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Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

01/17/2023    08:15AM

Recording Secretary: Ms. C. Gilbert

Location of meeting: Media Center

Was a quorum established? Yes

Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 12/12/2022

Attendance

Members Present:
Edouard, Tammy S (Principal)
Robinson, Mildreca (Union Steward)
Gayden, Angela (Teacher)
Gilbert, Constance (Teacher)
James-Bodie, Latasha (Teacher)
Quick, Argentina (Teacher)
Morning, Marilyn (Educational Support Employee)
Morales, Johana (Student)
Blair-Pottinger, Sharon (Business/Community Representative)
Perez, David (Business/Community Representative)
Winfrey, Regina (Business/Community Representative)




Members Absent (Excused):
Mayweather, Monace (Alternate Educational Support)
Espinoza, Elianette (Parent)
McClutchen, Mary (Parent)
McNicholas, Charlene (Parent)
Dent, Barbara (Alternate Parent)
Paez, Jazmin (Alternate Student)
Alarcon, Maria (Business/Community Representative)
Medero, Joclyn (Business/Community Representative)

Members Absent (Unexcused):

Others Present:
Nuris Binett (Teacher)

Topics Covered

Call to Order
The EESAC meeting was called to order at 8:25 a.m. by Mrs. Tammy S. Edouard, Principal.

In Attendance: Mrs. Tammy S. Edouard, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert, Mrs. Latasha James-Bodie, Ms. Johana Morales, Mrs. Marilyn Morning, Pastor David Perez, Dr. Sharon Pottinger, Dr. Argentina Quick,Mrs. Mildreca Robinson, and Officer Regina Winfrey.
Note: Zoom link was sent to everyone however, technical issues occurred for viewing.
Non-Members: Ms. Nuris Binett

Welcome
Mrs. Tammy S. Edouard welcomed all attendees.

Roll Call
Ms. Gilbert conducted roll call.

Mrs. Morning made a motion to revise the EESAC Sign-In Log to reflect non-members and it was seconded by Mrs. Bodie. Passed: Consensus

Dr. Quick made a motion to allow her absences to be excused from EESAC meetings while she is on special assignment, and it was seconded by Ms. Gilbert. Passed: Consensus

Mrs. Robinson requested to have a combination of morning and afternoon EESAC meeting times. She will create a survey and poll EESAC members and report results at next meeting.

Old Business
Ms. Gilbert made a motion to accept the December 19, 2022 minutes with noted changes and it was seconded by Dr. Gayden. Passed: Consensus

EESAC Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/cgilbert56/1626erqcx0vp9wdk

TALENTS Aftercare-school Program
•Start Date: November 17, 2022
•Program consists of Cooking and Math Infused Arts & Crafts
•Approximately six students and six children attend regularly

New Business
FL School Recognition Funds
School vote passed to divide the funds of $5,132.00 as follows:
•50% Admin and Teachers
•50% Non-Instructional Staff
Pastor David made a motion to accept the School Recognition Funds voted on by faculty and staff and it was seconded by Mrs. Morning. Passed: Consensus
School Attendance

Mrs. Edouard gave an overview of the following:
32 Students Enrolled and 2 students pending enrollment
28 Infants and Toddlers
Current average attendance 77.52%
Goal for January and February 80% set by district

Challenges:
•Student/Child Illness
•Appointments
•Transportation
•Late Buses
•Housing Issues
•Shot Records

Incentives:
•My Attendance Success Plan
•Daily Calls
•Butterfly Bucks (Ms. Mayweather distributes butterfly bucks to students and record their points)
•Attendance Incentive Field Trip
•Mommy and Me Activities

EESAC Roster
On January 13, 2023 the educational support staff voted and re-elected the following:
Educational Support – Mrs. Marilyn Morning
Alternate Educational Support- Ms. Monace Mayweather

EESAC Funds
Mrs. Edouard shared out the following:
•Remaining Balance - $ 340.55
•Begin now to spend the funds
•Goal to purchase from approved small and minority businesses

Pastor David made a motion that we begin planning next year’s school theme so that remaining EESAC funds can be used towards preparation for next school year, and it was seconded by Officer Winfrey. Passed: Consensus.

Metamorphosis: Fifty & Fabulous
Mrs. Edouard thanked Pastor David, 3W Church-Dade Partner for sponsoring our holiday celebration and other activities throughout the year.

Student/Parent/Community Partner Input-N/A
Pastor David, 3W Church- Community Partner shared out the following:
•Sponsoring senior luncheon (Class of 2023)
•Transitional Housing Program available-One More Child Program provides free housing for single parent with a child.

Ms. Binett shared out fifteen (15) students showed an interest in financial literacy to open a bank account.

EESAC next meeting: Monday, February 13, 2023 Dr. Argentina Quick adjourned meeting at 9:13 a.m. Respectfully Submitted by Ms. Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary 02/01/2023
Minutes APPROVED on Monday, February 27, 2023