MINUTES

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

October 29, 2012

Attendance:  Ross Martin, Jodi Handoga, Theresa Spapens, Faith Gushulak, Jackie Julien,

Anthony Stanley, Gladys Hayward-Williams

Note:  Kathy Andersson gave her proxy vote to Jodi Handoga.

1.          Call to Order at 7:08 p.m. 

2.          Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by Jodi, 2^nd Theresa. Carried. 

3.          Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2012: Motion (2) by Faith, 2^nd Jodi. Carried. 

4.          Principal’s Report: Report given by Jackie Julien on WE Day, WE Scare Halloween Hunger, Chicago Hockey Trip, Peer Support Group and Upcoming Events. 

5.          Chair’s Report: Ross expressed disappointment that the October 4^th in-service day was cancelled. He appreciated the good information the school administration was giving to the ACSL. 

6.          Treasurer’s report: Verbal report given. Parent council has received its annual $125 from Sunrise School Division. Balance in account is $504.34. Paper statements have been discontinued in favour of internet banking.  Motion (3) by Jodi, 2^nd Theresa. Carried. 

7.          Student Council Report: Student Council and World Issues students will be attending WE day. Spirit week activities possibly to take place week of Talent Show. Wear pink for breast cancer held past Friday. Possible prostate cancer awareness activity to be held in November in conjunction with Social Justice Committee (Movember).  

8.          Correspondence: Motion (4) to receive and file letter from division regarding annual $125.00 contribution and receive and file letter from MAPSE by Jodi, 2^nd Theresa. Carried. Motion (5)  to table to the next meeting the letter from Minister Education regarding Excellence in Teaching nomination by Faith, 2^nd Jodi. Carried. 

9.          Business arising from Minutes: 

·         Fall Division PAC Meeting – October 16, 2012: Theresa attended the meeting where the topics of Division goals, site-based decision making, class sizes and new standardized report cards were discussed. 

10.        New Business:  

·         Fundraiser:  It was agreed there will be no fundraising in the immediate future unless there is a need to fundraise for a specific goal. Focus is to be liaison with Administration and Division.  

·         Submission to SSD Budget Meeting: School walkthrough with administration to see what is needed will take place on Monday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. Student Council’s input is also requested. Public Input Budget Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012.  

·         Gladys requested opportunity to speak. She stressed the importance of PACs and how the Board values what parents say. 

11.      Date of Next Meeting: Monday, November 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. (immediately following school walkthrough). 

12.      Adjournment: Motion (6) to adjourn at 8:14 p.m. by Jodi, 2^nd Theresa. Carried.

 

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, November 26, 2012 @6:30 p.m.

SCI Library

 

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approval of Agenda

3.      Approval of Minutes: October 26, 2012

4.      Chair’s Report

5.      Principal’s Report

6.      Treasurer’s Report

7.      Student Council’s Report

8.      Correspondence

9.      Business arising from Minutes:

·      Field of Visions

·      Excellence in Teaching

·      Submission to SDD Budget Meeting

10.  New Business:

11.  Date of Next Meeting: TBD

12.  Adjournment

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

September 24, 2012 

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Faith Gushulak, Theresa Spapens, Jackie Julien, Carrie Schimnowski, Tony Stanley, Diane Duma  

1. Call to Order at 7:32 pm by Ross
2. Approval of Agenda:  Motion (1) by Kathy, 2^nd Theresa. Carried.
3. Approval of Minutes:  May 14, 2012:  Motion (2) by Faith, 2^nd by Kathy. Carried.
4. Principal's Report:  > See principal's report.
5. Treasurer's report:  Verbal report given.  Current balance is $379.34.  Motion (3) made by Theresa Spapens, Secretary, to remove Pam MacDonald, past Secretary, and Kathy Andersson, past Treasurer, and add Theresa Spapens, current Secretary, and Jodi Handoga, current Treasurer to signing authority on S.C.I. Parent Advisory Council account # 116608, thus making current signing authorities as follows:  any two of the following to sign:  Ross Martin, Chair, Jodi Handoga, Treasurer, Theresa Spapens, Secretary.  2^nd Kathy Andersson.  All in favour.  Motion Carried.
6. Correspondence:  Pam shared with the group the following documents:  > Fall Divisional PAC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 at 7 pm in Beausejour.  > Minutes from April 24, 2012 DPAC meeting available for review.  >  Fundraising information received from Donelli and DFS-Dieleman Sales.  > Thank you note received from Maria Andersson for our contribution to SPPA which sponsored her music scholarship.
7. Motion (4) to have Kathy Andersson continue as FOV representative on SCI PAC made by Theresa, 2nd by Faith.  Carried.
8. Date of next meeting:  October 22, 7 pm in school library.
9. Adjournment:  Motion (5) by Faith, 2^nd Kathy.  Carried.

