School Leadership Team

CEP Goals –  2022-23

CEP Goals –  2022-23

 

Supportive Environment Framework (SEF)

 

By June, 2023, practices related to Social-Emotional Support will improve 20%, from 66 to 86, as measured by positive NYC School Survey responses, resulting in improved Collaborative & Trusting Relationships.

 

Quality Individualized Education Program

 

By June, 2023, to strengthen the quality and implementation of IEPs for SWD who are also English Language Learners (ELL), we will improve Comprehensive knowledge of the academic and personal behavior readiness of each student with a disability by Increase 20, from 50% to 70% of students, as measured by Review of ELL reports in conjunction with Program Service reports from SESIS, progress monitoring reports, along with Goalbook, Excel and Access databases to monitor, communicate and ensure accurate monitoring of behavior patterns and responsibilities that will be used to measure the readiness of each student with a disability.

 

Chronic Absenteeism

By June, 2023, Severely Chronic Absenteeism for All Students will Decrease 3%, from 9% to 6%; chronically absent will decrease 7% from 17% to 10%; at risk students will decrease 5% from 23% to 18%, and not at risk will increase 14% from 51% to 65%, as measured by NYSED School Accountability Data Report

 

 

Elementary/Middle School ELA

  • By June 2023, the Placement by Domain in Comprehension: Informational Text for All Students will Increase 20%, from 36 to 56, as measured by the i-Ready Diagnostic.

 

  • By June 2023, the Placement by Domain in Comprehension: Literature for All Students will Increase 20%, from 38 to 58, as measured by the i-Ready Diagnostic.

 

  • By June 2023, the Placement by Domain in Vocabulary for All Students will Increase 20%, from 39 to 59, as measured by the i-Ready Diagnostic.

 

Elementary/Middle School Math

 

  • By June 2023, the Placement by Domain in Algebra and Algebraic Thinking for All Students will Increase 20%, from 46 to 66, as measured by the i-Ready Diagnostic.

 

  • By June 2023, the Placement by Domain in Measurement and Data for All Students for All Students will Increase 20%, from 52 to 72, as measured by i-Ready Diagnostic.

 

  • By June 2023, the Placement by Domain in Geometry for All Students for All Students will Increase 20%, from 41 to 61, as measured by i-Ready Diagnostic.

Functions of the School Leadership Team

Review of the School Leadership Team Composition

Functions of a School Leadership Team (SLT)

  • Facilitates the involvement of the school community in the development of the School Improvement Plan
  • Encourages, supports and creates opportunities for involvement from parents in the community
  • Contributes to the design of the School Improvement Plan
  • Monitors the effectiveness of the School Improvement Plan strategies

SLT Training

 

Leadership Team Membership (SLT)

Leadership Team Membership

Composition of staff membership:
  • School Principal –
  • Members of the professional staff to include the following:           
    • One Assistant Principal,
    • Instructional Staff,
    • Instructional Support Staff,
    • Instructional Assistants
    •  
  • Composition of Parent Membership:
  • The parent membership must reflect the racial, geographical and socioeconomic status of students in that school.
  • One parent must be the PTA President or designee.

SLT School Leadership Team (SLT) Members & Remuneration form

SLT School Leadership Team (SLT) Members & Remuneration form

 

 

SLT Training Required Annual School Leadership Team (SLT)

PARENT Names & Email

Francisca Delgado     

alexa_garcia2@yahoo.com

Mei Szeto Nghiem      

m@cmvec.com

Noreen Ali           

noreen.jan@hotmail.com

Yvonne Mei           

ymei2022@gmail.com 

Asuncion Tlatelpa     

emilyjessi07@liv.com

Laura Cascione       

laurajcascione@gmail.com

Enrique Delgado       

rickyricky0072002@yahoo.com

Ana Luna             

anajluna1216@gmail.com

 

 

STAFF Names & Email

Hernandez Edwin

EHernan13@schools.nyc.gov

Bramante Joann

JBraman@schools.nyc.gov

Saccaro Jacqueline

JSaccaro@schools.nyc.gov

Hoole Dina

DHoole@schools.nyc.gov

 

 

 

 

SLT Training Required Annual School Leadership Team (SLT) Remuneration form

 

https://mail.nycboe.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=7nQvhKlqGyK5UJxw_Z2zcFdhpjofLZYyH17SSssJi77rThfBZMTYCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.pdffiller.com%2fjsfiller-mob11%2f%3frequestHash%3d1c6ebbdbeb4e18fc81ab95ed7cfcaa59d9bd3668271c1f5d933ed34d10f28a23%26projectId%3d631016846%23730ee882f5aac1ba6efd69ebcdfe7e76

 

Duties of the SLT

Duties of the School Leadership Team

Although the School Leadership Team is not directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the school, it is involved in a number of tasks that affect the operation of the school.

The School Leadership Team:

Facilitates the development of the School Improvement Plan

Monitors, assesses and amends the School Improvement Plan

Advances policies and procedures that enhance achievement and meet educational, safety and parent involvement goals

Facilitates communication within the professional learning community

Builds the capacity of the school to address parent and staff concerns

Builds the capacity of the school to improve in the following areas:

High Academic Achievement

Effective Educators o Adequate Resources and Facilities

Safe and Orderly Schools o World-Class Service

Strong Parent and Community Relations

Top Questions of the SLT

THE S.L.T. Q&A

THE BASICS of School Leadership Team  

 

 Q1: Does my school need to have an SLT?

