School Leadership Team

What is a School Leadership Team? 

School Leadership Teams (SLTs) are school-based organizations composed of an equal number of parents and staff. They meet at least once a month and determine the structure for school-based planning and shared decision-making.

SLT Members: 

SLTs mandatory members: The School Principal, the PA/PTA President (or designated co-president), the UFT Chapter Leader, and an equal number of parents and staff. High school teams must also include at least two students. SLTs may elect to include representatives from community-based organizations.

SLTs’ roles in schools:

The core responsibility of each SLT is to develop the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) that is aligned with the school-based budget. 

SLTs are strongly encouraged to solicit input from various school community constituencies in order to ensure that all voices are heard regarding the needs of students. Functioning in a collaborative manner, SLTs also help to evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s educational programs and their impact on student achievement. SLTs receive support and guidance as needed from their District Leadership Teams.

How do I join my school’s SLT?

Parent members of an SLT are nominated by the school’s PA/PTA.

Relevant Legislation:

Under State Education Law, Section 2590, all New York City public schools are required to establish School Leadership Teams. SLTs must comply with the current Chancellor’s Regulation A–655.

School Leadership Team Information 

School Leadership Team Support Documents

District Leadership Team

District Leadership Team Members: 

The required members of District Leadership Teams (DLT) are the community superintendent, the high school superintendent(s), a Council of Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) representative, a United Federation of Teachers (UFT) representative, a DC 37 representative, the president of the District Presidents’ Council, the president of the borough high school Presidents’ Council and the chairperson of the Title I District Parent Advisory Council. DLTs may also include Community Based Organizations and the president of the district CEC.

District Leadership Teams’ roles:

The primary role of the DLT is to develop and review the District Comprehensive Educational Plan (DCEP), which includes annual goals and objectives that are aligned with district and Citywide goals. DLTs are also required to create the district 100.11 Plan and conduct a Biennial Review to measure the effectiveness of its academic programs. In addition, DLTs provide support, guidance, technical assistance and conflict resolution to the SLTs in their districts.

How do I Join a District Leadership Team? 

District Leadership Team representatives are chosen by their respective leadership groups. The president of the district Presidents' Council and the Borough Presidents’ Council are automatically members of their DLT.