SLT Parent Position Open

SLT Position Open

This fall, there is one parent position open on the DHS School Leadership Team (SLT).  If you have a child at the high school, this is a great way to be involved.  If you are interested in being on the ballot, you are encouraged to submit the following to the DHS office or via email to Lauri McKain (lmckain@csdecatur.net) by Monday, August 8, 2011:

1.  A short biographical sketch or résumé (including, name, contact information, relationship to the School (e.g.,ages/grades of kids), occupation/background, any other relevant information).

2.  A brief statement of why you are interested in serving on the SLT.

Please consider running for this important elected position. The election will be held in conjunction with CurriculumNight on August 23, 2011, and new members will begin their terms in October. If you have any questions or comments, you are always welcome to contact any member of the current SLT: http://dhs.csdecatur.net/charter/

BACKGROUND:
The SLT is the school's governing body, as described in the system charter. The team, which meets monthly, is composed of parents, teachers, administration, a student, and other appointed members. The SLT has decision-making and management authority in several areas of school operation including:

* Determining use of non-personnel funds(e.g., for technology, instructional materials, etc.)
* Participating in interviews and recommendations of personnel for hire
* Developing the continuous school improvement plan which describes specific goals and action items.

The driving theme behind all of the SLT work is to improve student achievement and performance as outlined in the system strategic plan. Members of the SLT act as a liaison, facilitate communication, and encourage participation of parents and others within the school community. The DHS SLT meets on the fourth Monday of every month.

The most important requirement to be a member of the SLT is an honest desire and commitment to contribute to the educational experience and learning of all the children at Decatur High School.