A1: Yes. There must be an SLT in every New York City Public School. SLTs are important structures for collaborative school-based decision making. (See CR A-655, Section I). back to top

Q2: I am part of a new school community? 
How do we establish our SLT?

A2: The school must establish a PA/PTA before establishing the SLT. The PA/PTA is established following the process contained in Chancellor’s Regulation A-660. Once the PA/PTA is established, the school must take the following steps: 1. The principal, UFT Chapter Leader and PA/PTA President must work together to draft bylaws for the SLT. 2. Each of the constituent groups must elect member representatives based on the team composition established in the newly drafted bylaws and Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 (which outlines the required composition for SLTs). 3. Once all team members have been identified, the SLT must review and adopt the team’s bylaws (the bylaws may be amended at this time to meet the needs of the team). back to top

Q3: How do SLT members receive annual remuneration? 

A3: SLT members, including students and Community Based Organization (CBO) representatives, are eligible to receive an annual remuneration of $300 for completing 30 hours of service on the SLT and attending a training session. Team members may satisfy this training requirement by attending a live training session or viewing a webinar training. Team members who serve less than 30 hours may request remuneration on a pro-rata basis. However, team members who contribute more than 30 hours will not receive more than the $300 allotment. Team members are responsible for ensuring that all records documenting the number of hours served are submitted to the chairperson for processing. Team members will be asked to complete a remuneration log form, provided by the school, in the spring of each school year. Individual team members may choose whether to accept or waive the annual remuneration and donate the funds to be used for other school purposes. back to top

Q4: Are there leadership positions on the SLT? 

A4: The SLT uses consensus-based decision making to ensure that all voices are heard and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. There are, however, positions to help the SLT operate effectively. The SLT must have a chairperson or co-chairpersons and a secretary. Many SLTs decide to establish additional positions to fulfill other duties for the team. Check your team’s bylaws to see which positions your school’s SLT has established and to read the duties of each position. The SLT must reach consensus to select members to serve in these roles. back to top

Q5: What is the role of the SLT chairperson? 

A5: The chairperson is responsible for: · scheduling meetings · ensuring that team members have the information necessary to guide their planning · focusing the team on educational issues of importance to the school · ensuring that all team members have an opportunity to be heard · other duties, as defined in the SLT bylaws back to top

Q6: What is the role of the SLT secretary? 

A6: The chairperson is responsible for: · sending SLT meeting notices · recording the minutes of SLT meetings · maintaining the meeting minutes at the school and providing a copy to the school’s PA/PTA · other duties, as defined in the SLT bylaws. back to top Team Composition


Q7: How many people should be serving on my school’s SLT? 

A7: The SLT should have a minimum of 10 members and a maximum of 17 members. The exact number of members on your school’s SLT is set forth in the team’s bylaws. However, the SLT must have an equal number of parents and staff members. back to top

Q8: Who is eligible to serve on my school’s SLT? 

A8: There are three members of the school community who are mandatory members of the SLT: (1) the principal, (2) the Parent Association/Parent-Teacher Association President, and (3) the United Federation of Teachers Chapter Leader. The balance of the team is comprised of elected parents and staff members. The SLT must have an equal number of parents and staff. The SLT may also include students (a minimum of two students is required in high schools) and representatives from Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that work with the school. Students and CBO representatives do not count when determining if a team has an equal number of parents and staff. The exact composition of your school’s SLT is set forth in the team’s bylaws. back to top

Q9: I’ve heard that SLTs must be balanced. What does that mean? 

A9: It means that your school’s SLT must have an equal number of parents and staff members. Don’t forget to count the mandatory members when determining if the team is balanced. For example, the diagram below represents a balanced, thirteen-member team: 5 parents, 5 staff members, 1 CBO representative, and 2 students. back to top

Q10: How are members elected to serve on the SLT? 

A10: Parents and staff are elected by their own constituent groups in a fair and unbiased manner determined by each constituent group. Elections must be advertised widely with reasonable advance notice. Elections must be open to all members of the constituent group (e.g., PA/PTA, CSA, UFT, DC-37). back to top

Q11: Who is eligible to be elected by the school’s PA/PTA to serve on the SLT? 

A11: Parents from the school are eligible to be elected to the school’s SLT by the PA/PTA. A parent is defined as a parent (by birth or step-parent), legally appointed guardian, foster parent or person in parental relation to a child. A person in parental relation refers to a person who has assumed the care of a child because the child’s parents or guardians are not available, whether due to, among other things, death, imprisonment, mental illness, abandonment of a child, or living outside of the state. Parents may not serve on the SLT as a parent member in school in which they are employed. Parents who have children attending more than one school may be elected to serve on each school’s SLT. back to top SLT: 13 Members Parents PA/PTA President* Elected Parent Elected Parent Elected Parent Elected Parent Staff Principal* UFT Chapter Leader* Elected UFT Member Elected UFT Member Elected DC-37 Member Other CBO Member Student Member Student Member

Q12: Can the school’s parent coordinator serve on the SLT? 

A12: No. The parent coordinator may not serve as a member of the SLT in any capacity in the school where they are employed. However, the parent coordinator may be invited to attend meetings as an observer or presenter. The parent coordinator may also be asked to serve on an SLT subcommittee


Q13: I don’t think my school’s SLT bylaws are compliant with Chancellor’s Regulation A-655. What should we do? 

