Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

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EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
(EESAC) AGENDA
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
I. INTRODUCTION / WELCOME

II. MEETING PROCEDURES/DATES
a. December 9, 2014
b. January 13, 2015
c. February 10, 2015
d. March 10, 2015
e. April 7, 2015
f. May 5, 2015
g. June 2, 2015

III. School Advisory Committee: (Review Bylaws and Vote on Members)
a. The purpose is to ensure improved student achievement
b. The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) is responsible for the final decision making at the school relating to the implementation of school improvement and accountability
c. EESAC also assists in the preparation and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
i. Develop annual budget
ii. Make decisions regarding the use of funds allocated by the Florida Legislature
iii. Help develop fundraising projects for the school (incentives for 100% participating tutoring students beginning in November)
II. Approval of October Minutes
a. Reviewed Octover 14, 2014 EESAC meeting minutes
b. Meeting minutes were approved by general consensus

III. Language Arts Presentation
o Mrs. Andrade-Rojas
Middle School Dept. Chair
o Ms. Regojo
o High School Dept. Chair

• Writing Labs
o 119B – Mrs. Fiornentino
(middle school students)
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
o 116B – Ms. Amaro
(high schools students)
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm

• FSA (Florida State Assessment)
• Testing for 6-11 grade
• Includes Reading & Writing
• Reading: Literature Analysis, Listening & Speaking, short answers responses
• Writing: Focus, Organization, Evidence, Explanation & Conventions incorporating 2-4 texts into their response

• Studysync
• New curriculum for 6-12 grades
• Includes one novel per nine weeks
• Novel can be purchased through Firebird shop $8 each
• Practices literary analysis, connections with multiple texts, and writing
• Follows state standards
• Computer based text

• Reading Plus
• Incorporated through 6-12 including AP Language & AP Literature
• Improves vocabulary, fluency, reading speed and comprehension
• 80% mastery is required on ALL assignments in order to receive an A grade; an F for incomplete sessions; and a Z for no work completed
• Work load based on initial Placement test in August
• Weekly quiz grade from Monday to Sunday
o ;
o Contact Info
o English/Language Arts Department
o Mrs. Andrade-Rojas- Middle school
o mrsandrade@dadeschools.net
o Ms. Regojo – High school
mregojo7@dadeschools.net
o Parents placed the concern on the amount of work that is given to students. Mr. Ferralls spoke to parents about the rigor here at Doral Academy. Other parents also commented that because of the rigor their children have been able to succed in real life. Parents also placed concern on the lack of family time they have. Ferralls explained that due to Common core is does take students to put more time in their studies.

IV. EF Tours (Dr. Yanes)

V. Blue Ribbon Award
a. Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment academy was awarded the blue ribbon award
For educational excellence
VI. Parent Volunteer hours
a. High School -Natalie in the office
b. Middle school hours report to Valentina
c. You must obtain clearance through Dade county public schools portal volunteer clearance system. This must be done through Miami-Dade county public schools and cannot be done in person at Doral.
d. There are different levels of clearance depending on what you would like to volunteer for.
e. Any overnight chaperones must have level 2 clearance

VII. Testing Updates ( EOC Retakes, ELA Writing Field Test, Mid-Year assessments)
a. Doral Academy charter high school has been selected to participate in the writing ELA field test
i. All students grades 9-11 will be testing on December 18 & 19
b. Students will be taking the Mathematics and reading mid year district assessments
Beginning on Monday November 17th, 2014.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS (FOR NEXT MEETING)
a. Performing Arts Department
IX. CLOSURE
a. Meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm