EESAC Minutes from November 14, 2007

Present: Administrators, Gilberto Bonce, Stephanie Tudor, Pierre Edouard, Claudia Garcia, David Loughlin; Teachers, John Branstetter, Christine Cuesta, Marilyn Riggins, Ileana Rodriguez; UTD Rep., M. Ciriano; Parent, Lidia Dania; Students, Alex Cruz, Erika Rodriguez, Sebastian Church, Jeanette Perez-Hernandez; Guests, Cindy Stafford, E. Washington

• The meeting took place in the Media Center and began at 2:55 PM. The minutes from the previous meeting, Oct. 17, 2007, were approved after a few name corrections.
• Ms. Tudor began the new business by announcing that the SACS Review Committee would be visiting the school on March 3rd and 4th, 2008. The new SACS process is looking to evaluate how we assess ourselves as a school and our vision for the future. Teachers, be ready.
• Mr. Branstetter then spoke about the District and Community Input Survey. The EESAC members got in groups and discussed the survey questions regarding M-DCPS improvement.
• Next, the mini grant proposals were revisited. Ms. Lemo and Ms. Foto were approved for Scholastic magazine subscriptions. Mr. Diaz (band) was approved $500 for a band competition. Mr. Bonce declared he would use the photo money (not EESAC) to pay for new Mac keyboards and mice for Ms. Orta’s yearbook room.
• After reviewing proposals Mr. Bonce returned the $23,000 that was previously approved for Saturday School. The committee then agreed to direct the funds to the Media Center to update their collection.
• Lastly, Mr. Edouard spoke in regards to the Attendance Committee. Students who exceed the max. number of absences will be making it up in Saturday School with Mr. Doscher.
• The meeting adjourned at 3:55 PM.

The mango pie was delicious…

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