School Council Meeting Minutes - October 7, 2024

Introductions.   

Welcome members 

Reviewed roles and responsibilities of School Council and positions up for election, referenced constitution and community engagement 

Nominations and voting for new Council: 

• Co-Chair - Helen
• Co-chair - Arianna
• Secretary - Rinzing
• Treasurer - Kristina
• Fundraising – Helen/Giselle 

Review of email distribution list processes 

1. All emails pertaining to Council discussions/business must include the P/VP
2. Once the Chairs receive the School Council email (Oct.) all emails must be from this email address
3. Last year’s DL must be deleted
4. DL can’t be used for personal interest, only School Council related business 

Brian 

Discussion about funds raised are school funds and in school bank account – each meeting will have updates on banking transactions from the treasurer 

School tarmac painting was completed over the summer – cost came in much lower than expected, given a deal. Total was 9,831.00 

Current balance 9,428.54 

This year’s focus will be continued tech purchases, cost sharing to get more product for our dollar value through the Ministry. Library space upgrades – maker space, robotics…. 

Presentation of lunch time options 

Motion to start up pizza lunches (Wed.) it is ready to start – only need for it posted on Cashonline. 

Vote passed – will start asap Helen will reach out to Little Caesars 

Discussion about other lunch days and options, Hero burger vs Lunch box 

Decided to try lunch box as it provides parents with greater options compared to Hero burger. 

Looked at Subway and Costa Verde as the two options – vote passed. Will start early Nov. Helen will reach out to Lunchbox  

Chocolate fundraiser 

Discussion that we would like to go with chocolates again this year. Past years Card in a box (a lot of work for less profit) Helen will reach out to company. Thinking of starting early Nov. 

Discussion that grade 8 fundraising portion be allocated to decrease their graduation cost. 

Helen/Brian 

Group discussion 

• Passing of Librarian
• Safety Week – practice drills (fire, lockdown, bomb threat and hold and secure)
• Had to reorganize multiple classrooms this year to ensure Ministry compliance with class size
• Int. boys and girls volleyball has started
• Cross country has started gr 4 – 8
• Orange shirt day
• Terry Fox assembly and run
• Monthly Health and Safety inspections
• PA day staff training
• World Mental Health
• Grade 8 leadership opportunities
• Partnership with area schools to host presenter at Glenn Gould – Social Media an online Safety (Oct. 16)