A13: Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 governs the formation of SLTs in every New York City public school. CR A-655 requires SLTs to develop bylaws to provide clear and consistent direction about team organization and responsibilities. The SLT should review the bylaws at least every two years. If, after a review, the team concludes that the bylaws must be amended, the team may do so by following the amendment provision included in the bylaws. All amendments must be made by consensus and may not conflict with CR A-655. The team should review the SLT Bylaws Template, included as Attachment 4 of CR A-655, when developing bylaws or making amendments. For more information about areas that must be addressed in the SLT bylaws, view the “SLT Foundations” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q14: How often should my school’s SLT meet? 

A14: The SLT should meet at least once a month during the school year. The team may find that monthly meetings provide sufficient opportunity to achieve its goals. However, many SLTs find it necessary to schedule more frequent meetings. SLT meetings must take place on school or DOE premises and be scheduled at a time convenient to the parent members. The SLT bylaws should specify the day and time of the monthly meeting (e.g., “The SLT shall meet on the first Thursday of every month from 4:00pm – 6:00pm”). The SLT should make every effort to adhere to the bylaws when scheduling meetings. For more information about areas that must be addressed in the SLT bylaws, view the “SLT Foundations” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q15: At the last SLT meeting, the team voted to do something I don’t agree with. What should I do? 

A15: SLTs must use consensus-based decision making as their primary means of making decisions. Using this type of collaborative problem-solving helps ensure that team members do not feel left out. Consensus-based decision making keeps members from disconnecting from the work of the team. If SLT decisions are made by only a few team members (i.e., majority rules), those left out of the process will not feel invested in the final work product and will have no incentive to see that the team is successful. The responsibilities of the SLT are too important to students for even one member to feel disenfranchised. For more information about implementing a successful consensus-based decision making model, view the “SLT Foundations” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q16: What is the quorum for SLT meetings? 

A16: The SLT must ensure that the quorum for meetings is specified in the team’s bylaws. The quorum may include requirements such as mandatory representation from all constituent groups, or the presence of the three mandatory members or their designees. However, a simple quorum setting forth the minimum number of members necessary to conduct business is sufficient. For more information about areas that must be addressed in the SLT bylaws, view the “SLT Foundations” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q17: I was just elected to serve on my school’s SLT. How long is my term?

A17: The term length for elected members must be specified in your school’s SLT bylaws. Most SLTs opt for two-year terms. The term length set in the bylaws does not apply to the mandatory SLT members. . For more information about areas that must be addressed in the SLT bylaws, view the “SLT Foundations” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q18: I just completed my second term as an elected member on my school’s SLT. Can I run again? 

A18: Maybe, depending on your SLT bylaws. Check the bylaws to see if your school’s SLT has put term limits in place. For more information about areas that must be addressed in the SLT bylaws, view the “SLT Foundations” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top Team Responsibilities


Q19: What does my school’s SLT do? 

A19: The SLT is responsible for developing the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). The CEP development process requires teams to (1) use relevant data to assess and prioritize school needs, (2) set goals to meet school needs, (3) develop action plans to achieve goals, (4) implement action plans, (5) assess interim progress, and (6) evaluate overall plan effectiveness. The SLT is also responsible for ensuring that the CEP is aligned with the school-based budget. The principal, who is responsible for developing the school-based budget, will consult with the SLT during this development process so that the budget will be aligned with the CEP. The SLT is responsible for using consensus-based decision making to develop the CEP. Additional responsibilities: · The SLT is not responsible for the hiring or firing of school staff. However, consistent with Chancellor’s Regulation C-30, the SLT must be consulted prior to the appointment of a principal or assistant principal candidate to the school. · The SLT shall provide an annual assessment to the community district or high school superintendent of the principal’s record of developing an effective shared decision-making relationship with the SLT members during the year. back to top

Q20: How does the SLT make informed decisions as it develops the CEP? 

A20: SLT members should spend time getting to know the school. The “Statistics & Budget” tab on the school’s portal page is a great place to start. Here, you will find a wealth of data about the school. Team members should review tools such as the Progress Report, Quality Review, and School Survey results. You will also find the CEP from previous years as well as information about the school’s budget. Many SLTs also choose to review other data sources, such as interim assessments, inquiry team reports, and school-developed survey results. SLTs use a variety of information sources to identify school needs, develop priorities and set goals. back to top

Q21: My school’s SLT completed the CEP. Now what do we do? 

A21: The CEP is a living document, which means that the SLT should be continually monitoring progress and making appropriate adjustments to the plan. Set intervals throughout the year for periodic review in order to determine if the actions the SLT is implementing are moving the school towards meeting its annual goals. Include opportunities for periodic data review to find evidence of progress. Action plans and resources may need to be realigned based on the team’s review. For more information about how to assess interim progress, view the “CEP as a Living Document” webinar training on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q22: What is the Parent Involvement Policy?

