Atlantic High School
Academy of Law and Government
Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, October 19 2015
MINUTES
In Attendance: Dr. Cassandra Renzi, Kaiser University; James Tager Principal, Atlantic
High School; Debrah Dumas, VC CTE; Ludi Lelis, Court Comm. Officer, 7th Judicial
Circuit; Lewis Hartman, Atlantic High School; Jeremy Ossler, Atlantic High School; The
meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m.
Meeting Introduction-Dr. Renzi
Dr. Renzi welcomed our new members to the board and started off a round-table
introduction. She highlighted some of the high points of our academy and mentioned
how excited she was for this new school year.
General Update- Mr. Ossler
There are approximately 96 students enrolled in the academy this year.
The freshman and sophomore classes are full.
Mr. Tager spoke about the new happenings around Atlantic High School this year,
as well as some big things coming up (i.e. Trip to Nashville).
Dr. Renzi discussed the progress on the duel enrollment planning between AHS
and Keiser University. Mr. Hartman added that currently our students can earn 12 credits
with Daytona State in Criminal Justice.
Mr. Ossler spoke about a successful summer planning with the new ALAG
faculty team. He then spoke of the successful homecoming fundraising. He then
expressed the need for guest speakers in the elective classes. Details on the Academy
Showcase at the fairgrounds were given. Details on the pasta fundraiser were discussed.
Mock Trial- Mr. Ossler
Mr. Hartman gave a synopsis of the new MT case for this year. The coaches this
year will be Mr. Hartman and Mrs. Boehm.
Comments
Mr. Hartman mentioned an interest in getting our students more involved in Teen
Court. Ludi Lelis informed us to get in contact with Israel Gonsalez to set that up.
The next meeting of the Advisory Board will be Jan. 25th at 6:00 p.m in the
Atlantic High School Courtroom.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.