Board Meeting minutes were approved as read with the noted exceptions of typographical errors.  

Mary Beech, Florida State University - Special Needs Students and Music gave a verbal presentation on "Accommodations", Assisting Students with Disabilities.  Books and handouts were passed out to the board members. 

Committee Reports

The Finance Committee report was reviewed by Jeanne Reynolds using the Finance Report.  Questions were accepted and answered.  The Finance Report was accepted as read.  Ms. Reynolds suggested dues increase beginning 03-04.  The Board also reviewed Membership by Year - Enrollment Category. 

Motion by Betsy Kaplan/Merry Ortega: Increase dues $15 across the board for 2003-2004 and $.05 per entry beginning 2004-2005.  Approved.

Finance Committee:  Jeanne Reynolds, Chair, Merry Ortega, Duane Hendon, Doug Iscovitz and Tom Silliman.

The Board reviewed the Expense and Dues Analysis.  It was suggested that the publications and communication reports should be placed on-line to cut expense. 

Policy Committee was reviewed by Elaine McNamara (see tab 5 of notebook).  It was suggested that the Policies for Governance be added to the website.  The board agreed that an "at-large" music representative added to the FSMA Board will strengthen and globalize the board. 

Motion by Daniel Compher/Jeanne Reynolds: Accept Policy Committee report.  Approved.

Policy Committee:  Lynda Roser, Chair, Elaine McNamara, Milton Threadcraft. 

The Executive Director's Report was given by James Perry.  He reviewed Florida Orchestra Association and Florida Vocal Association financial reviews.  He directed the Board to Rules and Regulations to indicate items that were changed.  Item 2.5, proposed to add the last sentence in regards to combination of school's large ensembles and strike "Waivers may be requested of the appropriate association".  Under item 3.6 add the last sentence.  On page 4 (of 5) under item 3.8 add the last sentence and remove "Effective in fiscal year 2000".   Change item 3.8 to 3.7, 3.9 to 3.8 and 3.x to 3.9.  On page 5 (of 5) under item 5, strike out items 5.1 and 5.2.  It was suggested that all components present a proposal regarding adjudication certification. 

Mr. Perry reviewed Membership by Year Report, Members 01 - 02 but not 02-03 Report, State Report on MPA Entries Year to Year Comparison, County MPA Participation by School Year, District State Year to Year Comparison Report and Entries Increase and Decrease Report. 

Mr. Perry reviewed the Executive Director Monitoring Reports, which were emailed to the Board.  All questions will be directed to Lynda Roser, President. 

Meeting recessed at 3:58 p.m. until Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. 

 9:04 a.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2002 

Present were:  Lynda Roser, Roger Dearing, Jeanne Reynolds, Carolyn Minear, Betsy Kaplan, Cindy Lippert, Doug Iscovitz, June Hinckley, Bruce Belrose, Elaine McNamara, Duane Hendon, Reginald Nicholson, Tony Buzzella, Tom Silliman, Paula Thornton, Glenda Jones, Merry Ortega, James Perry, Annie Byrd 

President Roser welcomed everyone and thanked Jeanne Reynolds and James Perry for arranging the tour of Salvador Dali Museum.  She also thanked Mr. Perry, Bruce Belrose and Annie Byrd for their assistance in preparation for this meeting. 

James Perry passed out the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) Report around for the Board to review. 

President Roser directed the Board to the Policies for Governance, Board Committee Structure.  The minutes indicate who is on the committee.  If a Board member would like be on a committee, contact a person on the committee or President Roser. 

Open Discussion portion of the meeting:

Motion by Tony Bezzella/Roger Dearing:  To suspend Roberts Rules of Order.  Approved. 

Items brought forth for further discussion and new items for discussion were:

• Presentation on Fine Arts at Association of School Board and ACE
• Appoint a public relations person for each component
• Checklist to grade music school/programs
• Press Release packages at the FMEA conference
• Both Association Executive Committees do a 20/20 vision
• Principals should have an FMEA contact
• Talk to PTAs
• Principals should have a questionnaire of what to expect for hiring a music teacher

President Roser challenged the Board to have 1-3 ideas for open discussion and tell what you have done for the benefits of our students.  This will be presented at the next board meeting. 

10:30 a.m. - 10:53 a.m.  Break

Motion by Merry Ortega/Jeanne Reynolds:  To re-instate Roberts Rules of Order.  Approved. 

Literacy Committee report was reviewed by Jeanne Reynolds.  She stated that President Roser sent out the email regarding literacy efforts and music education to principals and district chairs.  It was suggested that 2 emails regarding the reading sessions that will be presented by June Hinckley at the 2003 FMEA conference be sent out as soon as possible after Thanksgiving. 

President Roser congratulated Merry Ortega for being the 2002 FMEA Administrator of the Year. 

New Business:

President Roser discussed Board Committee Structure.  She asked the Policy Committee to have recommendations for terms at the Spring Board meeting. 

Motion by Cindy Lippert/Roger Dearing: Another At-Large position for music added to Bylaw by changing Article III, Section 1.B.7 from one to 2. 

1^st Reading Approved.   

President Roser discussed the term limits as president to the Board.  She directed this to the Policy Committee. 

Motion by Roger Dearing/Merry Ortega:  Article VI, Section 1 change one year term to two. 

1^st Reading Approved. 

The Spring Board Meeting dates were announced:  March 24-25, 2003.  The Board was asked to put these dates on their calendars.  Location will be given at a later date. 

President Roser asked for any comments or Good of the Order items. 

Meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.