School Leadership Team (SLT)
ABOUT THE SLT
The School Leadership Team (SLT) of Booker T. Washington MS54 plays a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture. Teams are the primary vehicles for developing school-based educational policies and ensuring that resources are aligned to implement those policies. Functioning in a collaborative manner, SLTs assist in the evaluation and assessment of a school’s educational programs and their effect on student achievement.
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. The SLT is not responsible for hiring or firing school staff. [Text taken from Chancellor’s Regs #A-655, School Leadership Teams.]
A copy of the current CEP is available in the library as well as online: Comprehensive Educational Plan CEP (PDF)
The SLT bylaws are also available.
2025-2026 SLT MEMBERS
CORE MEMBERS (mandatory)
Dr. Elana Elster, Principal
TBD, UFT Rep.
Erich Jungwirth, PTA Rep
TBD, DC 37 Rep
PARENT MEMBERS
TBD, Co-Chair
TBD, Co-Recording Secretary
Usha Kotelawala
Marisa Shemi
Meredith Somsel
Andy Weinstein
(3 open spots to be filled in September)
TEACHER MEMBERS
(not yet confirmed for 2025-2026)
Elizabeth McNulty, Co-Chair
Andrew Ernsky, Co-Recording Secretary
Daniel Clark
Sara Lichtman
Gabrielle Pasiak
FAQ
How often are meetings?
Meeting minutes are posted on this page, below. |
Who can attend an SLT Meeting? |
SLT GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
Click the link above to view the current and past SLT meeting minutes.
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