Springfield Collegiate Institute
Advisory Council for School Leadership
January 19, 2009
Meeting Minutes
Attendance
Parents/Community Members: Nikki Bertrand, Gary Walker, Diane Walker, Pearl Gauthier, Kathy Andersson, Caroline Smith, Donna Walby Lawson, Ingrid Tomiak, Michael Tomiak, Gladys Hayward Williams, Roxanne Lapointe
Students: Mike Lawson
Administration/Staff: Pat Ilchena, Monica Biggar
1. Call to Order: Chair Gary Walker called the meeting to order at 19:05.
2. Approval of Agenda: Kathy requested to add Lunch Activities under New Business 9b. Motion (1) Donna moved, Caroline seconded. All in favor, carried.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion (2) Caroline moved, Nikki seconded adoption of the minutes for December 8, 2008. All in favor, carried.
4. Student Council Report: Upcoming Events – Ugly Sweater Day – Bring Your Own Mug Day - looking into buying a stereo for the cafeteria and couches for the Grade 12 area – discussion on parking plugs for students – Pat said it would be costly and that not all staff have plugs – AGENDAS - approx ¼ of the students use them – Monica stated that fewer would be ordered – Student Price Card (discount card) may be used as a fundraiser – looking for a
company to do Gym Blast at Spring Break - Candy Grams raised approx $50 – donated $100 to the Christmas Cheer Board – would like to invite the Father of a Columbine victim to speak at SCI – more info is needed and also need to team up with the Admin Staff because of the sensitive issues involved – Biindigeg Group monitor in hallway will soon be up and running
5. Principal’s Report: Exams start Friday, January 23rd – PD/Admin Day on Feb 2nd – second semester starts on Feb 3rd – working on registration guide for 2009-2010 – Grade 12 Psychology course is being researched as well as Grade 12 Business; they may not run due to conflicts with scheduling – looking at media courses to blend with content courses – very important that students take their time and put some thought into course choices and that they register before the deadline (mid March) – Louis Riel School Division presentation for the 2009-2010 Arts and Tech is on February 10 – Thanks to the parents for their efforts in establishing the smoking area – it has been a successful transition – it is used appropriately and is kept clean – there were lots of announcements regarding the new smoking area – students were also advised there was no need to loiter in the parking lot – received phone calls from parents of children in the Elementary School regarding the smoking area; concerned that their children have to walk through the smoke to get to school
– there is reduced traffic in the parking lot – Ryan Neufeld worked with Susan Suffield on the Manitoba Liquor Commission brown bag campaign regarding drinking and driving – Pier Support Group is involved in helping students make good decisions regarding drugs – Pat has communicated with Shelley Senkow (AFM) regarding a presentation on Drugs and Alcohol; this initiative is supported by the teachers – there will be an AFM information night on Drug Awareness hosted by a Hazelridge community member to be held at SCI; Kathy will get more information and email everyone with the details – report cards go home on February 5th.
6. Treasurer’s Report: Balance as of January 19th is $613.81 – Donna will arrange for the transfer of signing authority (Gary Walker – Chairperson / Caroline Smith – Vice Chair / Donna Walby Lawson – Treasurer) – still need to reimburse Donna for the SCI PAC meeting ads in the Clipper – there was no ad in the Clipper for this meeting, Donna will follow-up on this and place one for the next meeting – there are no issues with a transfers of funds to the Sabres Credit Union – Motion (3) Donna moved, Caroline seconded to accept the report as stated. All in favor, carried.
7. Correspondence: received a brochure on Signage from Image Signs – discussion on Trevlak (batch email communication) – Pat advised that staff and the Tech department were making progress – Gary received an email from Barb Zawada regarding the Program Leader position – Monica reported interviews were this week and that all applicants were internal so once the candidate is selected their position would have to be filled – Gladys informed all of the Springfield Youth Parliament on March 6 & 7 at the United Church in Oak Bank.
8. Business arising from the Minutes:
Late Budget Submission for an increase of School Lunch Monitors: Submitted for the December 18th meeting – Gladys reported that it opened up discussion at the Division meeting and it would be up for more discussion at the next meeting – formula based staffing would benefit SCI – Gladys will ask at the next Division Meeting to update or respond to the SCI PAC regarding this submission – Public Budget Meeting is Thursday, February 26th at 6:30pm at the Sunrise Education Center.
Submission of Grant Proposal: Regarding Gym Bleachers – Kathy had information on a grant which didn’t seem appropriate for the cause – need to gather more information on other grants – it was suggested to investigate a 50/50 grant with School Division dollars – Kathy will talk to Sean Brooks, who is involved with the Field of Visions, and update PAC at next meeting.
Bullying Presentation: Mike said it was very informative – he also covered self image and school etc. – should be done yearly – Robyn was unable to assist - Kathy attended and said Mike did an awesome presentation – very dynamic with power point – had the kids attention – Pat spoke afterwards – students showed a lot of enthusiasm with a student leader – Gladys heard positive feedback from Karen Carey who had attended.
9. New Business: Lunch Activities – Kathy stated that some kids are very bored in winter and was curious about what other High Schools do – at lunch the Band Room is full, there are intramurals, chess, yoga, Student Council and Teacher led activities – exam prep will take away from Teacher led activities – Caroline had information on Youth Support Services for Teens on the second Wednesday of the month with Public Health Nurse, Tracy Ward at Kin Place – this is funding related so attendance is needed – Tracy is at SCI every second Tuesday – information/permission letters went home with approximately 130 replies.
Teacher award submitted by students at year-end: suggested by Caroline to prompt school spirit – perhaps a plaque on Awards Day – students voting – Monica suggested recognizing different teachers every year – Gary suggested Mike take to Student Council for discussion – more discussion at the next meeting.
10. Date of Next Meeting: Monday, March 2, 2009.
11. Motion (4) Caroline moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:02pm.
12. Motion (5) Communicated by Email Kathy moved, Caroline seconded to accept motion to support an article to the Clipper for the development of the Wellness Center on school property. All in favor, carried.
13. Motion (6) Communicated by Email Caroline moved, Kathy seconded to accept the Clipper article that has been written up by Donna Pronishen (Chair-SMS PAC).
