Mark R. Isfeld Parents’ Advisory Council

Non-Adopted Minutes of the Annual General Meeting

October 16, 2006

 

  1. Welcome and Introductions: Jennifer Keenan, Kathy Cruickshank, Roman Rybski, Sharon Adams, Barb Milburn, Leah Taylor, Marzena Jura, Brenda Hunt, Wayne Friesen, Rick Grinham
  2. Adoption of Previous Minutes : Motion to adopt September 18, 2006 minutes – Barb Milburn, Seconded – Leah Taylor,  Carried
  1. Adoption of Agenda:  Motion to adopt agenda  – Barb Milburn, Seconded – Sharon Adams, Carried.

4.            Reports:       

a.  Student Council –  not available.

b)  RCMP Liaison  -  Constable Julie Stewart not available.

c)  Principal – See Attachment A Explanation of some events as follows:

     Staff Book Club – reading A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink, an interesting read, to promote more 

     right brained activity.  Student Government Retreat - .team building activities, went dragon boating,

     orienteering and planned activities for the year, Fashion Show – November 23rd,  Meet The Teacher

    Night – attendance down even with phone out, newsletter home, will coordinate it better next year with

     other schools, suggest email home to parents to advertise this. Fitness Trainers Program – 

     proposal going to  the Board and hope to have it going for next year.  Will provide 3 or 4 major

     certifications for post secondary or fitness jobs.  Course is in conjunction with new Cardio Room being

     built. Ask Colin Cunningham to provide a poster to display in the school. Internet/Chatroom Safety – 

                 our Superintendent offered to put this on. Possible date November 8th. Provide info to other Jr/Sr

    schools as well.  Advisory Review – Wayne asked what the model has done for parents?  They liked

    family continuity from year to year but wondered how the process worked to change advisors. The

    process has also been reviewed with teachers and students.  Leah Taylor, Sharon Adams, Marzena

    Jura and Kathy Cruickshank will sit on the committee. 

d) Trustee –  Signage – Rick spoke with Starr Winchester and Larry Jangula in an unofficial meeting. 

     Schools are traditionally in nonresidential areas so the signage bylaw doesn’t work properly.  He will

     proceed by asking if they will exempt us from the bylaw.  Prince George Secondary has an LED sign.

     Wayne Friesen will talk to administrators from Prince George Secondary to get information on their

     sign.  Our Superintendent and Rick Grinham have an official visit planned with Mayor Winchester

     during the early part of November and this will be one of the topics.  Bill 33 – Provided a report

     showing every class in the district, their compositions and what is needed to meet the requirements.

     Adjustments had to be made at the elementary levels.  Student Fees – See Attachment B The

     Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the decision of 1997 that school fees are illegal in the Province of

     B.C.  There will not be any refunds unless directed by the courts. An infusion of $100,000 has been

     added to run some of the programs.  District Configuration Timelines – See Attachment C

e)     Treasurer Report:  See Attachment D  Motion to pay $65 membership fee for BCCPAC Membership

for September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007 – Roman Rybski, Seconded – Barb Milburn, Carried.   Review Gaming Account and Non-Gaming Account financial statements and bring forward to next month’s meeting.

f)   DPAC –  no report.

            g) Committees:1.  Athletics –Paid for athletic banquet (120 students @$7), catered by Plates.

                                            2.  Bingo / Fundraising –  no report.

         3.  Grad – Fashion Show – November 23rd.  Looking for baking to sell that night.  Winter

               Wonderland theme. 

         4.  School Growth Plan –  our school will present their individual professional growth

              plan at the Learning Showcase in Vancouver.

    5.     Old Business:

            Elections:            Treasurer:    Diana Briggs confirmed that her name stand for this position.  Appointed

                                                           by acclamation.

                                    DPAC:             Leah Taylor appointed by acclamation.

                                    SPC:               Marzeno Jura appointed by acclamation

                                    Secretary:      Still open – bring forward to next meeting.         

    

      6.   New Business:

Disbursement of PAC funds.  Bring the Fine Arts, Citizenship and Academics forward to the next meeting.  Motion to allocate 50% of the Direct Gaming Funds to Athletics – Barb Milburn, Seconded – Kathy Cruickshank, Carried.          

 

       7.  Next  Meeting – November 20, 2006, 7:00 pm in the Library

 

 

 

 

                                   

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