School Leadership Team By-Laws

Erwin Montessori Elementary

 

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

 

BY-LAWS

2025-2026

I.    Purpose

The purpose of the Erwin Montessori School Improvement Team is to facilitate the school improvement and school renewal process by:

• Ensuring curriculum and best teaching practices are the focus of our meetings
• Serving as a primary planning group
• Consulting with administration in matters affecting personnel
• Developing and recommending budgetary decisions
• Managing the School Improvement Plan

II.    Membership and Selection

The Erwin Montessori School SIT will typically consist of a minimum of 9 members to include certified staff, non-certified staff and at least one parent. Each grade level will have representation to include a teacher from the K-2, and 3-5 grade bands, Specialists, Media Specialist, Academically Gifted, Curriculum Facilitator, Co-Teacher, Parent and Principal. Except for the Principal, Curriculum Facilitator and Media Specialist, members are elected by secret ballot and serve a two-year term. Parent(s) are voted on by the PTA.

 

III.    Officers

    A.    Chairperson: The Curriculum Facilitator serves as the chairperson.
    B.    Recorder: Elected Representative

    C.    Process Manager: Elected Representative

IV.    Committees

       Committees will be formed annually as needed.

V.    Meetings

    Regular meetings are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00. One meeting, typically the February meeting, is

    held at 5:10. Other meetings are held on an as-needed basis.

 

    An agenda will be shared prior to each meeting.  Proposed agenda items should be submitted in writing to the 
   chairperson in advance, not less than 2 days prior to the meeting. The meeting agenda will include an open sharing time for

   grade level concerns and visitors are encouraged to ask questions or provide feedback. Anyone may attend SIT meetings, but

   only members can vote .

    The minutes of the meetings will be shared and posted on the school’s website.

VI.    Decision Making

     Decisions will be made by majority vote.