Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council
for School Leadership
April 20, 2009
Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2009
Meeting Minutes
Attendance
Parents/Community Members: Nikki Bertrand, Gary Walker, Diane Walker, Kathy Andersson, Caroline Smith, Donna Walby Lawson, Ingrid Tomiak, Michael Tomiak,
Karen Carey, Roxanne Lapointe
Students: Mike Lawson
Administration/Staff: Pat Ilchena
1. Call to Order: Co-Chair Caroline Smith called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
2. Approval of Agenda: (Kathy) to omit 8b Public Health Nurse - Consent Letter
Motion (1) Nikki moved, Kathy seconded. All in favor, carried.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion (2) Caroline moved, Donna seconded adoption of the minutes for March 2, 2009. All in favor, carried.
4. Student Council Report: Gym Blast was held on March 18th by Youth for Christ (Stonewall) – well received by students – organizers said it was a good group – probably be done again next year – looking into a scholarship, in the process of establishing criteria – planning a Spirit Week in May – two Grade 9 students suggested salad dressing week (French, Italian, House, Western etc.)
5. Principal’s Report: Parent Teacher Interviews, April 23rd – spring turnouts drop by 25% - looking at having a Wellness Day for Grade 9 and 10 students on May 15th – presentations on drugs and alcohol, gambling and a third to be announced – “Dead on Arrival” is the focus for the afternoon – Pier Support Group is helping out with stations and presentations – Kathy asked about parental support/involvement, suggested info on the website for those parents who would like to get involved – Social Justice League for Grade 11 and 12 students, video presentation – Grad, moved venue from Fort Garry Hotel to the Convention Center – more expensive – finalized number is $46.00 per ticket which is lower than three other schools that are using the facility – not much fundraising done – Newsletter, PAC item got missed, Pat apologized – May 11, Drama Production to perform at the Franco Manitoba Cultural Center, featuring “Voice and a Nose for the News” - evening production open to the public – contact office for tickets – May 1st, clean the community drive with students and teachers – no plans yet regarding area.
6. Treasurer’s Report: anticipated balance $739.06 – Gary still needs to sign – received $125.00 from Sunrise School Division Communication Fund – still owing money to Donna for Clipper Article - Motion (3) Donna moved, Caroline seconded to accept the report as presented. All in favor, carried.
7. Correspondence: cheque for $125.00 received from the Sunrise School Division Communication Fund – Sunrise School Division finalized the tax increase for 2009-2010 – MAPC newsletter – April 9 Highlights of SSD regular board meeting – Karen Carey asked for feedback from PAC members on the Highlights info – received fundraising letter from CT Custom Meats and Fundraising – Caroline suggested giving the info to Mike for Student Council – MAPC conference May 1st and 2nd – Kathy is planning to attend on the 2nd and will bring info/report to the next PAC meeting – Nikki suggested the Divisional PAC meeting location, date and time be posted on the PAC Website, Roxanne will post the information.
8. Business arising from the Minutes:
a) Evaluation of Smoke Free Policy: (Pat) area got flooded and was pumped out – once the area is dryer the Student Smoking Committee will clean it up – crossing the lane to and from the smoking area looks to be managed – exit door/entrance issues are better with warmer weather – a couple of students have been sent home for not using the smoking area – Community Police are more visible within the school – Pat is happy with the smoking policy/area and will report to PAC if necessary in the future – Grade 9 students are advised about the smoking Policy/area each September.
b) Public Health Nurse Consesnt Letter: no longer an Agenda Topic as it was sent out with the report cards.
c) School Lunch Monitoring: Gary received a phone call from Paul Magnon, Assistant Superintendent advising him SCI had only 4 hours of Lunch Monitor Supervision time – ongoing to put in future budgets – extra time was not in 2009-2010 budget – Kathy reflected on Mr. Leckie’s info that some students could monitor at lunch – Pat informed all that he has advocated down every possible path to obtain more time – it was suggested to bring it to Divisional PAC – (Kathy) why hasn’t the late budget submission for monitoring been addressed? – Caroline will write a letter to the Board of Trustees.
d) Adhoc Committee for Teacher Recognition Award: see Student Council Report
e) Safe Kids Week: see Principal’s Report.
f) Rachel’s Challenge: (Pat) expensive but need to pursue – looking at teaming up with SMS for 2010 – Kathy will talk to SMS PAC – requested that Monica forward the info to Kathy and Mr. Denica – Monies from SCI would come predominately from Student Council.
9. New Business: (Caroline) concerns regarding the Grade 9’s entering high school – what kinds of support are in place? – because this age is so impressionable, perhaps there is a need to buddy the Grade 9’s up with an older student – (Pat) Grade 9 Teachers are key – they take courses to understand the age group – could look at buddy system/pier support – Gary asked for feedback from Pat and the Teachers at the next meeting.
- Bleachers – none – Pat hasn’t had any word about new ones.
10. Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @7pm.
11. Motion (4) Kathy moved that the meeting adjourn at 8:37pm.
12. Motion (5) Communicated by email – Caroline moved, Nikki seconded to accept the letter to Sunrise School Division for a request to increase school lunch monitoring.
