Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
01/14/2025 08:00AM
Recording Secretary: Ms. C. Gilbert
Location of meeting: Media Center
Was a quorum established? Yes
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 12/16/2025
Attendance
Members Present:
Edouard, Tammy S (Principal)
Moody, Brigette (Alternate Principal)
Robinson, Mildreca (Union Steward)
Binett, Nuris I (Teacher)
Cobbs, Natalie (Teacher)
Gayden, Angela (Teacher)
Gilbert, Constance (Teacher)
Morning, Marilyn (Educational Support Employee)
Johnson, Patricia (Alternate Educational Support)
Parker, Mary (Student)
Granados, Roxana (Alternate Student)
Blair-Pottinger, Sharon (Business/Community Representative)
Koblinski, Monica (Business/Community Representative)
Perez, David (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Excused):
Diaz, Maria (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Mayweather, Monace (Alternate Educational Support)
Espinosa, Elianette (Parent)
McCreary, Theryn (Parent)
McNicholas, Charlene (Parent)
Dent, Barbara (Alternate Parent)
Bayona, Sabrina (Business/Community Representative)
James-Bodie, Latasha (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Unexcused):
none
Others Present:
none
Topics Covered
Call to Order
The EESAC meeting was called to order at 8:12 a.m. by Dr. Angela Gayden, EESAC Chair.
In Attendance: Ms. Nuris Binett, Ms. Natalie Cobbs, Mrs. Tammy Edouard, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert, Mrs. Marilyn Morning, and Dr. Sharon Pottinger.
Alternate Members present: Mrs. Patricia Johnson, SGA Vice President, and Mrs. Brigette Moody
Non-Members: None
Welcome
Mrs. Edouard welcomed and wished all attendees a happy New Year.
Roll Call
Ms. Gilbert conducted roll call.
Minutes
Ms. Gilbert made a motion to accept the December 13, 2024, minutes and Dr. Pottinger seconded. Passed by consensus.
SIP Updates
Mrs. Edouard shared out the following:
UniSig grant funds are available. The SIP mid-year Reflection window will open soon and will need to be updated.
Dr. Gayden shared out the SIP mid-year reflection will be updated when AP2 data is available.
The School Recognition Fund Voting Results
Dr. Gayden discussed the voting results: 8 employees for 60/40, 5 employees for 60/35, and 29 equal share.
The School Recognition Fund
Ms. Binett objected to voting and stated the following as her rationale:
�Review the voting procedures and results for the School Recognition funds to ensure transparency
�Late receipt of information regarding staff eligibility
�Clarify the criteria used to determine part-time status for staff members eligible for the School Recognition funds
�Committee only met twice, and she was only included in one meeting
�We needed to follow procedures regarding who was eligible for funds
Mrs. Morning responded with the following:
�This matter should have been discussed in the School Recognition committee meetings
�The committee met three times, not two
�When it comes to EESAC, we vote on what was discussed during the committee meetings
Dr. Pottinger objected to:
�Part-time employee from Coral Reef receiving funds because she works for Coral Reef and only comes here to serve breakfast and lunch
�Mrs. Edouard stated that each year is a new year, and the committee determines how the funds will be distributed each time funds are awarded.
Dr. Gayden stated the following:
�Compliance of the rules and procedures, including EESAC, have been met
�Her proposal was the only one turned in on time by the deadline
�There really should not have been any other proposals accepted if we were to go by the guidelines stated at the school
Ms. Cobbs shared the following:
�There were two meetings in principal�s office and one meeting in the media center
�She attended all three.
Final Vote on School Recognition Fund
A motion was made by Mrs. Morning to accept The School Recognition Fund proposal 1, voted on January 7, 2025, by faculty and staff for an equal split for full time employees and part time employees receiving half of what the fulltime employees receive. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pottinger.
Motion passed.
EESAC members present and eligible to vote: Ms. Nuris Binett, Ms. Natalie Cobbs, Mrs. Tammy Edouard, Dr. Angela Gayden, Ms. Constance Gilbert, Mrs. Marilyn Morning, Dr. Sharon Pottinger, Mrs. Patricia Johnson, and SGA Vice President.
8= Aye
1=Nay Ms. Binett
School Updates
Dr. Gayden shared out the following:
�The Dream in Green team collected 275 items. Students separated and recycled paper and cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bags as a part of the Green Living Initiative.
�Students celebrated the holidays with many festive activities. We thank the organizations and schools for enriching the holiday season for our students and staff: Miami Diaper Bank, 3W Church, Frank C Martin, Westminster Christian School, and Winston Park K-8 Center.
�Thank you to Sunstate Bank for providing Student of the Month awards
�Ten Culinary Arts students earned their Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Achievement Certificates of Completion
EESAC Schoology/Padlet Link: https://padlet.com/cgilbert56/eesac-dmw-cope-center-l626erqcx0vp9wdk
Student/Parent/Community Partner Input
None
Dr. Angela Gayden adjourned meeting at 8:46 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Ms. Constance Gilbert, EESAC Secretary 01/17/2025
APPROVED EESAC MEETING MINUTES on Tuesday, February 11, 2025