Minutes 01-06-05MINUTES OF THE EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING HELD IN
THE LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM, 208 SOUTH SEACEAST BOULEVARD,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2005 AT 6:15 P.M.
Present
Floyd Bell, Vice Chair
Margaret S. Newton (left meeting at 6:55 p.m.)
David Weinstein
Barbara Brunetti
Christine Moeller (arrived at 6:53 p.m.)
Absent
Jean Cairo, Chair
Melinda Mallon
Joan Pleasants
Erica Hammond
Jeffrey Andre, Student Member
I. Pledge
Vice Chair Bell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led members in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll.
Ill. Minutes - December 2, 2004
Motion
Ms. Brunetti moved to accept the subject minutes as written.
the motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Weinstein seconded
IV. Public Audience
None.
V. Chair's Report
None
VI. City Liaison's Report
None.
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January 7, 2005
VII. Principal's Roundtable
Vice Chair Beil explained that the Principal's Roundtable is a forum that provides
Principal's from local schools an opportunity to discuss their needs with the City. The
City works diligently to resolve Public Works issues that may exist, such as traffic
signals, etc. The Board provides their assistance in helping the Schools resolve other
issues that surface as a result of the meeting.
VIII. SAC Reports (in writing, if possible)
SAC Assignments
No one had a SAC report to present.
Ms. Brunetti mentioned that she has difficulty getting to the SAC meetings for her
assigned school because they are held in the evenings. Vice Chair Beil encouraged her
to change with another Board member whose school holds their SAC meetings in the
afternoons. She stated that she would research this option.
IX. New Business
Ms. Brunetti asked about the possibility of doing an event with the local schools at the
mall, or some other venue such as the Community Center. The suggested themes
could be math, science, or a combination of the two with family participation in
educational activities. It was also suggested that physicals be provided in combination
with a back-to-school theme.
It was suggested that the participants of the Principal for a Day program provide
donations of pencils, pens, etc. to fill bookbags. Ms. Newton suggested having the
children sign a pledge, in exchange for the bookbags, stating what they are going to do
during the year or have some way for them to acknowledge that they recognize the
importance of the upcoming school year.
A small fee could be charged for the physicals ($10-$15) and Vice Chair Beil cautioned
that there are HIPPA guidelines ensuring patient privacy that would need to be
considered with regard to where the physicians conduct the physicals.
Information booths could be set up where information would be provided on the SAC
and PTA organizations to help educate parents and drive participation levels up.
The advertisement of the proposed event was discussed. It was agreed that
informational flyers sent home with the children would not necessarily be the best way
to advertise because the flyers do not always make it home. Advertising in the City's
newsletter, as well as on the City Hall marquee would be viable options. It was
determined that it would be very beneficial to work with both the Advisory Board on
Children and Youth and the Community Relations Board on this event.
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Boynton Beach, Florida
January7,2005
(Ms. Moeller arrived at 6:53 p.m.)
(Ms. Newton left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.)
Ms. Moeller voiced her frustration with the high schools beginning the school day at
11:00 a.m. on their LTM ½ day. She feels that it would be less disruptive if the students
were released early on the days that the staff needs to meet for professional
development. The LTM ½ days are scheduled every other Wednesday.
She was encouraged to write a Resolution for the Board to review at the next meeting.
She was reminded that she could pursue a resolution for this situation on her own as a
private citizen, but not as a representative of the EAB.
X. Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 3, 2005 in the Library
Program Room.
X. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deanna Ewing
Recording Secretary
(010704)
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