Educational Excellence School Advisory Council

7541 North Miami Beach Senior High School

Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes for:    03/04/2021  03:25 PM

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Recording Secretary:    Longley-Proctor

Location of meeting:    Zoom and Media Center

Was a quorum established?    Yes

Was the meeting advertised?    Yes,  02/19/2021

Attendance:

Members Present:

Milliken, Randy (Principal)
Ridore, Billy C (Alternate Principal)
Davis, James (Union Steward)
Alcin, Stevenson (Teacher)
Longley-Proctor, Aldene B (Teacher)
Martin, Veronica (Teacher)
Montalvan, Joshua P (Teacher)
Arielle Magny (Educational Support)
Bernabe, Walter (Parent)
Allizie Diaz (Student)
Mekiah Jean-Baptiste
Sebastian Manosalvas-Cruz (Student)
De’Vine Saint Louis (Student)
Andre Sawyer (Student)
Widlyne Seide (Student)
Keiamber Verna (Student)
Isabelle Vital (Student)
Alyssa Winchester (Student)
Currie-Williams, Michelle (Business/Community Representative)

Members Absent (Excused):

Stovall, Rashi (Teacher)

Members Absent (Unexcused):

No one had an unexcused absence.

Others Present:

No one else was present.

Topics Covered:

Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 3:29 pm by the Chair. Mr. Montalvan welcomed everyone to the meeting for those in person, and online. Apologizes for the technical difficulties were expressed, and the meeting moved forward with the outlined agenda.

Approval of the minutes
• No Corrections needed

Dr. Davis motioned to accept the minutes as written; seconded by Mrs. Longley-Proctor. Minutes approved.

Administration- Mr. Milliken

EESAC Budget - Remaining Balance $9,193.75





Title I – Ms. Balsano
 Encourage students to sign up for Free and Reduced lunch
 Free/Reduced lunch approval provides SAT/ACT waivers
 Students can sign up at nutrition.dadeschools.net

Funding Request- Mental Health Wellness - Ms. D. Innerarity
 Requested $500 for Mental Health Wellness Session for students @NMB
 90 Minute Session provided by Licensed Mental Health Counselors
 V. Martin moved to accept the proposal for the Mental Health Wellness Session for $500, Mr. Alcin seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed.
 Congratulations to Ms. Innerarity for $500 for the Mental Health Wellness Session.

 ESSAC balance after approval of this request is $8,693.75

Review/Approval of SIP
 SIP has been approved per Mr. Ridore


Reports and Updates

Students
 Sebastian: Stated that he enjoyed the Virtual Pep Rally. He also asked about how to get funding for the band.
 Andre: Liked the activities that encourage student involvement.
 De’Vine: Encourages students to be involved in activities.

PTSA and Parents –
 Mr. Bernabe gave accolades to administrators, counselors and the office staff for being cordial to parents when they come/call the school.
 Mr. Ridore thanked Mr. Bernabe for the kind remarks.

Administration
Mr. Milliken:
 Data Com w/Superintendent went well. Pleased with the progress at NMB, with the exception of engagement of our MSO students. Will be concentrated on ways to get students engaged.
 Shout Out to Activities for the Black History Month door contest/Luncheon and other activities were a huge success. Social Distancing protocols were in place, which helped for the enjoyment of the months activities.
 Possibility of outdoor fans for Spring Sports

Community- Dr. Michelle Currie Williams (MDC)
 Talent Search Grant for 500 students (Free/Reduced Lunch, parents no college, etc)
 Summer enrollment is open
 1Million Black Scholars Funding-North Campus (Posted on Student Services page) Excellent opportunity for students
 Still enrolling 9th and 10 grade students for Upward Bound.


Faculty and Staff-
 Mr. Alcin stated that we have the “Best Students” in Miami-Dade County @ NMB
 Mr. Alcin also thought that the VIrutal Pep Rally was good, and the students found it to be an interesting outlet.
 Longley-Proctor: Masteryprep program for Seniors to help in passing the SAT
 Black History Lunch
 Mr. Montalvan wanted to encourage teacher to take advantage of the certification exams offered by the District. Great Opportunity!

UTD – Dr. Davis
 SSRI passed unanimously by faculty for a 90 Minute Block Schedule
 Zoom conference March 13th on retirement
 Make sure we are at 51% above to have a say in teacher bargaining.

Mr. Montalvan questioned why the EESAC budget did not match what was recorded in the previous minutes ($12,679.44). Mr. Milliken mentioned he would reach out to Mrs. Powell to find out why it doesn’t match.

Next meeting date – Thursday, April 21, 2021 at 3pm.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm. Motion to adjourn by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Longley-Proctor.