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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT)

slt@ms54pta.org

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.

The SLT bylaws are also available.

2022-2023 SLT members

CORE MEMBERS (mandatory)
Dr. Elana Elster, Principal
Joe Beauvais, UFT Rep.
Lee Uehara, PTA Rep.

PARENT MEMBERS
Janete Cardova
Alexis Freeman, Co-Chair
Randall Friedman
Sofia Hubscher
Dimitra Kousantoni
Karen Saltser
Yael Swica
(Recording Secretary to be announced)

TEACHER MEMBERS​
Amanda Mersits, Recording Secretary
Sara Lichtman, Co-Chair
Elizabeth McNulty
Erica Williams
​Kyle Wilson

FAQ

How often are meetings?
For the 2022-2023 school year, meetings are held monthly, usually on a Friday, starting at 7:20am. The schedule is set at the beginning of each academic year by the SLT members and can be found on the MS54 calendar.

Who can attend an SLT Meeting?
Anyone can attend, but only members or guests who are on the agenda may speak. 

​Anyone who wishes to observe the meeting must present proof of vaccination (Excelsior Pass or CDC card) before entering the building, per NYC DOE policy. An advance RSVP is required to attend; email the SLT Co-Chairs. SLT meetings are in-person only until further notice. 

For those who cannot attend, but would like to listen to an in-person meeting, arrangements will be made for a dial-in conference line.

How can I get the SLT to discuss something important to me, even if I don’t wish to present the issue myself?
E-mail the SLT Co-Chairs or any SLT member with your concerns.
How long is an SLT Member’s term?
One or two years, depending on the time you have been elected and the person you are replacing. Please check the bylaws for more specifics.

How do I become a member of SLT?
Elections for vacant SLT seats are held in June at the last general PTA meeting. One seat is held open for the beginning of the school year. If you are interested in running, you can contact the nominating committee to get on the ballot.

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

2021-2022
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022
May 2022
​June 2022
2020-2021
September 2020
October 2020
November 2020

December 2020
January 2021

February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
​June 2021
2019-2020​
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019
January 2020
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
​June 2020

2018-2019​
September 2018
October 2018
November 2018
December 2018
January 2019
February 2019
March 1, 2019
April 2019
May 2019
​June 2019

MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861
MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
        • Emery Dickerson
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Academy Fellowship
    • Equity Team >
      • African American History Month
      • Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Support AAPI
      • Equity Team Archive
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Family Healing Ambassadors
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • Ryan Health Center
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Planning for 2022-2023
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • SUPPORT MS54
    • Annual Appeal
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Absence Procedures
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • New Incoming Family Information 2022 - 2023
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • Class Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • DOE Info & Community Updates
    • Education Advocacy
  • FOR STUDENTS
    • Summer Assignments & Supply Lists
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • After School
    • Student Activities >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Model UN
      • Boys and Girls Basketball
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources
    • Free Microsoft Software