Ownership Transfer
Ownership Transfer allows the current School Owner to assign ownership of the school to another member.
The School Owner holds the highest level of authority within a school.
Transferring ownership is an important governance action and should be performed carefully.
What Does the School Owner Control?
Section titled “What Does the School Owner Control?”The School Owner typically has the ability to:
- Delete the school
- Transfer ownership to another member
- Manage roles and permissions
- Configure structural settings
- Oversee moderation authority
- Access all groups and administrative settings
Ownership represents the highest administrative control within a school.
Who Can Transfer Ownership?
Section titled “Who Can Transfer Ownership?”Only the current School Owner can initiate an ownership transfer.
This action cannot be performed by administrators, moderators, or other members.
How to Transfer Ownership
Section titled “How to Transfer Ownership”To transfer ownership:
- Open your school.
- Go to School Settings.
- Navigate to the appropriate Advanced or Governance section.
- Select Transfer Ownership.
- Choose a trusted member from the school.
- Confirm the action.
Once confirmed, the selected member immediately becomes the new School Owner.
What Happens After the Transfer?
Section titled “What Happens After the Transfer?”After ownership is transferred:
- The new owner receives full administrative authority.
- The previous owner loses ownership privileges.
- School structure and configuration remain unchanged.
- Groups, messages, and members remain unaffected.
Ownership transfer does not modify school content — it only changes governance authority.
Choosing the Right Successor
Section titled “Choosing the Right Successor”Ownership should only be transferred to someone who is:
- A trusted member of the school
- Actively involved in the community
- Familiar with school governance
- Responsible for long-term administration
Avoid transferring ownership impulsively.
Governance & Succession Planning
Section titled “Governance & Succession Planning”For long-term stability:
- Avoid dependency on a single individual.
- Plan leadership transitions in advance.
- Assign administrative roles strategically.
- Document important governance decisions.
Healthy governance includes clear succession planning.
Important Considerations
Section titled “Important Considerations”Before transferring ownership:
- Understand that the new owner will have full administrative control.
- The new owner can delete the school.
- The new owner can modify roles and permissions.
- The new owner can restructure governance.
Always review the decision carefully before confirming.
Can Ownership Be Reversed?
Section titled “Can Ownership Be Reversed?”Yes.
Ownership can be transferred again if the current owner chooses to transfer it back.
However, there is no automatic rollback.
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Communicate ownership changes clearly to members.
- Announce the transfer using system messages if appropriate.
- Update internal school documentation.
- Ensure the new owner understands their responsibilities.
- Maintain records of governance transitions.
See:
→ System Messages
Common Questions
Section titled “Common Questions”Does Ownership Transfer Affect Members?
Section titled “Does Ownership Transfer Affect Members?”No.
Members and their roles remain unchanged unless the new owner modifies them later.
Can Ownership Be Shared?
Section titled “Can Ownership Be Shared?”No.
A school can only have one School Owner at a time.
Can Ownership Be Transferred to a Non-Member?
Section titled “Can Ownership Be Transferred to a Non-Member?”No.
Ownership can only be transferred to an existing member of the school.