Minutes from August 29, 2002

School Advisory Council Meeting

Members Present

Edna Apostol Gulf Coast South Janet Minton ACEC Classified

Stephania Feltz ACEC SAC Chair Judy Rinks ACEC Principal

Bob Goble Student Rep. Beverly Stockton Suncoast Workforce

Jerrie Graham ACEC Classified Barbara Witte ACEC Asst. Principal, AHS Dorothy Kosovac Community Rep. Caroline Zucker Jewish Family & Children’s

Service of Sarasota - Manatee

Guests Present

Dale Ott President of DOS

v Stephania Feltz started the meeting welcoming members and guests.

v Stephania Feltz presented the minutes from the July 18, 2002 SAC meeting. Edna Apostol motioned to accept the minutes and Caroline Zucker seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously to accept the minutes as written.

v Stephania Feltz presented a handout that included the responsibilities of School Advisory Council Members. Stephania explained about Goals 2000, which was interpreted by the State of Florida as Blueprint 2000.

The following is an overview of the handout:

Ø National – SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills) Report: Overview of State, District, and School Level accountability. At the school level, accountability is shown through: School Improvement Plans, the School Advisory Council participation, Teacher Evaluations, Individual Professional Development Plans and Professional Development/Training/Inservice.

Ø In response to the SCANS Report - Florida developed and implemented Sunshine State Standards in 7 curriculum areas for grades K-12 and the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests (FCAT) to assess student performance.

Ø Florida established eight goals.

Ø Sarasota County Schools developed Strategic Plan - “Campaign for Excellence” Strategic Plan III - 10 standards.

Ø What is the School Improvement Plan.

Ø What is the School Advisory Council.

Stephania read the area stating the purpose of the School Advisory Council and added that the School Advisory Councils responsibilities include the development, implementation, and the monitoring of the School Improvement Plan. Edna Apostol suggested new members receive a copy of the by-laws and SAC responsibilities. Judy Rinks added that new members should have an orientation.

v Discussion moved to Item 7 on the agenda regarding PALS Leadership Training. A registration form was distributed to all SAC members regarding the PALS Annual Fall Training at Brookside Middle School on September 19, 2002. This training includes Basic Training for new School Advisory Council Members. New SAC Members need to RSVP Jerrie Graham by Thursday, September 5, 2002. An e-mail reminder will be sent to these members.

v Discussion moved to Item 4 on the agenda regarding New Member Nominations. Stephania Feltz reminded the council that the following members have resigned their positions:

Jennifer Wilson and Nancy Wettlaufer. Caroline Zucker motioned that we nominate Dale Ott, President of DOS. Beverly Stockton seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Dale Ott has other people in mind to nominate for other open SAC positions.

v Judy Rinks moved discussions to Item 6 on the agenda regarding the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Review Team visit. The SACS Review Team will visit ACEC starting Sunday, September 15, 2002 and conclude their visit Tuesday, September 19, 2002. Judy discussed how the process has changed. A handout of the SACS Review Team Schedule was shared with all members.

v Judy Rinks discussed the ACEC program evaluation. All members received a copy of the July 29, 2002 agenda for the Adult and Technical Education review. Edna Apostol motioned that a letter should be written to the Executive Board stating that there was a lack of community and business input as part of the review process. Dorothy Kosovac seconded the motion. Stephania Feltz revised the motion to read that the School Advisory Council of the Adult and Community Education Center requests a letter to be written to the Adult and Technical Division review committee stating that community and business input be a part of the review process. All members agreed unanimously to the revised motion.

v The next meeting will take place on September 26, 2002.

v Stephania Feltz adjourned the meeting.