School safety issues continue to intensify in today’s schools. In addition to ensuring that the building and surrounding areas are safe for everyone on the school campus, the principal must understand his or her authority in disciplining students involved in on- and off-campus activities such as gangs, cyberbullying, disruptive students, sexting, violence, etc.

Part 1: Case Analysis

Using the “Case Analysis Template ,” address each step of the decision-making model to render a decision for Case 24.

Part 2: Rationale

Support the case analysis with a 500-750 word rationale explaining the decisions you made and how those decisions:

• Support the school’s vision and mission  and safeguard the values of democracy, equity, and diversity.
• Promote social justice and ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of schooling.
• Promote collaboration, trust, learning, and high expectations.

Cite the case and any other source documents as appropriate.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.