 

 

 

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, October 29, 2012 @7:00 p.m.

SCI Library

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approval of Agenda

3.      Approval of Minutes: September 24, 2012

4.      Principal’s Report

5.      Treasurer’s Report

6.      Student Council’s Report

7.      Correspondence

8.      Business arising from Minutes:

·      Fall Division PAC Meeting – October 16, 2012

9.      New Business:

·      Fundraiser

·      Submission to SSD Budget Meeting

10.  Date of Next Meeting: November 19, 2012 @7:00 p.m. in library

11.  Adjournment

Approved minutes from May 14, 2012 meeting

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

May 14, 2012

Field of Visions Presentation by Pat Hardy, Fund Development consultant and Janet Hamel, Director of Philanthropy

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Monica Biggar, Suzanne Suffield, Alex Savoy, Jodi Handoga, Diane Duma

Note: Brad Handoga gave his proxy vote to Jodi.

1.) Call to Order at 6:48 pm by Ross

2.) Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by John, 2^nd Pam. Carried.

3.) Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2012: Motion (2) by Pam, 2^nd Kathy. Carried.

4.) Chairperson's Report: > Ross met with Pat two weeks ago to discuss any conflicts between administration and parent council. He felt that it was a positive meeting and that both groups will be moving forward.

5.) Principal's Report: > Robb Nash, former rock star, now motivational speaker, came to the school on Friday, May 11. He spoke on a variety of different topics including identifying one's purpose in life, making a positive impact on others and treating people with respect. His presentation was well received by the students. > May 23 is this year's Athletic Banquet held during school hours. > Valedictorians have been chosen for this year: Jordan Semenchuk and Derrick Kitching. Safe grad info packages have been sent out.

6.) Treasurer's Report: Verbal report given. Balance stayed the same at $862.34 and petty cash $7.43. Motion (3) by Kathy, 2^nd Jodi. Carried.

7.) Student Council's Report: > Robb Nash event used for mocktail making. > Thank you event for student council members being planned. > Elections coming up.

8.) Correspondence: > No correspondence.

9.) Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions: No new information.
• SPPA: > April 21 Red Carpet Gala brought in between $5,000 and $5,300 profit. > Upcoming dates: May 29, SMS concert and BBQ; May 30, SCI band concert; June 7, SMS band concert. > Summer scholarship information being collected at this time.
• Fundraising Results and Allocation of Funds – Motion (4) by John to donate $180 to SPPA for summer scholarships, 2^nd Pam. Carried. Motion (5) by Kathy to donate $300 to Field of Visions, 2^nd Jodi. Carried.
• School Canteen Revenue Report: Our executive body met and reviewed the report. Ross thanked Monica for putting the report together. Our PAC feels that some items being purchased by the canteen, ie. furniture, should be purchased by the school division. We'd like to make a presentation to SSD in the fall asking for an increase in certain budgetary line items. We'd like to request that a year end report be provided by the administration before we meet with the SSD in the fall. We have no intention on telling administration how to spend the canteen funds but we'd like to offer suggestions on how funds can be used. For example, we'd like to request a Grade 12 couch be purchased for the canteen. In addition, we'd like to see the funds be used for the beautification of the school or for practical items like wall mounted corner mirrors in certain hallways of the school. We also asked Alex, as rep for student council, to research ideas of things students would like.
• Constitutional Review: No new information

