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SLT MONTHLY MEETING OFFICIAL GOVERNANCE SESSION School Leadership Team Meeting Driving Academic Excellence, Authentic Student Engagement, and Strategic CEP Planning for 2026–2027 DISTRICT 27Q319 • VILLAGE ACADEMY Sign in using Google Form link in Chat DATE & TIME Sept 22, 2026 | 4:30 – 7:00 PM LOCATION Virtual Zoom Conference<br>
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2.5 Hours • 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM All sessions are recorded in official SLT meeting minutes. VILLAGE ACADEMY GOVERNANCE SESSION OVERVIEW Agenda & Meeting Flow 4:30 PM (15m) 4:45 PM (40m) 5:25 PM (40m) 6:05 PM (10m) 6:15 PM (20m) 6:35 PM (25m) 1. Welcome & Admin Setup Introductions, quorum verification, and minutes approval 2. Instructional Focus & Workload 2026–27 priorities, Danielson 1e/3c, and student homework 3. CEP Target Benchmarks ELA, Math, Regents, and attendance goals & strategy 4. Health & Screen Break 10-minute refresh before cultural programming 5. Cultural Events & Logistics October calendar events, volunteer & distribution planning 6. Open Forum & Adjournment Public comment period, action items, and next meeting details<br>
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4:30 PM – 4:45 PM SECTION 01 • 15 MINUTES Welcome & Administrative Setup 1. Member Introductions Round-robin introductions across parent, teacher, and administrative constituencies. 2. Quorum Verification Recording Secretary verifies core and elected member attendance for decision power. 3. Minutes Approval Review, motion, and vote to approve official session minutes from prior meeting.<br>
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GOVERNANCE & CULTURE SLT Operating Norms 1 2 3 4 Start and End on Time • Big Picture Focus Respect schedules and prioritize high-level strategic goals over minor details. Assume Positive Intent Trust that every member contributes with good intentions and shared commitment. Keep Feedback Student-Centered Anchor all discussions directly around scholar growth, well-being, and achievement. Equity of Voice & Strive for Consensus Ensure equal space for all perspectives and work toward shared solutions.<br>
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4:45 PM – 5:25 PM SECTION 02 • 40 MINUTES 2026–2027 Instructional Focus “Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, Village Academy will champion authentic student engagement by prioritizing Designing Coherent Instruction (1e) and Engaging Students in Learning (3c). Operating with sharp consistency and intentionality, we will embed targeted small groups, clear classroom roles, and structured thinking routines into our daily routines. Continuing our emphasis on explicit vocabulary, etymology, and robust student discussion, we will create dynamic classrooms where teacher talk is minimized, downtime is eliminated, and scholars are consistently placed at the center of critical thinking.” Danielson Core: 1e & 3c Teacher Talk Minimized Scholar Critical Thinking<br>
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EXTENDED LEARNING EXPECTATIONS Student Workload Framework BUILDS DAILY ACADEMIC STAMINA & FLUENCIES MONITORED VIA SCHOOL DASHBOARDS Nightly Requirements Weekly Requirements Independent Reading 45+ minutes nightly for all scholars Math Acceleration (6th Grade) 10+ minutes of XtraMath practice nightly i-Ready Reading 2 completed lessons • 90 mins time-on-task i-Ready Math 2 completed lessons • 90 mins time-on-task Humanities Writing 1 completed structured essay weekly<br>
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STRUCTURED FACILITATION Instructional Focus Discussion 1 Key Words: What stand out as the key words in our instructional focus statement? 2 Key Defining Phrases: Which phrases best define what our academic year will look like day-to-day? 3 Interconnectedness (1e & 3c): How does proactive planning in 1e directly enable active student engagement in 3c? 4 Importance to Goal: Why is mastering the 1e/3c bridge essential to placing scholars at the center of learning? 5 Analytical Framework: How will we measure whether teacher talk is being successfully minimized? 6 Family Alignment: How are we supporting families with workload expectations without causing overwhelm?<br>
