Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership
May 6, 2008
Meeting Minutes
Attendance
Parents: Jack Boughen, Nikki Bertrand, Michael and Ingrid Tomiak, Roxanne Lapointe
Administration: Pat Ilchena, Monica Biggar
Minutes from the SCI PAC Meeting on April 8, 2008 were approved.
Curtis Boughton, Co-Chair of the Springfield Wellness and Recreation Planning Committee, was expected to do a presentation but unfortunately was unable to attend.
Administration Report
The staff has been given guidelines from the Manitoba Government with regard to the
Grade 11 and 12 Phys Ed Program – they are now in the process of planning for the
implementation of this program - staff has to cover 20 classes of curriculum in the
classroom (Health and fitness planning outcomes). The school has chosen a 50% in school,
50% out of school delivery model – 80% of the physical activity is required to be a
moderate to intense level, depending on the individual with 20% being mild to moderate.
Information meeting for the Grade 11 and 12 Phys Ed Program: Option 1 - meeting for all in June and the staff will meet with parents on an individual bases as needed throughout the semesters Option 2 - a meeting in September and then one in February to inform parents at the beginning of the semester.
Correspondence
Nikki received an email from Donna Pronishen (SMS Parent) regarding feedback from the
Municipality of Springfield for the construction of a sidewalk on Willow Avenue
west of Main Street (see minutes from April 8, 2008). The sidewalk is in the works and
scheduled for completion in 2009, possibly 2008.
Open Forum
Jack Boughen, President of the SPPA (Springfield Parents for Performing Arts), spoke
briefly about the SPPA – this year they have supported Band/Parent groups on a trip to
Ottawa – in 2007 they were instrumental in obtaining a grant from Air Canada.
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Discussion for plans to have a combination Grade 11 & 12 Physical Education Program and
Springfield Wellness and Recreation Planning Committee meeting/presentation – more
discussion to follow.
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No June PAC meeting. Next meeting to be held in September or October of 2008.
