Meeting Minutes of
Attendance: D. Wachniak, G. Hayward Williams, N. Bertrand, G. Parker, D. Duma, K. Carey, S. Low, P. Ilchena, L. Hamm, M. Biggar
Evening started with “ Field of Visions” power point presentation by SCI Students.
- concept initiated by students in the Visions and Ventures course
- goal to have an 8 lane track with field suitable for soccer, rugby, football, running etc.,
- also to have bleachers for seating of 90-100
- existing field has not been used in many years, is overgrown, and subject to flooding
- group plans to involve SMS and SCI and the RM
- groups has done presentations and is creating public awareness
- fundraising dinner planned for May 6 in Beausejour
- will be applying for grants , must finalize business plan
- hope to start construction in fall of 2007
Students provided brochure information and welcomed parent representation on committee. Contact may be made through the group or Mr. Osler
Students were thanked for their presentation.
1. Approval of agenda , changes made – change #4 to the end and start with #3.
Motion G. Hayward Williams, N. Bertrand, carried
2. Student Council Report ( S. Low)
- Activities:
students somewhat like American Idol), Hoja Band ( fundraiser for world vision child) planned
for Monday.
- Council received a letter from parent in community asking for support in raising school
supplies for Afghan students ( this parent’s son is in army and will be able to bring them to
Afghan). Student council will initiate this project.
3. Minutes of Jan. 12, correction- change R. Cielen .75 to .5
Motion to accept with change D. Duma, G. Parker,
carried
Minutes of Feb. 23, no changes/corrections
Motion to accept, G. Hayward Williams, N. Bertrand
Carried
4. Financial : Balance of $690.81 as of Dec. 31/05 . No current expenses.
5. Old Business:
(i) Vocational Education Shared Services: discussion of correspondence and inquiries to SSD
and Freedom of Information requests. Letter received from SSD Feb 20/06 responding to SCI
ACSL letter of Jan. 9/06. K. Carey ( trustee) provided additional information. Council was
concerned about the amount of effort needed to acquire information and is undecided as to
whether or not to pursue this more.
(ii) Survey update/school plan: D. Duma and D. Wachniak met with M. Biggar and S. Low on
March 20 to review survey. 3 surveys; one for students, one for parents and one for teachers.
SCI ACSL Meeting Minutes of
Old Business Con’t
Survey questions are same other than minor word changes specific to each group. Survey
presented and discussed. To go out in mail and have return stamped envelope ( cost of mail
to be covered by SCI ACSL).
6. New Business
(i) Voc Educational Current Initiatives ( L. Hamm)
Participated in tour of vocational programs at schools in Winkler- Morden and area.
Created ideas for discussion as their programs have been in existence for some time.
Some concerns around transportation when accessing out of division schools. Vocational team
will continue to address educational options for SSD.
(ii) Principal Report
Painting and lighting request supported in budget
Population and staffing will probably remain same
Graphic course ( new)
Nutrition Team starting with the development of a staff committee and divisional workshop for
Staff
Letter to go home to students/parents re course change options for July
Premier Innovation Award at MAST conference presented to SCI Guidance Counselor Ken
McCorkle ( awarded $3,000)
7. MAPC resolutions will be deferred to follow up meeting
8. Standards Exam Results will be deferred to May meeting
9. Little Black Book will be deferred to May meeting
10. Meeting date for April will be changed to May 4, a follow up meeting to discuss MAPC
resolutions will be set up and Doraine will contact parents to arrange time.
11. Mtg. adjourned
minutes recorded and typed by D. Duma
