SLT Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes

Agenda:

1. Sign in-SLT- 2 min
2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
3. Attendance- Guzzo 3 min 
4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  2 min
5. Welcome Back & Constituency Review - Richardson, 5 min
6. Schedule Future Meeting Dates (14 more) - SLT, 20 mins
7. SLT BYLAWS-Hybrid rules, SLT, 15 mins
8. SLT Anchors - Richardson 5 min
9. SLT Roles (Chairperson, Secretary, Timekeeper, Chat Moderator), 10 min
10. Parent Association and Title I Updates, 10 min
11. Open Floor, SLT, 10 min
12. Adjournment - Richardson 2 min

Minutes:

Minutes:

1. Call to Order (1 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• The meeting was called to order at 4:08pm.
  
  

2. Attendance (3 min)

• Led by: Jennifer Guzzo
• Present: Kimberly Richardson, Jennifer Guzzo, Stefanie Silverstein, Jessica Sheahan, Joanne Ramirez, Yolanda Nazario, Ankia Shaki, Rozanna Mathura, Sarah Panchu, Roshun Akther, Saudia Krishun
• Absent: Tyffani Sanders
  
  

3. Meeting Norms (2 min)

• • Led by: Kimberly Richardson
  • The following meeting norms were reviewed:

• This is a safe place for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Please refrain from referring to students and staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• The goal is for all members to be active participants in our meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and will be recognized by the chairperson.

4. Welcome Back & Constituency Review (5 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• Richardson welcomed all members back and provided a review of the constituencies represented.
• Discussion: 
  1. The team was reminded of the expectations for attendance and explained the quorum.
  2. Parents missing Title 1 meeting. An election needs to take place for PAC  Chairperson.
     
     

5. Schedule Future Meeting Dates (14 more) (20 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• A discussion on scheduling the remaining 14 meetings was held.
• The following dates were proposed: 
  1. October: 6, 27
  2. November: 3, 17
  3. December: 1, 15
  4. January: 26
  5. February: 9 (State of the School), 23
  6. March:  30
  7. April: 20
  8. May: 4, 18
  9. June: 8
• [Any objections, modifications, or agreements]
  
  

6. SLT Bylaws - Hybrid Rules (15 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• A review of the SLT Bylaws was discussed.
• A review of the hybrid meeting rules was discussed.
• Summary: 
  1. The team agreed that a zoom link will be made available for the general public when the SLT meeting is advertised. 
  2. SLT Bylaws - No discussion. Motion made by K. Richardson to accept bylaws. Jessica Sheahan seconded. Motion passed.
  3. Hybrid Rules - Discussion: 
     1. What constitutes an “extraordinary circumstance”: child care, disability, illness
     2. Core team members must be in person - principal, union rep, SLT chairmember, and PA presidents
     3. Consensus reached on public comments
        1. Add to Community Norms - Public comments are welcomed via the Chat or using index cards to be read by an SLT member. They may also email an SLT member with questions/concerns. Motion made by K. Richardson to accept.  Yolanda Nazario seconded it. 

 

7. SLT Anchors (5 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• The role of SLT Anchors was clarified and defined- 
  1. Focus on the CEP to improve student outcomes
•  

8. SLT Roles (Chairperson, Secretary, Timekeeper, Chat Moderator) (10 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• The roles of Chairperson, Secretary, Timekeeper, and Chat Moderator were discussed and clarified.
  1. Chat moderator- Jessica Sheahan
  2. Time Keeper- Stefanie Silverstein
  3. Secretary - Guzzo & Mitchell
  4. Chairperson - Kim Richardson 
  5. Social Emotional Coordinator - Yolanda Nazario & Ankia Shakia

 

9. Parent Association and Title I Updates (10 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• Updates were shared regarding the Parent Association and Title I:
  • Title 1 PAC Chairperson and alternate needed
  • Election will be held on 10/8/25
  • “Bring your HERO To School Day” was a success. 
  • PA preparing for the Fall Festival. They will be sponsoring the pumpkins and will run the concession stand as a fund raising event. 
  • Volunteers needed for Wonder Walk - Oct. 31 and School Store (need to order snacks)