A22: The Parent Involvement Policy (PIP) is a required component of the CEP for all Title I schools. The PIP must describe how the school will build capacity for strong parent involvement to improve student academic achievement, coordinate and integrate all parent involvement programs in the school, involve Title I parents in the annual evaluation of the policy and include them in school activities. The PIP includes a School-Parent Compact, which outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share responsibility for improving academic achievement. The SLT must consult with Title I parents in the development of the PIP. This consultation typically occurs between the SLT and representatives from the school’s Title I Parent Committee. For more information about the PIP and Title I parent involvement requirements, view the “Supporting Title I Programs” webinar on the SLT webinar training page. back to top

Q23: What are some ways the SLT can keep the school community connected to the work of the team? 

A23: It is a great idea for team members to spend time thinking about how to share information with their constituents. SLT members must be ever mindful that they were elected by their constituent groups and develop vehicles for meaningful consultation. For example, many PA/PTAs incorporate a School Leadership Team report into the order of business for their general membership meetings, wherein a parent member serving on the SLT presents a brief report and solicits feedback from the membership. This type of consultation ensures that parents have opportunities to impact the work of the SLT through their elected representatives. back to top

Q24: I am a mandatory member of my school’s SLT, but I cannot attend every meeting. What should I do?

 

A24: Mandatory members may send a designee to attend an SLT meeting in their place. However, mandatory members or their designees are expected to attend all SLT meetings. 

 

 

Description of Positions

Leadership Positions

As the instructional and organizational leader of the school, the principal is ultimately responsible for the effective implementation of the school improvement process. However, effective implementation by definition must include the sharing of responsibilities and decision-making with other members of the team.

Below is a list of leadership positions and responsibilities that would be established for each School Leadership Team at the beginning of each school year. Each team should elect these positions.

Note:

Any team member other than the school principal may serve as an officer on the School Leadership Team.

 

Chairperson:

  • Meets regularly with principal to discuss school issues and develop meeting agenda.     Standing items on the agenda should include:  
    • Reviews minutes from last meeting   -Updates from any sub-committee meetings or assigned projects  
    • Reviews (Quarterly) progress towards objectives set in SIP  
    • Requests agenda items for next meeting  
    • Establishes next meeting date
    • Leads meetings and facilitates distribution of agenda to all team members of the School Leadership Team
    • Keeps the team focused on the topic of discussion
    • Reminds team members about meetings at least one week in advance
    • Assists in completing reports due for the team
    • Facilitates the public notification of meetings

 

Co-Chairperson:

  • Runs the meeting when the chairperson is absent
  • Assumes all responsibilities of chairperson in the event that the chairperson is unable to complete term

Recorder:

  • Takes minutes at all meetings
  • Distributes minutes no later than one week after the meeting
  • Posts minutes of each School Leadership Team meeting in a designated place that is visible to parents and teachers
  • Sends copies of minutes (within one week) to all School Leadership Team members
  • Maintains copies of minutes and quarterly/annual reports, School Leadership Team Handbook, and other important documents

 

Timekeeper:

  • Assists team in establishing the length of each meeting and/or the timeframe for each agenda item
  • Monitors time throughout the meeting and reminds team of timeframe

 

Team Members:

  • Attend meetings regularly
  • Represent the interests of constituent group- not just their own
  • Determine how to engage stakeholders in meaningful ways in school affairs
  • Commit to working collaboratively with team
  • Bring issues and concerns of constituent group to team meetings and communicates the activities and decisions made by the School Leadership Team
  • Communicate information from the School Leadership Team to their constituent group

Most Frequent Words in SLT

School Leadership Team Glossary of Terms

 

  1. Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) – A standard of student achievement used in the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act and now ESSA.
  2. Baseline Data – Data that reflects status toward goals before initiation of strategies and tasks.
  3. Benchmark – Target under a goal in the School Improvement Plan.
  4. Block Scheduling – A method of organizing instructional time so that students attend class for 90 minutes every other day (A-Day/B-Day) or Everyday (Double Blocking and 4 by 4). Double Blocking permits students to attend the same class for 90 minutes.  
  5. Continuous Improvement – A process, by which school activities are continually planned, acted upon, monitored, and changed for the purpose of achievement.
  6. Desired Results – Impacts that are the result of the determination of goals and strategies/tasks with adjustments as needed to achieve them.
  7. End of Term Test (EOT) – Comprehensive exams. EOGs are given at the completion of Language Arts (reading test), Math, Social Studies, or Science courses in grades six through eight. The reading, math, and science tests are mandated by the state.
  8. Free-Reduced Lunch (FR) – Free reduced priced meal available to families that are approved based on income or financial need.   Limited English Proficient (LEP) – The term identifies those students who have insufficient English to succeed in English-only classrooms. An LEP student is a student whose first primary language is a language other than English, and whose English language ability is below superior.
  9. Mission Statement – A statement that reflects the collective vision of the role that the school must assume in providing an education for all of its students.  
  10. PID – Promotion in Doubt, Schools must designate students as promotion in doubt (PID) based on a holistic review of their progress in English language arts and math, using multiple measures. For students in grade 8, schools must also review student progress in science and social studies. For high school students, student progress is based upon credit accumulation and exams. 
  11. Regents Exams – Comprehensive exams. Regents are given at the completion of some high school level courses. In the middle school they are given to students who take Algebra I or Geometry.
  12. School Improvement Plan (SIP) – A comprehensive examination of a school’s programs and practices that align instructional, organizational, and resourced allocation practices with desired standards of student achievement and school mission.
  13. School Leadership Team (SLT) – A team composed of the principal, representatives of the assistant principal, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel and teachers assistants assigned to the school and parents of children enrolled in the school.
  14. School Profile - Narrative of school that includes demographics for teachers, students and the community plus achievement data.
  15. School Quality Review – A comprehensive evaluation of a school performed by a 1-2-person team which provides recommendations for improvement based upon a two day qualitative study that reviews student achievement, curriculum, leadership, instruction, and parental involvement and their impact on learning.
  16. Self Evaluation Form (SEF) – A collaborative activity of self-evaluation among staff used to identify the strengths and weaknesses with the school’s effectiveness toward student learning. The results of this effort are used to inform the development of the school improvement plan, as well as to prepare for a school quality review.  
  17. Shared Beliefs – A grouping of the beliefs shared by stakeholders in a school that expresses the ideas that drive the decisions that are made and determines how the school will operate.
  18. Students with Disabilities – The term “students with disabilities” includes, without limitation, all children who, because of permanent or temporary mental, physical or emotional disabilities, need special education, are unable to have all their educational needs met in a regular class without special education and related services, or are unable to be adequately educated in the public schools. It includes those who are autistic, behaviorally-emotionally disabled, deaf-blind, hearing impaired, mentally disabled, multi-handicapped, orthopedically impaired, other health impaired, pregnant, specific learning disabled, speech-language impaired, traumatic brain injured and visually impaired.
  19. Title I School – A school that receives federal Title I funds which are used to support instructional programs, parental involvement and professional development.

