Rhode Island General Laws Title 16. Education § 16-2-11.1. General powers and duties of school principals

(1) In consultation with the school improvement team, to recommend the hiring of all teachers, athletic coaches, instructional or administrative aides, and other personnel assigned to the school, consistent with district personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and budgetary restrictions, and subject to the approval of the superintendent. Provided, that the hiring of employees may not interfere with the layoff or recall rights provided in collective bargaining agreements and the provisions of § 16-13-6.

(2) To recommend the termination of any teachers, athletic coaches, instructional or administrative aides, and other personnel assigned to the school, consistent with district personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and budgetary restrictions, subject to review and prior approval by the superintendent and subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(3) To oversee the care, control, and management of school facilities and equipment.

(4) In consultation with the school improvement team, to prepare a school budget for consideration by the superintendent.

(5) To provide for the evaluation of personnel assigned to the school, including all teachers, consistent with the standards developed by the school committee pursuant to § 16-2-9(a)(15).

(6) In cooperation with the district's leadership, to initiate a performance review plan for the school and for individual teachers.