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A School Leadership Council plans and implements ways to increase a school's effectiveness. The concept of representative teams is intended to increase the involvement and contributions of more people in the planning of improved programs and practices. The logic of the team approach is that programs are more likely to be successful when the people who must ultimately implement them have planned them. It is, therefore, the purpose of the SLC to ensure participation of staff, parents and the community in school level decision making and to develop a culture of cooperation, accountability and commitment. Within the school the SLC is responsible for coordinating the development of the schools' shared vision, selecting a WSR model, and establishing a WSR Implementation Plan. In addition, the SLC, working with the school administration, SRI team, and district, is responsible for the ongoing monitoring and assessment of the quality and effectiveness of the schools' plan and program, and the implementation of any needed modifications. In its various capacities, the SLC will take on the roles of educational and instructional guides, decision-makers, problem solvers, assessors, evaluators, and planners. The principal does not abdicate administrative and supervisory responsibilities to the team. The daily operation of the school remains the responsibility of the principal. The SLC creates an internal structure through which ideas from various perspectives flow to ensure that the WSR process has broad based support. The SLC leads and coordinates each step of this process

2009-2010 Members

Norell Gurcsik (Chair)

Kathy Adams

Lisa Anderson

Dee Driscoll

Loraine Farreny

Karen Hoover

Karen Kessler

Monica Lucia

Dolores Militti

Mary Motolese

Martin O’Connor

Sara Prepsel

Carol Rucci

Margot Schadt

Kathleen Schoener

Gemma Schultes

Melorra Stevenson

Kristina Vasquez

MaryAnn Woodruff

In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, our schools may be closed for the entire day or opened two hours late. Information about emergency closings or late openings will be given on this web site, Radio KYW-1060, and through our emergency phone chain system.

In an emergency, our School Code is #561

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MISSION STATEMENT

The educational process of the Gloucester City Public School District is the embodiment of visionary leadership, involved community, and individual needs.  It is characterized by a holistic approach, by technological innovation, and by the development of socially responsible citizens.  All students in the Gloucester City School District will be able to demonstrate the skills as outlined in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.  The students of the Gloucester City Schools will become contributing members of a changing economy and be prepared and committed to life long learning.