Verified EESAC Meeting Minutes
03/08/2006 04:10PM
Recording Secretary: Sarah Russell
Location of meeting: Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center Media Center
Was a quorum established? No
Was the meeting advertised? Yes, 03/01/2006
Attendance
Members Present:
King, Edwina (Principal)
Clarington, Lavonda (Teacher)
Gilbert, Constance (Teacher)
McKay, Gwendolyn (Teacher)
Allen, Andi (Alternate Teacher/Paraprofessional)
Johnson, Regina (Educational Support Employee)
Russell, Sarah (Alternate Educational Support)
Blair Pottinger, Sharon (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Excused):
Billingslea, Dr. Sandra (Union Steward)
Ames, Sandra (Teacher)
Bradman, Naima (Teacher)
Castilla, Diana (Parent)
Hansley, Sandra (Parent)
Nickles, Sandra (Parent)
Riley, Barbara (Parent)
Matthews, Julie (Alternate Parent)
Otero, Heymi (Student)
Jones, Unique (Alternate Student)
Barrett, Wilbur (Business/Community Representative)
Fair, Chester (Business/Community Representative)
Zimbler, Barry (Business/Community Representative)
Members Absent (Unexcused):
Others Present:
Edouard, Tammy (Teacher)
Topics Covered
Mrs. King called the meeting to order at 4:11 p.m.
The minutes from the February 8, 2006 meeting were read and approved without changes.
Mrs. King informed those present that voting for block scheduling was on hold until the district gives the okay for faculty voting. They are waiting until the 18 schools which will be career academies have been identified.
NEW BUSINESS:
Strategic Planning Focus Group Information – our responses will be recorded online by Ms. Gilbert. The questions to be answered today are on page 3.
1. What have we done well over the last year?
 We liked the way the district has streamlined professional development.
 The Parent Academy is a good initiative toward getting parents actively involved with student education.
 The free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program was good, along with the efforts to publicize it.
 The Wellness Initiative was good because of the reinstated recess for PK-5.
 Replaced unhealthy food offerings with healthier choices.
2. In what three major areas do we need improvements?
 Need more district support to implement fingerprinting requirements – Jessica Lunsford Act (Student Health & Safety)
 Need to improve reading and math achievement for all grade levels (Academics & System-Wide Accountability)
 Need better pool of highly qualified teachers and temporary instructors (Human Resources)
3. How can we better work with you to meet our goals of improving the education for all students?
 Need adequate lead time for implementation of district mandates.
 Make school funding more equitable.
The next meeting will be held April 12, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.