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CODE OF CONDUCT
administration

An administrator of Canterbury School lives out the purpose, mission, and philosophy of the
school in both word and deed. Grounded in the reality that we all fall short of that noble
aspiration, below are a series of ways in which we can most effectively move toward that goal.
Appearance
Administrators are expected to be punctual for work, meetings, and appointments. They should
be fully prepared and engaged in the work at hand.

Communication
Administrators are expected to communicate in a way that represents the school in the best way
possible. All written and spoken work is expected to be accurate, clear, and of a quality level
consistent with who we are as a school. Each administrator is expected to look for ways to
improve in the way he or she communicates. Administrators are also expected to be mindful of
the ways they communicate without words, being particularly mindful of body language and
listening.

Behavior
Administrators are expected to behave in a way that reflects the school we are trying to be.
Administrators must remain aware of their important role at the school and accept feedback
when their behavior is in any way inconsistent with our schools purpose, mission, and
philosophy or the expectations we have set as an administration.

Administrators at Canterbury School:
Take responsibility for keeping the community aware of and focused on the schools
purpose, mission, and philosophy.
Make decisions that are thoughtful, thorough, and based on the schools purpose,
mission, and philosophy.
Competently fulfill job responsibilities.
Seek out personal professional development opportunities.
Support the schools effort to build a diverse community.
Support all school policies and procedures.
Work together using guidelines set forth in the Administrative Team Agreement.
Use sick and personal days appropriately.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Speak and write accurately and clearly on behalf of the school. Look for ways to improve
communication skills.
Be good listeners.
Establish a sustainable pace for school life.
Accept feedback when their behavior is inconsistent with the schools purpose,
mission, and philosophy; team agreement; or administrative profile.


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Cant erbury School Leadershi p Team

Norms & Expect at i ons

Statement of Mission: Canterbury School is an independent, PreK-8 Episcopal day school
with a vision and mission in scholarship and service. Since our establishment in 1993,
Canterbury has sought to educate the whole-child by extending its program beyond the purely
academic to provide an educational experience that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit.
Canterbury believes that a complete education must combine the academic and spiritual
dimensions.

Statement of Leadership Team Vision: Our Vision is to create the finest educational
experience for students in grades Prek-8. This vision is informed by our Mission and guided
by our Episcopal identity.



Leadership Tasks

1. Set a vision for Canterburys future.
2. Ensure that our stakeholders understand and support the vision.
3. Produce lasting and useful change.

Outcomes

1. Enhance the visibility, role, and responsibility of Canterburys administrative
leaders.
2. Craft a meaningful and exciting vision for Canterburys future.
3. Devise and implement tactics that will lead to the successful implementation of the
schools vision.
4. Engage in ongoing dialogue about the strategic issues facing independent schools in
general and Canterbury in specific.

Team Norms

1. Be accountable to the schools mission.
2. Maintain confidentiality/ agree what to communicate.
3. Be open, honest, and transparent.
4. Commit to the creative process.
5. Respect disagreement.
6. Think big/ leave individual concerns behind.
7. Openly support the teams decisions.