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Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

05/09/2011    03:15PM

Recording Secretary: Michelle Rivas

Location of meeting: Mater Academy East Charter School Room 1-1

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 04/29/2011

Attendance

Members Present:
Riera, Beatriz (Principal)
Casal, Jenny (Teacher)
Garcia, Jennifer (Teacher)
Grillas, Vasiliki (Teacher)
Rivas, Michelle (Teacher)
Valladares, Melissa (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Casal, Joey (Educational Support Employee)
Mirabal, Marlyce (Alternate Educational Support)
Cabrera, Damaris (Parent)
Camos, Pedro (Parent)
Gonzalez, Jenny (Parent)
Nunez, Ingrid (Parent)
Perez, Rene (Parent)
Tur, Doris (Parent)
Nunez, Alexis (Alternate Parent)
Akinde, Folasade (Student)
Cabrera, Chantel (Alternate Student)
Alayon, Carlos (Business/Community Representative)
Roca, Antonio (Board of Directors (Charter))




Members Absent (Excused):
Vizcaino, Carolina (Teacher)

Members Absent (Unexcused):

Others Present:

Topics Covered

Agenda
1. Call to order and establish quorum
2. Welcome to 5th EESAC meeting of the 2010-2011 school year
3. Update by Principal
a. Discussed 4th grade FCAT 2010-2011 Writing scores
i. 100 % of students scored at a 3 or above and 93 % of students scored at a 4 or above
b. Mater Academy School System received recommendation for accreditation from SACS/CASI
c. KG-2nd grade graduation ceremony will take place on May 16th, 2011 @ the Manuel Artime theater
d. 3rd- 5th grade graduation ceremony will take place on May 18th, 2011 @ the Manuel Artime theater
e. Collected and reviewed the completed End-of-Year Review Forms from grade level chair
f. Identifies 2011-2012 SIP writing Team
4. Update by EESAC members
a. Recommendations for the 2011-2012 SIP
i. School should provide additional opportunities for the parents to understand the curriculum in use at our school
ii. School should provide additional trainings for parents to inform them on school policies
b. Requested an EESAC Composition Waiver due to change in faculty, staff, and students for the 2011-2012 school year.
5. Closure
a. Next EESAC meeting will be held on June 14, 2011 @ 3:30 pm