Join other parents and Community Members and meet with the Administrative Staff at SCI in a relaxed environment. The meetings are held monthly in the SCI Library. All are welcome. If you have a topic of interest or would just like to meet and share ideas in a comfortable atmosphere, please come out. This is a great opportunity to learn about your child's school. Contact Person is Theresa Spapens, 755-2643.

The next meeting dates will be posted on the sci website calendar. There is also a mail box for the Parent Council in the school office if you have any information you would like to drop off.







Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Meeting Minutes Feb

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership

February 28, 2007

Meeting Minutes

Attendance


Parent/Community Members: Nikki Bertrand, Diane Duma, Roxanne Lapointe

Administration: Pat Ilchena

Student: Cody Hudson

Administration Report

  • Pat spoke about Student Council and how they are focused on Community and School spirit.

  • Career Development Seminar enlightened staff on the need to help kids understand what their passions and interests are in regards to career planning.

  • Presented the Registration Handbook for 2007-2008


q Includes environmentally friendly comment on returning the handbook to school once the registration process is completed.

q Home Ec 40g focusing on nutrition and the preparation and presentation of food.

q Projects for renovations in the Canteen and changes to the menu are in process as well as planning for future with Canteen staff and students.

  • Blood Donor Clinic is on Monday, March 5th.

SCI Student Council President, Cody Hudson was in attendance to present a Student Council Campaign to PAC. The campaign involves a collaboration of schools (SCI, SMS and Oak Bank Elementary) and Community for a Spring Carnival to fundraise for a digital sign. The proposal was well accepted by all present.

Agenda Topics


- Grade 8 Orientation night – Pat suggested Nikki be present at the Orientation and that he would introduce her as the SCI PAC chair person to let new parents know that there is a PAC active in the school.

- School Planning – May 18th – the plan, with staff involvement, is to invite parents from different areas of school to be involved in the planning process. Discussed the possibility of using Synervoice to invite parents for the school planning day (as a tool to increase access to all parents).

- Outdoor Lighting – Pat is working with John, the Maintenance Supervisor, and plans are in the works. Roxanne spoke with Chris from C & C Electric and obtained some ball park figures regarding the lighting:

Parking Lot - two 1000-watt metal halide fixtures - $300 - $400 per fixture plus installation.

Entrance Lane – two 150-watt metal halide fixtures - $200 - $300 per fixture plus installation.

- Code of Conduct is supposed to be reviewed annually but hasn’t been completed.

- Volunteer needed for Shaloam Mission. Mr. Kitching will still organize but needs a Parent Volunteer.

- Mr. Osler had some grant forms for the “Field of Vision” that needed a PAC member signature. Nikki signed the forms.

Open Forum

Marian McGurran-Scott will offer Scott’s Boat Safety Course again this year.

Meeting ended at 9:10 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2007.
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