Local School Advisory Team (LSAT)

Purpose:
The Local School Advisory Team (formerly known as the Local School Restructuring Team, or LSRT) is a specially formed focus group created by DCPS and the Washington Teachers Union in 2004 to provide greater involvement in the decision-making process of the neighborhood school. It is comprised of the principal, four teachers, four parents, a PTA representative, a union building representative, paraprofessional staff representative and two community representatives.

Function:
The key provisions of the guidelines under which the LSAT is primarily responsible for are:

  • Developing a local school management plan
  • Making appropriate recommendations relative to the school plan
  • Monitoring and assessing the implementation of said plan
  • Ensuring compliance with established guidelines, contract and board rules
  • Using assessment results to develop strategies for school improvement

2012-13 Priorities:

  • Academic Enrichment
  • Community Engagement
  • Culture and Climate

2012-13 Shepherd Elementary LSAT Members:

  • Jacqueline Taiwo Ajala, Parent Representative
  • Lisa Connor, Parent Representative
  • Mark Pattison, Parent Representative (LSAT secretary)
  • Sherilyn Pruitt, Parent Representative (LSAT chair)
  • Tia Holt, Teacher Representative
  • Joele Michaud, Teacher Representative
  • Nancy Ulba, Teacher Representative
  • Valena Valentine-Nelson, Teacher Representative
  • Robyn Brooks, Paraprofessional Staff Representative
  • Bianca Bostic, PTA President

Jamie Miles, the principal, while not a member of the LSAT, must be present as per LSAT guidelines for meetings to take place.

Meetings:
Meetings are held most months; the LSAT is required to meet six times over the course of the year. All meetings are considered public, although non-LSAT members may be asked to leave when confidential matters are addressed. Monthly minutes can be found on the school website once they are approved. Parent representatives are elected by parents and teacher representatives by teachers. Elections are held annually in the spring. LSAT leadership positions are chosen by LSAT members.

Future LSAT Meeting Dates:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m
  • Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m
  • Wednesday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m
  • Wednesday, April 18, 4 p.m
  • Wednesday, May 16, 4 p.m
  • Wednesday, June 6, 4 p.m

LSAT Meeting Minutes:

 

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