Ordinance on School Management in Primary and Lower Secondary Education (Schulleitungsverordnung; SLV) - Subject Matter (SLV)

1. This regulation governs the responsibilities and organization of school administration in municipal schools.

2. It establishes the framework conditions for the employment of principals.

1. The highest school authority of the municipality regulates the organizational subordination of the school management.

2. It issues a job description for the school management within the framework of the cantonal guidelines.

1. Requirements for Appointment as a School Principal are

a) a basic educational training;

b) teaching experience;

c) a recognized training as a school principal in accordance with the profile of the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK)[2].

2. Exceptions require the approval of the Department of Education and Culture.

1. The school administration is responsible for the operational management of the school. It is charged with all organizational, pedagogical, personnel, and financial management tasks, unless they are reserved for another school body by special provision.

2. The tasks of the school administration include, in particular

a) Organization and management of school administration;

b) Planning and organization of the school year (curriculum organization, assignments, timetables, school events);

c) Enrollment, promotion, and disciplinary decisions, support measures for students;

d) Development and assurance of school and instructional quality, implementation of school development projects;

e) Personnel recruitment and management, evaluation of teaching and specialist staff;

f) Planning and administration of school finances;

g) Collaboration with other administrative offices and public relations.

3. The school administration supports the superior school bodies in fulfilling their tasks.

1. The scope of the school administration's position is determined by the size and complexity of the school being managed.

2. At a minimum, the school administration must have the following percentage of positions

a) Base workload

1. 40 percentage of positions, if not all curriculum cycles are offered;

2. 45 percentage of positions, if all curriculum cycles are offered;

3. 50 percentage of positions, if more than one school or a school of multiple municipalities is managed.

b) Additionally

1. 2.5 percentage of positions per teaching or subject specialist;

2. 1 percentage of position per employee in other areas.

3. The scope of positions must be regularly reviewed and adjusted if necessary to meet requirements.

1. The salary range for school principals corresponds to salary grade 15 according to Appendix 1 of the Salary Ordinance.

2. Within the range, the salary is to be determined based on the size and complexity of the school managed, as well as on the individual characteristics of the school principals, such as education, training, and professional experience. The Department of Education and Culture issues recommendations in this regard.

1. As long as the function of school administration is not impaired, principals can teach as instructors.

2. A separate employment contract must be concluded for the role as an instructor.

1. The school administration may assign teachers with organizational and educational tasks that serve to support the school administration. Decision-making authority and personnel management matters may not be delegated.

2. The assigned tasks and the form of their compensation must be documented in writing.

1. The Department of Education and Culture may issue directives regarding the duties of school administrations.

2. It may declare participation in continuing education events to be mandatory.

1. The scope of the school management position is to be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of Art. 5 Para. 2 by August 1, 2024.