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.
 

  Goal: To provide building leadership that will support high quality
              literacy instruction.  
 
  Goal:  To provide building leadership that assures that in compliance 
               with NY State Law, Skano continues to develop, practice and   
               implement the Incident Command System.

  Goal:  To create awareness and provide information for partnership to learn  
               about Professional Learning Communities, Response to Intervention, 
               Student Information Services and the Parent Portal, and 21st Century
     Skills.

 Meeting Highlights    

       September 19, 2011 

      We welcomed our new members to Partnership - one teacher and one parent member.  We had an overview of the District Goals for 2011-12.  We had a discussion on the focus of the Partnership team for the 2011-12 school year.  We reviewed the Partnership Team document, including members, roles and responsibilities.  We set the meeting dates for the school year.  

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 Teams
              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 or access the District website.

    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.   

 Resources For Parents
         

 Team Members

  Administrator:
      Jill Gould, Interim Principal

  Teachers:      
      Erica Deguire
      Audrey Kuhn
      Carolyn Slezak
     
   CSEA:
    Noreen Karis
     Milly Karoly
       
  Parents:
    Kristen Hislop
     Laura Haley
     Kelly DiCocco
     Suzanne McQuade

  Board of Education Liaison:
     Andrew McCarty