North Carolina general statute requires each public school to have a school improvement team. The School Improvement Team or SIT is the school's representative leadership team, including elected staff and parents. The SIT's main goal is to support the Continuous Improvement Plan, which includes goals to help the school improve its ability to support every child's achievement. It addresses areas such as academic success; school climate and culture; closing achievement gaps; family involvement; professional development; and improving school communication.
The SIT also:
Reviews the results of all relevant state and district-administered surveys
Discusses issues related to school resources, staff development, and student instruction
Encourages, supports, and creates opportunities for the involvement of families
Promotes communication among administration, teachers, staff, students, and families
The SIT does not discuss personnel issues or individual student concerns.
Any parent or teacher can attend meetings and present ideas to or ask questions of the SIT. There is always a public comment period designated on the agenda, typically at the beginning of each meeting.
George Watts Montessori 2024-25 SIT Members
Parent/Community Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Name | Elected Year | ||
Sarah Cannon | 2023 | ||
Caroline Dorfman, chair | 2023 | ||
Ashley McKinstry | 2023 | ||
Jessica Sperling | 2023 | ||
Jennifer Pryor | 2024 | ||
Rebecca Shores | 2024 | ||
Alexander Williams | 2024 | ||
Staff Representatives | |||
Name | Elected Year | Representing | |
Jenn Aguilar | n/a | Principal | |
Amanda Watson | 2024 | Primary Teacher | |
Brittany Rothermel | 2024 | Lower Elementary Teacher | |
Celia Clark-Oakeley | 2024 | Upper Elementary Teacher | |
Spencer Smith | 2023 | Exceptional Children | |
Melissa Chiti, chair | 2023 | At large, certified support (e.g., EL, intervention, AIG, specials, coaches/facilitators) | |
Melissa Blalock | 2023 | At large, certified support (e.g., EL, intervention, AIG, specials, coaches/facilitators) | |
Tamia Lanier | 2024 | Classified Staff | |
2025-26 Meeting Schedule:
September 11, 4PM, in person
October 9, 4PM, virtual
November 13, 4PM, virtual
January 15, 4PM, virtual
February 13, 4PM, in person, mid-year data retreat**
March 13, 4PM, virtual
April 10, 4PM, virtual
May 15, 4PM, in person
**Meetings typically last for 60-90 minutes with the exception of the mid-year data retreat which lasts for 2-3 hours.
The George Watts Continuous Improvement Plan and other school improvement documents are archived online:
www. indistar.org
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