SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership
Monday, NOVEMBER 25, 2013
SCI Library
In Attendance: Jodi
Handoga, Theresa Spapens, Patricia McGregor, Tammy Lyle, Maryn Whyte, Carolyn Whyte, Beverley Wiebe, Tony
Stanley, Jackie Julien, Gladys Hayward-Williams
Regrets: Shawn Brook, Shari Steiner, Jenn Dufort Swain
As Shawn Brook was absent from the meeting, Carolyn
Whyte, the Vice Chair, acted as Chair of the meeting.
1.
Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.
2.
Approval of Agenda: The agenda was
approved as presented.
3. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the October
28, 2013 meeting were approved as presented.
4.
Chair’s Report: No report.
5. Principal’s Report: – A report was given
by Jackie Julien on Field of Visions, projected enrollment, SCI smart
technology, restorative practices, SCI website and upcoming events.
6. Treasurer’s Report: Jodi had to leave the
meeting to attend another meeting. As per Jodi’s advice, Theresa advised that the
balance in the bank account is $407.14.
7.
Student Council’s
Report:
No report. Student council for 2013/14 school year has not yet been established.
Jackie will meet with the teachers in charge of the leadership course and
Social Justice to discuss.
8.
Correspondence: Letter from Springfield
Parents for Performing Arts acknowledging donation to the Performing Arts
Scholarship Fund, letter from Manitoba Education and Advanced Training
regarding Kids Help Phone and letter from Manitoba Education, Instruction, Curriculum
and Assessment Branch regarding changes to special language credit options
(further information available on the Manitoba Education website).
9.
Business arising from
Minutes:
· DPAC
Meeting November 12, 2013 – Patricia reported various topics were discussed,
including electronics in the classroom, diverse learning, social justice,
restorative practices and Beyond the Hurt (a program that helps schools or
organizations stop and prevent bullying offered through the Red Cross).
· Field
of Visions – addressed in Principal’s Report.
· Inventory
of Smart Boards – addressed in Principal’s Report.
· Analysis
of Hits on SCI Website – deferred to January meeting.
· Restorative
Practices – addressed in Principal’s Report.
· Information
on Projected Enrollment – addressed in Principal’s Report.
· Constitution
Review - deferred to January meeting.
10.
New Business:
· Public
Budget Meeting – December 5, 2013 (subsequently rescheduled to December 17,
2013) – Jackie advised that a “wish list” has not been prepared yet.
11.
Date of Next Meeting: Monday, January 27, 2014, SCI Library
Executive
meeting at 6:00 p.m.
General
meeting at 6:30 p.m.
12.
Adjournment: 8:10 p.m.
Items to be brought
forward to January meeting:
·
Analysis
of hits on SCI website (Shawn Brook)
·
Additional
award categories (ie. 90’s award, 1st class honours) (Carolyn Whyte)
·
Community
rental of school facilities (Shawn Brook)
Items to be brought
forward to February meeting:
·
Nomination
for Award of Excellence in Teaching
