognitively safe learning environment for students, staff, and community. This shall include the following components: (1) Creating a safe school environment that addresses the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of the parents, students, staff, and the community by openly addressing and resolving potential safety issues; (2) Establishing and communicating clear and consistent expectations regarding staff and student conduct; (3) Utilizing fair, effective, and supporting practices in establishing student behavior management; and (4) Using effective conflict resolution skills to resolve challenges in a timely manner.
Source: 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015.