Education Service Center, Region 20

Education Service Center, Region 20

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

March 6, 2013

I. Welcome

Mrs. Budd offered a welcome to the group and introductions were made.

Present:

Officers/Members:

President, Maria Budd, NEISD

Vice President, Martin Belman, Poteet ISD

Member: Maria Martinez, Alamo Heights ISD

Member: Mayra Hernandez, ESC 20 Staff

Member: Mary Lou Lafuente, Jubilee Charter School

Member: Carmen Martinez, Edgewood ISD

Member: Maria Hernandez, Edgewood ISD

Member: Joanne Moreno, Medina Valley ISD

ESC 20 Staff:

Veronica Esparza, Office Assistant

School Staff:

Leticia Gutierrez, Jubilee Charter School

Alicia Rocha, Medina Valley ISD

Presenter:

Anna Nieto, Edgewood ISD

II. Action Items:

a. Update bylaws for 2013. Larry provided an overview of the bylaws. Opportunity was given for discussion regarding the bylaws. Mr. Belman moved to accept the bylaws as they are. Seconded by Ms. Martinez, and none opposed.

b. Accept meeting minutes for September 19, 2013. Minutes were reviewed by Larry for accuracy. No one offered discussion regarding the accuracy of the minutes. Motion to accept minutes made by Mrs. Martinez and seconded by Mrs. Lafuente.

c. Accept meeting minutes for December 5, 2013. Minutes were reviewed by Larry for accuracy. Mrs. Rocha stated that at our last meeting in Joanne Moreno volunteered to participate as a member of the PAC, although she is not on the list. Mr. Rodriguez, noted the correction. Motion to accept the minutes and to include Joanne Moreno as a member by Maria Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Belman.

d. Move the date of the May meeting to May 3 from May 10. Ms. Hernandez said that the May 3 date may not be good because of San Antonio Association of Bilingual Education (SAABE) conference beginning May 3. Mr. Belman explained that he will be out of town on May 3. Ms. Rocha asked why date couldn't be left on May 17th? Mayra Hernandez explained the need for the Stepping Stones program to conclude prior to May 17. Ms. Hernandez said EISD would be taking parents to SAABE conference. Ms. Budd asked about the availability of May 10th. Larry explained that on May 10th there are not enough rooms available at ESC 20 to accommodate both Stepping Stones and PAC. Therefore we needed to look at a different date in May. Item will be tabled until clarification can be reached about date. Larry will make it a point to contact officers/members to solidify a date in May.

III. Discussion Items

a. Meeting dates and guest speakers for next school year. Larry handed out MEP PAC presentation topics for consideration. Larry explained that although we are currently scheduled to hear from Consumer Credit Counseling at the May meeting, the group may want to consider a different topic. There was a question on the floor about the financial literacy presentation, and Larry provided an explanation. Mr. Belman asked about discipline in the home, and an explanation was provided about what the presentation entails. Ms. Budd asked about the Current trends for teens,” and an explanation was provided. Ms. Budd said she likes the topic of teen trends and bullying for the beginning of the next school year. She also explained she has experienced bullying with her daughter. Ms. Lafuente agreed and suggested keeping financial planning for the May meeting. Ms. Hernandez said that she would prefer to offer college readiness for the beginning of the year. Larry explained a little about the college readiness presentation and college deadlines. Ms. Martinez shared her college experiences and what she sees with the students enrolling at UTSA. Ms. Hernandez shared that they have a partnership with the Princeton Review and explained how it works as a suggestion. Ms. Budd suggested that although we only have 1 hour for the last meeting, would it be possible to use 2 hours of meeting for college readiness in May. Ms. Hernandez suggested that the presentation on college readiness be scheduled at the beginning of next year. Larry explained what he goes over and specifically the applied sciences and associates degree in community colleges. Ms. Martinez shared her experience with her son and the problems they are experiencing with him wanting to help contribute to the household. She supports this topic because she would like to know more about it. Ms. Rocha asked if there were any resources for Ms. Martinez? larry explained about finding other resources to help ease financial burden. Ms. Budd suggested we stay with the topic of financial literacy for May and identify a topic for the first meeting in the fall. A motion was made by Ms. Lafuente accept the financial literacy presentation for the May meeting and to offer college readiness for the first meeting of the next school year. The motion was seconded by Mayra.

Meeting dates for next year were also discussed. Ms. Hernandez suggested that August dates need to be after school starts because of in-service activities before school. August 28 was suggested by Ms. Hernandez. Mayra motioned for first meeting to be August 28. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lafuente. Ms. Rocha asked why the meeting couldn't be held the first week of September, since the first week is very hectic? Ms. Rocha suggested September 4th. Ms. Budd asked if they wanted to vote to change date? The group agreed to leave August 28 and no vote. Therefore, the first meeting for the 2013-2014 school year will be August 28, and the topic will be College Supports and Program Options.

b. Larry provided a quick overview of the Region 20 Migrant Education Program website.

IV. Next meeting was discussed earlier. Larry agreed to contact all the officers and members about the meeting date for May.

V. Presentation by Ms. Anna Nieto, Edgewood ISD, regarding STAAR & EOC Exams.