Meeting Minutes Feb 26

Springfield Collegiate Institute Advisory Council for School Leadership
February 26, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Attendance

Parents: Nikki Bertrand, Roxanne Lapointe

Administration: Pat Ilchena, Monica Biggar, Chris Szun

Guests: U of W Student Albee Eisbrenner and U of M Student Trish Farmer

Administration Report

Cafeteria Update
Ongoing improvements to food choices – the cafeteria staff has had the opportunity to work with the Chef from Harvest Moon – maintenance personnel are looking at kitchen space and equipment – renovations are on the docket

Athletics
Lots of team successes in the first Semester – Nick Joyal and his team of curlers are off to Morris, MB to participate in the Provincial Boys Curling Bonspiel - The Sabres Hockey Team will take on College Louis Riel in the True North Division Final at the MTS Center.

Public Health Nurse/Sunrise School Division Agreement
Details are still being worked out but soon there will be a Public Health Nurse available within the school for educational purposes and to assist teachers in the classroom as well as individual consultation with parent consent.

Grade 11 and 12 compulsory Physical Education
Each school is developing a plan for their Grade 11 & 12 Phys Ed Program – one full time and one half time Phys Ed teacher is needed and 14 to 15 additional sections on timetable for the new program – the course will be split 50/50 (theory/activity) – parents/guardians to be responsible for signing off on activity logs – there is a list of recommended activities set by the Provincial Government - Interview process for hiring will be starting next week – the success of the program is to prepare students for physical activity after graduating – to get connected with outside programs and continue physical activity.

Financial Statement
Presented by Nikki – balance to date $613.36

Open Forum and Correspondence

SMS PAC has requested support from SCI PAC regarding a proposal for a sidewalk along Willow Ave W – there is safety concern with pedestrians using this roadway to gain access to the schools and the traffic that also uses this route.

Letter from Ron Schuler, MLA re Bill 2, The Public Schools Amendment Act (Trans fats and Nutrition) – copy enclosed for PAC’s review.


Next Meeting tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 4:30pm

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