This example memo and following decision making categories is currently being used by at least one school district in Minnesota. You may modify or use as written since there is no copyright or restriction to its use.
    1. Example cover sheet from superintendent to other administrators and attached to typed or written note or letter.

Any City Public Schools ---------------

From the Superintendent

TO:
FROM:
DATE:
BY:

 

____Level I
Look into the situation. Report all facts to me; I'll decide what to do.

____Level II
Look into the situation. Let me know alternative actions, include pros and cons of each and recommend one for my approval.

____Level III
Look into the situation. Let me know what you intend to do; don't take action until I approve.

____Level IV
Take action. Let me know what you did.

____Level V
Take action. No further contact with me is required.

B. Principal's Degree of Authority (Categories related to "Location of Decisions")

Category I. COMPLETE AUTHORITY
I have the complete authority to decide or act within the limits of the Education Code, board policy, contracts, social mores, and conscience.

Category II. ACT/INFORM
I have complete authority to decide or act, but must inform (name) of my action.

Category III. PRIOR CONSULT
I have to decide or act, but must first consult (name).

Category IV . PRIOR APPROVAL
I have the authority to act only with prior approval of (name).

Category V. DISTRICT DIRECTION
I may be consulted, but decision or direction comes to me from (name).