Mark R. Isfeld Parents’ Advisory Council

Non-Adopted Minutes of the Annual General Meeting

January 15, 2007

 

  1. Welcome and Introductions: Jennifer Keenan, Kathy Cruickshank, Sharon Adams, Barb Milburn,  Brenda Hunt, Wayne Friesen, Diana Briggs
  1. Adoption of Agenda:  Motion to adopt agenda  – Barb Milburn, Seconded – Sharon Adams, Carried.

3.   Adoption of Previous Minutes : Motion to adopt October 16, 2006 minutes – Sharon Adams, Seconded – Barb Milburn,  Carried.  Motion to adopt November 20, 2006 minutes with addition in Part 1 of Diana Briggs – Brenda Hunt, Seconded – Barb Milburn, Carried.

4.   Reports:        

a.  Student Council –  no report.

b)  RCMP Liaison  -  no report.

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

     Grad Fashion Show – great.  Shard’s play – from Vic High, directed own play, message on Crystal

     Meth, Twelfth Night – cancelled, students not ready, will showcase some of the scenes at the Fine Arts

     Night, Christmas Assembly – hosted by Grade 10 Student Government, Biology Trip to Science World

     no complaints, appropriate, Selection of Goaltenders -  district provided $10,000 and staff made

     decision to choose one person to oversee Literacy Growth, Numeracy Growth and Individual Growth in

     our school. Cancellation of Europe Trip – school trustees turned it down,  students held a sit in protest

     at the SBO, they will meet with the Superintendent on the 24th again, CFB Comox/School District

                Career Fair – more emphasis on non-college/university education/careers. Staffing for Semester 2 –

                Alex Turner is retiring and Alyssa Mather is temporarily replacing him and teaching grade 9 English &

                Social Studies 10.  ESL has been increased again to full-time and one block of Mathematics will be

                added for the international students.

d) Trustee –   no report.

e)  Treasurer Report:  See Attachment B  Motion to allocate $215 to be requested from the Direct  

      Assess Funds Budget for Athletics for Junior Boys Volleyball– Barb Milburn, Seconded – Sharon

      Adams, Carried.    

f)   DPAC –  no report.

            g) Committees:1.  Athletics – Sr. Boys Basketball are hosting the Islands, Feb 24 & 25, Provincials are

                                            in Kamloops.

                                       2.  Bingo / Fundraising –  no report.

3.  Grad – Talent / Dessert Night – March 8th - need baby photos., grad meeting Mon Jan   

      22nd.                      

         4.  School Growth Plan –  Michele Genge & Wayne presented at the Learning

               Showcase in Vancouver, Wayne showed us their power point presentation & we can

               view the poster in the hallway.

    5.     Old Business:

                                       1.  Elections:           Secretary:      Still open – bring forward to next meeting.    

                           2.  Letter of Support -  Motion to send a letter of support to the Board of School Trustees                                for Fitness Certification Program proposed by Colin Cunningham – Brenda Hunt,

                                Seconded – Barb Milburn, Carried.  Wayne Friesen will email Jennifer and Kathy a

                                letter for their perusal     

      6.   New Business:

                                       1.  Europe Trip – see Principal’s Report.

                                       2.  School Fees -  info changing almost daily, SBO assisted with commitment this year.

                                       3.  Portfolio – no more news but should know more by the end of the month.

                                       4.  District Configuration Meeting – January 23, 2007.

                                       5.  Passport to Education – Decision made to include employment as a factor in

                                            determining points earned for CITIZENSHIP outside school.

       7. Motion to Adjourn at 8:15 p.m. - Barb Milburn, Seconded Diana Briggs, Carried.

       8.  Next  Meeting – February 19, 2007   7:00 pm in the Library

 

 

 

 

                                   

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