Resolution of Appreciation
Honoring the Principals and Assistant Principals
Of Haywood County Schools

WHEREAS, principals and assistant principals are charged with the responsibility of providing safe, healthy welcoming and supportive places for children to learn and grow in knowledge, understanding and character development; and

WHEREAS, principals provide leadership for learning in our school district by helping students achieve high standards of excellence and ensuring that every child succeeds; and

WHEREAS, principals serve as mentors to teachers, students and staff by providing support, direction and inspiration to be the best that they can be, by showing respect and appreciation for the contributions of individuals, by establishing a tone of encouragement and cooperation, and by recognizing and celebrating their successes; and

WHEREAS, principals lead their faculties into analysis and discussions about student learning and promote improvements in teaching and learning; and

WHEREAS, principals seek to build collaboration and support from parents and community and seek their engagement in their schools; and

WHEREAS, principals and assistant principals establish and maintain discipline so that students learn and practice to be self-reliant and productive citizens; and

WHEREAS, principals are directly responsible for every aspect of school operations and performance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Haywood County Board of Education establishes February, 2010 as Principals Appreciation Month in all of our Schools; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Haywood County Board of Education expresses deep appreciation to principals and assistant principals in our school system and encourages all staff, students, and parents to join with us in expressing appreciation for the outstanding contributions our principals and assistant principals have made and continue to make to the success of our school system and to the lives of our students.

Approved by the Haywood County Board of Education in regular session on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

Superintendent Board Chairman