Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
01/28/2004 02:40PM
Recording Secretary: Pamela Bryant
Location of meeting: Maimi Lakes Educational Center
Was a quorum established? Yes
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 01/14/2004
Attendance
Members Present:
Thomas, Elaine (Alternate Principal)
O'Brien, Keith (Union Steward)
Bevilacqua, Michael (Teacher)
Biddings, Stephania (Teacher)
Rodriguez, Adrian (Teacher)
Toro, Guillermina (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Archie, Nicole (Adult/Vocational Teacher)
Magwood, Herbert (Adult/Vocational Teacher)
Crooks, Maria (Educational Support Employee)
Bryant, Pamela (Alternate Educational Support)
Grande, Olga (Parent)
Leal, Juanita (Parent)
Medina, Yvonne (Parent)
Navarro, Marta (Parent)
Trimmings, Allen (Student)
Members Absent (Excused):
Rodriguez, Rosy (Alternate Parent)
Vicloso, Jean (Alternate Student)
Alonso, Roberto (Business/Community Representative)
Enger, John (Business/Community Representative)
Falero, Mara (Business/Community Representative)
Martin, Nelson (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Unexcused):
Others Present:
Fabienne D'Pierre, Assistant Principal
Juan Gonzalez, Assistant Principal
Rosa Borgen, Principal
Topics Covered
Discussion of Mid-Year Progress report for Performance Excellence Plan and
results of meeting at Access Center. High School Recruitment update -
The deadline for applications is Jan. 30th. Discussion of additional
2.0 GPA requirement for incoming students. Mr. Gonzalez reported on
projected new dade partners in compliance with Performance Excellence
Plan, Objective # 6 - these include Signature Printing, the Credit Union
the Miami Heat and possibly Costco. Discussion on Marquee/Landscaping -
Estimated cost of the marquee is $25,000. Mr. Gonzalez, Asst. Principal
will look into the zoning . The PEC Council will seek support from
Vice Mayor Robert Alonso in getting approval for the marquee.
Mr. Martin contacted his landscaping company as to how they can assist
MLEC with landscaping concerns. They are willing to get involved but
need a cost estimate. Other concerns - explanation of tardy enforcement
and NC Appeals committee procedures. Other concerns: monitoring students
in the afternoon to keep them out of the truck area, and improving the
lighting on the perimeter of the school bordering NW 158th St. Mr. Garcia
to increse security surveillance in truck area and contact the Dept of
safety regarding the lighting issue on NW 158th St.