In accountability, information about where the school social worker intends to be should be provided to whom?

• A. The secretary
• B. The principal
• C. Parents
• D. The supervising school social worker

Answer: (A)

Sharing where you plan to be supports safety and smooth operation, because the front office is the hub for daily scheduling, attendance, and contact information. The secretary maintains the master schedule and knows who is where, so providing your intended location gives them a concrete, verifiable record they can share with teachers, aides, and substitutes as needed and reach you quickly in case of questions or emergencies. This creates a clear accountability trail about where you were supposed to be and when. While principals and supervising staff may need oversight, the most practical and systematic recipient for routine location updates is the secretary, since they handle the day-to-day coordination. Sharing with parents isn’t appropriate for confidentiality and is not necessary for scheduling.