School Advisory Council
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Educational Excellence School Advisory Council |
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7541 North Miami Beach Senior High School
Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for: 01/31/2012 03:30 PM
Please contact the school for a formatted hard copy of these minutes.
Recording Secretary: Rei Luzardo
Location of meeting: Media Center
Was a quorum established? Yes
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 01/05/2012
Attendance:
Members Present:
Casals, Frank (Teacher)
Fontana, Raymond (Principal)
Milliken, Randy (Assistant Principal)
Martin, Veronica (Teacher)
Luzardo, Rei (Teacher/Secretary)
Krantz, Sharon (Counselor)
Robara, Kimberly (Student Representative)
Pierre, Amadine (Student Representative)
Kheema Grant (student representative)
Joseph, Vanessa (Student Representative)
Joseph, Tania (Student Representative)
Muñiz-Pellicer, Mary (Parent)
Burdick, Heather (UTD)
Members Absent (Excused):
Rountree, Michael (teacher)
Desiree Harvey (student representative)
Clerizier, Edma (Educational Support)
Clark, Jennifer (Teacher Alternate)
Waide, Cheryl (PTSA representative)
Members Absent (Unexcused):
No one had an unexcused absence.
Others Present:
Ms Uyen Lee, BEAM Magnet Lead Teacher
Betty Simon, Miami-Dade Liaison
Topics Covered:
Motion to approve made by Ms Pellicer and seconded by Mr Luzardo
Unanimously approved
Mid Year SIP
Mr Fontana spoke at length on NMB’s having moved up from a “C” to a “B” grade on the FCAT. He explained we had one of the highest scores overall, actually making our school an “A” school, but were penalized one letter because our at risk students did not move up. They did not move down either. They just remained as they were, at 74%. He has appealed the grade. He believes we are being penalized for our success the previous year.
Our programs are working and are being implemented with fidelity by teachers all the way around.
He explained superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, called him personally and our school is now the talk of the town. Our feeder patter, with our demographics, has scored absolutely phenomenally.
The city of North Miami Beach will be presenting a proclamation on the 7th, due to the pride they feel regarding our schools.
The city has offered to paint the school and perhaps provide some equipment, such as Smart Boards.
It is to the city’s advantage to do this.
Ms Pellicer asked if there was one particular strategy that proved most successful
Mr Fontana explained that reading was probably our highest point. Our lowest 25% improved. We need to continue this trend. Our graduation rate is 81%, one of the highest in the state.
The state average is 80%, so we are above the state average and above the county average.
Ms Krantz explained that it was just basically two students that brought about the penalty. Had two additional at risk students moved up, we would not have been penalized.
Motion to approve mid-year sip was made by Ms Martin, seconded by Ms Pellicer. Unanimously approved.
Distribution of FCAT funds
Mr. Fontana explained that the state, if a school improves a letter grade gives funds as a reward. The staff must vote on the means of distribution of said funds. Reward moneys provided to NMB were $70 per FTE.
$156,000 given as bonus money to the staff. The staff has voted on an equitable distribution plan. Everyone in the school will get something, teachers will get $1000, $500 to non instructional. Security, custodial, cafeteria staff, all will partake of the pot.
This was approved by staff, only two were against it. Anyone who was here last year and left will be receiving a portion. Even new teachers coming in this year will receive $100, as an incentive to continue the success trend.
Previous motions reviewed
At our previous meeting we did not have quorum, but voted/approved certain items. These were reviewed at this meeting and all were similarly approved.
The items in question were:
• $2999 set aside for FCAT incentive food and snacks
• School newspaper printing one edition $629, 12 pages, 3000 copies.
• $350 were approved for new uniform shirts for security personnel, in order to make them easily recognizable.
All of these items were unanimously approved
NEW PROPOSALS/REQUESTS:
Freshman dance
$800.00 requested for a reward dance provided to 9th grade students whose parents attend Freshman Parent night. Ms Krantz explained the purpose of this parent night is to provide information and accessibility for parents at an early enough stage in student education, which might stave future negative behaviors and promote success in the upcoming grades. Freshman parent night will make parents aware of how students are doing at the very beginning. Parents must participate in order for students to qualify for future activities.
Ms Krantz explained that freshmen report cards have been pulled and only parents who attend the freshman parent night will be able to get the report cards.
Kimberly Rabara and Amadine Pierre, along with Ms Volci and iPrep Academy students made the formal presentation, requesting the previously noted $800.00 for a freshman dance.
The original request was amended, upon Ms Pellicer’s reminder that we could not further support food items.
Mr Fontana also mentioned there is need for security personnel at the dance.
Ms Pellicer recommended the proposal be amended to include security and remove food.
Ms Martin volunteered FIT organization will donate $100.00 towards food.
Motion to approve $600.00. Unanimously accepted.
BEAM Brochure Request
Ms Le requested funds for printing BEAM brochures to promote out Medical Magnet Program to prospective members.
She presented a bi-fold brochure created by a student, as well as samples from an approved printer.
Two different stocks were presented. The amount originally requested was $2000.00 for brochures and two retractable promotional banners.
Mr. Fontana motioned approving the brochure printing of 2000 copies for $550.00, heavy stock. The item was approved, with Ms Pellicer abstaining
Banners were tabled pending two additional quotations from different vendors
Financial report
$10,621.21 before meeting start
AP Workshop Summer Institute
Mr Milliken mentioned 8 AP teachers are interested in attending these programs
Ms Le volunteered that teachers get materials from expert veteran teachers.
It is an investment in our students, per Mr Milliken
Mr Milliken suggested sending only teachers who have never attended an AP workshop.
He would like to send at least half of those who have expressed an interest.
Ms Krantz volunteered that on the school grading, we received the maximum amount of bonus points (20) based on our AP, dual enrollment and industry certification classes.
Ms Krantz motioned sending 4 AP teachers to AP workshops. Unanimously approved.
Mr Fontana will additionally support with 02 funds.
REPORTS
Student reports
Valentines dance coming up
Freshman parent night next Wednesday
Ms Le- Students attended science fair, two superiors, one student qualified to go to the state competition
FAFSA night for seniors January 31, 2012, to include catered dinner. Computers available for parents to log in
PTSA reports: numbers about 70 members. Hoping for more faculty participation. PTSA attending FAFSA night.
Need to have PTSA EESAC joint meeting
New PTSA officer election will be in either April or May
Ms Martin suggested having EESAC/PTSA joint meeting later, after new officers have been installed
Next meeting
February 23, 2012, 3:30 Library
Meeting was adjourned at 4:35 PM