School Advisory Council
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Educational Excellence School Advisory Council |
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6009 Mater Academy East Middle
Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for: 09/09/2009 06:10 PM
Please contact the school for a formatted hard copy of these minutes.
Recording Secretary: Susana Perez
Location of meeting: School
Was a quorum established? Yes
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 08/26/2009
Attendance:
Members Present:
Tamargo, Alex (Principal)
Frawley, Jeff (Teacher)
Garcia, Ada (Teacher)
Lobar, Lance (Teacher)
Perez, Susana (Teacher)
Raichoudhary, Raina (Teacher)
Ognibene, Anne (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Baca, Jose (Educational Support Employee)
Greenberg, Irv (Alternate Educational Support)
Barriel, Jackie (Parent)
Figuerroa, Lydia (Parent)
Navarrete, Norma (Parent)
Perez, Rene (Parent)
Rodgers, Valerie (Parent)
Valenzuela, Judith (Alternate Parent)
Grissom, Richard (Student)
Worthy, Bobby (Alternate Student)
Barriel, Evelin (Business/Community Representative)
Perez, Marta (Business/Community Representative)
Vichot, Omar (Business/Community Representative)
Roca, Antonio (Board of Directors (Charter))
Members Absent (Excused):
No one had an excused absence.
Members Absent (Unexcused):
No one had an unexcused absence.
Others Present:
No one else was present.
Topics Covered:
EESAC MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2009
Meeting Time 6:10pm to 8:05pm
Attendance
Jackie Barriel
Norma Navarrete-Uranga
Susana M. Perez
Ada N. Garcia
Staci Stevens Phelps
Alex Tamargo
Jose Baca
Lydia Figueroa-Vichot
Omar Vichot
Jeff Frawley
Leony Martin
Irving Greenberg
Valerie Rodgers
Mr. Roca
Principals Welcome
Discussed opening of school and how the influx of students (increase in enrollment) had not been a problem due to the efforts in the summer to register and schedule all incoming students. Also analyzed incoming students and their credentials in order to service a different population; in an effort to create a safe school environment.
Last years accomplishments were discussed.
Accreditation
Program that support the vision and mission statement
Everything that we set out to do last year was accomplished
New for this school year:
3 Reading Coaches
ESOL Program
Same amount of teachers, but more students (using teachers to fullest potential)
21.5 average per class in middle school
22 average per class in high school
Electives might have some classes where the numbers are higher
23 per teacher (collective class size count)
Introductions
Introduction of all members
International Studies High School
Explanation of how the International Studies High School works and congratulations to these students because of there performance on the FCAT (these students out performed all of the state of Florida). Curriculum will not change or be affected when this school is housed at its own facility.
ESSAC Bylaws
EESAC resource guide and bylaws explained in the distributed pamphlet
Budget Calculations
Explanation of how school budgets are calculated (each school is separate). Some of last years funds were saved to allow for a smooth beginning on this (2009-2010) academic year. The school has had additional funds issued through Title I and grants. These supplementary funds have helped in the following areas:
Hiring additional teachers and support staff
Supplies
Help prepare for any additional budget cuts
In addition to the supplemental grants and funds, the school has increased enrollment at the International Studies High School and Middle School.
Graduation/Counseling for Seniors
Graduation Requirements
o 24 credits
o Grade Point Average
o FCAT Passed
The school will be offering a several tutorial programs to meet the needs of our student population. Additional tutorial programs are available at Miami-Dade College and on-line.
Counselor has met with seniors to discuss colleges and possible programs.
Fee waivers for college applications and ACT and SAT will be issued to those eligible.
New Program www.theposse.org
o Program offering mentoring to students with possibility of full scholarships
Offering parent workshops through the Title I funds Ms. Garcia
School Grade
Middle School C (missed the B by 1 point)
High School C
International Studies first year
School Improvement Plan
Discussed the structure of the plan and goals for each subject area. Reviewed the data for each of the subject areas and action steps the school will be taking to achieve delineated goals.
School labeled as a Differentiated Accountability school because the school has not met AYP for two consecutive years. In order to meet AYP 50% of the student population must show learning gains in Reading and Math.
Explained pull-out tutorial program for 11th and 12th grade re-takers.
Curriculum Enhancements
Spring Board College Board pilot program for middle school (used in Language Arts classes)
Carnegie Math program with an online component used in conjunction with classroom instruction.
Business Program
o Marketing and general business courses being offered
o OJT Program 37 students participate in a paid internship program where they leave campus for work experience.
o Over 275 students enrolled in these business courses.
Fundraisers
Discussed the possibility of creating a Parent Teacher Association that would be in charge of committees. These committees would organize school-wide fundraising events such as spaghetti dinner, car wash, garage sale, movie night, and book swap.
Fees would be collected on Parent Teacher Night September 23, 2009
Sports
Due to budget cuts sports programs have taken a toll. Baseball will be offered and a coach has been hired to spear head this program.
Transportation is an issue due to funds.
Rental for park facilities is costly and available from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Information sessions are made available to students.