 

10. Open Floor (10 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• Open floor for any questions, comments, or concerns from members:
  • None
    
    

11. Adjournment (2 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• Motioned made by Kim Richradson; Seconded by Jessica Sheahan
• The meeting was adjourned at 5:55pm
• Reminder: The next meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Agenda:

1. Sign in-SLT  2 min
2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
3. Attendance- Guzzo 2 min 
4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  2 min
5. Establishing Schoolwide SLT Communication Channels - Mitchell 2 min
   1. SLT Bulletin Board
   2. School Website
6. Title I Updates 10 min
7. Data Dive: Needs Assessment - Mitchell & Robinson  20 min
8. Comprehensive Education Plan: Finalizing 2025-2026 all CEP Goals - 60 min
9. Open Floor, SLT, 10 min
10. Adjournment - Richardson 2 min

Minutes:

Minutes:

 

1. Sign-In – SLT (2 min)

• All members signed in.
• Sign-in sheet collected/verified.
  
  

2. Call to Order – Richardson (1 min)

• Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Ms. Richardson.
  
  

3. Attendance – Guzzo (3 min)

• Present: Present: Kimberly Richardson, Ms. Mitchell, Jennifer Guzzo, Stefanie Silverstein, Jessica Sheahan, Joanne Ramirez, Yolanda Nazario, Ankia Shaki, Rozanna Mathura, Sarah Panchu, Roshun Akther
• Absent: Saudia Krishun, Tyffani  Sanders
• Guests: AP Certina Robsinson, PC Jeiry Reyes

4. Meeting Norms – Richardson (2 min)

• • Reviewed and reaffirmed group norms:

• This is a safe place for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Please refrain from referring to students and staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• The goal is for all members to be active participants in our meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and will be recognized by the chairperson.

• Public comments are welcomed via the Chat or using index cards to be read by an SLT member. They may also email an SLT member with questions/concerns. 

 

5. Title I Updates (10 min)

• Parent Association:
  •  
• Title I:
  • We do not have a PAC.  Without a PAC, the  SLT is out of compliance.  

6. Revise 2025–2026 CEP Goals

• Reviewed current CEP goals. (2024-2025 CEP Goals)

• Goal 1: By June, 2025, literacy for All Students will improve, as measured by a 5% Increase, from 33% to 38%, of percentage of students in grades 3-5 scoring at levels 3 and 4 on the ELA State Exam.
• By June 2025, the number of level 3 and level 4 infractions will decrease by 10% from 94% to 84% as measured OORS infraction summary reports.
• By June 2025, all 3-5 Students will perform at levels 3 & 4 on the MATH state assessment will increase by 5% from 53% to 58 %.
• By June 2025, Advance rating for all teacher around component 3B will increase by 10% from 2.74 to 3.00
• Develop a plan that offers meaningful support for families focused on ELA & Math, SEL, ELL instructional goals. Increasing parent engagement by 5%
• By June, 2025, the percentage of chronically absent students for All Students will decrease by 10%, from 46% to 36%, as measured by the Insights Chronic Absenteeism Reports. 
• By June, 2025, to strengthen the quality and implementation of IEPs for Students with Disabilities (SWD), we will improve completion of progress monitoring of IEP goals by a 9% Increase, from 91% to 100%, as measured by Measurable Annual Goal Progress Report . 

• Proposed revisions discussed:
  • Goal 1:
  • Goal 2: [Summarize proposed change]
  •  
• Decision: [State whether revisions were approved, tabled, or need further discussion]
  
  

7. CEP Action Plans

• Discussed implementation strategies and responsibilities for revised goals.

• SLT members worked in groups on the 6 Priority Goals for the CEP. 

