Human Resources – Principal should review with Central Office and Administrative Assistant
Facilities Operations –Principals should inspect items with the Custodian
 Lavatories – clean and inspected
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Check for operational plumbing
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Fixtures (sinks, toilets working properly)
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Stalls/ Doors in good condition, lockable
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Tissue holders
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Staff lavatories clean
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Paper towel/hand dryer
Graffiti should be removed
Ceiling
Soap filled
Lighting
Ventilation fans working properly
 Review/distribute custodian schedules, assignments/ Review ordering and storage of supplies protocol
 Fire Equipment checked and operational
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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) – checked & operational
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Are Escape Routes posted/ Fire Extinguishers operational/Fire Exit Signs working
 Removal of Trash/Broken Furniture, Old Computers (Hazardous Materials/Chemicals)
 Pest Control – sprayed, inspected for infestation
Food Service –
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Tables/Equipment Repairs
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Clean refrigerator – Food Services
 Exterior, School Yard & Track/Fields
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Grass cut
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Weeds removed
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Bushes, trees trimmed (remove dead trees)
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Graffiti removal
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Check fences and gates
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Missing drain covers/clogged drains
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Front entry clean & welcoming
Corridors and Stairwells
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Check emergency lighting
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Removal of excess furniture
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Obstruction free, clean , lighting in place
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Review Locking/Storage Food
Procedures
Status of Health Dept. violations
Lunch tables in safe storage
Fence repair, flag pole, exterior steps
and hand rails
Monitor exterior for debris, trash and
broken glass, lighting
Parking lots & playground – in good
condition free of hazards
Outdoor signage updated and repaired
Security camera & buzzer operational
Bulletin boards ready
Floors, walls, ceiling should be clean
and waxed or sealed as needed; old wax
and sealer should be removed
 Exit/Doors
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Proper operation of door locks, door closures, slide bolts
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Ensure locking of doors and proper opening
 Elevators
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Check all related equipment, safeties, controls, lighting, cleanliness and inspect tag in place and updated
 Gym / Bleachers / Locker Rooms
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Lockers, lighting, floors, and bleachers clean and repaired
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Water warm for showers
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Towels available
Trash Removal
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Clean containers in place
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Recycle bins available
 Environmental
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Check that (MSDS) hazard manuals are in the building
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Identify and report suspected hazardous materials to Maintenance/Safety Director and secure items
Nursing Station/Area
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Review student medication procedures
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Re-stock First Aid supplies/ Update Emergency Contacts
 Auditorium/Commons Area
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Check lighting
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Exit lights and exit doors
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Check emergency lighting
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Seats clean and repaired
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Floors clean
PA system functioning
Check for/identify any unsafe locations
or “hiding places”
Develop on-going safety checks
 Classrooms
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Check for working door lock / handles / knobs / keys assigned
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Windows/Blinds/Shades – repaired and working
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All Lighting is operational
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Clean, organized and free of clutter
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Furniture in place
Climate Control is operational
Windows on door uncovered
Free of noise obstructions
Clocks/Intercom/Bells working in rooms
Telephones operational
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Check on staffing for vacancies
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School staffing issues identified and communicated to Human Resources
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Staff assignments/master schedule organized and prepared
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Teacher induction organized/scheduled
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Duty schedules with appropriate accommodations for special education & ESL students
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Update the Staff Telephone Directory for all staff members
Instructional Support – Principal should review with Leadership Team
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Review or determine core beliefs and values
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Strategic Planning reviewed/scheduled meeting times
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PLC/collaborative/focus team schedules created
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Related Service providers and Specialists’ schedules completed and implemented on first day
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Important dates determined and scheduled
Substitute procedures in place that including emergency information and emergency lesson plans (2-3 days
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Instructional Supplies/Textbooks – are there enough? Do they align/support Common Core?
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Review or create process to promote student leadership
Parent/Community Relations – Principal should review with Leadership Team and Administrative Assistant
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School calendar completed
Student/ Parent Handbook completed
Student Rights and Responsibilities available for students, parents, and community members
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Plan for registration of new students; adjusting schedules
School Climate and Safety – Principal should review with Safety Team and Administrative Assistant
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School safety needs identified
Identify building hot spots and develop a plan for frequent monitoring
Security equipment assessed
Crossing Guard needs/assignments
Lunch procedures; inclement weather procedures developed and ready
Transportation; prevent lost or stranded students
School phones operational
Visitor passes/policy in place for first day
Review Crisis Plan / School map / Crisis Drill Schedule
Safe and efficient arrival and dismissal procedures
School discipline plan in place
Bells working and scheduled
Develop/Post a list of important phone numbers in a central location in the office (Emergency/Central
Office/Principal, etc.)
Student Records – Principal should review with Counselor and Administrative Assistant
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Ensure the school has an efficient enrollment /transfer/withdrawal process.
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Procedure for identifying any special education, health needs, or family alerts
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Electronic attendance procedures in place
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Summer program promotion/ retention data reviewed
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Review confidentiality procedures and storage of student records (Who has access? What information can be
released?)
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