2009-2010

Looking for a way to positively impact your child’s experience at
PS 101?

Run for the PA or SLT!

What’s the difference?

The Parents’ Association (P.A.) plays an active role in the services and activities provided for our children. As a P.A. officer, you will help organize fundraising activities, attend school and community meetings, undertake a variety of activities to further enhance the school environment, and have a gratifying and enjoyable time in the process.

P.A. positions:

President or Co-Presidents
Co-Vice Presidents (1st Vice, 2nd Vice and 3rd Vice)
Treasurer or Co-Treasurers
Communications Secretary or Co-Communications Secretary
Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretary

Our School Leadership Team (SLT) has two main tasks: the development and review of a Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) and consulting with the principal in the development of a school-based budget and staffing plan aligned to the CEP. It is composed of 6 parents, 5 staff members and the principal. Your participation will ensure that the parent voice is represented in important decisions that will impact teaching and learning. If you are passionate about curriculum issues, this is for you.

SLT positions:

2-year term (2009-2011): 3 positions

When are the elections?

P.A. elections: Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
SLT elections: Monday, June 1, 2009.

How do I submit a nomination?

Email panc@pa101.org  or drop off a note containing your name, desired position, phone and email at the PA office, by Friday, May 6, 2009. For SLT position, please specify whether it is for the 1-year or 2-year term.

You can make a difference!

Thank you for your consideration in this important matter.

Sincerely,

The Nominating Committee

Joanne Lu 
Leslie Greene 
Chavelle-Marie Skrastins  
Rowena Rosini-Gold

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Excerpts from the Chancellor’s Regulations A-655 on the role of the School Leadership Team:

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the SLT are to develop and review the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP), including annual goals and objectives, and to consult with the principal in developing a school-based budget and staffing plan aligned with the CEP.

III. COMPOSITION

A. Core Members

The three core (mandatory) members of the SLT are the school’s principal, the Parent Association/Parent-Teacher Association (PA/PTA) President, and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) chapter leader, or their designees.

B. Other Members

1. In addition to the core members, SLT's must include other parents and staff (pedagogic and/or non-pedagogic) from the school. Teams should have an equal number of parents and staff.

IX. DECISION MAKING

SLTs must use a consensus-based decision-making process as their primary means of making decisions. Teams must develop methods for engaging in collaborative problem solving and solution seeking that will lead to consensus-based decisions and, when necessary, effective conflict resolution strategies. When a team has made every effort to resolve an issue, and members cannot reach agreement, they should seek assistance from their Regional SLT Coordinator.