 

8. Open Floor – SLT (10 min)

• Items brought up by SLT members:
  • [Topic/Comment – Name]
  • [Topic/Comment – Name]
• Suggestions/Concerns:
  • [Summarize discussion]
    
    

9. Adjournment – Richardson (2 min)

• Led by: Ms. Mitchell
• Motioned made by Ms. Mitchell; Seconded by Yolanda Nazario
• The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 pm
• Reminder: The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Next Meeting Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #3 - Monday, October 27, 2025

Agenda:

1. 1. Sign in-SLT- 2 min
   2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
   3. Attendance- Guzzo 3 min 
   4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  2 min
   5. Continuous Progress Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Planning for Period 1 (Due: November 22, 2025) - Mitchell/Richardson - 45 mins
      1. Setting Progress Monitoring Targets 
      2. Make necessary adjustments to Action Plans
      3. Utilize the Progress Reporting Tool (PRT) in iPlan.

• CEP Implementation Progress Check 1 (Due: November 22, 2025) -Mitchell/Richardson - 45 mins

• Review the structures established to monitor implementation of key strategies and action steps.

• Use data to determine if implementation is on track, almost on track, or off track and check the appreciate box in the iPlan Portal for each priority.

• Summarize any updates needed to the key strategies or action plan, and enter this information into the Implementation Progress Check Reflection Section in the iPlan Portal for each priority.

• Signing  2025-2026 Stakeholders CEP Signature Page - Richardson 5 min

• Finalizing the Use of the Title 1 1% Set Aside - Title 1 PAC- 

Reminder: Next meeting date Monday, November 3, 2025

School Leadership Team - MINUTES

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #3 - Monday, October 27, 2025

 

Minutes:

1. Sign-In – SLT (2 min)

• All members signed in.
• Sign-in sheet collected/verified.
  
  

2. Call to Order – (1 min)

• Meeting called to order at 4:00pm by Ms. Richardson.
  
  

3. Attendance – (3 min)

• Led by Jennifer Guzzo
• Present - In Person: Kimberly Richardson, Ms. Mitchell, Jennifer Guzzo, Stefanie Silverstein, Jessica Sheahan, Joanne Ramirez, Yolanda Nazario, Ankia Shaki, Rozanna Mathura, Roshun Akther, 
• Present -Virtual: Sarah Panchu, Saudia Krishun 
• Absent: Tyffani  Sanders
• Guests: AP Certina Robsinson (virtual)

 

4. Meeting Norms – (2 min)

• • Led by Ms. Richrdson
  • Reviewed and reaffirmed group norms:

• This is a safe place for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Please refrain from referring to students and staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• The goal is for all members to be active participants in our meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and will be recognized by the chairperson.

• Public comments are welcomed via the Chat or using index cards to be read by an SLT member. They may also email an SLT member with 

5. Continuous Progress Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Planning for Period (Due: November 22, 2025) - Mitchell/Richardson - 45 mins

1. 1. Team reviewed the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle
   2. Team Made the following adjustments to CEP Action Plans

• Only students in Grades 2-5 will engage in text annotation during ELA

• Teachers will deliver lesson with explicit modeling in math

 

6. CEP Implementation Progress Check 1

• CEP Implementation Progress Check 1 has been tabled due to issues accessing iPlan.

 

7. Signing 2025-2026 Stakeholders CEP Signature Page - 5 min

• Facilitated by Ms. Richardson
• All constituents have signed the stakeholders page

 

8. Finalizing the Use of the Title 1 1% Set Aside - Title 1 PAC- 

• The agenda item regarding the joint development of the school budget plan for the use of the 1% Title I Parent Involvement Set-Aside funds has been tabled until a Title I PAC Chair is elected.

