Educational Excellence School Advisory Council

0521 Broadmoor Elementary School

Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for:    03/10/2009  03:15 PM

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Recording Secretary:    Barbara Hampton

Location of meeting:    Media Center

Was a quorum established?    Yes

Was the meeting advertised?    Yes,  07/16/2008

Attendance:

Members Present:

Klein, Linda G (Principal)
Hampton, Barbara (Union Steward)
Fernandez, Sonia (Teacher)
Quintero, Amparo (Teacher)
Rivera, JoAnn (Teacher)
Russ, Brunda (Teacher)
Scott-Smith, Tameka (Teacher)
Salley, Chantea (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Rosario, Wanda (Educational Support Employee)
Rodriguez, Carmen (Alternate Educational Support)
Diaz, Jorge (Parent)
Hosey, Tawana (Parent)
Johnson, Moses (Parent)
Oneill, Miguelina (Parent)
Robinson, Petra (Parent)
Rosario, Franklin (Parent)
Biggers, Dorothy (Alternate Parent)
Turner, Margie (Student)
Manrique-Paneque, Cindy (Alternate Student)
Riveiro, Vivian (Business/Community Representative)
Scarr, Detta (Business/Community Representative)

Members Absent (Excused):

There were no excused absences.

Members Absent (Unexcused):

There were no unexcused absences.

Others Present:

Denise del Valle, Third Grade Teacher

Topics Covered:

1. Approval of Minutes: There was one spelling error in the February minutes and the minutes were approved as corrected.
2. School Operations: Ms. Klein explained the procedure for applying for a waiver in order to continue to pay equal supplements to Grade Level Chairs. The committee discussed the pros and cons of using school funds for this purpose; however, it was unanimous that Grade Level Chairs are necessary. The staff will be surveyed this week for an individual vote as to whether or not to apply for the waiver for the 2009-2010 school year. Ms. Klein asked that the voting be completed and reported to her by Wednesday, March 17th.
3. School Improvement Plan Review: All strategies are being implemented in order to meet our schoolwide goals.
4. Curriculum Issues: Ms. Klein informed the committee that we will continue to implement Voyager Math and Ticket to Read next year because Broadmoor purchased the program for two years.
5. Budget: The committee suggested that next year we investigate purchasing improvements to our exisitng sound system if funds are available.
6. New Business: Two issues were brought to the attention of EESAC. First, it was suggested that next year the school plan a monthly assembly given by grade levels. Second, the staff misses having an active Social Committee. The responsibilites and procedures were discussed. A number of EESAC members volunteered to reactivate the Broadmoor Social Committee for the coming school year. School benefits discussed were improvement of school communication and collaboration.
7. Meeting adjourned at 4:10 pm.