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CITY OF PALM .BEACH GARDENS
EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY HALL - 7:30 P.M
October 13, 1999 '
I. Call to order & welcome back 7:30 \
R. Call Roll (5 minutes) 7:35
M. Approval of minutes from the last regular meeting (5 minutes) 7:40
IV. Guest Speaker -Dr. Cynthia Pino (Principal of Allamanda E1em_ (20 minutes) 8:00
V. Committee Reports (10 minutes) 8:10
A. Public Liaison - Nancy Krause Laurie 'Y_ t. �
B. Boundaries - Ron Sadaka s �� ^ -' r:` �'
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7�� C. Curriculum - OPEN
-� D. School Board Forum Report - OPIXN ` `
E. Partnership - Leslie Millar 1 �-
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VI. SAC Member Signup (15 minutes) 8:25
A Allamanda Elementary - Wayne Anderson
B. Palm Beach Gardens Elementary - Ann Burg
C. Timber Trace Elementary - Ron Sadaka
D. Grove Park Elementary - 4T" Wednesday
E. H.L. Watkins Middle - Murt v.,
F. Watson B. Duncan Middle - e Tuesday 9:15 PM
G. School of the Arts Middle -- Jan Porter
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H. Palm Beach Gardens High - 1" Monday 7:00 PM room 105 \ \
1. William T. Dwyer High - Nancy
J. Suncoast High - 0 Monday 7.15 P1VI
�:. K. Alexander W. Dr-eyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts - Scott, Jan
L, North Tech - 3"r Friday 9:30 AM-
VII. Old Business (25 minutes) 8:50
A "A" school bonus v
B_ Form of Legislature Candidates
C. Other business,
Vii[. New Business (20 minutes) 9:10'
A. Select new Committee Chairs for 1999-2000 year `
B. SAC requiretnents
C. Direction of Board - What we would like to see accomplished this coming year?
1. Sidewalk at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary - Wayne 7�
2. New students members from the high schools - Leslie —y
3. Next meeting November 10, 1999
TX. Adjournment 9.10 z y
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• CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
OCTOBER 13, 1999
The October 13, 1999, Regular meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens Education
Advisory Board was called to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida.
Leslie Millar introduced two new students, Shewanna Manning and Christine Nelson,
and a guest, Vickie Middlebrook, Palm Beach County School District Volunteer
Coordinator for Area 5. The roll was called and the following members were found to
be in attendance: Chair Wayne Anderson, Anne Berg, Ilene Gerber, Leslie Millar,
George Mastics, Jan Porter, Ron Sadaka, Charlotte Schiff, James Panoch and Scott
Blake. City Council Liaison Eric Jablin was also present.
Anne Berg requested correction of the spelling of her name and that her name be added
to the last paragraph on page 3 as one of the members appointed to work on a public
• forum for legislative candidates. George Mastics noted that he had been present at the
meeting, but had arrived late. Anne Berg made a motion to approve the minutes of the
September 8, 1999 meeting as amended. Motion was seconded by Ron Sadaka and
carried by unanimous vote.
Guest Speaker Dr. Cynthia Pino, Principal of Allamanda Elementary School, explained
the new programs she had instituted and her plans to benefit the teachers and students.
Dr. Pino discussed the role of handicapped students within the school, and described
building improvements. Dr. Pino answered questions from members of the Board
covering a wide range of educational issues, including gifted programs, funding,
vouchers, and transportation.
Vickie Middlebrook explained her duties in her new position as Volunteer Coordinator
for Area 5, and invited members of the Board to call her with ideas or if she could
provide help. Volunteer programs and incentives were discussed.
Committee Reports
• Public Liaison - There was no report from the Public Liaison Committee.
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Boundaries - Ron Sadaka reported the committee had discussed the newspaper article
regarding the multi agency approach for schools, dividing the district and working more
closely with municipalities on issues such as concurrency. Discussion ensued. Chair
Anderson reported that Grove Park Elementary would be added to the list of schools
watched over by the Educational Advisory Board, and that Leslie Millar had
volunteered to be the SAC representative.
Curriculum - Anne Berg reported on her efforts to find volunteers for Palm Beach
Gardens Elementary and Allamanda, where volunteers were accepted enthusiastically.
Chair Anderson announced that future Curriculum Committee meetings would be held
at 7:05 p.m.
School Board Forum - Jim Panoch reported nothing significant at the meeting he had
• watched, and that everyone seemed to agree.
Partnership - Leslie Millar reported her school was going to do a pancake breakfast
with the American Legion Post 12. Leslie Millar described a Palm Beach Post program
which allowed children to give their opinions on new books, which she and Jan Porter
planned to institute in two elementary schools. Wayne Anderson described a Kiwanis
Club book drive which would include reading books at the elementary schools and
donating the books to the schools.