 

SLT Month by Month

June

Dashboard

 

Students

Active students                                                                                                           1422

SWD students                                                                                                             211

Housing insecure students                                                                                          71

 

Attendance                

Chronically absent students                                                                                       21%

YTD attendance                                                                                                         94%

Attendance on May 30                                                                                                94%

Absent past 2+ days                                                                                                    2%

 

Academic                                                      

Proficient on 2021-22 ELA State Exam                                                                     57%

Proficient on 2021-22 Math State Exam                                                                    44%

 

Screeners – Reading            

On grade level or above for i-Ready Reading                                                            41%

At or above 100% of typical annual growth target for i-Ready Reading                   53%

 

Screeners - Math

On grade level or above for i-Ready Math                                                                 52%

At or above 100% of typical annual growth target for i-Ready Math                        67%

 

Screeners - SEL

Students that have a Pre-Assessment DESSA (SEL) rating                                       93%

At or above typical rating for DESSA (SEL)                                                             91%

Students that have a Post-Assessment DESSA (SEL) rating                                     97%

Improved DESSA (SEL) descriptive range                                                                16%

 

 

Budget

Para Per Diem

 

$74,378

$33,667

$40,711

Teacher Per Diem

 

$226,980

$184,259

$42,721

AIS /Support

 

$125,124

$96,620

$28,504

Per Session

 

$341,250

$224,414

$116,836

OTPS

 

$177,015

$135,758

$41,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$944,747

$674,718

$270,029

 

 

Final Tally for NYC DOE SURVEYS

  • Name
    • 2023 NYC School Survey: Teacher 4 % - 102/108
    • NYC School Survey: Support Staff 100 % - 27/27
    • 2023 NYC School Survey: Families 5 % - 725/1382
    • 2023 NYC School Survey: Students 4% - 1304/1382

 

 

Location

Total

Percentage

Classroom

163

32%

Gymnasium

70

14%

School Yard

65

13%

Cafeteria

52

10%

Hall

31

6%

Bathroom

27

5%

Staircase

19

4%

Office

10

2%

Behavior Issues

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  • Academic Issues
    • This Month on Testing
      • State Science Tests
      • Four Regents ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies
      • Field Test
    • PID’s portfolios in Review
    • Summer List to be generated in by next Week
      • Summer Rising Open to all, must apply by deadline
        • 600 Registered Grades 5-8
        • SR Budget 156 k

 

  • Trips COMPLETED
    • 6TH Gr Philadelphia
    • 7th Grade Massachusetts
    • 8th Grade Washington DC
  • Our After-School Programs
    • 40 Clubs will go on till end (Keep students safe)
    • Still the Largest in the district !

 

  • All Parents and Members Chancellors Regulations
    • 820
    • 831
    • 832
    • 411
    • 413
  • Parent ESL classes are done
  • Parent Seminar left
    • HS & College Ready Articulation
  • Overhaul (lights is under contract)
  • PA system Overhaul underway
  • A Reminder that The Purchase of Edmentum was to provide Digital Curriculum & media for all families at Home

 

 

WE ARE A Title I Funding SWP

  • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment; will follow in May June Meeting
  • Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs;
  • Create a comprehensive plan; and Conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the schoolwide program and revise the plan as necessary.
  • Annual Goals Must be reviewed by SLT Members in May
  • SEL and Student Mental Health is always considered
  • If needed state has website to file complaint
  • Beds Survey completed; Info on HQ available upon request
  • Communication of All info is readily available in
    • Web link o Newsletter o Email blast o Parent handbook, Operoo
    • Value of working with parents is always a successful endeavor
    • Increased communications with parents is essential to establishing needs
    • Every Friday open for meetings with parents
    • Starting Virtual Hours in evenings to enhance communications and facilitate parental input

 

SLT Required Reading

School Leadership Team Matters - Organization

 

A-601

Activities, Clubs and Organizations

07/03/09

A-610

Fundraising Activities and Collection of Money from Students

11/22/

A-655

School Leadership Teams

03/24/10

A-660

Parent Associations and the Schools

06/27/12 

     

