(a) A school district shall ensure that a principal is provided with an orientation of the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) either prior to or in conjunction with the pre-evaluation conference, as referenced in §150.1023(b)(2) of this title (relating to Appraisals, Data Sources, and Conferences) when:(1) the principal is new to the district;(2) the principal has never been appraised under the T-PESS; or(3) district policy regarding principal appraisal has changed since the last time the principal was provided with an orientation to the T-PESS.(b) The principal orientation shall include all state and local appraisal policies and the local appraisal calendar.