Our Mission Statement     

   The mission of the Partnership team is to collaborate
   with our staff, parents, and community to improve
   educational opportunities in meeting the needs of
   all students.
  

 Our History

      Skano’s move toward school-based management began in the
      1987-1988 school year.  This effort evolved into the current 
      School Partnership Team.  Mandated by the New York State
      New Compact for Learning, the team is driven by the belief that
      the most effective decisions are made when those affected are
      involved in the decision-making process.

 Goals and Objectives    

  Goal: To provide building leadership.

  Objectives:

          Research and Development
          Support Action Teams
          Address concerns
          Celebrate successes
          Clearly define and articulate our processes and outcomes

  Goal: To provide building leadership that will support high quality
              literacy instruction.  

 
  Goal:  To provide building leadership that assures that Skano 
               is in compliance with state law.
 

  Goal:  To help parents, teachers and students understand the report card
              and  parent portal. 

  Goal: To create awareness and provide information for parents and staff 
               regarding Professional Learning Communities.
 

 Meeting Highlights    
 

      We gathered input and developed our goals for next year.  We planned our Action Team celebration for May 5th.  We are looking for new members to fill openings created by members who have fulfilled their terms.  Interested?  Email us.

Goals, Suggestions, or Concerns

    Any stakeholder may complete a Partnership Goals,Suggestions
    or Concerns Form if they have a proposal or concern that they
    would like to be addressed by our team.  Printed forms are
    available in the main office at Skano, or you may electronically
    submit your query by clicking here.   

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

    Q.      What is the Skano Partnership Team?
    A.    The Skano Partnership Team (SPT) is a building leadership-shared
            decision making team.  Its mission is to collaborate with staff, 
            parents and the community to improve educational opportunities
            for all Skano students.

    Q.   What are some of the responsibilities of the SPT?
   A.    Some of the responsibilities are:
              Goals/Improvement Plan
              Oversees Action Team
              Address suggestions/concerns

    Q.    Who is on the Partnership Team?
    A.     The Team is made up of four teachers, four parents, four non-
            instructional support personnel, as well as the building principal
            and Board of Education liaison.

    Q.    How are members selected?
    A.     Each stakeholder group is responsible for nominating and electing
             their representative.

    Q.    If I'm interested in joining SPT, whom should I tell?
    A.   
               Teachers - STA Representative
               Non-Instructional staff - Principal's Secretary
               Parents - PTA President

    Q.  How long does someone serve on the team?
    A.   Members serve a three year term and are rotated off so only one  
          member from each stakeholder group leaves each year.

    Q.  How often does SPT meet?
    A.   The team meets once a month.

    Q.  How does the SPT communicate with the Skano 
         community?
   A.   The SPT reports at all PTA and faculty meetings.  Meeting highlights
          are posted on our webpage and in the PTA newsletter.

    Q.  How can I review a copy of the Building Goals/Improvement
         Plan?
   A.    You can get a hard copy in the Skano office.

    Q.   I have suggestions for the team or a concern I want
         addressed, how do I contact SPT?
    A.   Suggestions or concerns can be written on the SPT brochure. 
           Completed forms should be left in the main office.  Brochures are
           available in the Skano lobby or you can contact the SPT by clicking here. 

    Q.  Will I get a response to my suggestion or concern?
    A.   Yes, all suggestions or concerns are returned to the person making the
           suggestion or concern along with action taken by the SPT.

    Q.  Since PTA uses blue paper for their correspondence, what  
        color paper does SPT use?
    A.  Partnership uses salmon colored paper.

 Resources For Parents
         

 Team Members

  Administrator:
      Mary Fitzgerald, Principal
  Teachers: 
    
      Susan Kirby-LeMon
      Janice Lutt
      Lori Russo
      Erica Ryan

   CSEA:

    Debbie Alexander
     Christine Beyer
     Noreen Karis
     Betty Rice
    
  Parents:
    Mary Blaauboer
     Kristen DeSalvatore
     Heather Martin
     Aimee Trader
     
 Board of Education Liaison:
     Mary Wiggins