 

9. Open Floor – SLT (10 min)

• Fall Festival was a huge success.
• Parent volunteers are needed for the Annual Wonder Walk

 

10. Adjournment – Richardson (2 min)

• Motion: Made by Ms. Richardson; seconded by Jessica Sheahan.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
• Reminder: The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Date: Meeting #2 - Monday, November 3, 2025 

Agenda:

1. 1. Sign in-SLT- 5 min
   2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
   3. Attendance- Guzzo 3 min 
   4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  2 min
   5. Reading of the minutes, Guzzo (10/27/25) 10 minutes
   6. Proposal of a new norm to add to the Community  Norms  5 min
   7. SY2026-2027 Class Size Reduction Planning and Funding Survey- Due December 3, 2025
      1. Share overall space availability, given their current space and enrollment configurations. 
      2. Identify personnel resources needed to reach their maximum possible compliance. 
      3. Specify any room conversions required to support additional classes. 
      4. Estimate the percentage of classes they can bring under the mandated caps. 
      5. Update any changes in need from schools that received funding last year. 
   8. Schoolwide, Grade, Class, Student WIGS-  Richardson 15 minutes   
   9. CEP Implementation Progress Check 1 (Due: November 22, 2025) -Mitchell/Richardson - 30 mins

• Review the structures established to monitor implementation of key strategies and action steps.

• Use data to determine if implementation is on track, almost on track, or off track and check the appreciate box in the iPlan Portal for each priority.

• Summarize any updates needed to the key strategies or action plan, and enter this information into the Implementation Progress Check Reflection Section in the iPlan Portal for each priority.

1. Title I Updates,  PAC  5 minutes
2. Social Matters for the SLT, Richardson 5 minutes
3. Open Floor, SLT, Guests Questions5 minutes
4. Adjournment & announcements for next meeting on 11/17 Richardson 2 minutes

School Leadership Team Rolling -MINUTES

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #4 - Monday, November 3, 2025

 

Minutes:

1. Call to Order (1 min)

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• The meeting was called to order at 4:00pm.
  
  

2. Attendance (3 min)

• • Led by: Jennifer Guzzo
  • Present In-Person: Kimberly Richardson, Jennifer Guzzo, Stefanie Silverstein, Joanne Ramirez, Yolanda Nazario, Ankia Shaki, Rozanna Mathura,, Roshun Akther, 
  • Present-Virtual: Sarah Panchu,Saudia Krishun, Roshan Akther
  • Absent: Tyffani Sanders, Jessica Sheahan,

• Guest: AP Robinson (virtual)

 

3. Meeting Norms (2 min)

• • Led by: Kimberly Richardson
  • The following meeting norms were reviewed:

• This is a safe place for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Please refrain from referring to students and staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• The goal is for all members to be active participants in our meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and will be recognized by the chairperson.

• Please be reminded that this session is being recorded

4. Reading of the minutes (10/27/25) 10 minutes

• Read by Jennifer Guzzo
• No discussion/ No changes
• Motion to Accept: Mrs. Ramirez
• Seconded: Mrs. Silverstein
• Minutes accepted

 

5. Proposal of a new norm to add to the Community  Norms  5 min

• Ms. Richardson made a proposal to add a new norm indicating that the virtual session will be recorded.
• Discussion: A proposed added system of accountability and student privacy
• Motion to accept proposal: Ms. Richardson
• Seconded: Mrs. Nazario
• Proposal accepted

 

6. Schoolwide, Grade, Class, Student WIGS-  Richardson 15 minutes
7. Smaller Class Size - Principal Mitchell 

• Every school must complete and submit the survey - Due on 12/3/25  
• Invite teachers to the next SLT so they are part of the process 
• Jessica Sheahan will send out an email to the staff inviting them to the next SLT meeting on 11/17/25

 

8. CEP Implementation Progress Check 1 (Due: November 22, 2025) -Mitchell/Richardson - 30 mins

1. 1. CEP Implementation Progress Check 1 has been tabled due to issues accessing iPlan.

• The team did discuss the steps that we will follow once the system is up and running.