C-30

Regulation Governing the Selection, Assignment and Appointment of Principals and Assistant Principals

05/21/15

D-120

Ethics Code for Parent and Community Members of School Leadership Teams

04/27/09

       

School Leadership Team Matters - Operations

A-412

Security in the Schools

11/08/06

A-413

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices in Schools
(Translations)

02/26/15

A-414

Safety Plans

03/24/10

A-443

Student Discipline Procedures

03/05/04

A-501

Promotion Standards

06/02/14

       

School Leadership Team Matters – Budget

B-801

School Based Budgeting

 01/20/11

 

SLT School Leadership Team (SLT) Members & Remuneration form

School Leadership Teams

School Leadership Teams must be established in each school. The principal, chapter leader, and Parents Association president serve on the committee. All other members must be elected. It is the responsibility of the committee to develop the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) for the school, and to review and adjust the school budget so that the CEP can be implemented. For more information, see Chancellor's Regulation A-655

SLT members, including students and CBO representatives, who complete 30 hours of service on the SLT and attend a mandatory training session relating to CEPs and budget issues are eligible to receive an annual remuneration of $300.

 

May

Date

Weekday

Event

 

5-08

Monday

6th Grade Field Day

5-09

Tuesday

7th Grade Field Day

5-10

Wednesday

8th Grade Field Day / Boston Trip

5-11

Thursday

Boston Trip

5-12

Friday

NIA Teacher Breakfast / Marking Period Ends

5-15

 

 

5-16

 

NYSESLAT

5-17

 

NYSESLAT

5-18

 

NYSESLAT

5-22

Monday

PID Portfolios due to Me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

BUDGET

Absent Coverage

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$472,954

$339,549

$133,405

Per Session

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$517,172

$296,288

$220,884

OTPS

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$291,873

$202,756

$89,117

Completed Purchases

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$1,534,376

$1,534,232

$144

 

  • Items of Importance
    • CEP Goals Review
    • PPO was a Success
    • Title 1 Audit was a Success
    • Title 3 Audit was a Success
    •  
  • NYC DOE SURVEYS
    • Name
      • 2023 NYC School Survey: Teacher 4 % - 102/108
      • NYC School Survey: Support Staff 100 % - 27/27
      • 2023 NYC School Survey: Families 5 % - 725/1382
      • 2023 NYC School Survey: Students 4% - 1304/1382

 

 

  • Behavior Issues
    • Self-containment of school resulted in a reduction of 20% in incident reporting
      • District Review completed and in school issues have subsided

 

  • Academic Issues
    • Focusing on State Tests and Regents
      • NYSESLAT Testing next week 5-16 to 5-18
    • PPO Completed
      • (Recommendations are Review of Curriculum for Next Year)
      • High Praise for
        • Organization
        • Student engagement
        • Student participation
        • Student Assessment
      • PID’s portfolios due 5-22
      • Summer List to be generated in Late MAY
        • Summer Rising Open to all, must apply by deadline
      • Regents Test will be Given in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies

 

  • Trips are being Planned (All Trips are 1st Come 1st Served Basis)
    • 6TH Gr Philadelphia DATES TBD Cost Sharing One Day Trip Capped at 300
    • 7th Grade Massachusetts TODAY it will be completed
    • 8th Grade Washington DC COMPLETED

 

  • Our After-School Programs
    • 40 Clubs
    • Largest in the district !
    • Largest in the City with 800 students in attendance throughout the week!

 

  • Chancellors Regulations
    • 820
    • 831
    • 832
    • 411
    • 413
  • Parent ESL classes are Ongoing and going Strong has been extended until late May
    • Topics include
      • HS Articulation
      • Middle school and Adolescence
      • HW help for parents
  • Auditorium Overhaul (lights is under contract)
  • PA system Overhaul underway
  • A Reminder that The Purchase of Edmentum was to provide Digital Curriculum & media for all families at Home
  • Intent to Participate in RESO A Grant was requested ( 3.5 million in Grants)

APRIL

  • NYC DOE SURVEYS
    • Name
    • 2023 NYC School Survey: Teacher 6% - 102/109
    • NYC School Survey: Support Staff 9% - 24/27
    • 2023 NYC School Survey: Families 4% - 696/1382
    • 2023 NYC School Survey: Students 3% - 1303/1382
  • Behavior Issues
    • Self containment of school ended
      • Focusing on school rules and regulations
      • OORS went down approximately 30%
      • District Review expected Next Month
    • Academic Issues
      • Focusing on State Tests
      • PID’s being reviewed Summer List to be generated in MAY
      • Parents please encourage children to log on to iXL at least 1 hr at home over this break

 

