The principal, under the supervision of the superintendent, serves as the chief executive officer of a high school.  It is the principal’s duty and responsibility to guide, lead and direct the total operation of the school in all areas, including leadership and direction of the instructional program, business management, supervision and evaluation of co-administrators, certificated and classified staff of the school within the framework of the Education Code, Title V and District policy. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as chief executive and instructional leader for the whole school; Assumes responsibility for safety and administration of school plant; Administers the policie