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EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
August 10, 2005
The Education Advisory Committee met on August 10, 2005. The meeting was called to
order at 6:12 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500
North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Wayne Anderson, Ed Gruvman, Ron Sadaka, Percy Kavasmaneck,
and Michael Molenda,
Members Absent: Ilene Gerber and Ava Sugar
Also present: Charlotte Presensky, Staff Liaison and Recreation Director, Jennifer I Ioldt.
Alternate Staff Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Committee approved the Minutes from the June 8, 2005 meeting in a 5 -0 Vote.
ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Committee Appointments
Marls Falasca and Joan Collette have resigned from the committee.
Charlotte explained that she is going to present to City Council a proposal to reorganize
and turn this committee into a board. She also asked all members to let her know if they
wish to apply to the new board, and if they are interested in a one- or two- year term.
Charlotte also went over the Sunshine Laws with the committee. This issue came up
because there was a trip planned to visit FAU with Staff and two committee members. .
Charlotte stated that she cancelled this trip because it would have been a violation of the
Sunshine Law. Charlotte is going to speak with the City Attorney regarding Committee
Members going on trips to outside locations.
OLD BUSINESS
Committee School /University Reports
There were no SAC meetings during the summer. This item was tabled until the next
meeting.
Adult Education Survey
Jennifer Holdt stated that the Adult Education Survey is complete and has been removed
from the website. There were about 100 people who responded.
Dual Enrollment
Ron Sadaka discussed a meeting that took place between Dreyfoos School of the Arts and
Palm Beach Community College regarding a new dual enrollment program they are
working on. They are currently exploring how they can bring dual enrollment to
Dreyfoos by having professors from Palm Beach Community College come to teach
classes on the Dreyfoos Campus,
Mirasol Schools
Charlotte stated that she met with School Board officials and they discussed the
Elementary School at Mirasol being fast - tracked. They are going to start building the
school much sooner than expected. The School Board is also planning the modernization
and upgrading of PBG High School also, in the near future.
NEW BUSINESS
Florida Atlantic University visit by Mike Molenda and Public Forum on Local
Higher Education Choices
Mike Molenda reported that on July 21, 2005, he, along with Ann Shilling and Jennifer
Holdt visited the FAU Jupiter Campus. They met with the Dean, Ms. Drake, along with
five colleagues from other departments. The group discussed the best way for the City of
Palm Beach Gardens and FAU to work together. FAU Representatives would like to
come to the next meeting to address this Committee. They would also like to address City
Employees to let everyone know that the FAU Jupiter Campus is not only an Honors
College and what opportunities are available to City Employees. Charlotte stated that in
September she would like to host a Public Forum aimed toward college bound students
and address the local opportunities for higher education. They would like to do some
extensive marketing to the public and bring in people from FAU and PBCC to address
the Committee and the public.
Jennifer Holdt added that FAU has a lot of opportunity for businesses by offering classes
for their employees. Charlotte stated that she would like the Committee to have their
regular meeting on September 14, 2005 at 6:OOP.M. and then start the Public Forum at
6:3OPM. The Committee discussed the different ways to reach out to the community
through the schools, advertising, and the North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce.
COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Wayne Anderson asked Charlotte why the other committee members resigned. Charlotte
explained that Joan Collette has a new position and is now too busy to participate and
Mark Palasca will be traveling a great deal with his job and cannot commit at this time.
ADJOURN:
With no further business to be discussed the Committee adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
Approval:
Wayne Anderson, Chairperson
Ed Gruvman, Vice Ch irp rson
Ilene Gerber, Board Member
on daka, Board Mem er
Percy 1<�avasmaneck, Board Member
Ava Sugar, Bo rd Member i
Michael Molenda, Alternate Member
Attest:
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Susan Bell
Public Informatioud Recording Coordinator