Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Recording Secretary: Constance Gilbert

Location of meeting: Media Center

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 09/19/2019

Attendance

Topics Covered

Call to Order
The EESAC meeting was called to order at 8:07 a.m. by Ms. Odessa Europe, EESAC Chair.

In Attendance: Ms. Tammy S. Edouard, Ms. Odessa Europe, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert,Dr. Ruby Jenkins, Ms. Marilyn Morning, Ms. Sharon Pottinger, Ms. Mildreca Robinson, Ms. Jennifer Raynor, Ms. Nuris Binett, Ms. Latasha Bodie, Mr. Darryl Redmon, Ms. Lula Randall, Ms. Monica Koblinski,and Ms. Myriam Nicholls.

Welcome/Introductions
Ms. Europe and Ms. Edouard welcomed Dade Partners as new members: Ms. Monica Koblinski, and Ms. Myriam Nicholls-Sunstate Bank and Mr. Darryl Redmon-Aflac Insurance

Minutes
The September 5, 2019 minutes were accepted with noted changes.

Great Things are Happening at D.M.W. COPE:
1. Ms. Binett shared out that on September 17, 2019 representatives from South Florida Educational Credit Union conducted a presentation for students to promote financial literacy. Three students opened a free checking account.

2. Ms. Europe shared out the annual Miss Hispanic Heritage Celebration was a diverse and multi-cultured event, which was spearheaded by Ms. Garcia and Ms. Diaz.

New Business

Update-School time change proposal

Ms. Edouard shared with attendees that last year a guardian proposed a school time change. Our school hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm. Ms. Edouard notified the District office for input on the steps to this proposal.

Our boundaries are from Flagler Street to Florida City. There are several rationales for the proposed time change: 1. Students want to work, but they get home too late 2. Students are not on a regular high school schedule

The concerns discussed during the meeting were:
1. COPE North is on the same school time as DMW COPE South- Will both schools be on a different time?
2. Traffic congestion with neighboring schools such as Coral Reef and Biotech High School will occur.

The two (2) proposed options are: 7:20am–2:20pm (High School) or 8:00am-3:00pm (Elementary School)
Ms. Edouard informed attendees we will vote on the proposed time change at our next EESAC meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Next Step- Instructional Review
Ms. Edouard shared with attendees the Instructional Review process and what the team reviews when visiting classrooms such as common board configurations and lesson plans. Last year, we earned a Commendable Rating, which is the highest school rating in Alternative Education, it’s like earning an “A.” Ms. Edouard also gave overall accolades to employees for a job well done. Thank you to Sunstate Bank for providing the attendance gift cards which assisted with us reaching our goal last year. This is the first time in the history of the school a Commendable Rating has been earned. Our goal this year is to maintain this rating. The Initial Instructional Review Walkthrough Feedback on September 25, 2019 (handout) was discussed and the team advised to continue using the strategies outlined in the School Improvement Plan.

Topic Testing Data

Dr. Jenkins shared with attendees the CommonLit Standards Performance Overview (PPT)covering August-September 2019. The Performance Overview depicts student’s scores and their proficiency and mastery of skills.

Ms. Europe shared out the Topic Test#1 results were compared to District data and her students outperformed the District. The testing window closed on October 1. Kudos to COPE!

EESAC Budget
A motion was made by Ms. Morning to transfer EESAC funds of $1,080.50 to budget and it was seconded by Ms. Pottinger. Passed unanimously.

EESAC Funds
There were three requests for the EESAC funds available. Ms. Edouard moved that each item be approved separately. 1. Ms. Europe provided a quote for the USA Test Prep software at a cost of $425.00. Passed unanimously. 2. Dr. Gayden provided a quote ($487.35) for the Algebra 1 work books, but, amended her request for Coach books at a cost of $269.25. Passed unanimously.
3. Ms. Binett proposed bus transportation at a cost of $200.00 to a childcare facility for students. It was recommended that COPE on-site nursery be used to meet student’s additional community service requirements for the Early Childhood Certification. Passed unanimously. The remaining balance of $186.25 will be used for student’s incentives. Passed unanimously.

Ms. Robinson requested funding for a “We See You” Incentive and photographer at a cost of $200.
Ms. Edouard shared her budget will cover this cost. Passed unanimously

Student Government Association-No Report

Prior to adjournment Mr. Redmon advised members that Aflac can offer additional funding of support to COPE.
Ms. Koblinski advised also that Sunstate Bank has supported COPE for over 30 years and will continue to support us.
The meeting refreshments were provided by Sunstate Bank-Thank you.
Ms. Europe adjourned meeting at 8:58 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted by: Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary 10/4/2019