Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Ingrid Robledo, chairman, called the EESAC meeting to order at 8:07am. The previous minutes were reviewed, minor corrections noted by Mr. Dubey, and revised minutes were approved by consensus. Mr. Scippio asked about Friday A/A policy and Mr. Cabrera explained the district reading policy, 30 minute reading for pleasure in A/A. Reading libraries in A/A set up as per SPEP. Mrs. Gonzalez, and Mr. Cabrera clarified that students were to be reading during the whole period 8 even on Fridays, except students attending club meetings. Conclusion – special discussions, events, and activities in exceptional occasions. Reading is top priority.

Mrs. Robledo continued with the agenda and asked Mr. Cabrera to go over the SPEP – He explained that everything was going according to plan. The committee will meet to determine next school year’s plan and coordinate the school quality improvement process throughout the strategic plans and objective. Since Math was not emphasized this year, it might be targeted next year. Committee will include faculty representatives even if they are not EESAC members. Mrs. Robledo mentioned that the strategic planning process must involve the participation of each department. Mr. Cabrera agreed with Mrs. Robledo and added that we don’t need to wait for scores. Mrs. Szmulewicz volunteered to serve as the head of the SPEP committee.

Regarding the Technology Committee – Mrs. Robledo read the names of the members and Mrs. Troup joined Technology Committee. Committee will convene next year.

Mrs. Robledo opened the forum. Ms. Gramling praised the storytellers. She mentioned that our students are participating in contests representing G. W. Carver Middle School. They’ve won awards, participated in camps and will be competing at national level.

Mrs. Robledo mentioned that fifteen students from each department: German, French and Spanish will be competing in the literary contest organized by the Foreign Language Association.

Mrs. Baker, referring to the African American Women’s Club from Coconut Grove, mentioned that the club is organizing a luncheon to salute teachers at Carver. Ms. Rolle is being honored. She wants Carver to purchase few tickets or a whole table for Saturday, May 24, 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Sheridan Biscayne Hotel. She also mentioned that she wants to purchase brick for brick patio.

Mrs. Szmulewicz thanked administration for the Series of Computer Workshops. She will apply strategies in classroom and she is certain that all the participants will benefit from this great professional development opportunity.

Mrs. Shockett thanks Mr. Dubey for the theater tickets for the French exchange students. Mr. Dubey talked about Greater Miami Youth Symphony. He will bring flyers tomorrow to be distributed among students.

Mrs. Gonzalez thanked teachers for a successful FCAT week. She also thanked PTSA specially Mrs. Shockett for taking care of snacks for students during FCAT with the help of other parents.

Mrs. Orgaz asks that meeting time to be reviewed. Mrs. Orgaz finds 8:00 a.m. difficult due to her new work schedule. Mr. Dubey mentioned that he prefers after school meeting, says a later time will increase parent and community involvement. Mrs. Robledo asked this item to be discussed and voted. The majority agreed to keep the 8:00 AM time.

Mr. Cabrera discusses subject selection process.

Mrs. Robledo thanked all members for their attendance and adjourned the meeting at 9:00am.