1. Welcome and introductions – Kelly Banks
In attendance:
Regrets:
St Alban’s · A group from St Alban’s introduced and described their after school program within the school. $15 day, $70 week. Subsidy available. · Swimming on Wednesdays at Winona Drive S.S. Food, music, art, outdoor activities, structured program. No contract.
2. School Council Elections – Kelly
There were no parents who wanted to step up until after the meeting. Eleni MacArthur for Secretary and Alison Smerek for Communications Chair. 3. Committees/Reps/Volunteers – Mr. Mintz Khalsa Various committees as read out by Mr. Mintz Khalsa
· Halloween movie night Oct 30 – not a fundraiser, just a social · Pizza lunch Sept 27 – hand out pizza 20 minutes · Parent Link volunteers - Explained the program (a way to parents to network with each other) · Read out room numbers needing volunteers · Festival of Lights · Dance-a-thon · Spring Fair · QSP
4. Volunteer literacy program – Ms. Stamatopoulos
Looking for volunteers to help children with their reading. The program was described and a call for volunteers to contact Vice Principal Ms. Stamanapolos
5. Space update – Mr. Mintz Khalsa
Q – Will we still need another classroom for French? A - maybe Q – What did the space committee recommend? A – They are there more to be advocates of the integrity of the current Regal Road PS. 6. Financials – Brad
· Revenues = $89,062.11 · Expenditures = 56,890.65 · Carry-over amount = 32,171.85 · Pizza lunch expenses have increased but Council will absorb the cost · Field trip money – did not all get used due to the teacher action that took place · QSP program – last year the target was new laptops and a new target item is needed for this year – Brad suggested more laptops. A cart holds 32. Q – How many smartboards are there? A – 10. No more is needed right now as they are at teachers’ request Q – What can be done about sports teams who don’t have a coach? Can we hire an outside resource? A – This would require a volunteer (staff member) to be present. Some teams are not happening – missing basketball and boy’s softball. Anyone can volunteer with a background check. Q – Any more requests for laptops? A – Potentially to fill out a cart Q – Are the clickers getting use? A – Not used as much as it takes a lot of set-up and prepping to use them Q – What else could be useful? A document camera? A – Yes and the cost is approx. $500 to $600. Q – Do the computers in the library get used? Do they need upgrading? A – Yes it’s a working computer lab and don’t need to be upgraded now Q – Could we buy tablets? A – We need to check with the TDSB’s IT department and also like to look at consistency of the technology in the school. Q – Can $300 be allocated for mural painting supplies and a mural be painted in the basement? A – approved.
7. Centennial celebration – Mr. Mintz Khalsa
8. EQAO results – Mr. Mintz Khalsa · Provincial assessments for grades 3 and 6 in reading, writing and math · The results were reviewed and discussed in details with various theories and strategies to improve results. · It’s too early for an action plan as a data analysis needs to be completed, then develop the strategy 9. Other business · Camera requested for the Photography club – for students to take photos for the yearbook · A new flag has been ordered for out front – suggestion to paint the pole as well Q - Mats for Haiti – why didn’t they get forwarded? A – Will look into it Q – The fence on the corner of Dufferin and Regal needs to be repaired A – there is a work order in place to fix it Q – Why did the snack program fee increase? A – Food costs have increased and the fee has not been increased in several years Q – Why is there no snack on some days? A – If it’s after a holiday there can be delays in getting supplies. A communication will be sent out via Parent Link to help parents know if there will be no snack on a particular day Q – What’s the best way to contact Brad/Council? A – Contact Brad by calling, emailing or dropping a note at the office. Q – Can a meeting agenda be shared in advance so we can be better prepared to contribute? A – Yes an agenda is sent through Parent Link Q – What is the command central for volunteers? A – Email Vice-Principal for committees Q – Can we have a Facebook page? A – Yes, there are no rules against School Council having a FB page. It would need to be regularly moderated. |