SAC Member Signup
Allamanda Elementary - Meeting scheduled for October 20.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary - Anne Berg reported the new principal was received
well, and everyone had introduced themselves to the principal. Items discussed were
the needs assessment survey, school improvement, funds requests for teacher training
workshops, and a bonus received for this "A" school. City Council Liaison Jablin
reported the City's Director of Public Works and the school principal would work
• together to get a sidewalk in front of the school. Charlotte Schiff objected to the way
the State was giving money to "A" schools. Chair Anderson responded that he had
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contacted Area 5 to object and they had explained no money was taken from "D" and
"F" schools. Ms. Schiff expressed her opinion that was untrue. Discussion ensued.
Timber Trace Elementary - Ron Sadaka reported a discussion of the District Policy
regarding FTE budget, which had been missed by three students, and reported their
media specialist would not be replaced and that two classes would be merged. A full -
time media center volunteer was needed. Vern Crawford, a lobbiest, was scheduled
to speak at the next SAC meeting. A letter to the Governor had been written requesting
additional information regarding test score results.
Grove Park Elementary - No meeting had been held. Meeting scheduled for 4th
Wednesday monthly.
• H. L. Watkins Middle - No report was made since the representative was not present.
Watson B. Duncan Middle - No one had volunteered to attend SAC meetings for this
school; however, Leslie Millar reported she and City Council Liaison Eric Jablin had
gone to the school and met the new principal.
School of the Arts Middle - Jan Porter reported the school had a good principal, that
new officers had been elected, and that discussion had included dress code,
construction, portables, deregulation of certification, air conditioning, and lunches being
provided by outside vendors.
Palm Beach Gardens High - No one had volunteered to attend SAC meetings for this
school.
William T. Dwyer High - No report was made since the representative was not
present.
Suncoast High - Jim Panoch and the students were the volunteers. One of the students
• reported they were trying to get more school - oriented activities. Both students
described achievements they were working toward.
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Alexander W Dreyfoos Jr School of the Arts - Scott Blake reported he had brought
the school improvement plan. Jan Porter reported the school had a new principal, and
that items discussed had been enrollment, class size, starting time, a professional fund
raiser, and public relations.
North Tech - No one had volunteered to attend SAC meetings for this school.
Old Business
Chair Anderson commented the "A" school bonus had been discussed.
Chair Anderson expressed his opinion that the forum for legislative candidates was a
great idea and all the board members should become involved, but that the Board
• should not support any particular candidate. During discussion, it was suggested that
the same format be used that had been used for the School Board candidates. Motion
was made by Anne Berg that the Educational Advisory Board work on this project.
Charlotte Schiff seconded the motion. During discussion it was pointed out that Anne
Berg, Jan Porter, Charlotte Schiff, Ilene Gerber and Eric Jablin had volunteered to
work on this project at the last meeting, and anyone else who was interested was
invited to join them. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Chair Anderson stated he
would join the committee. City Council Liaison Jablin commented that all the issues
needed to be learned and that Adelphia would be contacted.
Information regarding the middle school policy requiring tests after 5 days of excused
absence was requested, which Mr. Jablin indicated he would provide. Chair Anderson
indicated he would also check on this with Area 5.
• New Committee Chairs for 1999 -2000 year - Chair Anderson requested a volunteer
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for Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Charlotte Schiff volunteered to serve as
Chair.
Information was to be provided regarding SAC requirements.
Ilene Gerber described the STEP program, which would be discussed at the next
meeting. It was recommended that no guest speaker be scheduled for the next meeting
to hold an open forum for the members to present ideas to make a difference in the
schools.
The next meeting was announced for November 10, 1999.
Member Comments
is Ron Sadaka commented a couple of years ago there had been complaints about
rewarding failure, and now excellence was being rewarded, but what should be done
about failure should also be discussed. Scott Blake reported monies received by his
school was restricted to be used for teacher incentives. Discussion ensued. Eric Jablin
asked the members of the board to think of questions for the forum. Mr. Jablin
announced the City's 40th Birthday celebration to be held on Saturday, October 15.
Chair Anderson announced Mr. Smith would be retiring in January and Phil Sorensen
would be retiring in June from Area 5, and their replacements were as yet unknown.
Mr. Anderson reported he had been selected to be on the selection committee for Palm
Beach Gardens Elementary and commented that the principal had done an extremely
good job on her interview. It was reported that Middle School of the Arts was not
going to have that type of process, which was discussed briefly.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.