Collaborative Leadership

"Collaborative leadership and practices, the fourth pillar of community schools, provides the relational “glue” that connects and reinforces the other pillars, making it foundational and critical for the success of a community school strategy. By developing a shared vision and goals and creating participatory practices for distributing responsibilities, a community school leverages the collective expertise of all of its stakeholders. In many schools, collaborative leadership and practices are central to the work of the professionals in the building—teachers, administrators, nonteaching staff, and union leaders. Examples of this include professional learning communities, site-based teams charged with improving school policy and classroom teaching and learning, labor-management collaborations, and teacher development strategies, such as peer assistance and review." -Community Schools Playbook

Site Governance Team (SGT) Overview:

SGTs are comprised of parents, community members, and staff, who are selected by each of their constituent groups. They discuss and plan for all aspects regarding teaching and learning. They also design and implement effective strategies for the continuous improvement of all students' achievements through quality teaching and learning experiences at school. SGT is a site-based, decision-making group created through a local agreement between San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and the San Diego Education Association (SDEA).

Site Governance Team (SGT) Responsibilities:

SGT members act as an advisory body on issues other than major categorical programs. The Washington Elementary SGT provides a shared decision-making base empowered to plan, problem solve, and make recommendations to improve the quality of education and working life at Washington Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Magnet School.

Site Governance Team (SGT) Meetings:

Monday, September 8, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Washington Elementary: Conference Room

Link to meeting minutes

Thursday, October 16, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Washington Elementary: Conference Room

Link to meeting minutes

Monday, December 8, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Washington Elementary: Conference Room