Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
11/13/2008 08:20AM
Recording Secretary: Sarah Russell
Location of meeting: Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center Media Center
Was a quorum established? Yes
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 10/22/2008
Attendance
Members Present:
Webb, Karen F (Principal)
Billingslea, Dr. Sandra (Union Steward)
Ames, Sandra (Teacher)
Bradman, Naima (Teacher)
Cash, Genell (Teacher)
Gilbert, Constance (Teacher)
Sparling, Lorenna (Teacher)
Starling, Diane (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Cooper, Sheree' (Educational Support Employee)
Russell, Sarah (Alternate Educational Support)
Hamilton, Altamese (Student)
Arroyo, Elyssa (Business/Community Representative)
McGill, Karen (Parent)
Members Absent (Excused):
Canessa, Margarita (Parent)
Field, Perian (Parent)
McDowell, JoAnne (Parent)
Ligeikis, Margaret (Alternate Parent)
Rodriguez, Malciel (Alternate Student)
Barrett, Wilbur (Business/Community Representative)
Fair, Chester (Business/Community Representative)
Herndon, Shirley (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Unexcused):
Others Present:
Canessa, Feonardo (Parent)
Hamlin, Stephanie (Teacher)
Guthrie, Mike (Communities in Schools)
Mote, Margaret (Reading Coach)
Topics Covered
The meeting was called to order at 8:22 a.m. by Sandra Ames.
The minutes from the previous meeting was reviewed by those present and were accepted with changes.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Ms. Hamlin spoke about Early Childhood Education. During the course of discussion Ms. Ames said children develop compassion by the age of two.
Ms. Loring distributed a revised mission statement for review by attendees. Attendees brainstormed on the wording of the mission statement.
Ms. Hamlin suggested adding the words “moral and social” before development. Ms. McGill suggested everyone take the statement home to work on it for the next meeting. Ms. Gilbert suggested we email our revisions to Ms. Ames at TchrSand@dadeschools.net.
Ms. Ames next addressed the subject of the EESAC funds - $715.00 and how we should spend it.
Ms. Loring said she would rather have framed certificates than trophies to give students at the Awards Day ceremonies. Ms. Bradman suggested we survey the students for their preference.
Ms. Hamilton (Student Government Association President) said she prefers the certificate because the trophy can break.
Ms. Gilbert said we can embellish the certificates.
Mrs. Webb said she thinks we should give trophies in some instances and certificates for academic achievement.
Ms. Ames suggested Ms. Hamilton go back to homeroom with what was discussed in this meeting to get student feedback.
Ms. Ames informed us that we can now sell advertisements to outside vendors in order to raise funds for the school.
It was moved and seconded to use $300.00 to purchase snacks for students during FCAT testing.
Ms. Hamilton suggested doing a talent show to raise funds.
Ms. Gilbert volunteered to head the Awards Committee.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2008 at 8:15 a.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 a.m.