Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Recording Secretary: Constance Gilbert

Location of meeting: Media Center

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 10/07/2019

Attendance

Topics Covered

Call to Order
The EESAC meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m. by Ms. Odessa Europe, EESAC Chair.

Welcome/Mindful Moments/Introductions
Ms. Europe welcomed attendees and conducted a Mindful Moments breathing activity. Ms. Edouard introduced a new Dade Partner, Mr. David Perez, Pastor 3W Church and announced Mr. Perez is serving today as our Principal Today.

MDCPS-Mobile App
Ms. Europe shared out information on a MDCPS free one-stop shop mobile app for parents. Parents can access important information including school grades, lunch menus, class schedules, bus routes and much more.

Minutes
The October 2, 2019 minutes were accepted with noted changes.

Great Things are Happening at D.M.W. COPE
1. Senior Pictures: Ms. Gilbert conducted a walking tour with attendees in the library to view the senior’s cap & gown photo gallery. Currently there are 21 seniors and their photos will be displayed at a designated location on campus.

2. FBLA-Dr. Jenkins shared the FBLA members participated in the District Leadership Training. This is the first time our students have attended this training. The students will be participating in various contests and upcoming events.

3. Fall Harvest-Ms. Europe shared the activity was for the mommies and babies. Ms. Edouard also shared the activities took place in the courtyard where craft stations were set up for the moms to do different activities with their babies.

New Business

Update-School time change proposal
Ms. Europe shared that students have requested to change the school time for work or for other extracurricular activities they would like to join at their homeschools. The suggested senior high time is 7:20am to 2:20pm. Ms. Robinson commented on the following: 1. Students voiced their concern over the years they want to participate in after school sports. 2. Students want to get jobs.
Overall, students getting out of school later and arriving home at a later time prevents them from participating in practice sessions or securing employment with earlier hours.

Dr. Jenkins shared the following concerns with changing to an earlier school time:
1. Students who are 18 years of age may still work the later shifts because the job openings are for later shifts and would diminish the amount of time they would have to rest before returning to school.
2. Bus routes may be delayed like what we are experiencing with the afternoon buses for pick up.

Ms. Edouard spoke with the route examiner and several issues are occurring this year with buses for our students such as daily delays of picking up, dropping off and bus drivers absent from work. Ms. Edouard was informed by the route examiner, if our students and their babies were on the 7:20am-2:20pm schedule they would be first priority for picked up and dropped off.

Ms. Europe called for the vote. 11= Yes and 2=Abstained Results: Recommendation passed.
Ms. Edouard will notify the District of the results today and will be notified what the next step will be.


Topic Testing Data: Dr. Jenkins shared the ELA CommonLit Assessment Overview Aug-Oct 2019.
The Performance Overview depicts average score of 51-75% on Assessments (HIGH BUBBLE). Tenth grade= 36.36% and Ninth grade=16.67%.

Ms. Edouard shared that our school rating is based on learning gains. A Level 3 means a student passed the and we try to get at least a year’s worth of growth from each student.

Dr. Gayden shared the Performance Matters Data for Math and Science. Students took the Algebra Unit Topics 1 & 2 and nine students were tested. The COPE average score is 27.3%, and the district average score is 47.1%. Students can pass with a lower score. The Geometry students took Unit 1. The COPE average score is 27.3%, and the district average score is 45.5%. Biology Assessment: Eight students were tested. The COPE average score is 50% and the district average score is 61.1%. The Comprehensive Science student (8th grade) average score is 32%, and the district average score is 58.1%. Biology Pre-Test Vs Unit 1 increased in scores. Overall, we are looking for learning gains.

Cohort update & Recommendations
Dr. Jenkins shared the following: School- Wide calendar to show which strategies are being used. (Weekly or Monthly). We have commonalities across the curriculum.
Keep up the Good Work!!


EESAC Funds Rescinded vote for the use of funds ($200) for bus transportation (Binett’s Field Trip). Funds can only be used to benefit all students NOT just a certain group of students.
Pastor Perez offered to fund the transportation cost of $200.00 for Binett’s Field Trip. Dr. Gayden moved to accept EESAC funds returned of $200 to sponsor proposed student and staff incentives and it was seconded by Pastor Perez. Passed unanimously.
Commendable celebratory lunch
Ice cream Social
Honor Roll Breakfast

SIP Phase II Quarter 2- Implementation School Culture (November 5 – December 20, 2019)
School Culture-Priority Actions for the Secondary Essential Practice
Ms. Edouard shared out information regarding the following: Set schedule for volunteer monitoring of morning and afternoon bus area and cafeteria during lunch-Dr. Gayden to create schedule by next faculty meeting.
Continued Principal informal Data Mini Chats with teachers.
Staff and Employee Perfect Attendance Bulletin Board-located near main entrance.
The Zeta’s (Dade Partner) offered to provide a monthly gift card for selected Staff and Employee Incentives. Ms. Morning and Mr. Whitfield were selected Employees of the Month for September.
Pastor Perez suggested and offered to support an attendance incentive for DMW COPE babies.

SIP Phase II Quarter 2- Implementation ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Quarter 2 Implementation (November 5 – December 20, 2019)
Academics- Priority Actions for the Secondary Essential Practice
Ms. Edouard shared out the following:
Ongoing Common Planning/Working Lunch
Use Technology to Enhance Instruction-More new computers have been requested to the District
Sharing Out Curriculum Resource Best Practices
Training in Performance Matters-Create Focus calendars

Ms. Europe commented the SIP is a living document and all teachers have access to it by going on their portal to view Phases I & II. Ms. Edouard stated SIP copies will be distributed at the next faculty meeting.
Ms. Edouard will also meet with the Student Government Association (SGA) to request input on the SIP.

Ms. Robinson shared out we have 18 students scheduled to take the SAT on Saturday, November 2. Why is the SAT important? It provides students exposure, and replacement of the FSA.

Mobile College Fair
Ms. Edouard would like to implement a designated space to offer mobile College Fairs for our students.

Ms. Quick shared out the Fall Harvest Activity consisted of a mix of Fall and Halloween activities and a Storytime section. The students had a great time.

Ms. Morning commented the Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) Summary (handout distributed) will be discussed at next EESAC meeting. The PFEP consists of parents, family and community and their involvement in our school.

Title 1 Budget Breakdown
The Title 1 budget is $1,809.00. The monies breakdown consists of:
$300 Field Trips
$156.00 Parent Involvement (1% of Title 1 budget) lamination, paper, label maker tape.
$1353.00 Supplies

Prior to adjournment input from Community Business Partners/Student Voice
Ms. Randall (Zeta Phi Beta Adopt-A-School Coordinator/Dade Partner) to assist a student who has been accepted to college and plans to attend with a small scholarship.

Student Government Association-No Report

Next EESAC Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Ms. Europe adjourned meeting at 9:02 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted by: Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary 11/1/2019