10. New Business:

• Brainstorming topics for discussion: * Province launching new report card * New ELA credit coming out * How to access apprenticeship programs * Community Service opportunities/Volunteer Credit * Springfield Alternative Learning Centre * Learning styles: reading disorders, learning disorders, mood disorders, mental health (and marijuana use), differentiation in the classroom * Where to seek help regarding mental health issues, CFS issues, anxiety disorders * Prepping for secondary education: scholarships, how soon should parents start working with students * How has Phys Ed changed? Assessment criteria reviewed * Social Justice action items and opportunities * Concept of Inclusion * Peer Support and Peer Tutor programs * How SCI deals with gifted children * Credit requirements * How to keep the lines of communication open with your teenager * How to prepare the student for school: healthy nutrition, uninterrupted sleep, eliminate distractions during study time.

11.) Date of next meeting: AGM: Monday, September 24 at 7 pm in school library

12.) Motion (6) to adjourn at 8:20 pm by Alex, 2^nd Jodi. Carried.

Approved Minutes from AGM September 26, 2011

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

Annual General Meeting

September 26, 2011

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, Donna Walby-Lawson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Monica Biggar, Suzanne Suffield

1. Call to Order at 6:35 pm by Donna
2. Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.
3. Approval of Minutes: AGM September 27, 2010: Motion (2) by Ross, 2^nd by Kathy. Carried.
4. Chairperson's report: Donna eloquently captured the year-in-review including some of the PAC's accomplishments at the school level, our dealings with MAPC, and our continued efforts to increase parental participation.
5. Treasurer's report: Financial statement for the period September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011 prepared by Kathy Andersson, Treasurer. Motion (3) to accept report by Kathy, 2^nd by Ross. Carried.
6. Election of Officers:

Chair: Ross Martin

Vice-Chair: John MacDonald

Treasurer: Kathy Andersson

Secretary: Pam MacDonald

Member-at-Large (2): Open

Community Member: Open

Student Representative: Open

7. Adjournment: Motion (4) at 6:48 pm by Ross, 2^nd Pam. Carried.

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Fiscal Period: September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012

Opening Balance $240.34

INCOME

Sunrise SD Operating Funds $125.00

Perogy/Sausage Fundraiser $1322.00

TOTAL INCOME ($1687.34)

EXPENSES

Perogies – Doreen Palidwor $524.00

Sausage – Winnipeg Old Country Ltd. $281.00

Sunrise Education Foundation - Field Of Visions $300.00

Springfield Parents for Performing Arts Scholarship(camp) $180.00

Total $1285.00

MISCELLANEOUS

Petty Cash (cards) $12.57

Bank Statement Fee (August) $1.50

Total $14.07

TOTAL EXPENSES ($1299.07)

SURPLUS IN ACCOUNT $380.84

PETTY CASH $7.43

YEAR END BALANCE ($388.27)

CREDIT UNION SHARE $5.00

Prepared by Kathy Andersson (Treasurer) for 2011-2012 SCI ACSL

Draft Agenda for PAC AGM

DRAFT

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Annual General Meeting

Monday, September 24, 2012 @ 7:00 pm

SCI Library

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes: September 26, 2011
4. Chairperson's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Election of Officers
7. Adjournment

SCI ACSL Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes: May 14, 2012
4. Principal's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Correspondence
7. Date of Next Meeting: October 22, 2012 @ 7:00 pm in library
8. Adjournment

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

April 23, 2012

Learning Teams Presentation by Bob Welsh and Heather Bethune

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Monica Biggar, Suzanne Suffield, Alex Savoy

Note: Brad and Jodi Handoga gave their proxy votes to Pam MacDonald.

1.) Call to Order at 7:38 pm by Ross

2.) Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by Pam, 2^nd Alex. Carried.

3.) Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2012: Motion (2) by John, 2^nd Kathy. Carried. March 19, 2012: Motion (3) by Pam, 2^nd Kathy. Carried.

4.) Chairperson's Report: > No report.

