Minutes

Monday, October 10, 2005

MEMBERS Present: Bruce Andersen, Carolyn Haworth, George McGonagill, Regina Stinson, Roland Piccone, Louis Maltaghati, Harriette Laronge, Vincente Medina, Mickey Anderson, Bill Glueck, Justin Thompson, and Javier Brito.

MEMBERS Absent: Peter Straw, William Costello, Jerome Greenstein, Johnny Hunter, Scott Moore, Jon Voege

GUESTS Present: Gregory Leicht, Ed Devine

I. Welcome

George McGonagill called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. He welcomed the group.

The minutes were approved as corrected, with a motion by Javier Brito, seconded by Mickey Anderson

A motion was made by Roland Piccone to approve new members, Bill Glueck and Justin Thompson. Javier Brito seconded the motion.

II. Director’s Report

· Enrollment Summary:

· There is an increase in Adults With Disabilities this month

· Apprenticeship numbers are lower, but almost the same as last month

· The inclusion of adults in the Auto Body program was discussed and referred to the Administrative team.

· District Student Performance: Bruce reported on the district FCAT results for math and reading in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10. Reading seems to be more immediately critical than math. Dr. Norris is seeking the tools and the environment necessary to raise the levels. Teacher training is being provided to assist the instructor as he/she works with student groups that are below the AYP benchmark.

III. Old Business

· Technical High School: The architectural firm has been hired. George attends meetings weekly on Monday. The architect attended the last meeting. Planning continues for the technical center with the support of the School Board. Costs continue to rise over projected amounts. Other building projects being scheduled for construction include a fourth North Port elementary school and the rebuilding of Riverview High School.

· Special Focus Programs: There will be a report in January regarding the curriculum work and advertising that has been done for these programs and their results.

IV. New Business

· Articulation Agreements: There are some issues and inconsistencies regarding the agreements. A few programs do not have agreements. Carolyn indicated that this may be a good year to renegotiate the agreements due to state funding issues at the university level. Mickey suggested that agreements be articulated with industry. He further suggested that the automotive agreement could be used as a model for others.

V. SDMT Report

· The staff will vote on the revised organizational plan this month. Open House is November 29 and there is a recruitment event for adults on October 18

The next meeting will be November 14, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.

Harriette made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. It was seconded by Mickey and passed unanimously.

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