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Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

03/16/2022    03:10PM

Recording Secretary: Ms. C. Gilbert

Location of meeting: Media Center

Was a quorum established? No

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 03/09/2022

Attendance

Members Present:
Edouard, Tammy S (Principal)
Robinson, Mildreca (Union Steward)
Europe, Odessa (Teacher)
Gayden, Angela (Teacher)
Gilbert, Constance (Teacher)
Jenkins, Ruby (Teacher)
Quick, Argentina (Teacher)
Morning, Marilyn (Educational Support Employee)
Blair-Pottinger, Sharon (Business/Community Representative)




Members Absent (Excused):

Members Absent (Unexcused):
James-Bodie, Latasha (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Quinn, Tarika (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Mayweather, Monace (Alternate Educational Support)
Dent, Barbara (Parent)
Marcellin, Robeson (Parent)
Tijerino, Zaskia (Parent)
McNicholas, Charlene (Alternate Parent)
Marcelin, Marville (Student)
Coletti, Natalia (Business/Community Representative)
Koblinski, Monica (Business/Community Representative)
Perez, David (Business/Community Representative)
Redmon, Darryl (Business/Community Representative)

Others Present:
Mrs. Jennifer Raynor, Ms. Nuris Binett, Mrs. Aurora Garcia, and Mrs. Maria Diaz.

Topics Covered

Call to Order
The EESAC meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. by Dr. Argentina Quick, EESAC Chair.

In Attendance: Mrs. Tammy S. Edouard, Ms. Odessa Europe, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert, Dr. Ruby Jenkins, Mrs. Marilyn Morning, Dr. Sharon Pottinger, Dr. Argentina Quick, and Mrs. Mildreca Robinson.

Non-Members present: Mrs. Jennifer Raynor, Ms. Nuris Binett, Mrs. Aurora Garcia, and Mrs. Maria Diaz.

No Quorum was established during this meeting to vote on any actionable items.
Per school board policy, all EESAC members must be physically present for EESAC meetings.

Welcome/Mindful Moments/Introductions
Dr. Quick welcomed all attendees. Ms. Gilbert conducted member roll call.

Old Business
Minutes
No quorum was established during this meeting; therefore, the chair tabled the October 5, 2021, and November 17, 2021 and January 28, 2022 minutes for approval until next EESAC meeting.

New Business
Mrs. Edouard gave an overview of School Improvement Plan (SIP) and the data compiled as provided in Instructional Review PowerPoint presentation on March 15.
Mrs. Edouard distributed the Instructional Review Site Action Steps document and gave an overview of the Instructional Review walkthrough. Kudos to COPE Family the Instructional Review was excellent!
Mrs. Edouard shared the EESAC Waivers on Thursday, March 10 were voted on by faculty/staff. All waivers were completed on March 16, 2022. The documents will be posted on Padlet.

Dr. Quick shared the Department of Food & Nutrition’s Customer Service Campaign is to inform students on what to do if they have any issues with their meal and to provide an on-line feedback communication tool for students. MDCPS Weekly Briefing #32068.
Mrs. Morning stated The Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) Part 1 was approved by the District. Part 2 Title 1 review will be an on-site visit.
Ms. Binett stated five (5) Career Technical Education (CTE) students passed their Early Childhood Education- Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED/ Certificate of Completion exams on March 16, 2022.

EESAC Roster-Member Revisions
Dr. Quick gave an overview of the EESAC Member Revisions. We are in compliance.
The EESAC Roster needs to be updated to reflect the by-laws; Dr. Quinn is no longer at our site and Ms. Bodie is unable to serve as an alternate and should be removed.
Teacher and Alternate Teacher Role: Minimum of 4 Needed and 5 listed which affects the quorum needed.


Alternate Students:
It was stated that SGA will handle voting process in May 2022 to nominate and elect by secret ballot a new student representative and an alternate for 2022-2023. Current students are eligible to vote.

Teacher Voting Results:
Block Schedule: 2022-2023 Middle and High Schools: 100% YES
Secondary School Reform Initiative (SSRI): 91% NO 9% YES
Waivers to Labor Contract Provisions- 2022-2023 Alternative Supplement Model (ASM) Waiver: 62% YES 38% NO


Title 1 Funds/EESAC Funds/Financial Matters
Account Update: $2, 642.56 To transfer funds, a quorum is required for voting purposes.
There were four (4) Request for Proposals submitted:

• Proposal 1-Mrs. Robinson- Spirit Team Activities $300.00
• Proposal 2-Ms. Binett- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle efforts $359.70
• Proposal 3- Dr. Jenkins- Support Multiple School Events $800.00
• Proposal 4-Mrs. Bodie- Student Socio-Emotional Wellness Activities $500.00
Total: $ 1, 959.70


Community Partner/Teacher/Student Voices
Dr. Jenkins gave a shout out to students involved with the Instructional Review PowerPoint and, very proud of students who participated in the Debate presentation today.

Dr. Pottinger stated CHI telehealth is working with the students and it’s going well. Mrs. Morning is also working with Dr. Pottinger regarding student attendance.

Mrs. Edouard thanked Pastor Perez and 3W Church for the Faculty/Staff luncheon during Love Myself Week.

Ms. Binett thanked Dr. Pottinger sharing health tips during her class.

EESAC next meeting: April 13, 2022

Dr. Quick adjourned meeting at 3:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by Ms. Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary 03/18/2022