5.) Principal's Report: > School celebrated 5 days of Freedom with: 1) Vow of Silence; 2) special speaker presentation, Muxie Adams who talked about social justice; and 3) 30 hour famine with 32 participating students. > PISA International assessment in reading, math and science to take place May 2^nd. > SPPA Red Carpet Gala event was awesome and impressive. > Class sizes will be larger next year than they were this year. Some electives will be dropped as well as a result of smaller student population. > Cafeteria Operation Summary and General Business School Funds summary was discussed. See report. The PAC will be having an executive meeting to review the information from the administration.

6.) Treasurer's Report: See report. Motion (4) by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.

7.) Student Council's Report: > Matchmaker's activity brought in a profit of about $200. > Student council looking to get possible speaker to come to talk about his personal experience as a motor vehicle accident victim. Parent Council asked if financial support was needed to obtain this speaker. Alex not sure at this time.

8.) Correspondence: > Motion (5) to receive and file correspondence regarding fundraising by Pam, 2^nd John. Carried.

9.) Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions: Meeting last week to discuss fundraising and prospecting potential donors.
• SPPA: > April 21 Red Carpet Gala exceeded expectations! Kathy said Mr. Ostler, Doreen Palidor and the SCI students all came together to make the evening a big success. Food was delicious. Music was spectacular. Profits should be known by end of week.
• Ideas for engaging parents(newsletter article) – Idea for next article: Things to make students better equipped to learn: Adequate sleep, proper nutrition especially breakfast, etc. Next article will be written in September to go out with first newsletter of the school year.
• Fundraising Results and Allocation of Funds - Tabled till next meeting
• School Canteen: See above
• Constitutional Review: Tabled until next meeting

10. New Business:

11.) Date of next meeting: May 14 at 6:30 pm in school library.

12.) Motion (6) to adjourn at 8:52 pm by Pam, 2^nd Alex. Carried.

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, May 14, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

SCI Library

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2012
4. Chairperson's Report:
5. Principal's Report:
6. Treasurer's Report:
7. Student Council's Report:
8. Correspondence:
9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions
• SPPA
• Fundraising Results and Allocation of Funds
• School canteen revenue report
• Constitutional Review

10. New Business:

• Brainstorming Topics for Discussion

11. Date of Next Meeting:
12. Adjournment

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership

Financial Report

March 19, 2012 - April 23, 2012

Chequing Non-Profit Organization

          March 19, 2012                                                                     $1,667.34

Income

          No New Income                                                                             $1,667.34

Expenses

   March 22, 2012 (Paid - Doreen Palidor - Perogies)                                   $524.00

   March 22, 2012 (Paid - Winnipeg Old Country Sausage Ltd. - Sausage)  $281.00

                                                                                     Total     $805.00


Balance

            April 23, 2012                                                                                   $862.34


*** April 23, 2012 (Paid (PETTY CASH) - Pam MacDonald - Cards             $12.57

Balance of Petty Cash -  $7.43

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

March 19, 2012

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, Jodi Handoga, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Monica Biggar, Gladys Hayward Williams

1.) Call to Order at 7:05 pm by Ross

John and Pam MacDonald's proxy votes given to Kathy Andersson.

2.) Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by Kathy, 2^nd Jodi. Carried.

3.) Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2012: Not available

4.) Chairperson's Report: > Ross attended the AFM presentation at SMS as well as the Grade 9 orientation.

5.) Principal's Report: > March 20^th Talent Show/50^th Anniversary, shows at 1:30 and 6:30pm. March 22^nd deadline for course registrations. April 11^th Mid-term reports go out. April 18^th Parent Teacher Interviews. April 19^th 30 hour famine. April 21^st SPPA Fundraiser. > Pat relayed that the division is facing a $1.3 million dollar cut from the budget. This will have some effects for next year and years to come, possible blending of classes, offering some courses only every 2^nd year or eliminating courses. Due to population decline there will be a 2.3 FTE reduction resulting in 14 less sections in the timetable. Teaching loads will be different. Reductions are being kept away from student learning. Gladys pointed out that the division received no increase in dollars from the Province for next years budget.

