SCI Advisory Council for School Leadership
Meeting Minutes
Location: SCI LIBRARY Time:
Attendance: Doraine
Vice Principal), Mrs.
Tour of School Lead by Mr.
WOW Committee Presentation by Mr. Randy Cielen The current status of the 10 Top Beautification Initiatives were presented.
10. Hall of Fame (not finished) 9.Picture Frames( dramatic price increase so on hold)
8. Gymnasium (Painted) 7. Wall Calendar (Completed) 6. Plexiglas for Bulletin Boards (all purchased) 5. Locker renumbering (incomplete) 4. Signage (Parking and Welcome in place still more to be done in the school) 3. Re-number Classrooms (completed) 2. Outdoor Plexiglas signage (incomplete) 1. Paint (Good start but not yet complete)
Motion: to write a letter to the members of the WOW committee recognizing the effect that their initiatives have had on the school and as well recognizing that parents appreciate that these activities go above and beyond their expected responsibilities as teachers in our school.
Gladys
Action: Doraine W. will write a letter and direct it to Randy Cielen who will bring it to the WOW committee.
Introduction of those in attendance.
During the introductions Mrs. Sally Boulding took the opportunity to share with the group her involvement with SCI Parents for the Performing Arts. Mrs. Boulding is currently the president of the group. She shared some of the activities that they participate in as well as encouraged parents to be actively involved in programs which develop student’s artistic skills.
Accept Agenda as Presented
Add Invite Parents from Grade 8 to attend SCIPAC
BJ Kuzmack, Nikki Bertrand Carried
Accept Minutes of
Accept Minutes of
Two corrections: under Attendance: add BJ Kuzmack, under 7. MERN: change “Concerns about PowerPoint” to “Concerns about one slide of the PowerPoint presentation”
Colleen Ammeter, Ingrid Wasylenko Carried
Suggestion by BJ Kuzmack to invite Grade 8 parents of the feeder schools to the SCI PAC meetings. BJ will speak to Mr. Deneka.
Nomination for vacant position on Council: Position filled at end of meeting by Mrs. Gisele Parker.
Financial Statement:
No official statement given as the Treasurer, Mrs. Duma, is away. Estimated bank balance is $500.00 with no expenses to pay.
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Cleanliness and Maintenance Update:
Improvements to the school continue. Over the summer much progress has been made and it is obvious that the custodial staff have worked hard to prepare our school for the 2005-06 year.
Concerns about the holes in the washroom flooring, now that the new stalls are in place, was shared during the tour. Regulations may be such that the holes will need patching or new flooring will be required.
Motion: to write a letter to the school custodial supervisor, Mr. John MacDonald, to express our appreciation to the custodial staff of SCI for the obvious hard work that has gone into preparing our high school for the September return of our staff and students.
Action: Doraine W. will write a letter to Mr. MacDonald on behalf of the SCI PAC.
Mr. Ilchena expects to begin the process of setting up an S.S.A.C. in the month of October. Doraine W. invited parents to come forth to volunteer for the Committee. Two letters have been written; one to the Division (see June 20th,2005 minutes) and one to the Minister of Education(see June 20th, 2005 minutes) regarding the Divisional Code of Conduct, Response to Threats Document, and Safe Schools Legislation.
School Plan Document:
The content of the School Plan was shared with parents by Mr. Ilchena.
Motion: to accept the 2005-06
Discussion as part of the School Plan included:
Bird’s Hill Walk-A-Thon: This year there was an increase in both student and staff participation.
Senior One Orientation: Well received with a focus on student relationship building with each other and with SCI staff.
Where there is an increase in staff participation there is so much more hype about the event and so the students become excited and supportive too.
Hazing; only one report of water balloons in a vehicle and otherwise it has been quiet to date. Mr. Ilchena spoke about the impact of education along side consequences rather than consequences based on fear alone.
Communication: School newsletter being sent to parents, students in Desktop publishing are going to be creating a newsletter; as well Mr. Ilchena is still hopeful that he will be able to initiate electronic communication to parents as well. The cost to post the newsletter to parents was approx. $800 which is about 60% of the total postage budget.
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Principal’s Report:
- Sunrise PD Day being held at SCI tomorrow. There will be approximately 700 staff at the school tomorrow morning. Mr. Brothers will begin with a keynote address following this there will be breakout sessions at the three different schools in the complex.
- Parking Lot Update: There will be an increase in the number of stalls as well as a visitor parking area on the east side of the building. Work is to begin next week.
- Staff increase is 1.2 Full Time Equivalent. Class size is less or equal to 30 students.
Goal is to deal more effectively with learning challenges. The 0.2 position has been dedicated to Talent Development at SCI . The Artspeak program is a Divisional program.
- Technology: Network room in library has been funded for $53,000 with the intention to
wire and network the school.
- Cameras: Six inside and One outside school as a result of the vandalism events of last
year. Brief discussion about whether the school needs to have surveillance camera signage as you enter the building. Sounds as though it is not necessary.
- This year is the first year that we have a part time(0.4) Addictions Foundation of Manitoba member on staff.
- Population is 710.
Nominations for Council;
Parents wrote down topics of interest for future meetings and submitted them to Doraine W.
Suggestion to prepare ideas for Budget Requests.
Meeting Adjourn
