SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

School Advisory Council

Minutes

March 19, 2007

MEMBERS Present: Bruce Andersen, Bill Glueck, Louis Maltaghati, Terrie Minter, Scott Moore, Roland Piccone, Diane Proeschel, Jerry Sobiac, Regina Stinson, Peter Straw, Javier Brito.

MEMBERS Absent: Bill Costello, Justin Thompson, Ed Devine, Jerome Greenstein

GUESTS Present: Jack McDonald

I. Welcome

Peter Straw called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. He welcomed the group. Minutes of the February meeting were approved with motion by Roland Piccone and Jerry Sobiac seconded.

II. Director’s Report

§ Bruce reported on plans for the new technical high school. Phase I (includes Phys Ed, central plant, and a high school building of two stories) is on unused SCTI space north of the Beneva Road entrance. There are four entrances, two on Beneva Road and two on Proctor Road. Phase 1A and beyond are not yet funded, although there are sufficient capital funds. Phase 1A will start shortly after Phase 1 is completed in August 2008. Phases 2 and 3 should be completed by 2011.

§ Enrollment trends show a slight decrease in adult enrollment, except in apprenticeships. Court Reporting has decreased from 20 to 16 to 11, even though it is a high demand profession and a program that is unique to SCTI.

§ There are 33 students who will complete in the state Skills USA competition. Students from Javier Brito’s and Mark Mullen’s classes will compete in Ford AAA competition on April 13. It was suggested that the message on hold system be used to inform callers of these achievements.

§ SCTI won first place in the Sunshine Medallion Competition for the 2006-07 catalog. The High School Brochure was also recognized. Karen Noble’s program on theme cooking was rated the best broadcast on Information Programming.

§ Legislative update: SB 2622: Senator Wise has proposed the creation of a Florida Career Academies Network. This may provide for dual enrollment, dual credit courses, and institutional articulation.

III. New Business

Budget 2007-2008:

Bruce provided the budget priorities, as identified by SDMT:

Equipment 57%

Marketing 29%

Staff Development 4%

Online Programs 7%

Technical Equipment/ Lease Placement 3%

· The group discussed the merits of purchase vs. lease option for equipment, considering updates and maintenance, and the possibility of the school district supplying the equipment for records. Training and support are also needed. It was suggested that the lease/placement of equipment for records be put into the operating budget rather than the equipment budget.

· Budget priorities were approved in a motion by Terrie, seconded by Regina.

· Diane Proeschel requested a sponsorship/ allocation for The Wilma Hamilton Leadership Fund benefit at Michael’s on East on Friday, April 27. It is a fund that benefits leadership training for administrators. The sponsorship would enable some of the current administrative staff to attend the event. It was suggested that the request be referred to the SCTI Education Foundation.

III. Old Business

· SAC is seeking another business representative for the committee, particularly from construction.

· Peter identified Amelia and Doug Manning of Discount Computers for inclusion in a future Wall of Fame.

· Louis had no additional information from the CTE meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. with a motion by Regina, seconded by Javier.

The next meeting is April 9, 2007.