SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

School Advisory Council

Minutes

January 6, 2003

MEMBERS Present: Gene Witt, Alice Higgins, Bruce Andersen, Mickey Anderson, Norm Stockton, Roland Piccone, Harriette Laronge, George McGonagill, Tim White, Jerome Greenstein, Peter Straw

MEMBERS Absent: Ron Turner, Regina Stinson, Judith Ferrell, David Winterrowd, Jenna Mitchell, and Paige Eastman

GUESTS Present: Ken DeVeau, Eddy Boynton, Jeffri Durrance, Mary Ribaudo, and Carol Darling

I. Welcome by Chairperson

Peter Straw welcomed Gene Witt and Bruce Andersen. Bruce will be here every few weeks until June 23. Peter called the meeting to order and welcomed the group.

II. Minutes of the last meeting

Roland made a motion that the minutes be accepted without changes and Harriette seconded it. The motion was passed unanimously.

III. Introduction of new Director—Bruce Andersen

Bruce described his background and vision for SCTI’s support of economic development. Focus on the students and the students’ performance is critical. He asked for input from SAC members via BBS or by phone when he is in Sarasota.

IV. Budget—Continuing Education

Ken DeVeau reported that major decisions such as the future organization of SCTI and ACEC and the technical high school would impact the budget. He explained Workforce Development funding and the uses of the funding by SCTI and ACEC, including “shared services” units. In July, some of the units were placed under SCTI’s administration. Ken asked for control of the budgets for the units at SCTI. The decision was that the transfer would not occur at this time, at mid-year. There is also a question regarding the registration by SCTI of students for continuing workforce education courses. Questions remain about the existence of and the amount of WFD contingency funds. The part time budget will run out in February but SCTI can cover the remainder of the year. Next week, the District and SCTI will discuss the projected FTE for next year. Ken is reviewing information from the Bank of America regarding sweep accounts.

V. Director’s Report—Leadership Transition

Peter formally acknowledged the SAC’s appreciation to Barbara Chomko for her contributions to SCTI as Interim Director.

VI. School Calendar Status

Jeffri reported that the five-quarter calendar would begin in school year 2003-04.

VII. SAC Member Search

Pete reported that Battalion Chief William Costello is interested in the SAC and will attend the February meeting. Pete asked the members to continue to look for potential members from the business community. He suggested that we recruit at the Open House in February. Mary Ribaudo will ask a parent of a senior to possibly attend the February SAC meeting.

VIII. SDMT Report

Harriette reported that the SDMT tabled the decision on a uniform or dress code. There are parking changes effective January 7 for the students. A holiday party was held prior to the break for SCTI staff on the SCTI campus. An ad was placed in the SAMA newsletter.

IX. COE/SACS Strategic Plan for Excellence

SACS chairperson will do a preliminary review on February 28. Peter Straw will try to meet with the chairperson as a representative of SAC.

George made a motion for adjournment and Norm seconded it.

Next meeting: February 10, 2003 at 6 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Darling

Mission Statement: The Sarasota County Technical Institute provides quality education to meet workforce development and community needs.