11-03-2008
School Advisorv Board
Julie Greenberg Shapiro, Chairperson
Marina Blachman, Vice Chairperson
Rica Tickner
Blanca Lopez
Jackie Perchez
Citv Manaaer
Eric M. Soroka, leMA-CM
Princioal
Julie Aim
Administrative & Educational Services
Charter Schools USA
City of Aventura
Aventura City of Excellence School
School Advisory Committee
AGENDA
November 3,2008 -7:00 P.M.
Media Center Room
Aventura City of Excellence School
3333 NE 188th Street
A ventura, Florida 33180
An "A" Rated School
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 15, 2008 & September 24,2008
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
4. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION REPORT
5. FUND RAISING REPORTS
· Potamkin Honda Car Fundraise r- Blanca Lopez
· Cookbook Fundraiser- Jackie Perczek
· Book Fair - Rica Tickner
· Krispy Kreme Spring Fundraiser - Marina Blachman
· Teacher Appreciation Week - Julie Greenberg Shapiro
6. OLD BUSINESS - 5th grade Trip (Shapiro)
7. NEW BUSINESS (Open Forum for Parents' Discussion)
8. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special
accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days
prior to such proceeding. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Manager, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 West Country
Club Drive, A ventura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-890 I.
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A VENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
A ventura City of Excellence School
3333 NE I 88th Street
A ventura, Florida 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present
were members Julie Greenberg Shapiro, Rica Tickner, Marina Blachman, Blanca Lopez
and Jackie Perczek. Also present were City Manager Eric M. Soroka, Principal Julie Aim,
Vice Principal Daniel Sandberg and. Quorum was determined and the meeting
commenced.
2. SELECTION OF CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRPERSON: First item on the agenda was
the selection of this year's executive officers. Rica Tickner moved to appoint Julie
Shapiro as SAC Chairman; Marina Blachman seconded the motion and it was
unanimously approved. Julie Shapiro moved to appoint Marina Blachman as SAC Vice-
Chairperson; Rica Tickner seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Installation of officers for 2008-2009 was as follows:
SAB Chairman, Julie Greenberg Shapiro
SAB Vice-Chairperson: Marina Blachman
3. SAC ORIENTATION/ROLE OF SAC
Mr. Soroka Reviewed the duties of SAC, governance structure of the school, sunshine
law and public records, school information and ACES vision statement. Ms. Aim reviewed
the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council By-Laws.
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Soroka reported on the following items:
A. Commended the Administration, staff and faculty for a job well done in providing
for a smooth opening of school. Congratulated the students, teachers and parents
for their efforts as ACES achieved an A rating for the 2007/08 school year.
B. Reported on the classroom addition project and smartboards being placed in the
2nd - 5th classrooms
5. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION REPORT: The School Administration Report is attached.
6. FUND RAISING REPORTS: Ms. Aim reviewed the fundraising initiatives and the
following SAC members volunteered to be the SAC representative:
· Potamkin Honda Car Fundraise r- Blanca Lopez
· Cookbook Fundraiser- Jackie Perczek
· Book Fair - Rica Tickner
· Krispy Kreme Spring Fundraiser - Marina Blachman
· Teacher Appreciation Week - Julie Greenberg Shapiro
7. OLD BUSINESS: None
8. NEW BUSINESS (Open Forum for Parent's Discussion): The following issues were
discussed:
. Fundraising
. Field trips
. School Notes Program
The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2008 at 7PM.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Committee at this
time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Approved by the Board on
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A ventura City of Excellence School
3333 NE 188th Street
MINUTES Aventura, Florida 33180
A VENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. Present
were members Julie Greenberg Shapiro, Rica Tickner, Marina Blachman, Blanca Lopez,
Jackie Perczek, Leslie Lowenthal, Ann Marie Renard, Angelo Darby, Adia Darby, Tffany
Tasi, Kristine Griffin, City Manager Eric M. Soroka and Principal Julie Aim. Quorum was
determined and the meeting commenced.
2. REVIEW OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN: Principal Julie Aim reviewed the Plan.
Julie Shapiro moved to accept the School improvement Plan, Jackie Perczek seconded
the motion and it was unanimously approved.
3. SELECT EESAC CHAIRPERSON: Marina Blachman moved to appoint Julie Shapiro as
EESAC Chairperson, Jackie Perczek seconded the motion and it was unanimously
approved
4. A+ ALLOCATION: Principal Julie Aim reviewed the recommended allocation of the A+
funds. Eric Soroka moved to accept the recommendation of the teachers, Marina
Blachman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved
5. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Committee at this
time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 a.m.
Approved by the Board on