EESAC Minutes from Dec. 19, 2007

Present: Administrators, Gilberto Bonce, Stephanie Tudor, Claudia Garcia, David Loughlin; Teachers, Anthony Balboa, John Branstetter, Christine Cuesta, Marilyn Riggins; UTD Rep., M. Ciriano; Students, Erika Rodriguez, Sebastian Church, Jeanette Perez-Hernandez; Guests, Keith Astuto, George Burstein, Michelle Currier, Nina Pressley, and Cindy Stafford.

• The meeting started at 2:50 in the Media Center.
• Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
• The Media Center gave a presentation regarding their recent visit to Phillis Wheatley Elementary where Library Council members gifted books to first graders and then read with them. The presentation demonstrated the use of pod casts; this will be something to look forward to in our school website.
• Next, Ms. Tudor presented the midyear SIP report which was approved.
• New business included the approval of a new mission statement and update on uniforms. The new mission statement will be “SMSH: Preparing our students to succeed in tomorrow’s global community.” The uniform update is that the school board is set to amend their uniform policy. In the future schools will initiate a uniform vote only after EESAC approval. The committee voted to commence with an election circa April 2008.
• *Last but not least, some students voiced their concerns over the lack of communication with certain teachers (not named) and some teaching practices that they feel were inappropriate, unchallenging, and bias. They are also looking for ways to evaluate teacher performance midyear.
• The meeting adjourned at 3:39PM

*While the situation is out of EESAC control their concerns about the quality of their education is noted since they were present to speak at the meeting.

Humberto Ferre has a nice new haircut and the coconut cake was delicious.

See you next year...

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