2024-01-11 EAB MINUTES-EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD-
MEETING MINUTES
10050 NE 2ND AVENUE
Thursday, January 11, 2024
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Antonio Netto called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
2. ROLL CALL
Present:
Antonio Netto
Dana Vignale
Kate Mason
Mallory Lehroff
Renee O’Connor
Michael Weber
Absent:
Kristen Feuer
Also Present:
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk, Mr. Daniel Diaz, MSES Principal, and Douglas Clark, MDCPS
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were offered.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. DECEMBER 14, 2023 MEETING MINUTES
Ms. Vignale moved to approve the minutes and Mr. Weber seconded the motion which carried a
6-0 voice vote.
5. CONSIDERATIONS:
A. MSES UPDATE PROVIDED BY ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Diaz reported the following:
- Enrollment increased to 593 students.
- Rebranding doors to primary hallway and flags, including bandshell, is underway.
- Approximately 500 parents in attendance at holiday event.
In response to an inquiry posed by the board, Mr. Diaz spoke about the inauguration of the
renovated school. Mr. Clark reported he has not been given direction to draft invitations for said
event. However, he encouraged Mr. Diaz to contact Julia Velez or Raul Perez to notify MDCPS
of the school’s interest in hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ms. Rodriguez provided an update regarding the MSES Cambridge budget, citing the Village
Attorneys drafted a resolution which:
- Extends the Cambridge Program at Miami Shores Elementary for the 2023-2024 year
- Carries forward the $22,503.32 (Cliff report)
- Authorizes the Budget Transfer to cover the dues and fees for the Cambridge Program
The resolution will be presented to Council in one of the upcoming Council Meetings.
Ms. Vignale touched upon the status of the boundary adjustment initiative. Ms. Rodriguez shared
the communication she had with MDCPS regarding the status of said initiative, indicating MSES
is not currently under consideration. However, she has not received written confirmation.
B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FIVE STRATEGIC AREAS OUTLINED IN THE
EDUCATION COMPACT.
i. Student Achievement
ii. Community Involvement
iii. Parental Engagement
iv. Communication
v. Facilities Joint-Use Agreement
Discussion ensued on the importance of identifying target areas and deliverables. Individual
boardmembers provided insight and recommendations regarding their assigned strategic area(s).
Student Achievement- Ms. O’Connor recommended inviting middle school and high school
students enrolled in the Cambridge program to talk about the impact and progression of the
Cambridge program to help students, parents, and the community understand the prospects of
said program.
Ms. O’Connor asked Mr. Diaz to share areas where volunteers can assist and how they can best
serve MSES. Mr. Diaz spoke about the on-site school walk-a-thon. Mr. Diaz further spoke about
how science is one of the most challenging areas at MSES. Discussion ensued regarding the
importance of changing the mindset of how science is taught.
Community Involvement- Ms. Mason spoke about establishing an alumni program from MSES.
Ms. Mason further spoke about the possibility of working with other Village boards to help promote
community activities. Among other ideas shared were monthly publications for MSES, invite
students and schools to Village events, resume student fieldtrip to Miami Shores Village Hall and
MSPD, offer Brockway Memorial Library discounted membership to MSES students etc...
Brief discussion ensued regarding facilities use agreements.
Communication/Parental Engagement- Discussion ensued regarding the importance of
establishing a communications schedule. Ms. Vignale spoke about the importance of reviewing
and adding questions to the parent survey, including questions concerning Doctors Charter
School to gain input regarding middle school and high school. There was consensus amongst the
board to focus the survey on MSES.
Discussion ensued regarding ways to incentivize faculty and students.
6. NEW BUSINESS
N/A
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the board, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.