ABSTRACT
The qualitative data of the leadership audit should be a collection of identified tasks, practices, and responsibilities that fill up a typical day of work. The advantage to conducting a time audit is that it allows the principal to get a handle on the balance of hours devoted to various areas of school management and leadership. One of the most time consuming areas of responsibility for the principal is maintaining order and safety throughout the campus. Principals are key players in the development and administration of the budget cycle in a school district. Communicating with students, parents, central office, and the community is a daunting responsibility for principals. Principals invest a considerable amount of time overseeing and engaging the processes in place to assure that all children with special needs receive an appropriate education in a least restrictive setting.