  • Trips are being Planned (All Trips are 1st Come 1st Served Basis)
    • 6TH Gr Philadelphia DATES TBD Cost Sharing One Day Trip Capped at 300
    • 7th Grade Massachusetts Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
    • 8th Grade Washington DC COMPLETED
  • Our After-School Programs
    • 39 Clubs
    • Largest in the district maybe City with 800 students in attendance throughout the week!
  • Chancellors Regulations
    • 831
    • 832
    • 411
    • 413
  • A Reminder that The Purchase of Edmentum was to provide Digital Curriculum & media for all families at Home
  • Intent to Participate in RESO A Grant was requested ( 3.5 million in Grants)
  • Parent ESL classes are Ongoing and going Strong has been extended until late May
    • Topics include
      • HS Articulation
      • Middle school and Adolescence
      • HW help for parents
  • Auditorium Overhaul (lights is under contract)
  • PA system Overhaul
  • ELA test this year are right after the Spring Break
  • Math test dated (1st Week of May 2023)
  • WE ARE A Title I Funding SWP
  • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment; will follow in May June Meeting
  • Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs;
  • Create a comprehensive plan; and Conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the schoolwide program and revise the plan as necessary.
  • Annual Goals Must be reviewed by SLT Members in May
  • SEL and Student Mental Health is always considered
  • If needed state has website to file complaint
  • Beds Survey completed; Info on HQ available upon request
  • Communication of All info is readily available in
    • Web link o Newsletter o Email blast o Parent handbook, Operoo
    • Value of working with parents is always a successful endeavor
    • Increased communications with parents is essential to establishing needs
    • Every Friday open for meetings with parents
    • Starting Virtual Hours in evenings to enhance communications and facilitate parental input

BUDGET

Absent Coverage

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$430,920

$308,309

$122,611

Per Session

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$723,031

$444,168

$278,863

OTPS

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$336,171

$252,197

$83,974

Completed Purchases

Budget Amount without fringe

Expenditures

Remaining

 

$1,534,376

$1,534,232

$144

 

March

  • The Purchase of Edmentum to provide Digital Curriculum & media for all families at Home
  • Intent to Participate in RESO A Grant
  • Parent ESL classes are Ongoing and going Strong has been extended until late May
    • Topics include
      • Understanding Report Card
      • HS Articulation
      • Middle school and Adolescence
      • HW help for parents
  • Auditorium Overhaul (lights is under contract)
  • PA system Overhaul
  • Outside Electronic Sign also hopeful this year
  • ELA test this year are right after the Spring Break
  • Math test dated (1st Week of May 2023)
  • Title I Funding SWP
  • Conduct a comprehensive need assessment;
  • Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs;
  • Create a comprehensive plan; and
  • Conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the schoolwide program and revise the plan as necessary.
  • SEL and Student Mental Health is always considered
  • If needed state has website to file complaint
  • Beds Survey completed; Info on HQ available upon request
  • Communication of All info is readily available in
    • Web link o Newsletter o Email blast o Parent handbook, Operoo
    • Value of working with parents is always a successful endeavor
    • Increased communications with parents is essential to establishing needs
    • Every Friday open for meetings with parents
    • Starting Virtual Hours in evenings to enhance communications and facilitate parental input

 

  • Academic Issues
    • Focusing on State Tests
    • Parents please encourage children to log on to iXL at least 1 hr at home
  • Trips are being Planned (All Trips are 1st Come 1st Served Basis)
    • 6TH Gr Philadelphia DATES TBD Cost Sharing One Day Trip Capped at 300
    • 7th Grade Massachusetts DATES TBD Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
    • 8th Grade Washington DC DATES TBD Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
  • Our After-School Programs
    • 35 Clubs
    • Largest in the district maybe City with 800 students in attendance throughout the week!
  • Chancellors Regulations

February 2023

  • The Purchase of Edmentum to provide Digital Curriculum & media for all families at Home
  • Intent to Participate in RESO A Grant
  • Parent ESL classes are Ongoing and going Strong has been extended until late May
    • Topics include
      • Understanding Report Card
      • HS Articulation
      • Middle school and Adolescence
      • HW help for parents
  • Auditorium Overhaul (lights is under contract)
  • PA system Overhaul
  • Outside Electronic Sign also hopeful this year
  • ELA test this year are right after the Spring Break
  • Math test dated (1st Week of May 2023)
  • Title I Funding SWP
  • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment;
  • Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs;
  • Create a comprehensive plan; and
  • Conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the schoolwide program and revise the plan as necessary.
  • SEL and Student Mental Health is always considered
  • If needed state has website to file complaint
  • Beds Survey completed; Info on HQ available upon request
  • Communication of All info is readily available in
    • Web link o Newsletter o Email blast o Parent handbook, Operoo
    • Value of working with parents is always a successful endeavor
    • Increased communications with parents is essential to establishing needs
    • Every Friday open for meetings with parents
    • Starting Virtual Hours in evenings to enhance communications and facilitate parental input

 

  • Academic Issues
    • Focusing on State Tests
    • Parents please encourage children to log on to iXL at least 1 hr at home
  • Trips are being Planned (All Trips are 1st Come 1st Served Basis)
    • 6TH Gr Philadelphia DATES TBD Cost Sharing One Day Trip Capped at 300
    • 7th Grade Massachusetts DATES TBD Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
    • 8th Grade Washington DC DATES TBD Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
  • Our After-School Programs
    • 35 Clubs
    • Largest in the district maybe City with 800 students in attendance throughout the week!
  • Chancellors Regulations

 

