Educational Excellence School Advisory Council

7541 North Miami Beach Senior High School

Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for:    05/05/2011  03:30 PM

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Recording Secretary:    Rei Luzardo

Location of meeting:    Media center

Was a quorum established?    Yes

Was the meeting advertised?    Yes,  03/27/2011

Attendance:

Members Present:

Members Present/Attendance:
Stauffer, Patti (ESSAC Chairperson)
Raymond Fontana (Principal)
Casals, Frank (Teacher)
Martin, Veronica (Teacher)
Luzardo, Rei (Teacher/Secretary)
Krantz, Sharon (Counselor)
Muñiz-Pellicer, Mary (Parent)
Jorett Joseph (Student Representative)
Belmont, Heather (Parent)
Elliot, Donna (Teacher/Union Stewart/Teacher)
Tendoh, Diane (Student Representative)
Desrosiers, Kensa (Student Representative)
Farrell, Mark (Parent)
Joseph, Dorett
Rountree, Michael (teacher)

Members Absent (Excused):

Ashley Belance (Student Representative)
Milliken, Randy (Assistant Principal)
Clark, Jennifer (Teacher Alternate)
Lazarre, Bryan Cam (Student Representative)
Gerri (PTSA Chairperson)

Members Absent (Unexcused):

No one had an unexcused absence.

Others Present:

No one else was present.

Topics Covered:

Review of March meeting-Quorum was not reached at the March meeting, therefore it was not recorded
Financial Statement: Ms Stauffer stated funds allocated for FCAT snacks were funded by another source and now we have a surplus.
Funding requests:
PTSA funded teacher appreciation lunch. They now have a $930.06 shortage. PTSA requested EESAC to finance. Motioned pass unanimously

PTSA made a second request through PTSA representative, Mary Muniz-Pellicer, for $80.00 to cover principal/principal designee, and teacher of the year to attend the Miami-Dade county council PTA awards ceremony on May 26 at Jungle Island. The $80 would be to cover 2 individuals at $40 each.
Ms Veronica Martin asked whether the $40 per individual would cover spouses.
Discussion ensued and it was determined that the teacher of the year’s spouse should be in attendance and covered, as well. Therefore, the new amount became $120 to cover Teacher of the Year, spouse and principal/designee. Motioned by Veronica Martin. Seconded by Ms Stauffer. Passed by unanimous consent.

By-laws
A review of the EESAC committee’s by-laws was entertained. Discussion: A 30 day notice required prior to a vote. By-laws previously reviewed in 2008. Ms Stauffer mentioned that we would likely have to wait until the beginning of next school year to conduct a proper review and vote of by-laws.
Discussion followed on how to properly set up for emergency, special meetings. It is presently unclear how to handle the 5 day notice period. The question of public participation in a short term meeting arose.

Student representatives questioned what the GPA minimum requirements would be to participate in the EESAC committee.



REPORTS

SIP
Mr Fontana Mentioned that the SIRS committee had visited the school today, May 5th. This committee will provide written recommendations to Mr Fontana, which are to be included in the SIP.

Ms Martin’s special education program was highly praised by the SIRS committee. They mentioned it was the best in the district.

Major Rountree mentioned how well they had done in competitions.

Gates Millenia scholar at NMB.

College signing day was held on April 19th, 2011. Thirty students attended. First time an NMB student has been accepted to the Air Force Academy.

Dr Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmine Lawrence, was accepted to Harvard.

Prom sales have begun. Theme is Arabian Knights.

Awards Ceremony was held last week.

Round table with Dr Carvalho to discuss budget crisis and funding cuts, merit pay, FCAT, etc were held the previous week.

Graduation June 9th.

Jacob Gaehring has won the Don’t text and Drive poster competition, which will be used statewide.

Future Educators of America, Ms Mann, PTSA sponsored the teacher appreciating lunch on April 4th.

Ms Mann is up for special award.

Discussion of lack of parent participation in everyday events was discussed. Ms Stauffer discussed how reduced lunch has greatly helped in this category.

Mr Fontana mentioned how much he appreciates our new Physics teacher, who came in half way through the year.

Ms Krantz mentioned that a larger than usual number of parents (over 100) attended the FAFSA dinner held in February.

Ms Lavin and Ms Gonzaez, CAP counselors, were highly complimented, based on their dedication and knowledge.



Motion to adjourn by Mary Muniz-Pellicer, seconded by Donna Elliott.
Unanimously approved.