9. MTSS Updates

• The team reviewed the District expectations around schoolwide MTSS support to ensure effective and responsive instruction for students. 
• Parents inquired about having 2 teachers in one classroom to better support students. We discussed the current budgetary constraints and explained how small group instruction offers personalized learning pathways tailored to students need.
• Next step: Provide opportunity for SLT parents to visit classrooms to observe small group instruction during WIN Period.

 

10. Title I Updates, PAC 5 minutes  - 

• PA reports that there is no interest from parents in joining the committee.
• There is a PAC election on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

 

11. Social Matters for the SLT, Richardson 5 minutes

• No Discussion - Item removed from the agenda

 

12. Open Floor, SLT, Guests Questions  5 minutes

• Stakeholders signature need to be re-signed 

 

13. Adjournment & announcements for next meeting on 11/17 Richardson 2 minutes

• Motion: Made by Ms. Richardson; seconded by Rozanna Mathura.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
• Reminder: The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Date: Meeting #5 - Monday, November 17, 2025 

 

Agenda:

1. Sign in-SLT- 2 min
2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
3. Attendance- Guzzo 1 min 
4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  1 min
5. Reading of the minutes, Guzzo (11/3/25) 5 minutes
6. Watch Small Class Size video 60 minutes
7. SY2026-2027 Class Size Reduction Planning and Funding Survey- Due December 3, 2025 45 minutes
   1. Share overall space availability, given their current space and enrollment configurations. 
   2. Identify personnel resources needed to reach their maximum possible compliance. 
   3. Specify any room conversions required to support additional classes. 
   4. Estimate the percentage of classes they can bring under the mandated caps. 
   5. Update any changes in need from schools that received funding last year. 
8. Title I Updates,  PAC  2 minute
9. Open Floor, SLT , Guests - (Richardson) 5 minutes
10. Adjournment & announcements for next meeting on 12/1 Richardson 1 min

School Leadership Team Rolling -MINUTES

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #5 - Monday, November 17, 2025

 

Minutes:

1. Call to Order 

Led by: Kimberly Richardson

• The meeting was called to order at 4:00pm.
  
  

2. Attendance

• • Led by: Jennifer Guzzo
  • Present In-Person: Kimberly Richardson, Jennifer Guzzo, Jessica Sheahan, Elizabeth Mitchell, Stefanie Silverstein, Joanne Ramirez, Yolanda Nazario, Rozanna Mathura,, 
  • Present-Virtual: Sarah Panchu, Saudia Krishun, Roshan Akther, Anika Shaki,
  • Absent: Tyffani Sanders

• Guest: AP Robinson (virtual), Teacher Oliva Thibault (in person), Jeriy Reyes (in person)

 

3. Meeting Norms 

• • Led by: Kimberly Richardson
  • The following meeting norms were reviewed:

• This is a safe place for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Please refrain from referring to students and staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• The goal is for all members to be active participants in our meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and will be recognized by the chairperson.

• Please be reminded that this session is being recorded

4. Reading of the minutes (11/3/25)

• Read by Jennifer Guzzo
• No discussion/ No changes
• Motion to Accept: Mrs. Mathura
• Seconded: Mrs. Silverstein
• Minutes accepted

 

5. Watch Small Class Size video 

• Survey Visual

6. SY2026-2027 Class Size Reduction Planning and Funding Survey-

• The team was reminded that the deadline for submitting the survey is December 3, 2025.
• The survey will be centered around:
  • Examining space availability and enrollment numbers/configurations
  • Identifying personnel resources needed to reach their maximum possible compliance. 
  • Specifying any room conversions/changes required to support additional classes. 
  • Estimating the percentage of classes they can bring under the mandated caps. 
• Possible changes:
  • Use half size classrooms 321a and 215 for our special classes 12:1:1
  • This will free up 2 classrooms allowing the school to have smaller classes in grades K and 1 Kindergarten

7. Title I Updates

• No updates discussed

8. Open Floor

• Progress Monitoring Tools is still closed. The team will resume this work once the tool reopens.