January 2023

  • CEC Visit was productive
  • Intent to Participate in RESO A Grant
    • The following are our Top 10 Capital Funding Projects are very much needed at Shallow:
      • Auditorium Overhaul (seating, lights, stage lights, video, and sound) (Priority)
      • School Yard Refurbishing(Priority) (This is also a Community Park )
      • Conversion of part of school yard (Inside U) to Parking Spaces to relieve Daily Parking Issues(This would be very nice)
      • Gym Padding for Wall Perimeter (2 Gyms)
      • Classroom Conversion to Drama Club
      • Classroom Conversion to Law Club setting
      • Overhauls School Safety Room
      • School Yard Refurbishing
      • PA system Overhaul
      • Outside Electronic Sign
    • Parent ESL classes are Ongoing and going Strong
    • ELA test this year are right after the Spring Break
    • Math test dated (1st Week of May 2023)
    • Trips are being Planned (All Trips are 1st Come 1st Served Basis)
      • 6TH Gr Philadelphia DATES TBD Cost Sharing One Day Trip Capped at 350
      • 7th Grade Massachusetts DATES TBD Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
      • 8th Grade Washington DC DATES TBD Cost Sharing Two Day Trip Capped at 100
    • Our After-School Programs
      • 35 Clubs
      • Largest in the district maybe City with 800 students in attendance throughout the week!
    • Graduation

 

December 2022

  • I am Proud to announce our Alignment with the Pillars of Chancellor Banks with
    • ALL means ALL mandate across the City
    • Engaging Parents
    • Prioritizing Student Wellness
    • Maintaining what works
  • Parent ESL classes are Ongoing
  • Trips have begun, many to follow
  • Our After-School is one of the largest in the city with approximately 800 students in attendance throughout the week!
  • Our School wide community building is complete with the successful implementation of School Hoodies giveaway to create a sense of belonging
  • Student Activities have been implemented at a record high resulting in a 100% increase of SEL and CRSE activities
  • In the next weeks and in alignment with our CEP we will be adding 2 Teachers and 2 Paraprofessional to our Staff.
  • Implementation of ALL in Learning Clickers was a Huge success
    • Results indicate over 220, 000 questions have been asked by our teachers in a little over a month!
    • The addition of the clickers to our school has increased
      • Student engagement by 100%
      • Student assessment by 100%
      • Student participation by 100%
      • Teacher questioning by 100%
      • Results are indicative of a complete school wide turnaround and serves as evidence of the hard work our Teacher are doing for our community!
    • PPO was a success
      • Our School was recognized for excellence in organization as well as
      • outstanding Professional Learning Communities
      • School wide Implementations of Engagement, Assessment, Participation and Questioning Activities

 

November 2022

  • OCT SWP for Title I,
    • This enables us to spend funds in Software, Supplies, Technology & Translations
  • School Visits have begun
  • District wants us to increase enrollment
  • All in One Clicker devices
    • $45,000 in Equipment
    • $15,000 in Training
    • Professional Development on Nov 1, 2022 and Nov 8, 2022
  • Language & Culture After School Program (5 Languages)
  • District Fairs happening at Shallow
  • School Trips are beginning
  • Halloween Dance went well
  • STH baskets are being made
  • Released money has been earmarked for 30 Before & After-School Programs Largest in District

ALREADY IN PROGRESS

 

NIA

144

SHALLOW

235

MORNING SPORTS

56

Foreign Language Clubs (5)

      ~100

NEXT WEEK

 

ENL

100

GAMING

30

MORNING ENL

15

NEXT MONTH

 

PEER MEDIATION

30

TOTAL

710

  • Grade Trips to be Scheduled
    • 6th Grade Philadelphia
    • 7th Grade Massachusetts
    • 8th Grade Washington DC
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
    • 125 Students PID after MP1
    • Afternoon 1138 Evening 588, Student Conferences 1325
    • Total Conferences 3051 Conferences

October 2022

  • We are in receipt of all software
  • After School Programs have begun
  • i-Ready Baseline Assessments are 95% complete
  • Budget
  • Title I Explanation
  • Middle School Screening Decision

Sept 2022

  • We have successfully opened the 2022-23 School Year
  • We do not have Blended Learning
  • Attendance to Date Average is 92%
  • 6 days so far with Today
  • We’ve had 5 Covid Cases so far
  • Covid There are no mandated restrictions this year
    1. Mask Mandates for NYC Schools are by Choice for students & Staff
  • Budget
    1. We have been allotted 16.4 million Dollars
      1. Represents a 2 million dollars Shortfall
    2. Budget Allocations have not been finalized
    3. 3New Staff Members
  • Summer Rising
    1. Was a huge success
  • Review of CR A-655
    1. SLT Elections    (Chairperson must organize and Report to me)
    2. CEP Goals    (Chairperson and Team Must submit review for my approval)
    3. Remuneration forms
  • ESL Classes & Webinars FOR Parents will commence in Mid October
  • New Smart Boards installed in June 2022

This Year’s NYS Final School Survey

  • Staff 6             105/113           9%
  • Families 532/1486       5%
  • Students 1336/1486       9%

June 2022

AP Silver

SLT Elections

PTA New SY

ESL Classes & Webinars FOR Parents Ongoing

10 New Smart Boards installed between Today and June 30

This Year’s NYS Final School Survey

  • Staff 6             105/113           9%
  • Families 532/1486       5%
  • Students 1336/1486       9%

 Covid Issues have have a 20% INCREASE at Shallow

  • PPO Went very well, thank you for the support and confidence
  • Mask Mandates for NYC Schools are by Choice for students & Staff
  • Summer Rising 155 + 36 Students
  • Student celebrations by grade
  • Graduation and Yearbook to follow