February 29, 2016 Minutes

SCI PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016

SCI Library

In Attendance: Carolyn Whyte, Jodi Handoga, Shelley Jensen, Theresa Spapens, Jackie Julien, Tony Stanley

Regrets: Shawn Brook, Patricia McGregor, Maryn Whyte, Darcie Smith, Shari Steiner

1. Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.

2. Approval of Agenda: As there were only four voting members in attendance, there were not enough members to constitute a quorum. Without a quorum, no motions can be made and therefore, no motion was made to approve the agenda.

3. Guest Speaker: Marilyn Kolody, MAPC Representative: As Marilyn Kolody was unable to attend the meeting, Naomi Kruse, the Executive Director and Advocacy Project Coordinator. It was agreed to complete the other agenda items and then go back to Ms. Kruse’s presentation.

4. Approval of Minutes: As there were only four voting members in attendance, there were not enough members to constitute a quorum. Without a quorum, no motions can be made and therefore, no motion was made to approve the minutes. Approval will be deferred to the next meeting on March 21, 2016.

5. Chair’s Report: No report.

6. Student Council Report: No report.

7. Principal’s Report: Jackie thanked the SCI PAC and parent community for the wonderful staff appreciation luncheon. She reported on Grade Wars taking place March 14-17, registration for next year, SCI Identity Project, the new Parent Portal and upcoming travel opportunities for students. A copy of the report is attached.

8. Treasurer’s Report: Balance in bank account is $652.39.

9. Correspondence:

• Email received regarding MAPC Annual General Meeting and Conference on May 6 and 7, 2016.

10. Business Arising from Minutes:

• Review Constitution – Carolyn suggested the review continue with Ms. Kolody after the formal meeting.

• Teacher Appreciation Lunch – Carolyn provided a report. She thanked all the parents for their donations. The following is a financial summary:

                Balance of funds (2015)      $170.23                
                Parent donations (2016)      $350.00
                2016 Total Revenue            $520.23
                2016 Total Expenses          $408.00
                Balance in account:            $112.23

• DPAC Meeting – Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – Carolyn and Theresa will be attending and will report back.

• Items to be brought forward: Award of Excellence in Teaching – After a brief discussion, it was agreed that this item would be removed from the agenda.

• MAPC Chairperson’s Breakfast – Carolyn had attended the breakfast and provided a report.

11. New Business

12. Date of Next Meeting: Monday, March 21, 2016 at 6:30 pm, SCI Library.

The meeting then returned to item 3, Ms. Kruse’s presentation.

There was a lengthy discussion on the role of PACs generally and how to get parents more engaged at the high school level. Some suggestions were:

Arrange presentations for Parent community on various topics, including:
- How to complete scholarship applications
- Information on post-secondary education alternatives to University
- Students presenting to parents on school activities (ie. Marine Science trip)
- Internet safety
- How to engage in your child’s education
-Safe workers of tomorrow
-Survey the Parent community to find out their interests.

The meeting then turned to a discussion of the Constitution and Ms. Kruse provided her input into some of the questions the Executive had. Carolyn will prepared a revised version of the Constitution.

13. Adjournment: 8:30 p.m. 

Upcoming Meetings
- March 21, 2016
- April 25, 2016
- May 30, 2016

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Principal’s Report February 2016

1. Staff of SCI would like to thank our PAC and Parent community for the wonderful luncheon that was provided to all of us.

2. Grade Wars – March 14-17, 2016

3. 2016 Registration process

Student registration guide is on-line, packages were sent home with students on February 22nd, 2016 and are to be returned to the T/A today February 29, 2016. Registration will occur during periods 1 & 2 March 7, 2016 with your child’s teacher advisor.

4. Staff and Students of SCI will be getting together for our second gathering around defining our identity on March 17th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. If any parents or community members would like to join us, they are welcome.

5. Parent Portal

SCI is planning to open up the Maplewood Parent Portal as of March 11th. This will enable parents/guardians to see their child’s attendance and marks as often as they would like.

6. Travel

    a. Ethics Bowl – North Carolina
    b. Europe Trip
    c. Marine Science – California
    d. Quebec Trip