Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
11/17/2011 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, 11/01/2011
Attendance
Members Present:
Webb, Karen F (Principal)
Billingslea, Dr. Sandra (Union Steward)
Ames, Sandra (Teacher)
Butcher, Daisy (Teacher)
Ellis, Cassansra (Teacher)
Gilbert, Constance (Teacher)
Starling, Diane (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Cooper, Sheree' (Educational Support Employee)
Russell, Sarah (Alternate Educational Support)
Arroyo, Elyssa (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Excused):
Sparling, Lorenna (Teacher)
Hoo-Martinez, Consuelo (Parent)
Morejon, Mercedes (Parent)
Pittman-Delancey, Sharesa (Parent)
Reed, Tangella (Parent)
Torres, Ivette (Alternate Parent)
Emmons, Patricia (Student)
Pittman-Delancy, Quercia (Alternate Student)
Aguirre, Sheli (Business/Community Representative)
Fair, Chester (Business/Community Representative)
Herndon, Shirley (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Unexcused):
Others Present:
Hansen, Susan (Guidance Counselor)
Hadley, Sylvia (Teacher)
Joseph-Goins, Alfreida (Teacher)
Topics Covered
The meeting was called to order at 8:19 a.m. by Sandra Ames in the Media Center of Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center.
The minutes from the meeting of October 27, 2011 were read and approved with one change in wording – the word “us” was changed to “up” in the third paragraph from the end of the minutes.
Our community partner – Ms. Linares, said it would be easier for Communities In Schools to support us with awards and supplies than with food.
A discussion was held by those present and a consensus was reached that the students like the individual slices of pound cake, mints, and Juicy Juice for their FCAT snacks. It was decided to set aside money to purchase these types of snacks.
The Chair recommended $300.00 be set aside to purchase snacks for testing throughout the year. Ms. Linares suggested $400.00 be set aside. A consensus was reached to set aside $400.00.
Staff is to continue checking for dress code compliance.
Mrs. Webb said she is still working on hiring a school nurse.
Mrs. Webb reviewed the School Improvement Plan with those present. She said part of the problem in reaching our objectives is the high mobility rate of our students.
Mrs. Goins said scores in Biology increased last year while the Mathematics scores dropped 9 points.
In reference to the DA Checklist, Mrs. Webb informed those members present that there is a Reading Literacy Team notebook located in her office. She also said the entire school should be doing Response to Intervention. At present we are following the School Improvement Plan. Next month we should receive the retake scores so we will know how to proceed for the rest of the school year.
One concern brought up was that students don’t want to go with the tutors.
We were informed that the math tutor has resigned. Mrs. Goins said she will be in on interviewing the next math tutor to help ensure that this one will be better able to meet the needs of our students.
Ms. Ellis brought up the subject of repeat pregnancies among our student population. We need to come up with strategies that will discourage them from having repeat pregnancies.
The next meeting will be held December 15, 2011 at 8:15 a.m. in the Media Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 a.m.