Role of the DLT

The DLT was established to advise the superintendent in the following roles:

• Establish and review the district's educational goals and objectives;
• Review major district-wide instructional programs identified by the board or superintendent;
• Analyze dropout rates, dropout prevention plans, and graduation rates;
• Approve staff development of a district-wide nature; and
• Serve exclusively in an advisory role.

Purpose of the DLT

• Be involved in establishing and reviewing the district educational plans, goals, performance objectives, and major classroom instructional programs;
• Assist in establishing the administrative procedure that defines the respective roles and responsibilities of those involved in the planning and decision-making at the district and campus levels;
• Address all pertinent federal planning requirements;
• Assist the superintendent annually in preparing, reviewing, and revising the District Improvement Plan;
• Analyze the district dropout rates, dropout prevention plans and graduation rates;
• Hold one public meeting annually after receipt of the district-level performance report to discuss the performance and the performance objectives;
• Advise district staff regarding the discipline management program including the student code of conduct;
• Participate in the development of, and approve, district-wide staff development;
• Be involved in the development of the appraisal process and performance criteria for teachers and administrators;
• As appropriate, provide written comments on requests for waivers submitted to TEA