SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

School Advisory Council

Minutes

 

August 14, 2006

 

 

MEMBERS Present: Bruce Andersen, Peter Straw, Regina Stinson, Javier Brito, Scott Moore, Ed Devine, Jerome Greenstein, George McGonagill, Bill Glueck, Roland Piccone, Justin Thompson

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MEMBERS Absent: Bill Costello, Vincente Medina, Johnny Hunter, Greg Leicht, Louis Maltaghati, Terrie Minter, Harriette Laronge.

 

GUESTS Present: Mellissa Morrow, Jerry Sobiac

 

 

I.          Welcome

 

Peter Straw called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. He welcomed the group.

 

Minutes of the June meeting were approved with a correction (to members who proposed approval of the minutes).  Motion made by George, seconded by Roland.

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II.         Director’s Report

 

·         Bruce reviewed the successful opening of school.

·         Randy Thies made a presentation to the group regarding the Veterinary Assisting Program goals, job prospects, and enrollment.  The program was approved with a motion by Jerry, seconded by Roland.

·         Bruce reported on the Automotive grant for Succeed Florida funds for approximately $97,000 for equipment.  The grant is competitive and an award announcement is expected soon.

·         Channel 20 will be introducing a new segment in October called On Campus.  It will highlight visits to area colleges.  SCTI was the first one to be videotaped.  The teachers taped were Karen Noble and Scott Kennedy.  Students taped were from Accounting and EMT.  Bruce will inform the group about the airing schedule.

·         Bruce shared the print ads that are running currently and new brochures.

 

IIl.        CTE Director’s Report

 

·         SCTI will open its doors to a freshmen class in August 2007.There will be a new exploratory programmatic focus for freshmen. McFatter has a two year exploratory focus.

·         A new 8th grade video is in production, which will include the opportunities for students at SCTI.

·         Programs will be realigned into the 16 national career clusters.

·         Meaningful program reviews will determine that community needs are met.

·         There will be a district advisory committee to guide Mellissa in staying focused and on track.  The committee will meet monthly.

·         There will be high school and middle school advisory committees as well.

·         In the next two weeks, district-wide CTE program offerings will be finalized. Courses tied to the economic development commission report will be offered.

·         As the program offerings change, some teachers may have to expand their certification and qualification.

·         SCTI will become a magnet school.

 

 

 

IV.        New Business

 

  • Peter reported that another 8th grade tour of business is planned for this school year.
  • Save the date November 8th.  SAMA will have an all day expo of 100 manufacturers and employers, and will include guidance counselors.  Mellissa will release the information to guidance counselors.
  • Peter made motion to accept Jerry Sobiac as a new member of the SAC.  Regina seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
  • Members are welcome to open membership opportunities to interesting individuals, especially in banking, business, and accounting.

 

V.                  Old Business

 

  • Website RFP:  Bruce reported that the RFP has been written and will be put out for bid in the next two weeks.
  • Bruce presented the detail on the equipment request for Veterinary Assisting.

 

 

VI.                SDMT

 

  • There was no report available on the SDMT meeting.
  • Two months reports will be made at the next meeting.

 

 

        

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm by a motion by Jerry, seconded by Ed.  It passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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