9. Adjournment 

• Motion: Made by Ms. Richardson; seconded by Yolanda Nazario.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
• Reminder: The next meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

School Leadership Team Rolling Agenda

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #6 - Monday, December 1, 2025 

 

Agenda:

1. 1. Sign in-SLT- 2 min
   2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
   3. Attendance- Guzzo 3 min 
   4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  2 min
   5. Reading of the Minutes from 11/17/25 Meeting-Guzzo, 3 minutes

• Progress Monitoring for the CEP-Richardson-Due December 5, 2025 10 minutes

1. SY2026-2027 Class Size Reduction Planning and Funding Survey- Due December 3, 2025 90 minutes
   1. Share overall space availability, given their current space and enrollment configurations. 
   2. Identify personnel resources needed to reach their maximum possible compliance. 
   3. Specify any room conversions required to support additional classes. 
   4. Estimate the percentage of classes they can bring under the mandated caps. 
   5. Update any changes in need from schools that received funding last year. 
   6. Feedback from staff union meeting:

 

1. Title I Updates,  PAC  2 minutes
2. Open Floor, SLT , Guests Questions (Richardson) 5 minutes
3. Adjournment & announcements for next meeting on 12/15  Richardson 1 min

School Leadership Team (SLT) MINUTES

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #6 - Monday, December 1, 2025

 

Minutes:

1. Call to Order 

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• The meeting was called to order at 4:00pm.
  
  

2. Attendance

Led by: Jennifer Guzzo

• • Present In-Person: Kimberly Richardson, Jennifer Guzzo, Jessica Sheahan, Elizabeth Mitchell, Stefanie Silverstein, Yolanda Nazario, 
  • Present-Virtual: Joanne Ramirez, Sarah Panchu, Roshan Akther, 
  • Absent: Tyffani Sanders, Saudia Krishun, Anika Shaki, Rozanna Mathura,

• Guest: AP Robinson (virtual), Jeriy Reyes (in person)

 

3. Meeting Norms 

Led by: Kimberly Richardson

• • The following meeting norms were reviewed:

• This is a safe space for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Refrain from referring to students or staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• All members are expected to be active participants in meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and must be recognized by the chairperson.

• Reminder: This session is being recorded.

4. Reading of the minutes (11/17/25)

Read by Jennifer Guzzo

• No discussion or changes proposed
• Motion to Accept: Mrs. Ramirez
• Seconded: Mrs. Silverstein
• Minutes accepted

 

5. Progress Monitoring for the CEP-Richardson-

      Due December 5, 2025 

• Tool is currently open on iPlan
• Action Plans have been updated by Chairperson Richardson
• Moving forward, End-of-Year (EOY) data will be used as the goal, and Beginning-of-Year (BOY) data will serve as Period 1 data (Think: June to June)

 

6. 6. SY2026-2027 Class Size Reduction Planning and Funding Survey-

• • Feedback From UFT Meeting:

• Most special education teachers and paras agreed that placing self-contained classes in rooms 321A and 215 is acceptable; one teacher expressed concerns that the rooms are too small.

• Some classrooms are large and could be split into two, such as rooms 170 (ENL room), 217, and 221.

• Consider relocating the teacher’s lounge to a smaller space and repurposing room 171 as a classroom.

• Service providers with small groups could use rooms next to the library, the tech room, or the rooms behind the stage.

• Utilize the library as needed.

• SLT collaboratively completed and submitted the Smaller Class Size Application. 

 

7. Title I Updates

• A Title I PAC chair has been assigned and is required to attend SLT and District meetings.
• PA will conduct outreach to remind about attendance requirements.

