Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Recording Secretary: Constance Gilbert

Location of meeting: Media Center

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 05/06/2019

Attendance

Topics Covered

Call to Order
The EESAC meeting was called to order at 8:06 a.m. by Ms. Odessa Europe, EESAC Chair.

In Attendance: Jeanette Arzate (SGA Student Representative), Ms. Nuris Binett, Dr. Calvina Clay, Ms. Tammy S. Edouard, Ms. Odessa Europe, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert, Ms. Sonya Harrington (parent), Dr. Ruby Jenkins, Ms. Marilyn Morning, Dr. Tarika Quinn, Ms. Mildreca Robinson, and Ms. Suzanna Rios (parent).

Welcome/Introductions
Ms. Europe welcomed attendees.

Minutes
The January 30, 2019 and March 20, 2019 minutes were accepted.

New Business

Revise Bylaws
Attendees reviewed and discussed the proposed changes of the Bylaws. A motion was made by Dr Jenkins and seconded by Dr. Quinn to update the bylaws by merging the 2010 bylaws with the proposed changes. Motion passed unanimously.

School Time Request
Ms. Suzanna Rios mentioned that students get home really late and she proposes a change in the school time with two (2) options: 7:20am–2:20pm (High school) or 8:00am-3:00pm (Middle School). The members mentioned that the proposal would not apply to the upcoming school year. Ms. Edouard informed Ms. Rios that there is a process with the District and she would present the proposal request to her immediate supervisor.

CTE Industry Certification Exams
Ms. Suzanna Rios stated that students have to get to exams on their own. Ms. Edouard addressed the following concerns: Students were driven on multiple occasions to test which requires the teacher to be out all day and class coverage must be provided for her other classes. If the teacher is a proctor for the testing it may be acceptable for her to transport students but it cannot be done on a continuous basis each time testing takes place. There needs to be a schedule presented in a timely manner and we need to be strategic in the approach to taking the students to test. Students may need to plan and get transportation for their additional tests.

Composition Waiver request

Attendees reviewed and discussed the Composition Waiver Request proposal. A motion was made by Dr. Gayden and seconded by Dr. Quinn to accept the proposed composition of Voting Members Teacher from 5 to 4, Parent from 4 to 3, and business community representatives from 4 to 5. The rationale for the change in the composition is that Business Community Representatives attend meetings more frequently than parents and we would be able to meet our quorum. Motion passed unanimously.



End of the Year School Improvement Plan (SIP) review
Ms. Edouard informed members that the leadership team attends the SYNERY meetings during the summer to look at our practices in Academics and School Culture. Mrs. Edouard shared the areas of School Culture that will be addressed during the summer. We review the SIP every nine weeks and update as needed based on input from the body, Mid-Year and recently at the end of the year. We looked at Business Partners and how they support us and how we will meet during the opening of school to determine ways to strengthen those relationships. Our incentive plan worked really well and we received a letter from Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Schools, for having the most improvement in attendance during the third nine weeks in Alternative Education. This summer during the SYNERY meetings we will address what can we do to get the incentives to work for academics. The SIP was reviewed and Mrs. Edouard stated the final phase has been uploaded.

Student Government Association-No Report

Prior to adjournment, there was no further input from members.
Ms. Europe adjourned meeting at 9:04 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary 5/23/2019