The purpose of school-based planning and shared decision-making shall be to improve the educational performance of all students in the school.

The key charge of all school-based management teams will be to seek broad-based agreement among all the school stakeholders on programs, practices, or policies that significantly impact and improve student achievement. To accomplish this charge, SBMTs are advised to make certain preliminary decisions that establish team procedures before addressing educational issues. These decisions will provide a focus and framework for subsequent decision-making.

• Administrator (1)

• Teachers (5)

  • One BTF Delegate Chair or any Building Committee member

• Parents (5)

  • One District Parent Coordinating Council (DPCC)

  • One President of School's Parent Organization

• Students (3)

• Teacher Aides/Assistants

• Other School Staff

  • Ex. Clerical, Engineer, Cafeteria

• Community Members/Partners

• Make decisions based on improving student performance data

• Seek and obtain constituent ideas and feedback

• Share SBMT actions with constituents

• Actively engage in meetings and team training sessions

• Adhere to collaborative norms established by the team

• Be knowledgeable of consensus decision-making and work to effectively seek consensus

• Resolve concerns at the lowest possible level

*SBMT Meeting Calendar coming end of September