School Leadership Team
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is an elected group of parents and teachers that meet with the principal to create the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP) and ensure that the school’s budget is aligned with the plan. SLT parent leaders are elected for two-year terms. Elections are held each year at the June general PTA meeting.
If you wish to raise an issue at an SLT meeting, please email the SLT chair. Anyone is invited to attend the meetings, but only SLT members or guests who are on the agenda may speak.
SLT Members 2026-2027
PS 166 Principal - Debra Mastriano
PS 166 Teachers - Kelly Ruffler
PS 166 Parents - Sara Hadad, Pavarthy Bavishi, and Elise Vickery
PS 166 PTA Co-President - Star Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often are meetings?
A: Meetings are held monthly in the school library. The schedule is set at the beginning of each academic year by the SLT members.
Q: Who can attend an SLT Meeting?
A: Anyone can attend, but only members or guests who are on the agenda may speak.
Q: How can I get the SLT to discuss something important to me, even if I don’t wish to present the issue myself?
A: Email the SLT Chair with your concerns.
Q: How long is a SLT Member’s term?
A: 2 years
Q: How do I become a member of SLT?
A: Elections for vacant SLT seats are held in June at the last general PTA meeting. If you are interested in running, you can contact the nominating committee to get on the ballot.
2026-2027 Meeting Schedule
All SLT Meetings will be held at 7am in the School Library on the dates listed below:
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October 27th, 2026
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November 24th, 2026
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December 22nd, 2026
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January 26th, 2027
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February 23rd, 2027
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March 30th, 2027
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April 20th, 2027
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May 25th 2027
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June 22nd 2027
Meeting Minutes
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2019-2020 School Year
Bylaws and Regulations
Under State Education Law, Section 2590, all New York City public schools are required to establish School Leadership Teams.
SLTs must comply with the current Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 – Issued: March 24, 2010.
PS 166 Manhattan School Leadership Team Bylaws Approved 2013-2014