William Alexander
Middle School 51
School Leadership Team (SLT)
School Leadership Teams (SLT’s) are vehicles for developing school-based educational policies, and ensuring that resources are aligned to implement those policies. SLT’s assist in the evaluation and assessment of a school’s educational programs and their effects on student achievement.
SLT’s play a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making, and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture.
New York State Education Law Section 2590-h requires every new York City Public school to have a School Leadership Team. In addition, Chancellor’s Regulation A – 655 (CR A-655) establishes guidelines to ensure the formation of effective SLT’s in every New York City public School.
Agendas
November 2025
March 2026
April 2026
Meeting Minutes
Members
Jack Chan, Principal
Kristen Defendis, UFT Chapter Representative
Ken Ng, UFT Representative
Joanna Santarpia, Co-Chair UFT Representative
Catherine Hagan- Blades UFT Representative
Parents:
Vidiya Tr, PA President
Catherine Molina, Parent Representative
Thao Vo, Parent Representative
Robin Puskas, Parent Representative
Joanna Schlesser, Co-Chair Parent Representative