Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
11/13/2012 03:30PM
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, 11/02/2012
Attendance
Members Present:
Riera, Beatriz (Principal)
casal, Jenny (Teacher)
Garcia, Jennifer (Teacher)
Gomez, Anette (Teacher)
Jimenez, Maria (Teacher)
Rivas, Michelle (Teacher)
Valladares, Melissa (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Casal, Joey (Educational Support Employee)
Jimenez, Nicole (Alternate Educational Support)
Camos, Pedro (Parent)
Diaz, Marleyda (Parent)
Gonzalez, Jenny (Parent)
Nunez, Ingrid (Parent)
Perez, Rene (Parent)
Planeles, Marlen (Parent)
Nunez, Alexis (Alternate Parent)
Gonzalez, Louis (Student)
Nunez, Ryan (Alternate Student)
Lores, Roberto (Business/Community Representative)
Roca, Antonio (Board of Directors (Charter))
Members Absent (Excused):
Members Absent (Unexcused):
Others Present:
Topics Covered
Agenda
1. Call to order and establish quorum
2. Welcome to 3rd EESAC meeting of the 2012-2013 school year
3. Update by Principal
a. Title III award
i. Funds after school tutoring program (including ELL and immigrant students)
ii. We were awarded $8671.00
iv. After school tutoring will take place from 2nd grade to 5th grade
b. uMater
i. We have reached our goal of $3500.00
c. FCAT Rewards
i. We will be spending approximately $10,000 on FCAT rewards
ii. Students who scored a three or above on the Reading and Math portion of the FCAT attended a field trip on 12/6/2012 to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
iii. Students who scored a level five in all portions of the FCAT will receive a $500 gift card
d. Mater Academy East has reentered partnerships with the following nation-wide organizations for the 2012-2013 school year:
i. Common Threads After School Cooking Program
ii. Ritz Carlton Succeed Through Service Program
iii. Punch Boxing
iv. Miami Museum of Science
e. After School Care Program
i. 15% increase in enrollment from last school year
ii. $1,500.00 increase in revenue monthly from previous school year
iii. After Care program has added an after school soccer component with a volunteer coach (at no additional cost)
f. Current student enrollment at 614
g. Book fair will took place on November 14, 2012.
4. Update by EESAC members
a. EESAC members reviewed and approved 2012-2013 SIP
b. ESSAC members continue to review the implementation of the SIP
c. Winter Show scheduled for 12/3 and 12/12
5. Closure