School Community Council Meeting
October 9, 2007


Members Present: Brian Fleischhacker, Steve Patton, Darren Yungmann, Jim Junk, Gerard Doepker, Suzie Conrad, Connie Bley

Meeting called to order at 7:12 P.M.

Minutes of last meeting read by Steve Patton. Business arising from minutes will be discussed under the Principals report.

Financial Report
Schools main fundraiser – the magazine drive – is underway. It is going well, sales are high.


The SCC Grounds Account
$2500.00 to begin the year. Sand in playground has been delivered and leveled. $466.20 was the cost of 20 yds of sand from Brockman in Humboldt. $266.40 was the cost of Stammen Lumber to level the playground. Balance in Grounds acct. 11, 767.40 with grass cutting costs outstanding. Motion by Darren Yungmann, seconded by Gerard Doepker to pay Elliott Patton for grass cutting. Carried.


The SCC Grant Account
$2, 303.00 to begin year. Cost of grad pins was 35.52. Balance is $2, 267.48. Library books and bowling alley rent to come. Also Grade 08 and 09 pins have been ordered. Motion by Jim Junk, seconded by Suzie Conrad, to pay for grad pins. Carried.


Principal’s Report
1. Business from previous minutes:
Computer lab is working well this year. Rick Block said this is the best it has ever worked.

Tim Hollis – maintenance supervisor was out to set plans for our computer lab also to look at our roof which needs repair. Plans are being made to repair our roof. Also this summer an overhaul to our computer lab. Some concern over Tim Hollis’ perspective – and what his proposal might look like. He had a very negative view of small schools. Brian will talk to Linda Mattock and e-mail Christine Suchy.
The plan is to have an upgrade to our computer lab this summer.
Some concern about trees around the school. Did not feel students climbing on roof was a problem. Trees have been cut back somewhat.
Enrolment up to 111 from 103. South Africans arrived just in time. Staff numbers will remain the same for this year.
Four new students. Blaine D. (grade 6), and Brent D. (grade 2), Minda D. (grade 7) and Roberto D. (grade 6).

Nutrition – Saskatoon Public Health Department Carolyn Chu presentation was for teachers. Not what we were looking for – no go.
Karen Siermachesky is having surgery but when she returns she will be giving a nutrition presentation to K-6 – also information will be sent home.

Brian has sent a note home about nutrition and the Walk to Breakfast. The Walk to Breakfast was well received – done twice. Will continue for the meantime especially if the weather stays nice. After that might try walking inside.
There will be a 10 minute walk every Wednesday before first recess followed by a nutritious snack. Emphasizes the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. This will replace the DEAR on Wednesdays?

Playschool starting Wed., Oct. 10 for age 3 and 4. This was the name chosen by Nadine Bley and Kendra Chornomitz.

Brian phoned Bev Gutenburg – Carlton Trail ESL – lost funding – perhaps because they wanted to help students – government may have supported an adult program – said schools job to educate students – program likely gone for good.

Brian e-mailed Boris Okrainetz about South Africans – Horizon looking into providing assistance – resources – perhaps hiring someone. There are many foreign students throughout Horizon.

Playschool will be added to the school community profile – teachers are making additions to the profile.
Linda Mattock said the school community profile combined is OK if the SCC approves it. The SCC felt the profile was just fine as is.


2. New Business:
Mrs. Rude will be taking a maternity leave at the end of January – will be looking for a math teacher.

Brian shared the math and reading action plans with the SCC.

Protocol updates: Governance, Roberts Rules of Order, School Operations Feasibility. School operations feasibility was read and discussed. Any feedback to the Division Board should go through Jim Kolbeck. No feedback at this time.

New family from Alberta moved to a farm between Annaheim and Spalding. Have 4 children and are homeschooling. Quite certain they are not in our attendance area but in the North East. Brian will contact them and also let Linda Mattock know.

SELU report – Memo from Marc Danylchuk read. SELU report will be out soon.

Past events – Check the newsletter
Soccer complete – thanks to Steve Patton for coaching – positive rewarding season
Volleyball – going well – senior girls won Strasbourg – senior boys won Lanigan
Five cross country runners advanced to Provincials.
Terry Fox Run went well – some students covered 9 km – no figure on donations.
Yearbooks for 05/06 are in.
Dates for report cards and parent/teacher interviews – coming soon
Newsletter concerns – do people check website? Add reminder about website on most notes going home. Send hard copies to new parents and students.
SCC Workshop will be coming this fall.
Annaheim’s Mission and Vision is posted in school – is complete – everyone was very pleased with it.
Education Week – Oct. 15-19 – a whole week of activities are being planned by the staff.
SCC felt that the Meet and Greet Night would be a good way to kick off Education Week. Final preparation discussed.

Student Report – Suzie had nothing to report

Teacher Report – Nothing to report

Next meeting will discuss scholarships – community involvement. Next meeting Nov. 19, 7:00 pm

Meeting adjourned 8:47 pm.