Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Recording Secretary: Constance Gilbert

Location of meeting: Media Center

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 09/04/2018

Attendance

Topics Covered

Minutes:
Ms. Tammy S. Edouard, Principal emailed 5/22/2018 minutes to members prior to meeting for review. Hard copies were provided for review. A motion for approval of May 22, 2018 EESAC meeting minutes with noted corrections was made by Dr. Angela Gayden and seconded by Dr. Yvonne Parchment. The minutes were adopted. Results: Unanimous

Old Business:

Dr. T. Quinn read the 2017 and 2018 comparison data for Levels 3-5 as follows:
Learning gains for ELA 47% & Math 54%, Percent Tested 88%, School Rating is Maintaining for 2017 and 2018 school year. Our goal is to attain Commendable for 2018-2019. We must test 90% or above to get Commendable and increase learning gains in Reading and Math.


New Business:

Who’s Who Candidates on the Ballot:
1. Ms. Odessa Europe, Social Sciences Teacher for EESAC Chairperson
2. Ms. Constance Gilbert, Media Specialist for Secretary
Dr. T. Quinn opened the floor for any additional nominations for the 2 vacant positions. No additional nominations were announced. A motion to close 2 names on ballot was made by Ms. Mildreca Robinson and seconded by Dr. Yvonne Parchment. Motion accepted. Results: Unanimous

New Business (continued):
Dr. Tarika Quinn asked for 2 members to collect and count ballots; Ms. Marilyn Morning and Ms. Mildreca Robinson accepted.
EESAC Vote (Chair/Secretary) Both candidates were elected as follows: Ms. Odessa Europe, EESAC Chair and Ms. Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary
Note: Ballots archived with Secretary
School Mascot:
Dr. T. Quinn stated the student body wrote down their ideas for a school mascot during morning arrival/breakfast during the first week of school. The top three choices of the students were tallied as follows: Unicorn, Butterfly and Lion. Students and staff voted on Election Day, (Tuesday, August 28, 2018). The outcome of the vote is as follows: 22 Butterfly/20 Lion and 14 Unicorn. We would like to officially select the Butterfly as the school mascot in order to submit it to the District and use as a part of our branding (school logo, stationary, website, etc.). Dr. T. Quinn noted that the stork has been used unofficially as the mascot but it was not on record downtown.
Dr. T. Quinn asked if there are any questions regarding the butterfly? Dr. Y. Parchment asked “What does the butterfly look like?” Dr. T. Quinn stated it’s a blue butterfly and displayed a picture from current EESAC PPT. Dr. Calvina Clay asked “Why not the stork?” Dr. T. Quinn stated students and staff voted and the outcome was 22 votes for the butterfly.
The members discussed the student choices, selection process, meaning of butterfly and comparison of stork vs butterfly.
Ms. Odessa Europe stated the butterfly blooms and goes from one stage to another that represents a mom and her child and the cocoon represents the expectant mom.
Dr. T. Quinn asked members if they were in favor of adopting the butterfly as the school’s mascot. Results: All were in favor and there were no abstentions.
The members further discussed the butterfly design including the color. Ms. S. Pottinger suggested adding some pink to the blue butterfly to represent girls and boys. Ms. M. Robinson suggested we take some time to review the design for next meeting. Dr. T. Quinn informed the members that another EESAC meeting is scheduled on September 25th. (Motion next page)

New Business: Continued
A motion to table butterfly design, color choices and provide samples at next EESAC meeting was made by Ms. M. Morning and seconded by Dr. C. Clay. Results: Majority of members were in favor.
SIP Phase I & II
Dr, T. Quinn stated Phase I and Phase II are being presented at a SIP Review meeting by Ms. T.S. Edouard, Principal at the Region this morning. She reviewed the SIP Phases I & II. SIP overview included:
-Synergy: New Process for 2018-2019 school year
-Synergy Leadership Team: Mrs. Tammy S. Edouard, Ms. Odessa Europe, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert, Dr. Ruby Jenkins, Ms. Argentina Quick, and Dr. Tarika Quinn
-Two Categories: School Culture and School Academics; Goals written for each based on school data
-Rationale: We are in the writing, approving, and implementing stages of the SIP for Phase I and Phase II
-Sign SIP Assurances Checklist and Signature Page after meeting today

School Culture:
Significantly Improved- 25% Increase in active Dade Partners
Neutral- Daily attendance averages approximately 64%; Testing Window Attendance was 92% in 2017 and 88% in 2018, preventing commendable school rating
Significantly Decreased- Approximately 10% of students sat for Industry Certification exams; Our goal is to increase by 2 percent in each academy

Academic Programs:
Significantly Improved- Learning Gains in ELA/8 percentage points increase
Learning Gains in Math/28 percentage points increase
Neutral-ESOL students show little growth in passing the WIDA
Significantly Decreased-only one student met criteria for exiting ESOL

Title 1: We are a school supported by Title 1.
-98% Free and Reduced Lunch
-Money is allocated to the school through Title 1
-Supplements to all teachers
- 1% used for parental Involvement

Review EESAC Roster 2018-2019:
Dr. T. Quinn reviewed last year’s roster prior to the one updated at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. The Roll Call and Introductions of current EESAC members were based on roster as of September 11, 2018.
Note: In attendance-EESAC Business Community Partner and EESAC Chair. The EESAC Parent & Student members were not in attendance.
Announcements:
1. Annual Title 1 Meeting precedes the Open House Meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. *Begins at 5:30pm to 6:30pm Open House begins at 6:30pm
2. Need to vote for vacant positions of teachers as outlined in EESAC Bylaws
3. Next Faculty Meeting (Teachers Vote for Teachers/Paras vote for Paras)
4. Students need to vote for Student Representative (Activities Director will schedule prior to next EESAC meeting)
5. Next EESAC Meeting-Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 8:00am in the Media Center

Prior to adjournment, there was no further input from members.

Dr. T. Quinn adjourned meeting at 8:37am

Respectfully Submitted by:

Constance Gilbert,
EESAC Secretary 9/14/2018