Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
10/20/2016 04:30PM
Recording Secretary: Yvette Aguirre
Location of meeting: Mater Academy East Charter School Room 1-1
Was a quorum established? Yes
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 10/20/2016
Attendance
Members Present:
Riera, Beatriz (Principal)
Aguirre, Yvette (Teacher)
Garcia, Jennifer (Teacher)
Jimenez, Maria (Teacher)
Perez, Carolina (Teacher)
Pruna, Jaclyn (Teacher)
Estrada, Magdalena (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Casal, Joey (Educational Support Employee)
De LaCal, David (Alternate Educational Support)
Aguirre, Jenny (Parent)
Akinde, Nike (Parent)
Deguzman, Leonardo (Parent)
Detrinidad, Michelle (Parent)
Llanes, Javier (Parent)
Santana, Desiree (Parent)
Leiva, Vicki (Alternate Parent)
Cruz, Andrea (Student)
Aviles, Anthony (Alternate Student)
Lores, Roberto (Business/Community Representative)
Roca, Antonio (Board of Directors (Charter))
Members Absent (Excused):
No one had an excused absence.
Members Absent (Unexcused):
No one had an excused absence.
Others Present:
No one else was present.
Topics Covered
Agenda
1. Call to order and establish quorum
2. Introduce newly elected members: Carolina Perez, Jaclyn Pruna, Magdalena Estrada, Leonardo Deguzman, Michelle Detrinidad, Desiree Santana, Vicki Leiva, Andrea Cruz, and Anthony Aviles
3. Welcome to 1st EESAC meeting of the 2016-2017 school year
4. Update by Principal
a. High performing charter school
• expected to be high performing charter school again this school year; however, we are awaiting school letter grade
b. School website www.matereast.org
c. Current enrollment at
d. Early intervention program: for qualifying students in grades 2nd through 5th
• 2nd-5th grade will start on October 17, 2016
f. McDonald's Back to School Night Fundraiser took place on September 29th. Raised approximately $150.00
g. Hispanic Heritage Festival took place on October 11, 2016
g. M.A.E. re-enters partnerships with the following organizations for the 2016-2017:
• Jose Marti Park
• McDonald’s Restaurant
• Amigos for Kids
• Common Threads
• Publix Supermarket
5. FSA Rewards Updates
• Recognition award funds for being an “A” school for the 2015-2016 school year will be in effect; awaiting release of data/school grade for the 2015-2016 year: EESAC came to a consensus that FSRP funds will be distributed amongst all staff members as an incentive when funds are available.
6. Update by EESAC members
• SIP was reviewed by EESAC members prior to attending SIP Peer Review Meeting
• SIP was reviewed and approved by EESAC members
• EESAC roster approved by members
• EESAC members came to a consensus that the EESAC funds will be used to purchase afterschool tutoring materials
• EESAC members reviewed and approved By Laws
7. Closure
**Please note that this meeting took place, however it was not posted five days prior. We did announce it locally at our location. Spoke to C. Rosario in regards to this issue. -B.R.