Educational Excellence School Advisory Council

7541 North Miami Beach Senior High School

Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for:    04/24/2017  03:30 PM

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Recording Secretary:    Adam Pasternack (this meeting recorded by Mr Luzardo)

Location of meeting:    North Miami Beach High School, Room 710

Was a quorum established?    Yes

Was the meeting advertised?    Yes,  03/21/2017

Attendance:

Members Present:

Ridore, Billy C (Alternate Principal)
Davis, James (Union Steward)
Boeva, Vania (Teacher)
Luzardo, Rei (Teacher)
Martin, Veronica (Teacher)
Vetiac, Micheline (Teacher)
Harris, Lianne (Alternate Parent)
Khan, Zohaib (Student)
Cazes, Angelyz (Student)
Chouieki, Ali (Student)
Pierre-Louis, Trisha (Student)
Rendel, Laetitah (Student)
Rivers, Erick (Student)
Wohl, Matthew (Business/Community Representative)

Members Absent (Excused):

Milliken, Randy (Principal)
Pasternack, Adam (Teacher)

Members Absent (Unexcused):

Clerizier, Edma (Educational Support Employee)
Serrano, Peter (Alternate Educational Support)
Levins, Jean (Parent)
Simon, Monique (Parent)
Small, Claudette (Alternate Parent)
Francois, Shamise (Student)
Vega, Ashley (Student)
Calvaire, Ritchel (Alternate Student)
Gant, Alicia (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)

Others Present:

Guerothlyn Saint Jen
Dayana Briceus
Christina Cherfils
Belema Josiah
Julianna Torres
Philip Dempsey
Lisa Parker
Keisha Smith
Marteisha Davis

Topics Covered:

Welcome by Mr Luzardo at 3:35 PM

Review of March Meeting Minutes—Ms Martin moves to approve, Eric seconds

SIP —Mr Ridore, thanked everyone for their attendance. Goes over end of the year SIP review. Mentions this will be discussed at the faculty meeting tomorrow, April 25th.
Mr Ridore explains the process for SIP end of year review approval has been changed. A survey will be forwarded to teachers by the district. This Thursday leadership team will be answering a number of questions on Culture, academics, professional development and school leadership. Dr Davis requests clarification on the nature of the survey, which Mr. Ridore explains further.
Mr Ridore explains class size is an issue for the school and the district. Principal, Mr Milliken will follow up in July to get the results with a district committee.

Funding requests
Mr Luzardo explained that we have less money available than funds being requested. Ms Fontaine returned $628.65 that she did not use from the funding she received last meeting.

Ms Parker
Ms Parker is requesting $1932 for a MAGNET student welcome package (400 units in total). This package includes flash drives, a school logo agenda and other marketing materials to place NMB ahead of the game.

After discussion of funds availability, Ms Parker brought down her request to only 300 units. Thereby, requesting a final amount of only $1449.00

Dr Davis mentioned that students are using Google Drive, so possibly flashdrives may not be necessary. Mr Luzardo and Ms Parker clarified that flash drives are still necessary due to power outages, a slow network system and other unforeseen technology issues that Mr Luzardo explained are common in our system.

Ms Smith
Request storage materials to house drama props so they do not become damaged. The amount requested is $617.90

Ms Boeva
Lab equipment. Original proposal was for $3567.02, but she understands we are over budget, so she has gone back and reviewed all requested items and her newly requested amount is $1575.52

Ms Davis
Testing supplies. Requesting ear buds for reading assessment. 9th and 10th grade students do not bring them. Also needs wipes to sanitize them. Requested amount is $805.93


Ms Parker’s request for $1449.00 approved —motioned by Eric seconded by Ms Martin

Ms Smith’s request for $617.90 approved —Zoahib motioned and Ms Martin seconded

Ms Boeva’s request for $1575.52 approved —Ms Vetiac motions, seconded Tracy

Ms Davis’ original request for $805.93 is approved—Zoahib motions, Eric seconded

Considering the newly revised amounts requested we now have a balance of $142.30. After a brief discussion on the importance of testing materials, it was decided to grant the left over amount of $142.30 to Ms Davis. Motioned by Ms Boeva, seconded by Dr Davis.

North Miami Beach High School EESAC Committee ending budget balance $0.00


Reports and Updates


Students
Tracy mentioned that Silver Knight finalists, interviews went along smoothly, Grad Bash was great. Everyone was very well behaved and on time.
Junior ring ceremony went well, as reported by Laticia Rendell.
Zoahib mentioned that female Chargers JROTC drill team is once again first place in the nation. Next week they will go to all service, competing against all armed services areas .

PTSA and Parents
Ms Martin reported that PTSA will be meeting on Thursday this week. Looking for officers for next year. All positions open.

Community
Mr Wohl working with community film partners to possibly provide students in high school training, then move to MDC and possibly get hired by movie company. He is not at liberty to discuss too many details, at this time.

Faculty and Staff
Ms Smith talked about the school’s STEAM board meeting on April 27th, which will help hone in on our school incentives. Drama will be having an improv show, called Drama EOC (Evening Of Comedy) this Wednesday the 26th, tickets are $2.

Administration
Mr Ridore thanks Ms Davis and Ms Smith for time with testing and the stress reliever being provided by the drama team. This is the time to make students happy and relaxed during the testing.

UTD
Dr Davis reported no new UTD items at this time

Proposed Month of May Meeting: May 16, 2017—Room 710, at 3:30 PM

Adjournment time: 4:42 PM