The Parents’ Association plays an essential role in our school. It provides leadership and direction to parents seeking to become more involved with their children’s education and within the school community. CAS’s Parent Association is a good place for parents to find out what’s happening and/or developing in the school environment. Through involvement, parents can learn how the school operates and discover a network of people committed to their children’s education.
The Parent Association also provides an important link between individual schools and the District Presidents Councils. These Councils handle issues affecting all schools in a District and offer parents an additional opportunity to share ideas and information about schools, communities and parenting.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Fran Nicosia - Parent Coordinator
(212) 337-6832
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is the primary vehicle for parents to work with teachers and the Principal to establish school priorities, decide how the budget is spent and evaluate a school’s progress. The Principal, Parent Association/Parent Teacher Association President and UFT Chapter leader or their designees serve on the SLT. Parents have the opportunity to directly influence how a school operates.
The SLT is a vital communication link within a school and between the school and its larger community. The SLT is responsible for evaluating the quality of its school’s educational program and its effect on student achievement. The SLT develops the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) that sets annual goals for the schools in all areas and focuses on developing educational strategies for improvement.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month