6.) Treasurer's Report: See attached report. There are still a few outstanding bills from the fundraiser. The balance is approx $800.00. It will be discussed how to spend the fundraising dollars at the next meeting. Motion (2) by Kathy, 2^nd by Jodi. Carried.

7.) Student Council's Report: > No report.

8.) Correspondence: > None.

9.) Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions: Janet Hamel has been hired as Director of Philanthropy.
• SPPA: > April 21 event theme: Let the Music Speak. The grade 12 business class is working on the silent auction, promotion and corporate sponsors. Tickets are now available to sell. The lighting has been secured and ordered (6 sets). A history of the SPPA video is being created to be used for various purposes including the upcoming event.
• Ideas for engaging parents(newsletter article) - tabled till next meeting
• Fundraising Results and Allocation of Funds - tabled till next meeting

10. New Business:

• Ross enquired about the school canteen revenue. Monica reported that the canteen/vending machine produces only a small profit margin. Approx $900 per year. There are leftover funds from the renovations to be used for various projects including projectors, white boards or vouchers for students in need. A $10-15,000 buffer is being maintained for major equipment replacement.
• Kathy suggested that a Constitutional Review is needed. Ross will look into it.
• Divisional PAC meeting April 24^th 7pm at the Sunrise Educational Centre in Beausejour.

11.) Date of next meeting: April 23 and May 14 at 6:30 pm in school library.

12.) Motion (3) to adjourn at 8:10 pm by Jodi, 2^nd Kathy. Carried.

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

February 13, 2012

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Monica Biggar, Suzanne Suffield and Alex Savoy

1. Call to Order at 7:00 pm by Ross
2. Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by John, 2^nd Kathy. Carried.
3. Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2012: Motion (2) by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.
4. Chairperson's Report: > Ross attended Kids in the Know presentation with 16 other parents at Springfield Middle School.
5. Principal's Report: > March 1, Registration procedures will be explained to the students with March 22 deadline. March 8 will be parent information night for Grade 8 graduating students. > Social Justice committee is planning 5 days of freedom April 16 – 19. Focus on exploitation issue. > Canadian Tire money is still being collected for next year's Christmas cheer hampers. Collection box in front office.
6. Treasurer's Report: Verbal report given. Balance remains the same at $365.34. Motion (3) by Kathy, 2^nd by John. Carried.
7. Student Council's Report: > Valentine's Day fundraiser sold 100 tickets. > Spirit week activities coming soon.
8. Correspondence: > Motion (4) to receive and file correspondence regarding SSD Board Highlighters and fundraising opportunities by Pam, 2^nd John. Carried.
9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Motion (5) made via email to sell perogies and sausage rings as fundraiser, 1^st by Pam, 2^nd John. Carried.
• Motion (6) made via email to accept order form and information sheet to be emailed to parents, 1^st by Pam, 2^nd John. Carried.
• Field of Visions: On January 30, Pat Hardy signed on as Senior Fundraiser and is currently looking for a Director of Philanthropy to be her assistant.
• SPPA: > April 21 event theme: Let the Music Speak. Tables, chairs, tablecloths being ordered. Posters and tickets being designed. Silent auction letter has been sent to printer. Corporate sponsorship letter being designed. Menu will be buffet style. Liquor permit approved by SSD and permit has been submitted for approval. Tickets will be available at next PAC meeting, $40 per person.
• The 21^st Century Learner's Brain: Monica and Bob met with Pam on Feb 8. Pam will write another article for newsletter. Topic to be determined. In that article, she will plug the April PAC meeting in which SCI Learning Team member(s) will present what they've been learning. Article will also include CBC link for Nature of Things program on teenage brain.
• Fundraising Budget Suggestions: Only 3 orders have been received to date. Pat will send reminder email.

