School Middle Leadership Structure
Transition to a new Head of School
Succession Planning and Business Continuity models
May 2021
This month a summary of the annual goal and development as well as any future steps or recommendation is provided.
Goal 1 - Initial discussions and a part review was held but led to no major recommendation or change. The new HoS may like to revisit this topic in the future.
Goal 2 - This project is fully completed. It is part of substantial plans for the 2021 / 2022 school year.
Goal 3 - This project will be completed in June. It is recommended that all SLT members are then included and develop their own plans in the 2021 / 2022 school year.
April 2021
Goal 1 - After review, we have decided to make no change to the structure in any major way, but rather to undertake additional training through the PTC in August and September 2021.
Goal 2 - Transition steps are basically final and completed. The new Head of School will attend the Board Retreat and pay a Virtual Visit to ISP in early May.
Goal 3 - The second draft has been completed, section headings decided and final drafting is now taking place,
March 2021
Goal 1 - The current review also involves balancing the anticipated student numbers for the 2021 / 2022 academic year and meeting the budgetary requirements.
Goal 2 - A virtual induction visit is being planned for early May. David will meet a variety of staff, students and the PTA.
Goal 3 - A second draft plan is being developed this month.
January 2021
Goal 1 - Internal and external research continues (of specific questions) led by the SSLT and Secondary Vice Principal of Organisation for Learning.
Goal 2 - Dates in May have been established for new Head of School, David Henry, to visit ISP either physically or virtually and to attend the annual Board Retreat.
Goal 3 - A draft plan is being developed this month.
December 2020
Goal 2 - A calendar of monthly Zoom meetings has been scheduled in order to focus on the new Strategic Plan: ISP - Towards 2027.
Goal 2 - David Henry and John Burns are planning for an on-campus visit (for David), if at all possible, in May 2021.
Goal 3 - This project has been slightly delayed and will be managed in the second half of the school year.
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November - Due to additional expectations with COVID-19 protocols / Lockdown 2 and Home / Online Learning requirements some strategic projects have now been 'paused'.
Project 1. - Only the internal research with the Principal and SSLT will be conducted this school year.
October 2020
Goal 1 - Speaking to educational consultants and other international schools about best practise models.
Goal 2 - A monthly transition meeting and agenda system has been set with David Henry through Zoom.
Goal 3 - To be added to the November and December Finance Committee Meeting agendas.
September 2020
Goal 1 - Researching models to present at a Principals and SSLT level.
Goal 2 - A monthly transition schedule (and meeting by Zoom) is currently being scheduled.
Goal 3 - This has been initiated and will be placed on future Board Finance Committee agendas.
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