DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM DISTRICT 20
HANDY INFO SHEET FOR SLTs
SLTs serve as the vehicle for meaningful consultation and dialogue between parent and staff representatives.
SLT Composition
o Between 10 and 17 people
o Mandatory members-
Principal, PTA President, UFT Chapter Leader
o PTA can choose designee if president cannot serve. In the case of co-presidents, the remaining officers determine who will serve as the mandatory seat on the SLT.
o SLTs must have an equal number of parents and staff members, including the principal, UFT Chapter Leader and *DC37 who are counted as staff.
*DC37 not a mandatory seat unless bylaws dictate the position.
CBOs: Optional Seat. Does not vote.
High Schools: Minimum of 2 students required (do not vote)
Elections
o Parent seats elected after the PTA elections
o Only parents vote (even if PTA)
o Staff seats filled in the spring before the new academic year begins
Recommendation: PTAs have terms staggered,
e.g. 1 year term, 2 year term
Chairperson or Co-chairs
o SLT must select once team is in place.
o Does not need to be one of the mandatory members and should not be the principal.
o Chair is responsible for scheduling meetings, ensuring that all team members’ voices are heard, ensuring that team has all the information necessary to guide their planning.
o Co-chairs can be comprised of parents and staff.
Secretary
o SLT must select once team is in place.
o Responsible for sending meeting notices and keeping minutes.
Financial Liaison
o Optional position.
o Can be designated to keep track of time sheets and submit financial forms
Bylaws
o Review biennially at least (every 2 years)
o Copy of bylaws and current list of members to be provided annually to the DLT by October 31st
Role of the SLT
o Required by NY State Education Law to create the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP).
o Develop the school’s overall mission, goals and objectives in order to help all children reach their full potential and to align that action plan with the school’s budget.
o Not responsible for hiring or firing of school staff.
o Working knowledge of the budget, progress report, learning environment survey and Quality Review.
Responsibilities of the SLT
o Develop bylaws that comply with CR A-655
o Attending SLT meetings regularly and actively participating
o Communicating with the members of the school community
o Participating on SLT Subcommittees
o Serving on the Level 1 C-30 Committee in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation C-30
o Attend mandatory training
o Participate in joint public hearing for any school restructuring as per Chancellor’s Regulation A-190
o Annual assessment to superintendent of the principal’s record of developing an effective shared decision-making relationship with SLT members during the year
Assistance
o The DLT (District Leadership Team) provides support, guidance, technical assistance, and conflict resolution to the SLTs in the district.
o District 20’s DLT has liaisons assigned to all elementary, junior high schools and high schools which is distributed at the beginning of the school year.
