School Council Minutes

Regency Acres Public School

October 21, 2008

 

 

Attendance

Heather Sulkers, Amanda Claveau, Terry Hampson, Laura Parkin, Gayle Palmer, Shelley Rose, Ilse Dunlop, Sheila Johnson, John Lester, Lori Jennings, Maggie Thompson, Susan Roy, Vicki Dietz

Regrets:  Maria Maiato, Kim Hosmer, Mike Adams, Larry Green

 

Welcome

Heather began the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

 

Approval of the Agenda

The agenda was approved as circulated.  The motion was made by Laura, seconded by Shelley and carried unanimously.

 

Approval of the School Council Minutes for September 23, 2008

The Minutes were approved as circulated.  The motion was made by Laura, seconded by Shelley and carried unanimously.

 

Old Business

Lice:  John explained that if there is a call from a parent regarding head lice on a child, all students are checked in the class and all children in that family as well.  A letter is sent home to all parents in the class.  Students cannot come back until their heads are checked.  The school population has not been checked as a whole for several years.   If there was a large outbreak, then the whole school would be checked.  Small outbreaks usually occur in September and after the Christmas holidays. Public Health is no longer involved with lice check at the school level.

 

Financial Report  (Report given to Council)

Sheila reported the bank balance as of October 15th is $38 254.42.  Our total committed funds are $14 329.42.  Our uncommitted funds are $6 053.65 (this amount is available to spend).

 

Committee Reports

 

Fundraising

Vicki reported that the magazine fundraiser has raised approximately $10,000.00.  Volunteers have come forward to run the spring fundraiser but details are to be finalized.  Laura asked Vicki to speak to the Fundraising Committee about sending fundraising information directly to the website.

 

Kids Care

Gayle reported that the Halloween loot bags are being organized and will be delivered to Southlake Hospital, Doane Hospice, Sandgate Women’s Shelter, Yellow Brick House, Blue Door Shelter and possibly Markham Hospital and Richmond Hill Hospital.  A few new classes are helping to decorate and fill the bags.  Eight classes are helping from Grades 1 to 8.

 

 

 

 

Environmental

The front and back gardens have been cleaned up, weeded and are ready for winter by the committee.  The back garden is in need of soil and mulch.

 

Hospitality

Shelley requested funds for two events including the dinner for teachers during interview night (November 27) and the teacher appreciation luncheon at the end of the year.  Sue made a motion to approve spending $1400.00 for the teacher dinner and lunch.  The motion was seconded by Laura and approved unanimously.

 

Principal’s Report

Dress Code Review:  (Current Dress Code given to Council) John asked Council members to send comments regarding the dress code to him via e-mail.  This will be discussed at our next meeting.*

School Plan for Continuous Improvement: (School Plan given to Council) John asked Council members to read through the plan and send opinions to him via e-mail.  At the next meeting John will give out a teacher draft copy of the plan for Council approval.*

Create Administrative Profile:  (Leadership Profile given to Council) John explained that the Board regularly asks the opinions of School Council members regarding the necessary characteristics of a school administrator.  Six areas are included:  interpersonal leadership, operational leadership, instructional leadership, strategic leadership, community leadership and professionalism. Council members were given eight stickers and asked to place them next to the statements of specific qualities that they felt are necessary in a school administrator.  John will compile the information gathered at the meeting and send it to the Board. The Board may use the information when looking at the movement and placement of administration.

Teacher “Wish List”: John may be e-mailing the teacher “Wish List” (for purchases) to Council members but it will be ready for the next meeting for Council to discuss.*

 

Mail Bag

Information was not available.

 

Adjournment

Heather adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm.

 

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the library.