Diana Atkinson
  Ernesto Balli
  Eva Bisaillon
  Theresa Cantu
  Manuel Cruz
  *Dolores De La
  Fuente
  *Marina De Leon
  Carol Evans
  Rene Garcia
  Dr. Silvia Garcia
  Carlos Gonzales
  Juan M. Gonzales
  *Lupita C. Gonzalez
  Dr. Margarita Greer
  Lisa Gutierrez
  Rick Hernandez
  Roberta Kelly
  Elizabeth Leos
  Stanley Leshner
  Antonio G. Limón
  *David Alex Mendoza
  Albert Mosqueda
  Zeke Padilla
  Dee Dee Reza
  Rico Rodriguez
  Tony Rodriguez
  *Michael Salinas
  Janie Silva
  *Dallas Ray Smetter
  Nancy Thompson
  Patricia Vela



  Resource
  Personnel:
  Ruben Franco
  Celia Longoria
  Emma McCall
  Celeste Sanchez




  * Unable to Attend

  Next meeting date:
 
  at the John F.
  Barron
  Administration
  Building
 

May 14, 2009

Approval of Staff Development

Staff Development Coordinator Melonie Flores presented the Summer Staff Development schedule.  Registration is available via the ERO system, Flores said.  She noted that a social studies session will be added and that Promethean Board training is being offered.  Exchange hours and/or stipends will be provided.  SAC members approved the Staff Development schedule.

District Comprehensive Needs Assessment Plan

Dr. Margarita Greer presented the District Comprehensive Needs Assessment Plan.  During the presentation, concerns were raised regarding the district’s loss of student enrollment.  Questions were raised regarding the steps that San Benito CISD is taking to retain students in the district.  It was noted that San Benito CISD offers technology, updated science labs and provides teachers with Promethean Boards for instruction.  Services for gifted and talented students and parents are also offered.  

Federal Program Planning Amounts

Dr. Greer presented planning amounts for 2009-2010 totaling $8,222,252 for federal programs.

The district anticipates on receiving $3.7 million from the stimulus money.  The district plans on using the money to build science labs, and provide science technology materials.  Technology such as Promethean Boards, etc. has to be included as part of the plan.  Approximately $1.9 million will be earmarked to continue providing the After school Program.  The stimulus money cannot be used to create positions, however, it can be used for science labs, software, upgrading computers and providing training.

Approximately $1.4 million will be provided to the campuses and $500,000 will be earmarked to replace computers.  Suggestions and comments regarding the plan should be forwarded to Dr. Greer.

Summer Camps

The 21st Century grant requires the district to continue academic and recreational activities for students during the summer.  Host campuses for this year’s summer camp is Berta Cabaza Middle School.  The camp will include students from Landrum, Ed Downs, La Paloma, Veterans Memorial Academy, Miller Jordan, Fred Booth, Frank Roberts, Sullivan and Berta Cabaza Middle School.

Optional summer camp (non-grant sites and payment-based) include host Dr. Raul Garza Jr. Elementary.  Dr. Garza will also operate a daycare center from June-August.  Besides Dr. Garza, the summer camp will also serve students from Dr. C.M. Cash, Rangerville, La Encantada, and Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary. (Transportation will only be provided to the host campus for La Paloma Elementary).

SAC members earn awards

SAC members completing their two-year terms earned an appreciation plaque for their years of service.  Members include Diana Atkinson, Ernesto Balli, Dolores De La Fuente, Marina De Leon, Carol Evans, Rene Garcia, Carlos Gonzales, Margarita Greer, Lisa Gutierrez, Roberta Kelly, Stanley Leshner, Dee Dee Reza, Antonio Rodriguez and Nancy Thompson.

TEA Waiver Submitted

Planner/Evaluator Ruben Franco said the district had submitted an application to the Texas Education Agency for missed instructional days as a result of the H1N1 flu.

Open Forum

• It was announced that a resolution will be presented to trustees requesting payment for employees. (The item is related to days missed due to the H1N1 flu).  It was noted that student attendance on return date after the H1N1 flu break was 84 percent.
• It was noted that exchange hours are important for the DATE grant and that the deadline was soon approaching. 
• A question was raised regarding pay raises for next year.  It was noted that the district would determine pay raises based on the amount of money that the state provides.

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