 

8. Open Floor

• No new item raised

 

9. Adjournment 

• Motion to adjourn: Ms. Richardson
• Seconded: Jessica Sheahan.
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Next Meeting: Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

School Leadership Team Rolling Agenda

Meeting Date: Meeting #7 - Monday, December 15, 2025

 

Agenda:

1. 1. Sign in-SLT- 2 min
   2. Call to Order- Richardson  1 min
   3. Attendance- Guzzo 3 min 
   4. Meeting Norms - Richardson  2 min
   5. Review Minutes from 12/1/25-Guzzo 5 min
   6. Progress Monitoring of CEP Goals- Richardson 20 min

• Summarize updates and needed adjustments to action plans based on data and experience if key strategies or action steps are not on track. 

1. Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Updates PAC Chair  20 min
2. Looking Ahead - January: CEP Progress Monitoring and Implementation Progress for Continuous Improvement Planning (PRT for Period 2)-20 min
3. Cahn Fellowship, NYCESPA, School Retreat, CC Arts Grant - Mitchell 20 min
4. Open Floor-SLT and guests (Boys and Girls Club supervisor), 5 min
5. Adjournment & Next Meeting-Richardson, 1 minute

 

  

School Leadership Team (SLT) MINUTES

 

Meeting Date: Meeting #7 - Monday, December 15, 2025

 

1. Call to Order 

• Led by: Kimberly Richardson
• The meeting was called to order at 4:00pm.
  
  

2. Attendance

Led by: Jennifer Guzzo

• Present In-Person: Kimberly Richardson, Jennifer Guzzo, Jessica Sheahan, Elizabeth Mitchell, Stefanie Silverstein, Yolanda Nazario, Rozanna Mathura,
• Present-Virtual: Anika Shaki, Modinat Adigun (Title 1 PAC), Sarah Panchu, Saudia Krishun
• Absent: Tyffani Sanders, Joanne Ramirez, Roshan Akther,
• Guest: AP Robinson (virtual), Jeiry Reyes (in person), Ryan Ponce, Boys and Girls Club (in person)

 

3. Meeting Norms 

Led by: Kimberly Richardson

• • The following meeting norms were reviewed:

• This is a safe space for sharing ideas, opinions, and asking questions.

• Refrain from referring to students or staff members by name when discussing data or behavioral issues.

• All members are expected to be active participants in meetings.

• One person speaks at a time and must be recognized by the chairperson.

• Reminder: This session is being recorded.

4. Reading of the minutes (12/1/25)

Read by Jennifer Guzzo

• No discussion or changes proposed
• Motion to Accept: Mrs. Sheahan
• Seconded: Ms. Richardson
• Minutes accepted

 

5. Progress Monitoring for the CEP- Richardson-

• • Progress monitoring updates submitted

• Summarize updates and needed adjustments to action plans based on data and experience if key strategies or action steps are not on track. 

• Priority 1-ELA: Almost on track  for grades K-2- currently at 51%; not on track for Grades 3-5 currently at 28%

• Professional development from NYC Reads

• Intentional Support for explicit teaching 

• Phonics conducted with fidelity

• Targeted reading support during Tier 3 WIN Period and as part of pull-out supports using F status teachers, Circular 6 assignments

• Use of iReady to personalize reading instruction

• Strategically planned professional learning series

• Data Insight Team tracks the progress of student performance

• For Grades 3-5 only:

• CUSP Afterschool program implemented for “pushable” students to maintain or elevate their skills.

• More time needed to implement action plan

• Adjustments: 

• Students in grade 2 are strategically learning to annotate as they read to engage with the text.

• Students in grades 3-5 will conduct a first read of text before unpacking the skill

• Priority 3 - Math: On track - currently at 47%

• Dedicated time to math block for number talks and spiral activities

• Explicit teaching of math standards

• Weekly problem solving period 

• For Grades 3-5 only: 

• Weekly test prep period

• CUSP Afterschool program implemented for “pushable” students to maintain or elevate their skills.

