HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes EAB 031302CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
MARCH 13, 2001
The March 13, 2002, Regular meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
Education Advisory Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 1050o North Military Trail,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The roll was called and the following members were found to be in attendance:
Chair Wayne Anderson, Anne Berg, John Gardner, Judith Hanrahan, Jim
Panoch, Jan Porter, Ron Sadaka, and Charlotte Schiff. City Council Liaison
Vice Mayor Eric Jablin arrived at 7:15 p.m. Student Julie Hackman was also
present.
Chair Anderson reported some schools were losing teachers. Discussion
ensued.
The minutes from the February 13, 2002 meeting were approved as submitted.
Committee Reports
Curriculum — A letter from Dr. Orr, the guest speaker last month, was read. It
was noted that a list of schools that would be open for lunch for the summer
had been obtained and would cover all areas. A booklet listing all schools was
available in the lobby.
School Board Forum — Mr. Panoch reported discussion regarding what to do
about expelled students. The location of the new Riviera Beach school had
also been discussed.
SAC Meeting Reports
Allamanda Elementary - Wayne Anderson reported the children had sold
candy and earned $700+ which would be used to purchase playground
equipment. The number of computers used at the school was discussed. A
spaghetti dinner and a carnival were to be held.
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Palm Beach Gardens Elementary — Discussion of attendance and dress code
was reported.
Timber Trace Elementary -Ron Sadaka reported two meetings had been held,
a PBS Show would be shot at the school, and the school improvement plan was
being finalized.
Watson B. Duncan Middle — An incident which resulted in expulsion and
suspension of some students was reported. Problems with the dress code
were reported.
Palm Beach Gardens High — City Councilman Jablin reported the kids had
raised $2,000.
William T. Dwyer High Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the Arts — Art
Johnson was scheduled to visit the school.
Old Business
Criteria for Monthly Award — Suggestions: In order for eligibility a nominee
must meet high standards of excellence in one of the 13 schools watched over
by the Education Advisory Board. Some of the requirements noted were that
nominees must be a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, could be a student
volunteer or teacher, and must demonstrate a superior ability to foster
excellence in education, contribute to student learning in the school
environment, and be unpaid for their efforts. Those selected would be
honored at a City Council meeting and at a banquet. A recommended
selection process was discussed.
MOTION: Motion was made and seconded to accept the overall criteria for
the monthly award as recommended by Chair Anderson. Motion passed by
unanimous vote.
Two nominees, Carolyn Drummond and Joan Collette, which had been
submitted by the Principal at Timber Trace were discussed.
MOTION-
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Motion was made and seconded to select Joan Collette to receive the award, to
be given at the first available April City Council meeting.
New Business
City Council Liaison Eric Jablin asked if there was any interest in attending the
spring play at School of the Arts as a group. Several members indicated they
would like to attend.
Adjournment
There was no further business, therefore the meeting was adjourned.
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