School Management and Operational Systems. Describe the process a school leader should use to understand, monitor, and evaluate school management and operational systems including structural and cultural dynamics, resources, marketing, and public relations functions. (NELP 6.1, MN BOSA B.1, G.5, PC-B.2) Incorporate how you will manage the marketing and public relations functions. Resource Management. Describe the methods and procedures a school leader should utilize to analyze the needs and efficiently employ and allocate human, material, fiscal, and technological resources in managing school operations. (NELP 6.2, MN BOSA B.4, B.5, I.1, K.4) Explain how the school leader will ensure that resources are aligned to school priorities and forecasting requirements. Policies and Procedures. Describe the process a school leader should use to understand and promote school-based policies and procedures that foster a safe and secure learning environment. (NELP 3.2, MN BOSA A.6, C.4, L.1, L.2, PC-B.4) Include discipline management policies and plans, prevention, crisis management, and public relations (MN BOSA G.5). Distributed Leadership. Describe the process a school leader should use to develop school capacity for distributed leadership. (NELP 7.3, MN BOSA A.3) Explain the meaning of distributed leadership in a school environment and how to create and sustain it. Supervision Strategies. Describe the supervision strategies a school leader should use to ensure that teachers maximize time spent on high-quality instruction and student learning. (NELP 4.4, MN BOSA A.6, H.2, I.2, I.3, K.4, K.6, PC-B.4) Include a discussion of pertinent management theories related to effective school time, priorities, and processes for developing master schedules. Include a discussion on supporting teachers and staff members through professional learning and development to improve performance.