• More time needed to implement action plan

• Math Planning Clinic

• Attendance - On track - currently at 92%; PreK = 89%, K = 90%, SWD = 90%

• Early attendance interventions- identifying at risk students at the BOY; assigning case manager and success mentors 

• Weekly outreach calls 

• Home Visits 

• Attendance Incentive System: class level and indiv incentives

• Tier 2 & Tier 3 intervention includes parent meetings

• Expanding attendance team to include more stakeholders.

• Priority 2- Level 2 Infraction A18- On track - currently 8 out 15

• Increasing afternoon supervision

• reinforcing clear behavior consistently

• Behavior expectations refreshers and establishing norms and refocus attention after lunch

• Tiered Support

• Tier 1: Whole Class Leader in Me

• Tier 2: Small group interventions

• Tier 3: Individual Support Plans

• Next meeting: Priority 4,  Priority 5, SWDs

6. 6. Looking Ahead - January: CEP Progress Monitoring and Implementation Progress for Continuous Improvement Planning (PRT for Period 2)

• Team noted that the upcoming work of the SLT will be:

• Continue to monitor the implementation of the CEP and progress toward achieving annual goals. 

• Use the most current data to assess whether the implementation of the strategies, activities, and programs are positively impacting the school’s results. 

• Engage other school community stakeholders and outside experts who have expertise in specific areas or programs to help accelerate progress in meeting the established targets, if necessary. 

• Review the structures established to monitor implementation of key strategies and action steps. 

• Use data to determine if implementation of the action plan is on-track.  

• Summarize updates and needed adjustments to action plans based on data and experience if key strategies or action steps are not on track. 

• Ensure that the dated review of progress monitoring is documented in the meeting notifications, agendas, sign-in sheets/attendance, information materials, emails, and that meeting minutes are uploaded into the iPlan Portal. 

7. Title I Updates - Modinat Adigun (Title 1 PAC)

• Ensure the Title 1 PAC and SLT jointly agreed upon the use of the Title 1 1% set-aside funds to support increased parent and family engagement. Describe all activities related to the improvement of student academic achievement in the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy and align them with student achievement goals outlined in the CEP. 

• Title 1 PAC and the SLT analyze feedback received from Title 1 parents regarding the joint review and evaluation of the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact and incorporate any needed revisions to improve the parent/family engagement program and budget plan. 

• Upload the completed School Budget Plan for use of the 1% Title 1 parent and family involvement set-aside funding jointly developed by the school and Title 1 parents to the iPlan Portal by December 15. 

• • A quorum was not met at the meeting to make a decision on the spending plan.
  • Proposal made by PAC to  use the same plan as last year:
    • 3 workshops:

• Family LIteracy Paint Night

• Anti-Bullying and Internet Safety Workshop (publicized more as internet safety)

• • • Summer Bridge grade level workbooks 
  • Expenditure spent equally at S1096 for each
• Motion Made to accept plan: Mrs. Richardson
• Seconded: Rozanna Mathura
• Title 1 Spending Plan Approved by SLT

 

8. Principal Report - Mitchell 20 min

• Cahn Fellowship: 

• • Fighting and throwing out lunches during lunch periods- adding more aides 
  • Utilizing veteran teachers to continue mentor support for Y2 and beyond teachers.
• NYCESPA Conference - March 14, 2026
  •  Invitation is open to the whole school.  
  • Great opportunity for networking
• School Retreat: Ms. Mitchell is interested in planning a school retreat.
• CC Arts Grant: Our school received a $18,000 grant for an art grant.
  • Proposed: Grades 2-5 Broadway Show; 3K-1: In school Music program

9. Open Floor

• Boys and Girls Club Update - Ryan Ponce (Program Director)
  • Funding comes from the City; Funding is low. Some students with vouchers will be taken out of the program, approximately 10 out of 31 students because they have not yet been funded. Parents have been made aware but Boys and Girls Club will be hosting an information meeting with families.
  • Provided an update on the DYCD grant - still under review

 

9. Adjournment 

• Motion to adjourn: Ms. Richardson
• Seconded: Yolanda Nazario
• Time: 6:00 p.m.

Next Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00 p