EESAC Minutes from August 27, 2008

Present: Administrators, Gilberto Bonce, Stephanie Tudor, Claudia Garcia, David Loughlin; Teachers, Anthony Balboa, John Branstetter, George Burstein, Michelle Currier, Bernie Fernandez, Marilyn Riggins, Elena Ruiz, Niels Sesin; UTD Rep., M. Ciriano; Parent, Lidia Dania; Students, Alexander Amores, Javier Estefan, Maria Garcia, Andrew Perez, Andrea Rivera, Dimas Torresllorca

• The meeting started at 2:45 PM in the Student Services conference room. Mr. Branstetter discussed EESAC policy and procedures for the new student representatives. The members of EESAC introduced themselves.
• Mr. Bonce spoke about the change in state funding for ESSAC from $10 per student for the 2007-2008 school year to $5 per student for the 2008-2009 school year.
• Bernie Fernandez presented a proposal asking for $200 from EESAC funds in order to purchase needed materials and open an in-school business (café) to be run by special education students. After a majority vote, the ESSAC committee decided to give Bernie Fernandez $200.
• Ms. Tudor discussed and presented the 2008-2009 School Improvement Plan for approval. During the presentation Reading, Mathematics, Writing, and Science goals were explained. Ms. Tudor mentioned that 100% of the Junior class took the FCAT Science exam during the 2007-2008 school year. After a motion and a vote, a majority of the ESSAC committee agreed to approve the School Improvement Plan for submission. Mr. Bonce moved that the EESAC form a committee to revise the School Improvement Plan if needed. The committee would consist of the following: Mr. Bonce, Ms. Tudor, John Branstetter (EESAC chair), M. Ciriano (UTD), Alexander Amores (Student), and Javier Estefan (Student). Department chairs would also provide input if needed. After a majority vote, the committee to revise the School Improvement Plan if needed was approved.
• Ms. Tudor stated that EESAC meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month. The EESAC meeting schedule for the 2008-2009 school year is as follows:
  • September 17
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17
  • January 21
  • February 18
  • March 18
  • April 22
  • May 20
• Ms. Tudor stated that South Miami’s goal is to have all Seniors apply for college.
• Mrs. Ciriano praised the Small Learning Communities.
• Mr. Bonce discussed how pleased he is with students abiding to the new uniform policy.
• The meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.

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