A private donor promises to fund a modest computer lab but requests that their preferred installer be used and that the school fast-track acceptance to meet a promotional deadline.The Procurement Committee has not started the project. As a School Head, you must comply with RA 9184 procurement rules and steward the gift.

A teacher filed her vacation leave application with complete attachments two weeks before her intended leave. However, the principal did not act on it immediately, saying he had to “focus on school preparations and reports first.” The leave was approved only after three weeks—past the date the teacher originally intended to use it. The teacher then filed a complaint, claiming the delay was unfair and unprofessional.Issue:Did the principal violate any administrative rule?

Mr. Mallari, a principal from Marikit High School, need to purchase new printers worth ₱60,000 using school funds. A teacher volunteers to buy them from her cousin’s store to “save time” and promises to submit the receipts afterward.Issue:What is the most appropriate action under procurement law?

Principal Dela Cruz received the monthly MOOE allocation and used a portion of it to sponsor the school’s participation in an inter-school sports competition, including meals and travel expenses for teachers. When audited, the COA flagged the transaction as irregular. Which law primarily defines the principal’s accountability in this case?

Dr. Romulo is a principal from Marikit High School. His teachers have attended several LAC sessions on differentiated instruction, yet learner outcomes remain low. Observation shows teachers still use traditional methods. What should be the priority response of Dr. Romulo?

A student dies in an off-campus event attended by teachers. The community blames the school for negligence, though it was an LGU-sponsored activity. The media is seeking your comment.What is the most responsible immediate action?

During Brigada Eskwela, a hardware store owner donates paint worth ₱50,000 but requests that their store banner be displayed permanently on the school gate.What should the principal do?

A Division memo directs all schools to hold a reading camp on the same week your school is scheduled for accreditation by a regional team. Teachers are overwhelmed and divided on priorities.What is your best leadership action?

A senior teacher expresses frustration about being repeatedly bypassed for promotion, accusing you of favoritism. She threatens to file a grievance and has strong influence among peers.What should be your next best step?

You discover that a set of printed modules distributed last quarter contains outdated and erroneous content. Teachers have already used them for grading. Parents are complaining. What should you PRIORITIZE ?

A teacher insists on teaching topics beyond the required curriculum because she believes they are more advanced.What should the principal do?

Dr. Maria, a Principal from Bagong Isabel Nagional High School. She organized a LAC session in her school but a teacher in her school claims LAC sessions waste time.What should Dr. Maria do?

You are a new Principal from a certain school in the urban area. You notice that one teacher gives extremely high grades inconsistent with assessment results.As a Principal, what should you do?

In the recently concluded National Achievement Test for Grade 12, your school scored below the national average in mathematics.As a principal, what should you do?

Your SIP focuses on literacy improvement, but several teachers prioritize co-curricular activities and ICT integration that do not directly address literacy goals.How should you align initiatives without discouraging innovation?

A PTA officer frequently criticizes the school online, exaggerating issues but is influential in mobilizing parents. Teachers are demoralized and afraid to engage with her. What is your most strategic move?

Mrs. Gomez is a principal from Marigundong National High School. Rumors spread online that her school mishandled a bullying case. Parents post negative comments on Facebook, tagging the division office. As the school head, what should you do first?

During a faculty meeting, two veteran teachers publicly challenge your decision to reassign them to different grade levels, claiming it was “retaliatory” and “emotionally stressful.” You had data suggesting the change would improve student performance balance across grade levels. As principal, how should you address this situation?

As a school head, you discover that a promising teacher leader is showing signs of burnout—frequent absences, emotional exhaustion, and cynicism—yet remains highly productive and admired by peers.What should your leadership response prioritize?

A school head promotes efficiency by delegating specific functions and empowering teachers to make decisions. Which management principle applies?

According to Republic Act 9155 (The Governance of Basic Education Act), the term "School Head" refers to the person responsible for the administrative and what other supervision of a school or cluster of schools?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four measures of successful School-Based Management (SBM) principles?

Risk reduction and resilience education" is identified as one of the three pillars of comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in basic education. The other two pillars are School Disaster Management and: