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SCAC - Minutes - September 2004

School Advisory Council
Minutes of Meeting
Wednesday September 29, 2004
Student Services

1.0 Opening Remarks/ Roll Call
1.1 The meeting was called to order at 6:10pm
1.2 The Roll call is as follows:

Ted Whiteland
Nancy Lane
Shirley Sayeau
Catherine MacLean
Robin Demule
Tony Chellew
Susan Rabb
Joellen Bauder
Brian Sommerville
Elaine Kunde


Mr. Whiteland gave the opening remarks noting the change in behavior from the staff and mainly in the students positively. He also gave his phone number so he can be contacted because his number is currently unlisted. He made it clear that he wishes to be accessable.


2.0 Review /Approval of Agenda and Moments
Shirley moved that the agenda and Robin seconded the motion
Tony moved that the minutes from the last meeting, Robin seconded this.


3.0 Business Arising from the minutes
3.1 Hours of Operation – In the past year the subject of school hours was brought forward and Nancy wrote a letter to the board in relation to this. It has been raised that this may not be a most pressing issue, but it should be raised into the attention of the board anyhow. Brian was asked to write a letter about the emergency planning issue. This will be forwarded to next months meeting and Robin offered to do some research on the subject. A condensed version of the evacuation plan may become available on the internet for parents.


4.0 Correspondence
4.1 Curriculum Update newsletter – the grade 10 literacy test has been under observation and there are plans motion to shorten the test for the next school year.
4.2 Ministry of Education Facility Survey – Surveys the staff, non teaching faculty, students and others.
4.3 PSAB & School Board Financial Reporting – The schools will be adopting a new financial system and everything will be standardized.
4.4 Early Dismissal Days –There will be two early dismissals this year, the first being in October. The second day for the early dismissals will be in April. This was brought up last year and the Parent’s Council did not support this idea.


5.0 Reports
N/A

6.0 New Business
6.1 School Council Elections
Nancy Lane was nominated for Chair and acclaimed.
Robin was nominated for Vice Chair and was acclaimed.
Catherine was nominated for Secretary and was acclaimed.
6.2 Fund raising Clarification
It was motioned to support the concept of a fundraising committee for the track and the stage. The committees that are already in place will be contacted and avenues will be looked into.
6.3 Bus and Car drop off area
Signs have been ordered so parents will be better informed as to the drop off areas for their students. The pedestrian walkways which are being installed will also help. This will be re-assessed next month.
6.4 Trustee Appointment
Due to the death of a trustee member a new one must be appointed.
6.5 Use of Facilities
For the use of the school facilities forms must be filled out and time requested. Fees will depend on several things such as the nature of the organization.
6.5 Day Care
This will be continued into next month.

7.0 Administrative Reports
7.1 Month in Review
Mr. Lewis has been focusing on attendance a lot and he has already cut the problem in half.
There will be a pep rally tomorrow night and a football game and a dance on Friday.
The school has also started a fashion class and a class on aviation.
7.2 Board Meeting Highlights
These were handed around and looked at by the council.


8.0 Students Report
Fusion has started holding meetings and planning spirit events for the school including the pep rally and dance.

9.0 Next meeting
The 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 pm
Shirley made the motion for adjournment and it was seconded by Robin.

Posted 20 OCT 04 in School Community Advisory Council (SCAC)

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