Mater Lakes Academy EESAC Drives School Performance and Community Engagement

Hialeah residents interested in the direction of Mater Lakes Academy's educational programs have several opportunities to engage with the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC). The EESAC serves as the primary decision-making body for the school's Performance Excellence Plan, directly influencing instruction and program delivery.

This council plays a crucial role in ensuring community input shapes the school's academic future. Its structure mandates broad representation, guaranteeing that decisions reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of Hialeah families and stakeholders.

The EESAC at Mater Lakes Academy includes the principal, teachers, education support employees, students, parents, and business/community representatives. A key requirement for the council's composition is that a majority of its members must not work at the school, fostering independent oversight and community-centric decision-making. Specific groups, such as those representing Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and adult/vocational programs, must also have representation. The council strives to include parents of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students whenever possible.

Membership selection involves a democratic process for most groups. Teachers elect their representatives, parents elect parent members, students elect student representatives, and educational support employees elect their peers. The principal holds the responsibility of appointing business and community representatives, a measure designed to ensure the council's diversity. The principal and the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) designated steward are automatic members of the EESAC.

The EESAC already held its first meeting for the 2026-2027 academic year on September 10, 2026. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for December 10, 2026, March 11, 2027, and May 5, 2027. These meetings provide a direct avenue for community members to understand and contribute to the school's strategic educational planning.