May 2007 SCC Meeting

May 14/2007
Present: Steve, Jim K, Phylis, Brian, Karleen, Jim J, Gerard, Connie
Jackie Bay – observer
Regrets: Sheri, Darren, Bailie

1)* Meeting called to order at 7:30

* Gerard read minutes of April meeting
* Correction to April minutes, should read Elliot Patton grass cutting, $20.00 per cutting not $20.00 per hour
* Painting – Brian confirmed it is the janitor’s duty for 20% of the painting. Brian and Michelle C have prioritized the rooms that require painting.
* Janitor’s position – Brian will confirm details prior to posting.
* School website – Mr. Block is continuing to work on this. Steve suggested that a goal of Sept 2007 be set for completion. Brian will discuss this with Mr. Block.
* Internet server – Brian reported the server is working much better. The “deep freeze” has been changed to run during the night rather than during school hours.
We now have Internet access in all of the classrooms.
* The School Profile was reviewed. Everyone agrees it is very good. It will be left as is until there are amendments to take place. It was suggested to add the School logo and a date to the profile.

2) The Financial report was reviewed. The HZSD will cover the costs of the snow removal.

3) In the Principal's Report

Brian gave a review of a very successful badminton season. The students are now preparing for track and field.
* Brian gave a report on other activities, Holly &Taylor singing at Prairie Perk; Bike safety course for grades 3-6; reviewed the year-end trip.
* There will be facility assessment tour @8:30am on May31.
* The variety had good reviews. There was concern over time spent on preparing for the Variety night. Brian will discuss this with the rest of the staff and will find ways around this.
* Brian will check with someone to repairs to the playground and the post and chains on the front of the school.

3)We reviewed the school fees. Connie made the motion to initiate a consumption fee of $25.00/student. Jim seconded the motion. Carried.
* Karleen gave some suggestions and ideas from the students. A suggestion to hold an awards night that would include sports, academics etc. It was decided it is too late to do anything this year. Brian will discuss with the staff. And other schools for ideas.
* The grade 11 & 12 students asked if they could have a year-end trip similar to other grades. They will come up with some ideas for this and if it is agreed upon with the staff they may go ahead with.
* The students had list of other suggestions that they will give to Brian to review.
* Phylis reported that the staff moral was quite low do to the announcement of possible teacher cuts in Annaheim. We had a lengthy discussion about the staffing issues and how the future enrollments will affect the staffing situation.
* Jim K reviewed the trustee report, see attached report.

4) New business –Father Rudolph would like to teach sacraments during Christian ethics classes. Brian will discuss with HSZD, if there are no issues then this will go ahead.
* School clean up is set for May 24 @6:00
Next meeting June 11
Meeting adjourned at 10:45