Students: Mike Lawson
Administration/Staff: Pat Ilchena
1. Call to Order: Co-Chair Caroline Smith called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
2. Approval of Agenda: (Kathy) to omit 8b Public Health Nurse - Consent Letter
Motion (1) Nikki moved, Kathy seconded. All in favor, carried.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion (2) Caroline moved, Donna seconded adoption of the minutes for March 2, 2009. All in favor, carried.
4. Student Council Report: Gym Blast was held on March 18th by Youth for Christ (Stonewall) – well received by students – organizers said it was a good group – probably be done again next year – looking into a scholarship, in the process of establishing criteria – planning a Spirit Week in May – two Grade 9 students suggested salad dressing week (French, Italian, House, Western etc.)
5. Principal’s Report: Parent Teacher Interviews, April 23rd – spring turnouts drop by 25% - looking at having a Wellness Day for Grade 9 and 10 students on May 15th – presentations on drugs and alcohol, gambling and a third to be announced – “Dead on Arrival” is the focus for the afternoon – Pier Support Group is helping out with stations and presentations – Kathy asked about parental support/involvement, suggested info on the website for those parents who would like to get involved – Social Justice League for Grade 11 and 12 students, video presentation – Grad, moved venue from Fort Garry Hotel to the Convention Center – more expensive – finalized number is $46.00 per ticket which is lower than three other schools that are using the facility – not much fundraising done – Newsletter, PAC item got missed, Pat apologized – May 11, Drama Production to perform at the Franco Manitoba Cultural Center, featuring “Voice and a Nose for the News” - evening production open to the public – contact office for tickets – May 1st, clean the community drive with students and teachers – no plans yet regarding area.
6. Treasurer’s Report: anticipated balance $739.06 – Gary still needs to sign – received $125.00 from Sunrise School Division Communication Fund – still owing money to Donna for Clipper Article - Motion (3) Donna moved, Caroline seconded to accept the report as presented. All in favor, carried.
7. Correspondence: cheque for $125.00 received from the Sunrise School Division Communication Fund – Sunrise School Division finalized the tax increase for 2009-2010 – MAPC newsletter – April 9 Highlights of SSD regular board meeting – Karen Carey asked for feedback from PAC members on the Highlights info – received fundraising letter from CT Custom Meats and Fundraising – Caroline suggested giving the info to Mike for Student Council – MAPC conference May 1st and 2nd – Kathy is planning to attend on the 2nd and will bring info/report to the next PAC meeting – Nikki suggested the Divisional PAC meeting location, date and time be posted on the PAC Website, Roxanne will post the information.
8. Business arising from the Minutes:
a) Evaluation of Smoke Free Policy: (Pat) area got flooded and was pumped out – once the area is dryer the Student Smoking Committee will clean it up – crossing the lane to and from the smoking area looks to be managed – exit door/entrance issues are better with warmer weather – a couple of students have been sent home for not using the smoking area – Community Police are more visible within the school – Pat is happy with the smoking policy/area and will report to PAC if necessary in the future – Grade 9 students are advised about the smoking Policy/area each September.
b) Public Health Nurse Consesnt Letter: no longer an Agenda Topic as it was sent out with the report cards.
c) School Lunch Monitoring: Gary received a phone call from Paul Magnon, Assistant Superintendent advising him SCI had only 4 hours of Lunch Monitor Supervision time – ongoing to put in future budgets – extra time was not in 2009-2010 budget – Kathy reflected on Mr. Leckie’s info that some students could monitor at lunch – Pat informed all that he has advocated down every possible path to obtain more time – it was suggested to bring it to Divisional PAC – (Kathy) why hasn’t the late budget submission for monitoring been addressed? – Caroline will write a letter to the Board of Trustees.
d) Adhoc Committee for Teacher Recognition Award: see Student Council Report
e) Safe Kids Week: see Principal’s Report.
f) Rachel’s Challenge: (Pat) expensive but need to pursue – looking at teaming up with SMS for 2010 – Kathy will talk to SMS PAC – requested that Monica forward the info to Kathy and Mr. Denica – Monies from SCI would come predominately from Student Council.
9. New Business: (Caroline) concerns regarding the Grade 9’s entering high school – what kinds of support are in place? – because this age is so impressionable, perhaps there is a need to buddy the Grade 9’s up with an older student – (Pat) Grade 9 Teachers are key – they take courses to understand the age group – could look at buddy system/pier support – Gary asked for feedback from Pat and the Teachers at the next meeting.
- Bleachers – none – Pat hasn’t had any word about new ones.
10. Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @7pm.
11. Motion (4) Kathy moved that the meeting adjourn at 8:37pm.
12. Motion (5) Communicated by email – Caroline moved, Nikki seconded to accept the letter to Sunrise School Division for a request to increase school lunch monitoring.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
DRAFT AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, May 20/09
@ 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, May 20/09
@ 7:00 PM
1.) ATTENDANCE
2.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 20/09
4.) STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT
5.) PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
6.) TREASURE’S REPORT
7.) CORRESPONDANCE
8.) BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a.) School Lunch Monitoring-Update & Implementation plan
b.) Adhoc Committee for Teacher Recognition Award
c.) Rachel’s Challenge-Update from Mrs. Bigger
d.) Peer support for Grade 9
e.) MAPC –Report
f.) Report re Divisional PAC Meeting
g.) Planning 2009/2010 Parent Advisory Committee AGM
9.) NEW BUSINESS
10.) DATE OF NEXT MEETING
11.) ADJOURNMENT
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