Annaheim School Community Council Monthly meeting Dec 10/07

Present: Steve P, Gerard D, Connie B, Jim J, Sherri Ulrich, Karleen C, Suzie C, Brian F, James K, Darren Y.

Absent: Phyllis V

Meeting to order-7:05 pm

Read previous meeting minutes

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:

Magazine Drive $1933.00 profit – Good year
Grad pins ordered ready to pick up
New maint. position for HZSD.
Computer Lab upgrade will be summer break
A B-1 application is in for school roof, will not know til spring if approved
Nutrition – Karen S from public health will be coming in new year to speak on nutrition to students
Walk to Breakfast is continuing inside and outside (weather permitting), the grade 11/12may or may not participate due to class loads K-10 will continue in new year.
ESL for our school, there are other schools with a much greater need than ours at this time.
School/Community Profile is on the website and will be updated as required.
Gerry Mamer will be returning to fill Raelene’s maternity position starting in January.
Math and Reading action plan on the final stages

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Bills paid with the motions submitted from last meeting.
Reviewed accounts.
Round up from Chris Crone will be paid from grounds account (motion).
Library books purchased so far approx $800.00 (motion).
Meet and Greet night costs – donuts $60.00 Humb. Co-op (motion made).
Our Grounds account will be approx. $3900.00 once next deposit is made.
Our Grant account will be $3307.00 less any current expenses.
Discussion on mileage paid to Council members for workshops or meetings requiring travel.
Motion made:
“ASSC will pay for any expenses incurred other than for regular council meetings for workshops/meetings etc. Mileage will be paid at the current HZSD rate (at present rate is $.40/km).This will be reviewed as HZSD rates change.”
Motioned by Jim Junk - CARRIED.

Motion made:
“ to pay for Donuts for meet and greet night , cost $60.00”
Motioned by Sherry U – CARRIED


PRINCIPALS REPORT:

Gail Donaldo wants to volunteer at the school to gain some experience and references for future employment.

Lost 2 students, moved to Englefeld due to employment changes.
Gained 1 new student Kindergarten as well as 2 younger siblings –
Jonathan Purdy-Moore.

Safe Schools Conference Spring 2008 – registration deadline Feb 08

Alice B – off on medical leave until New Year for sure.

Discussion on School fundraising activities took place.
All fundraising within school is to be approved by SCC.
All will need to be approved by a motion and reviewed each year.
It was decide that a “blanket motion “ to cover all regular annual fundraising would be sufficient.

Motion made:
“That the S.C.C will approve the attached list of fundraising activities for the 2007/2008 school year”
- Approval for fundraising: Magazine Drive, Christmas Concert, Drama Night, Variety Night, Food Sales (subs, A&W, pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs), Pop Machine, Milk Program, Athletic Concessions, Bake Sales
- Funds Raised for Charities: Food Bank, Rainbow of Hope for Children, UNICEF, Canadian Legion, Terry Fox Run, MS Read-a-thon
- Support for Donations: Teen Aid, Telemiracle
Motioned by Jim J – CARRIED

Also discussion took place that a sub committee be formed to deal with other issues that may arise during the school year that are not on the attached list.

Motion made:
“ That the S.C.C. give approval to having a “Fundraising Sub-committee” consisting of the Principal, Student Rep., Staff Rep, and Chairperson (or designate).
They may approve or deny requests brought forward other than regular approved fundraising activities”

Motioned by Sherry U. – CARRIED


Annual meeting and Elections will be set at meeting in January 14th 2008.




PRINCIPALS REPORT CON’D:

Friday Xmas Concert Dress Rehearsal /Sunday Full Concert
Friday December 22nd Dismissal 2:30 pm
Mass, Hockey, Singing etc.
Classes resume January 7th /2008
Exams begin January 21st for high school.

Brian passed out report on “Behavior Guidelines Learning Improvement Plan.
Handed out SELU Report on Facilities and Program, Be ready to discuss in more depth at Jan 14th meeting.

Brian gave overview of meeting in Lanigan regarding SCC roles and responsibilities. Handouts and discussion.



STUDENT REPRESENTIVE CONCERNS:

SADD to do in school fundraising – Candy Canes
Sr. Students expressed concern on Walk to Breakfast – 11/12 will discontinue.
Brian to discuss program with staff.

Bussing an issue, some concerns Michelle C. bus to small, Brian will enquire.




DIVISION BOARD REP REPORT:

Reviewed the Division Board report.
Annaheim School has B-1 in for roof replacement.
Jim K passed out report on Joint Administration Agreement for HCI between HZSD and St. Paul’s R.C. School division.

Horizon Div will employ band instructors and will give grants to fund the cost of incidentals (i.e. equipt, music).

Budgets for schools will stay the same for this year.

Regarding the need in Literacy and Math areas, Division will be employing 2 consultants to be available to assist classroom teachers.


Technology will be supported through more equipment and more support.
(WE will see changes in this area).








STAFF REPRESENTITIVE REPORT:

Phyllis not in attendance, but Brian reported no concerns at this time.



NEW BUSINESS:

Scholarship and bursary discussion tabled to January meeting.

No other new business. Discuss annual report and meeting agenda/SELU report
Next Meeting– January 14 7:00 pm.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Recorder Steve P/Gerard D.