School Improvement Teams are required by the state of North Carolina under NC General Statute 115C-105.27

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Teams are required to develop school improvement plans that set goals and allow team members to collaborate on ways to achieve the needs of the school. Team members include the principal, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, teachers, teacher's assistants, and parents of children enrolled in the school. These representatives are elected by their respective groups or departments. 

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The General Assembly of North Carolina believes parental involvement is critical to school success and positive student achievement. North Carolina intends that parents and teachers have a substantial role in developing school improvement plans.