Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes

Welcome

Approval of previous minutes
- The minutes from the last EESAC minute were accepted and approved.

Old/New business
- Mr. Rivers provided an update on the School Improvement Process (SIP),
specifically the Mid-Year Review and Reflection. The Reflection Report was
reviewed by the EESAC members.
- Ms. Vinat discussed the Florida School Recognition Program, which included the
establishment and role of the school’s committee. She mentioned that 5
proposals were submitted to the committee.
- Mr. Rivers continued the discussion related to the 2023-2024 Florida School
Recognition Plan. He mentioned that the staff voted that the Florida School
Recognition Program’s financial award will be used for non-recurring bonuses to
the faculty and staff – 91% allocated for Instructional Staff; 3% allocated for
Administrators; 6% allocated for Support Staff. EESAC unanimously approved the
plan.
- 6th Grade “Dress Down Week” related to United Way Fundraising. Scheduled for
week of January 29th.
- Washington DC 7th Grade Civic Field Trip - In final planning stage. Scheduled
for April 25-27.
- Composting Update from Student Representative update. Still finalizing plans
but hope to start by late March.
- Islands of Adventure – 8th Grade Field Trip was a huge success. Present student
council representatives are excited to report that the trip was a huge success.
A big thanks to the PTSA for sponsoring some kids that would have otherwise not
been able to attend.

Announcements/Open Forum.
- February 23, Hall of Fame Induction – Congratulations Ms. Shirely Richardson.
- Ms. Artime discussed some of the events planned for Coach Daniels anticipated
retirement. Celebratory events include, NBSPS Award nomination, a
staff/faculty-planned celebration, and planned “Coach Daniels Day”, when alumni
are invited to celebrate with Coach D. Other potential accolades are in the
works and would honor Coach Daniels’ dedication to Carver and her students over
her 40-year career at the school.
- PTSA President – Angela Rodriguez fundraising update. Angela discussed Miami
Dade fundraising event which raised approximately $20k, all of which is
dedicated to go toward the media center. The Color Run Event was also very
successful and raised approximately $16,000. This will go toward the “general
bucket”. Angela also discussed the importance of “spending” the funds raised
annually, otherwise it will be taxed.
- Black History Month – A special event is planned with FEA that will be
sponsored by PTSA. Event will entail inviting former alumni to have lunch with
students and speak with them first-hand about the importance of history.
- Special Teacher/Student Recognition Program – Kicked off Teacher of the Month,
with Riddles as first inductee for this calendar year. Working on Student of
the Month. Both are sponsored by PTSA and are FEA initiatives.
- Other planned fund-raising events include, The Carver Gala and Auction on
February 24th and a special “Sports Event”, tentatively scheduled for May 18th.
- March 15th - Ms. Lindo - 6th Grade Field Trip planned at Bird Bowl. Still need
a few parent volunteers to chaperon.
- March 21st - 7th Grade Field Trip. Students will go to Fort Lauderdale’s Museum
of Discovery.
- March 21st - Hoop it Up for 8th

Adjournment.