MADEIRA BEACH FUNDAMENTAL K-8
SAC MEETING MINUTES
Date: September 8, 2015
Called To Order: 5:30 p.m. by: Mr. Ateek
SAC MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chris Ateek, Nyema Cromartie, J.E Gonzalez, Eric Ladjimi, Amanda Mistretta, Kathy Mohney,
Deb Pohlod, Patty Tovar, Lila Uttasin, Brett Volland and X’Zabian Gwyn (student representative)
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Approval of Minutes:
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Approved by Mr. Volland and seconded by Ms. Pohlod
Treasurer Report:
 Our SAC Balance is currently $8,945.53. Last year the SAC Board approved an expenditure of $4,923.00 for
technology items. That amount has been encumbered from the total. Once the items have arrived, the
balance will accurately reflect a new balance.
Student Representative Report:
 Ms. X’Zabian G. welcomed everyone to the SAC meeting and the 11th full day of school. She reported on
our past spirit days which were Super Hero Day and College T-shirt Day.
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X’Zabian is also a representative for our AVID Program (Advancement via Individual Determination). AVID is a global
nonprofit organization that operates with one guiding principle: Hold students accountable to the highest standards,
provide academic and social support and they will rise to the challenge. AVID’s higher education system brings
research-based curriculum and strategies to students each day that develop critical thinking, literacy, and math skills
across all content areas. She provided a report on what the AVID Program is about, and shared that she will make
monthly updates to parents regarding the activities AVID students are participating in.
Principal’s Report:
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Mr. Ateek welcomed our new staff members: Ms. Rapp covering for Ms. Cornett in 1st grade who is on leave, Ms.
Emory our new Gifted Teacher, Ms. Hall- VE Teacher, Mr. Spencer -Band Director, covering for Mr. Krause who is doing
an administrative internship, Ms. Foley - Science Teacher, replacing Ms. Bernal who is now the Assistant Principal at
Pinellas Park Middle, Ms. Moser - Math Teacher, Mr. Kennedy - Algebra Teacher, Ms. Petrak - Health Teacher, and
Mrs. Vermillion, guidance counselor. Each are assigned a veteran mentor. If you have any concerns or questions,
please contact the teacher via email or phone.
Students still take the FCAT but only for Science. FSA (Florida Standard Assessment) is for all other subjects.
Fifth grade science 85% of students got level 3 or above, 8th grade science was the highest score the district has ever
received. Algebra 88% proficiency.
Our school logged in 15,000 volunteer hours compared to the 11,000 we logged the year before.
We have four computer labs on site and multiple mobile computer carts.
Mr. Ateek announced that K-5 parent conferences are held three times per year (each grading period) and middle
grade conferences are held on Mondays from 2:20pm-2:50pm and 2:50pm-3:20pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be
for the Extended Learning Program and after school programs/clubs.
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Staff meetings are scheduled for after school on Wednesdays.
Upcoming Spirit Days: 9/11/15 Red, White and Blue Day to honor Patriots Day, 9/18/15 Formal Friday (Student Picture
Day) and 10/1/15 Rays Crazy Day.
Our seventh and eighth grade Open House is Wednesday, September 9. Seventh grade begins at 5:15pm and eighth
grade begins at 7:15pm.
Car Circle: For those who park and walk their child up, we ask that students are prepared to exit the car with backpack
in hand. Please make sure to move forward and close all gaps. Please display a Name Tag on your dash so we can
keep the flow of the car circle moving and not have to knock on your window to inquire your child’s last name. Use
your left turn signal when you are ready to exit.
We still need parents to serve on the IAC Committee. Those who do may miss some of the general membership
meetings by doing so. For each two meetings served, one general meeting may be missed.
Mr. Ateek shared the sad news that we lost of one of our student’s (Natalie P.) unexpectedly over the summer. Our
guidance counselors have been available for our students to talk to. Since Super Hero Day was our first Spirit Day,
several students asked Mr. Ateek if they could wear blue in honor of Natalie, and he agreed. The request started with
some students but through social media, almost the entire middle grade students participated in wearing blue. Mr.
Ateek commented that was the right way to use social media. Just a reminder that when students use social media
they need to remember the word “THINK” before posting anything.
THINK = is it TRUE, is it HELPFUL, is it INSPIRING, is it NESSECARY and is it KIND. We will miss you Natalie and we know
you will always bring sunshine to us here at the beach.
Nice
Always smiling
Talented
Artistic
Loving
Intelligent
Enjoyed life
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Mohney
SAC Secretary/Treasurer