School Council Minutes
Regency Acres Public School
January 20, 2009
Attendance
John Lester, Maria Maiato, Heather Sulkers,Ilse Dunlop, Sheila Johnson, Lori Jennings, Terry Hampson, Laura Parkin, Gayle Palmer, Susan Roy, Larry Green, Maggie Thompson, Shelley Stone
Regrets: Mike Adams, Vicki Dietz, Amanda Claveau, Kim Hosmer
Welcome
Heather began the meeting at 7:10 pm.
Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was approved as circulated. The motion was made by Laura, seconded by Sheila and approved unanimously.
Approval of the Minutes
The minutes were approved as circulated. The motion was made by Terry, seconded by Ilse and approved unanimously.
Old business
There was no Old Business to report.
New business
There was no New Business to report.
Financial Report
Sheila reported that as of January 6, the Council bank balance is $36,635.93. The committed funds total $27,667.86 which leaves $8,968.07 available to spend.
Principal’s Report
Mitten Tree/Toy Drive: John reported that this initiative went very well and the generosity from families was amazing. The Children’s Aid Society, which services all of GTA, was very thankful for the donations.
Electives: Elective forms have been sent home. The prices for the Snow Valley electives have increased slightly from last year due to bussing costs and helmet rentals are now included in the rental price.
Primary Play Day: This program will take place for two afternoons (indoors due to weather) and activities include dance, cooperative games, the computer lab, baking etc. This is the second year this program has been run.
Family Ski Night: The third Family Ski Night will take place this Friday. The last ski night was very cold so attendance was down.
Oliver!: Rehearsals for the play are going very well. Tickets have been sold to other schools for the morning performances. Tickets are still available for the evening performances for families and friends. The school is hoping to fully recover costs with ticket sales. The students have enjoyed working on the play and are enthusiastic.
Wireless project: This project was started yesterday. A wireless hub has been put in the ceiling and work/testing is being done in different areas of the school.
Other
Gayle asked if DPA (Daily Physical Activity) was still happening at school. John said teachers are providing this program on their own schedule in their classrooms. In the past, all students were doing DPA at the same time.
Larry discussed helping out others in another community in the world through fundraising. He has a connection in Africa where he knows of children in need or the fundraising could involve a local community. John suggested that this is a project that Council may look at for next year.
Heather asked that the names of the raffle basket winners (from the Gr. 8 fundraiser) be put in the newsletter. John said he would be responsible for this.*
Committee Reports
Fundraising
Pat Morton is working on the mini-marathon fundraiser which will take place in the spring.
Sunshine Committee
As previously reported, the Family Ski Nights are going well. The committee is hoping to schedule a Movie Night in the spring.
Kids Care
The committee is having their first meeting this week for the next initiative, Valentines for Seniors.
Enrichment committee
The Grade 1 and Grade 6 Math Clubs have started and the Grade 3 Math Club starts tomorrow. The Art club is currently running.
Mail Bag
Heather gave John the Ontario Science Centre brochure to distribute to the teachers.
Adjournment
Heather adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the library.