10. Kathy asked if the school was aware of and/or planned to attend Rockin' for Choices at the MTS Centre on March 21, 2012. Admittance is free. The administration was aware of the anti-drug concert, however, since the students had recently attended the WE day conference, they were sensitive about overloading the students. They also did not know how useful the anti-drug concert would be for SCI students.
11. Date of next meeting: March 19 @ 7 pm, April 23 @ 6:30 pm and May 14 at 7:00 pm in school library.
12. Motion (7) to adjourn at 7:40 pm by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, April 23, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

SCI Library

Learning Teams Presentation

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2012; March 19, 2012

4. Chairperson's Report:

5. Principal's Report:

6. Treasurer's Report:

7. Student Council's Report:

8. Correspondence:

9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions

• SPPA

• Ideas for engaging parents (newsletter article)

• Fundraising Results and Allocation of Funds

• School canteen revenue report

• Constitutional Review?

10. New Business:

11. Date of Next Meeting: May 14 at 6:30 pm in school library

12. Adjournment

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership
Financial Report

February 13, 2012 - March 19, 2012

Chequing Non-Profit Organization

February 13, 2012 $365.34

Income

March 5, 2012 (Deposit funds - Perogy/Sausage Fundraiser) $1304.00

March 19, 2012 (Deposit funds - Perogy/ Sausage Fundraiser) $18.00

Expenses

March 19, 2012 (Petty Cash) $20.00

Balance

March 19, 2012 $1667.34


Unpaid Bills (Confirmed)

Perogy bill - $524
Winnipeg Old Country Sausage bill - $281.00

Everyone is invited to attend our next Parent Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 19 at 7:00 pm in the school library. The meeting's agenda is posted below.

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, March 19, 2012 @ 7:00 pm

SCI Library

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2012

4. Chairperson's Report:

5. Principal's Report:

6. Treasurer's Report:

7. Student Council's Report:

8. Correspondence:

9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions

• SPPA

• Ideas for engaging parents (newsletter article)

• Fundraising Results and Allocation of Funds

10. New Business:

• E-mail consent of parents for SCI ACSL

11. Date of Next Meeting: April 23 at 6:30 pm, May 14 at 7:00 pm in school library

12. Adjournment

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

January 16, 2012

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Jody Handoga, Brett Handoga

1. Call to Order at 7:03 pm by Ross

2. Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.

3. Approval of Minutes: November 21, 2011: Motion (2) by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.

4. Chairperson's Report: > Ross presented the SCI Budget Letter to the SSD on December 1.

5. Principal's Report: > Exam week will be January 26-February 2 with report cards coming out on February 9. > Over Christmas break, the lights in the gym were replaced. > Internet Safety presentation scheduled for January 25. > Currently preparing Registration Guide for 2012-2013 school year. Registrations will be due by the end of March.

6. Treasurer's Report: Verbal report given. Balance remains the same at $365.34. Motion (3) by Kathy, 2^nd by John. Carried.

7. Student Council's Report: No new information.

8. Correspondence: > Motion (4) to receive and file email correspondence regarding SSD Board Highlighters by Pam, 2^nd Jody. Carried.

9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions: > According to Kathy, the group is still moving towards hiring a professional fundraiser.

• SPPA: > Manitoba Community Services Council notified Kathy that her grant was approved. Funds should be arriving mid-January for purchase of stage lighting. > SPPA has been chosen by the Grade 12 Business class, to receive the benefit of their hard work, as charitable organization. They will be planning a dinner on April 21 with SMS and SCI Jazz bands and Vocal Jazz performing. The Royal Canadian Air Force Band – Jetstream will be performing.

• The 21^st Century Learner's Brain: Bob discussed and handed out literature that the SCI Learning Team has been studying regarding the Brain-Compatible Classroom by Pat Wolfe. Pam to follow up with Bob about possible newsletter articles regarding learning teams findings.

10. New Business:

• Fundraising Ideas and Opportunities: Kathy will investigate the sale of perogies and sausages. Motion (5) by John, 2^nd Kathy. Carried.

