Educational Excellence
School Advisory Council

6611 Country Club Middle School

Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for:    02/23/2015  04:30 PM

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Recording Secretary:    Curry-Coffee, Nicole

Location of meeting:    Country Club Middle School - Media Center

Was a quorum established?    Yes

Was the meeting advertised?    Yes,  02/06/2015

Attendance:

Members Present:

Fernandez, Jose (Principal)
Heras, Alejandro (Union Steward)
Alfred Duverny, Samantha (Teacher)
Covone, Gina (Teacher)
Curry Coffee, Nicole (Teacher)
Hankins, Steven (Teacher)
Leon, Erika (Teacher)
Anne, Knight (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Mercado, Nidia (Educational Support Employee)
Pino, Marisol (Alternate Educational Support)
Cermeno, Yaremy (Parent)
Cermeno, Yaremy (Parent)
King-Elston, Santrel (Parent)
Nodarse, Francis (Parent)
Perera-Acosta, Alba (Parent)
Rizo, Alex (Parent)
Rubio, Sandra (Parent)
Orta, Daniela (Alternate Parent)
Ulpiz, Kayla (Student)
Coffee, Nasir (Alternate Student)
Coalla, Yaniri (Business/Community Representative)
Rodriguez, Evelyn (Business/Community Representative)
Rodriguez, Orlando (Business/Community Representative)


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:

Country Club Middle School
EESAC Meeting – February 23, 2015

Minutes

The meeting commenced on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 4:30 PM by EESAC chairperson Ms. E. Leon. The first item on the agenda was the review and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Ms. E. Leon read the minutes, Ms. Covone motioned to approve the minutes and Mr. Heras second the motion; hence, minutes were approved.
Ms. Jeffrey presented the second item on the agenda. She proceeded to introduce and review the School Improvement Plan (SIP) Waivers with its categories for the 2015 – 2016 academic year. Sample ballot, annual basis, explanation of qualifications was discussed by Ms. Jeffrey as to how it would assist and benefit the student body and integration into the SIP, those being administrative data manager, Saturday school facilitator, athletic director, activities director, detention facilitator, and team/leader facilitator, gradebook manager, school website manager, safety facilitator, and cafeteria support. In addition, each category and title for plausible position was discussed and a vote to present sample ballot as is to the faculty took place. Ms. E. Leon motioned to approve the ballot as is to be presented to faculty and staff and Ms. Alfred-Duverny second the motion.
The third item on the agenda was the School Dress Code Declaration. At this time, EESAC was consulted and decided that Country Club Middle will continue, being a mandatory uniform school for the upcoming 2015 - 2016 academic year.
The last item on the agenda was to review the Mid-Year data. Mr. Fernandez highlighted the average correct percentage for each, Reading and Mathematics for grade levels, sixth, seventh and eighth. As it pertains to English Language Arts, sixth grade demonstrated a 47% average correct, seventh grade, 48% and eighth grade, 54%. In the area of Mathematics, sixth grade portrayed 39% average correct; seventh grade, 33% and eighth grade, 28%.
Ms. E. Leon asked for final comments, questions and/or concerns to the committee, Ms. Fernandez (Parent Representative) requested clarification as to the results for the Mid-Year Assessments data and its effects. Mr. Fernandez explained each subcategory and its significance. Additionally, he explained the difference between former state test (FCAT) and present (FSA). Mr. Fernandez provided Ms. Fernandez with resources (website) to assist her further in her with additional questions or concerns. Ms. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Heras, second the motion, meeting concluded at 4:52 P.M.