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, 1^st 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

 

 

 

 

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, February 24, 2014 @6:30 p.m.

SCI Library 

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approval of Agenda

3.      Approval of Minutes:  November 25, 2013

4.      Chair’s Report

5.      Principal’s Report

6.      Treasurer’s Report

7.      Student Council’s Report

8.      Correspondence

9.      Business arising from Minutes:

·        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)

·        Constitution – Review (deferred from October meeting)

·        Status of ACSL funds donated to Field of Visions

10.  New Business:

·        Nomination for Award of Excellence in Teaching 

11.  Next Meeting:  March 24, 2014

12.  Adjournment

 

DRAFT AGENDA

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership (ACSL)

Monday, January 27, 2014 @6:30 p.m.

SCI Library 

1.      Call to Order

2.      Approval of Agenda

3.      Approval of Minutes:  October 28, 2013

4.      Chair’s Report

5.      Principal’s Report

6.      Treasurer’s Report

7.      Student Council’s Report

8.      Correspondence

9.      Business arising from Minutes:

·        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)

·        Constitution – Review (deferred from October meeting)

·        Status of ACSL funds donated to Field of Visions

10.  New Business:

11.  Next Meeting:  February 24, 2014

12.  Adjournment

 

SCI Parent Advisory Council for School Leadership

Monday, October 28, 2013

SCI Library 

In Attendance:            Shawn Brook, Jodi Handoga, Theresa Spapens, Shari Steiner, Patricia McGregor, Tammy Lyle, Maryn Whyte,  Carolyn Whyte, Tony Stanley, Jackie Julien, Carrie Schimnowski, Diane Duma

 

1.     Call to Order: 6:35 p.m. 

2.     Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved as presented. 

3.     Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the September 30, 2013 meeting were approved as presented. 

4.    Chair’s Report: Shawn reported that the Executive had met immediately prior to this meeting to discuss the goals and focus for the ACSL.  

5.     Principal’s Report: – A report was given by Jackie Julien on WE Day, WE Scare Halloween Hunger, Peer Support Group, Grad 2014 and Upcoming Events.  

There was a discussion regarding the change in venue from the Winnipeg Convention Centre to the Fort Garry Hotel for the 2014 grad. Jackie advised the change is a result of the Convention Centre bumping SCI’s booking and having to find another venue on short notice. The Fort Garry hotel has been booked for the next three years to avoid another issue with the Convention Centre. A suggestion was made to post the change of venue on the SCI website so parents are informed. 

A question was raised regarding parents who are not receiving the school newsletters by email. If you have a child attending SCI but are not getting email communications from the school, please contact the office. 

6.     Treasurer’s Report: Verbal report given. Balance in bank account is $282.14. Report received as information. Motion (1) to remove Kathy Andersson as a signing authority on the bank account and add Shawn Brook, the current Chair, with two signatures required on all cheques by Jodi, 2^nd Theresa. Carried. Once this change is made, the signatories will be Jodi Handoga, Shawn Brook and Theresa Spapens. 

7.     Student Council’s Report: No report. Student council for 2013/14 school year has not yet been established. An effort was made to establish a student council for 2013/14 at the end of the last school however, no students came forward expressing an interest. Jackie will find out if there is a student representative who will attend the ACSL meetings. Shawn offered the ACSL’s assistance to help facilitate the establishment of a student council if the ACSL could help in any way. 

8.     Correspondence: Letter from Sunrise School Division Board of Trustees enclosing administration fee of $125.00, information from Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPSE) regarding membership in MAPSE, letter from Minister of Education regarding nomination for annual Excellence in Teaching Award (deferred to February meeting) and brochures from Dieleman Fundraising. Receive as information.

 

9.      Business arising from Minutes:

·        Field of Visions – Jackie contacted Wayne Leckie regarding the distribution of funds raised for this project, but has not received a response. The funds raised are not held by SCI but, rather, are held by Sunrise. 

10.  New Business:  

 

·        Constitution – Review – deferred to next meeting.

·        Suggestion to add info regarding extracurricular activities to website and include in email newsletter clubs that are starting.

·        Suggestion to put links in the email newsletter to direct parents to website.

·        Reminder:     Divisional PAC Assembly

Tuesday, November 12th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunrise Education Centre MPR 

11.  Date of Next Meeting:    Monday, November 25, 2013, SCI Library

Executive meeting at 6:00 p.m.

General meeting at 6:30 p.m.

12.  Adjournment: 7:40 p.m.

Items to be brought forward to November meeting:

·         Field of Visions – status of funds held by Sunrise (Jackie Julien)

·         Inventory of Smart Boards at SCI (Tony Stanley)

·         Analysis of hits on SCI website (Shawn Brook)

·         Restorative practices – update (Jackie Julien)

·         Information on projected enrollment – student decline (Jackie Julien)

Items to be brought forward to February meeting:

·         Nomination for Award of Excellence in Teaching