March 2007 SCC Meeting

School Community Council Meeting

March 12/07
Present: Steve, Darren, Connie, Phylis, Sheri, Brian, Jim J, Karleen, Gerard, Jim Kolbeck Absent: Bailie

1) Steve called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm

2) Gerard read the minutes from the Feb. meeting
Connie adopted minutes as read.

3) Brian gave financial report.
Notes to the financial statement: We will start with the complete amount of $2500.00 for grounds account. The Horizon School Division pays all old invoices. Last years per diem for members meetings was taken off this statement and Jim Kolbeck will check if this is correct. Kim Junk was on the statement to be paid a per diem for meetings; this will be eliminated. Under the Education Act School Community Council members will not be paid for meetings, this will be a volunteer position. If there are expenses incurred, for example a Conference, then these expenses will be covered. Connie suggested a mention of recognition in the school newsletter for anyone or business offering services to the school. For example, Doepker Industries for the snow removal.

4) Principal report – Brian explained the four options of the new calendar for the upcoming school year. A vote was taken, 7 votes for option three. The main reason was to keep the winter (Feb) break so start earlier in August. Brian led the review of the constitution. Jim K. commented that in some schools committees have been formed, for example a grounds, communication committee. Brian reviewed the Annaheim School policy. Brian suggested we add school dances to the policy. The school policy will be on the School Community Council website so you can note the dance policy in there. After some discussions we came up with some recommendations to add to the policy. Brian handed out information on the SELU survey . He reviewed the study and what it included. March 22 the board will be at Annaheim School to discuss with the SCC. In April there will be a math and reading assessment taking place. Bonnie Gerwing was hired as .694 TA replacing Terry Kunz.

5) Student rep update/concerns – Karleen had the school dance to discuss.

6) Teacher update/concerns – Phylis informed the council there is a letter from Nokomis school asking for the SCC support to lobby the Gov’t for funding for rural education. Sheri made a motion to support as per letter from Nokomis. Everyone was in favour.

7) Horizon School Division rep report – Jim handed out and reviewed the trustee report from Dec. and Feb. Jim discussed the Public Consideration Meetings for school under review for grade discontinuance or closure. He explained the proceedings until May. Jim J asked Jim K to explain the Humboldt Collegiate situation. Jim said it is at a stand still. There is process planning meetings taking place but it is a very difficult situation for both sides.

8) New Business – Darren asked if the down hill skiing could start at an earlier age. It was recommended that each year this could be reviewed and decided at that time.

9) Phylis adjourned the meeting.