Meeting Minutes Dec 4

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership

December 4, 2007

Summary of Minutes

Attendance

Parents: Nikki Bertrand, Roxanne Lapointe

Administration: Monica Biggar (Vice Principal), Pat Ilchena (Principal)

Items discussed were the Physical Education Program that will be introduced in Sept of 2008 and the School Budget.

Nikki will submit a letter to the Division advising them that the SCI PAC will be using a different approach this year and would like to simply support the SCI Admin. Staff in their proposal.

No date set for next meeting.

Meeting Minutes Nov 6

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership

November 6, 2007

Meeting Minutes

Attendance

Parents: Nikki Bertrand, Roxanne Lapointe

Administration: Monica Biggar (Vice Principal)

The minutes from previous meeting (October 2/07) were approved.

Administration Report

Around the school:

• All Gr. 9s will be attending Take Our Kid to Work Day tomorrow (Nov. 7^th). Teachers, esp. Randy Cielen, assisted all 196 students in finding a work placement!
• Teacher planning meetings regarding students at risk Gr. 9-12 will be held Nov 7^th. While Gr. 9s are away.
• JV boys and girls volleyball teams are playing in the semi-final match this evening.
• Hockey program underway – a learning process for all of us!
• 42 Band students are planning a performance trip to Ottawa in spring with B. LeClair.
• Some newer clubs: Guitar club, photography club, journalism club, debate club – guitar and photography clubs are initiatives of our talent development teachers C. Walker and S. Suffield.
• We were very proud of several of our students who performed for all divisional staff as part of an “Imagine a School” presentation on Oct. 22^nd.

Follow-up to previous discussions:

Computers and computer labs are up and running, still some issues with software.

• Attendance letters were sent out to all parents prior to Synrevoice system being up and running again.
• A school team is attending a Phys. Ed/Health Ed Gr. 11 and 12 two day workshop with Manitoba Education Nov 21-22. We are hoping to get some concrete suggestions and support on how to implement the new credits that will be required.

Information:

• 1^st term reports and newsletter go out next week (Nov 14^th). PAC is welcome to submit an ad or brief article.
• Pancake breakfast invitation, Nov 28^th (tentative), 9am – 10am. Trustees, bus drivers, staff, students, parents invited.
• Budget submissions have been requested from schools – PAC will be invited to submit as well. Please consult with Pat prior to submitting requests.
• Remberance Day Assembly Friday, November 9 at 11am. (Jim Osler’s class will be doing a presentation on Afghanistan.

Financial Statement

Presented by Nikki – balance to date $613.06.

Browsed and discussed PAC correspondence – Rainbow Society Fundraiser (March 08)

- MAPC

- MB’s Celebration of Excellence in teaching

- Changes to Senior Years Grad requirements.

Next Meeting – December 4^th at 4:30pm.

Meeting Minutes Oct 2

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership

October 2, 2007

Meeting Minutes

Attendance

Parents/Community Members: Gina Borschaw, Diane Duma, Nikki Bertrand, Jack Boughen,

Gladys Hayward Williams, Roxanne Lapointe

Administration: Pat Ilchena (Principal), Monica Biggar (Vice Principal),

Chris Szun (Vice Principal),

Principals Report

• New parking lot lighting has been installed, along with fencing and electrical hook-up.
• A new bank of lockers has been added and Phase 3 of T-bar ceiling has been completed.
• The top half of the gym was painted and the outside of the building.
• The overall feel in the school is positive and cleanliness from students is happening.
• Grade 9’s were well received, are feeling comfortable and the Grade 12’s are helping.
• There is no Synervoice and is not known when it will be available.
• On November 21 and 22, Pat Ilchena, Paul Fust and L. McKetchen will attend a meeting with other schools and Manitoba Education regarding the Phys Ed. Program.
• 30 Credits will now be required for Graduation with no additions to staffing.
• Enrollment at 711 students.

Open Forum

• Concern that students are restricted with regards to the optional courses available.
• Louis Riel Arts and Tech Center – reports of it being a good program.
• Computers were down for the first 3 weeks of school due to a problem with Networking configuration – this was a huge issue for all users (students, staff and Administration). There were concerns regarding the lack of communication between Divisional Office and Parents. The Computers are now up and running – on the agenda for November PAC Meeting.
• There wasn’t a Senior Boys Volleyball Team because there was no coach – suggested that communication was needed within the Parent community in order to recruit coaches and perhaps a screening process needs to be in place – also suggested that a School Volunteer Involvement form could go out with registration in June.

Gladys reported that in July of 2006 the School Board set aside $200,000.00 for school grounds in the Division, which would include Springfield Recreation, 6 Schools and 3 Colonies.

Next Meeting – November 6 at 7pm in SCI Library

Meeting Minutes

Springfield Collegiate Institute Parent Advisory Council Minutes
Summary of March, April and May 2007 Meetings

March 2006 – Nikki and Roxanne were the only persons in attendance. No meeting held.

April 2006 – Pat Ilchena, Monica Biggar, Chris Szun, Nikki and Roxanne attended.

Outdoor Lighting – On hold. The School Division Secretarty/Treasurer is looking at improving lighting in several schools in the Division.
Cafetria – Healthier menu items are being offered. Possible renovations over the summer.

May 22nd next meeting.

May 22, 2007 – Pat Ilchena, Chris Szun, Nikki and Roxanne attended. Ideas and plans to attract more parents to PAC meetings.