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5:25 PM – 6:05 PM SECTION 03 • 40 MINUTES CEP Target Benchmarks (2026–2027) 60% NYS ELA Exam Proficiency (up from 46%) 75% NYS Math Exam Proficiency (up from 62%) 85% NYC Survey Favorable Environment 60% Scholars Earning HS Credit by June 2027 25% Chronic Absenteeism (down from 41%) 85% Students with IEPs meeting i-Ready goals PRIORITY 1: ELA +14% PRIORITY 2: MATH +17% PRIORITY 3: SAFETY +15% PRIORITY 4: REGENTS +23% ATTENDANCE GOAL -16% SWD INCLUSION +10%<br>
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STRATEGIC ANALYSIS CEP Goal Analysis & Strategy Q1 Focus Early Diagnostic Pulse What baseline diagnostic data will give us our first pulse check on the 14% ELA and 17% Math proficiency leaps? Key Tool: i-Ready Diagnostic 1 Data Q2 Focus Attendance Outreach Dropping chronic absenteeism to 25% is an aggressive target. What specific incentives start this month? Key Team: Attendance Support Team Q3 Focus SWD Instructional Tools What adaptive tools and co-teaching structures support our SWD cohort in reaching the 85% goal? Key Model: ICT & Special Education<br>
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6:05 PM – 6:15 PM 10-Minute Health & Screen Break Please step away, stretch, and refresh. We will reconvene promptly at 6:15 PM for Cultural Programming & Open Forum.<br>
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6:15 PM – 6:35 PM SECTION 04 • 30 MINUTES Upcoming Events & Cultural Calendar OCT 01 Virtual Cooking Class (6:30 PM) Taquitos with Cilantro Sauce • Groceries provided by school OCT 01 Poetry Contest Application Deadline Grand Prize: College Tour Trip OCT 06 Village Academy Read Aloud School-wide literacy engagement during school hours OCT 08 Student vs. Staff Fútbol Game Held during lunch period • Community spirit event OCT 09 Family Movie Night (4:30 – 6:30 PM) Screening of Encanto for Village Academy families OCT 13 "Everybody Eats Rice" Potluck (12 PM) Hispanic Heritage & Anti-Bullying celebration (No fish/peanuts)<br>
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6:15 PM – 6:35 PM SECTION 04 • 30 MINUTES Upcoming Events & Cultural Calendar Sept. 23 VA VIrtual Curriculum Night (5:30-7:30 PM) This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore programs, and learn how we support student success all year long. Sept. 25 National Hispanic Heritage Month Dress Down Dress Down Day: Rep Your Country;Wear traditional clothing or country colors Sept. 28 Village Academy Monthly Virtual PTA Meeting We encourage all families to join us as we share important updates, discuss upcoming school initiatives, and collaborate on ways to strengthen our Village Academy community. 0<br>
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LOGISTICS CHECK Event Planning & Alignment PTA / STAFF COORDINATION DISTRIBUTION PLAN MAIN OFFICE CHECK 1. Volunteers Do we have enough staff and parent volunteers lined up for Family Movie Night (Oct 9) and the Potluck (Oct 13)? 2. Grocery Kits How and when will the school-provided grocery kits be distributed to families before the Oct 1st Cooking Class? 3. Fútbol Sign-Ups Are sign-up sheets active in the main office for the Oct 8th Student vs. Staff Fútbol game?<br>
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6:35 PM – 6:55 PM SECTION 05 • 35 MINUTES New Business & Open Forum Public Comment Guidelines Open floor for visiting parents, staff, and community members. Speakers are allotted 2 minutes each to raise topics or share reflections. RECORDED IN OFFICIAL MINUTES Digital Parking Lot Review Reviewing unresolved questions submitted via attendance form. Discussion Prompts 1. Community Partnerships: Are there local events or partnerships members would like to share? 2. Emerging Priorities: Are there new parent concerns or trends that should be tabled for next month?<br>
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SECTION 06 • ADJOURNMENT 6:55 PM – 7:00 PM Next Steps & Meeting Closure Thank you for your leadership, voice, and commitment to Village Academy scholars! Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 PM ACTION ITEMS Recording Secretary will finalize & distribute session minutes to all members. OCTOBER MANDATORY SESSION Joint Team Training: Revised Chancellor's Regulation A-655.<br>