11. Date of next meeting: February 13 and March 19 at 7:00 pm in school library.

12. Motion (6) to adjourn by Jody, 2^nd John. Carried.

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 7:00 pm

SCI Library

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes: January 16, 2012

4. Chairperson's Report:

5. Principal's Report:

6. Treasurer's Report:

7. Student Council's Report:

8. Correspondence:

9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions

• SPPA

• Ideas for engaging parents in 21^st century learner's brain

• Fundraising Budget Suggestions

10. New Business:

11. Date of Next Meeting: March 19, 7:00 pm in school library

12. Adjournment

Minutes

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

November 21, 2011

Attendance: Ross Martin, Kathy Andersson, John MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, Pat Ilchena, Bob Welsh, Monica Biggar, Suzanne Suffield, Gladys Hayward-Williams

1. Call to Order at 7:05 pm by Ross

2. Approval of Agenda: Motion (1) by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried.

3. Approval of Minutes: October 17, 2011: Motion (2) by John, 2^nd Kathy. Carried.

4. Chairperson's Report: > On behalf of our parent council, Ross sent our letter to MAPC expressing our discontent about MAPC's refusal to accept our 2011 proposed resolution regarding transparency of meeting minutes. > On November 15, Ross attended the second Bus Community meeting held by the Transportation Department. Discussions continue surrounding grandfathered students and enforcement of the 1.6 km rule. Beausejour and Powerview areas now holding community meetings. > On October 25, the Fall DPAC meeting was held out in Beausejour. Ross, Kathy, Pam and John attended the meeting and found the information presented to be worthwhile. > Sunrise School Board will be holding it's budget meeting on December 1.

5. Principal's Report: > Wednesday, November 23 is WE Day Conference at MTS Centre. 72 students and 5 staff will be attending. November 25 is a PD Day. November 30 is Band Concert. December 5 is Jazz Concert. December 7 is Pancake breakfast. Proceeds from the Pancake breakfast go towards purchase of Christmas hampers. December 8 is Voluntary Withdrawal Date. December 22 is last day of school with 2:30 early dismissal. > Pat handed out the SCI 2012-2013 Maintenance Requests list and reviewed the items with the PAC. > Per Suzanne, Kids in the Know presenting on November 28 to Grade 9 students about Internet safety. > Suzanne talked to Orest Deneka, Principal at SMS, about finding a mutually convenient date for presentation on Internet Safety to both SMS and SCI Parent Councils. Graham Milliken, Canadian Center for Child Protection, will be the presenter. Date to be set in January or February, 2012.

6. Treasurer's Report: Motion (3) by Kathy, 2^nd by John. Carried. See attached report.

7. Student Council's Report: No new information.

8. Correspondence: > Motion (4) to receive and file magician information by Pam, 2^nd Kathy. Carried. Motion (5) to receive and file MAPC Fall newsletter and registration form by Kathy, 2^nd John. Carried. Pam communicated the decision to nominate an SCI teacher for the Manitoba Excellence in Teaching Award in Fall, 2012.

9. Business arising from Minutes:

• Field of Visions: > According to Kathy, next meeting on 28^th. The group is still moving towards hiring a professional fundraiser to begin on January 1, 2012

• SPPA: > According to Kathy, Peak of the Market fundraiser just finished. Unofficially, $5,000 in product sold between SMS and SCI with a 45% profit to the individual student accounts. > December 14, 15 SMS Concerts. >Manitoba Community Services Council notified Kathy that her grant will be reviewed on December 13. > SPPA has been chosen by the Grade 12 Business class, to receive the benefit of their hard work, as charitable organization. They will be planning a dinner in April, 2012 with SMS and SCI Jazz bands and Vocal Jazz performing. The proposed feature entertainment will be Jetstream, from the Royal Air Command Band.

10. New Business:

• Ideas for engaging parents in 21^st century learner's brain: Bob has approached the learning teams associated with 21^st century learner's brain and they'd like to make a presentation to our PAC about what they've learned. Date to be set sometime in March or April, 2012. > We asked about reading material we could research and were pointed towards Time Magazine and National Geographic. Pam will research articles and write a small article about what we've learned to be included with the next school newsletter.

11. Date of next meeting: January 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm in school library