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Glenview Public School=

Minutes of School Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 11th,  2008

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

 

Present:     = ;     Karen Rushforth ( Co-Chair and Communications )

Karen Stringer ( Co-Chair )

Jill Randall ( Secretary )

Karen = Steinke ( Treasurer )

Sarah Smith ( Fundraising )

Leylan= d Brown ( Special Events )

Paul T= homson ( Teacher Representative )

Deborah Renton ( Principal )

Member= s at Large:

Alison Paradine

Anthony Brugess

Danielle Andreychuk

Jackie= Gaulton

Karen = Walker Hogan

Lynda Kaufmanis

Michelle Brugess,

Sue Grafham

&nb= sp;            =            Terri-A= nn Lassman

&nb= sp;           Pare= nts in Attendance:

&nb= sp;            =            Nicole Myers

&nb= sp;           Scho= ol Board Trustee:

&nb= sp;            =            Mary Dilly       <= /span>

Absent:     = ;     

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“A caring group of parents and teachers dedicated to enhancing our children’s educational development and well being.  Leading by example to demonstrate the value of volunteering in our school and community.  Sharing time, ideas and financial support in a manner that benefits the overall student population.”

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  1. EQAO Presentation:
    1. Heather  , = Halton Board  representative, presented the= school and board results from EQAO testing (presentation attached) followed = by a brief question and answer period.

 

  1. Welcome and Correspondence:
    1. Karen Rushforth welcomed all attendees to the council meeting.

 

  1. Minutes from October meeting:
    1. Minutes to be recirculated w= ith the snack program and signing authority additions.

 

  1. Financial Report
    1. Minutes were updated to reflect signing authority=
    2. September financials reconciled. October outstanding (anticipated annual expenses included) Balance: $1,000. Balance does = not include revenue from Pizza Days ($1500) and Fun Fair ($3000-$4000) pl= us auction proceeds and any other approved fundraising projects.<= /li>
    3. Karen Walker Hogan requested written financial report fo= r each meeting
    4. Paul acknowledged and thanked council for the projector = which was used during the remembrance assembly. Deb also thanked council for the calculators which were very appreciated by the grade 6 students (thank you note circulated).

 

  1. Code of Conduct
    1. Importance of maintaining professional demeanor when spe= aking was raised. Karen Rushforth articulated t= he need to support all attendees and value their opinion.
    2. Email communication was reviewed. Council deemed that em= ail discussion will not occur over council issues nor would circulation of council email communication beyond the members.

 

  1. Voting Procedures
    1. Karen Rushforth suggested fo= rmatting voting following Robert’s Rules.

 

  1. Fundraising
    1. Proposed Fundraising Projects include;

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =   i.   &nb= sp;  Literacy

1.&n= bsp;     Literacy in Action books = for Grade 4      =             &nb= sp;      $5,000

2.&n= bsp;     Literacy Place Collection=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;          $5,000

3.&n= bsp;     Leveled Classroom Library=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       $5,000

4.&n= bsp;     Non-fiction books        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         $5,000

5.&n= bsp;     Big-Books – Kinderg= arten        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        $1,000

6.&n= bsp;     Share reading – Big= Books        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       $2,000

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            ii.   &n= bsp;  Classroom

1.&n= bsp;     Maps for classrooms        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     $1,012

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          iii.   &= nbsp;  Technology

1.&n= bsp;     Laptops and Travel Cart        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           $9= ,000

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          iv.   &n= bsp;  Playground

1.&n= bsp;     Trees and gardens        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                  &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   $1,200

2.&n= bsp;     Permanent playground equi= pment        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         $6,000

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            v.   &nb= sp;  Gymnasium

1.&n= bsp;     New indoor gym equipment<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:4'>        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     $3,000

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          vi.   &n= bsp;  School Maintenance=

1.&n= bsp;     Snow Blower        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;   $2,000

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;        vii.   &= nbsp;  Outdoor Equipment<= /p>

1.&n= bsp;     Commercial size BBQ        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;  $3,200

2.&n= bsp;     2 large coolers        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;  $   200

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;      viii.   =    Snack Program funding sup= port        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           $2= ,500        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;  

Motion: (Karen Rushforth): Council to fo= cus our fundraising efforts on a specific category identified above. ( to be determ= ined through council vote )

&nb= sp;           Per member council discussion ensued to generate the priority focus.

 

Mary Dilly reviewed air conditioner= s and recent discussions and communications. Specific information is required from the school to assist Mary in lobbying for air  conditioner purchases for Glenview.  &nb= sp;   Opportunity to partner with the Aldershot Community Festiva= l to fundraise for Glenview (4000 attendees)

 

Motion: ( Karen Rushforth): Council to fo= cus fundraising efforts on literacy, maps, technology and the snack program. Do= llar value to each category is open pending revenue raised.

Seconded by: Karen Steinke

Vote: 12 in favour  1 opposed: Motion passed

 

  1. Presentation of Auction Budget
    1. Budget dollars requested for sign printing. Other local advertising will also be pursued.&nb= sp;

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =   i.   &nb= sp;  Advertising        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        $512.00

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            ii.   &n= bsp;  Décor        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;    $200.00

          =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          iii.   &= nbsp;  Misc            =             &nb= sp;            =    $500.00

Total=     $1,212.00

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; 

Motion: (Karen Rushforth )Approve the ho= liday auction budget as submitted in the amount of $1,121.00

Seconded by: Karen Walker Hogan

Vote: 11 in favour, 2 opposed: Motion = passed.

 

  1. Communiqué
    1. Karen Rushforth circulated p= roposed revised template for communiqué.

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Motion<= span lang=3DEN-US>: (Anthony Brugess) Defer approval= of format to next meeting   &nb= sp;            =    

Seconded by:

 

Motion: ( Karen Rushforth ) Adopt new logo for communiqué

Seconded by: no seconder

 

Motion: ( Karen Stringer) Change communiqué format with current logo.

Seconded by: Anthony Brugess

Vote: All in f= avour

 

10. Adjournment         2110

 

  1. Future Dates
    1. Fun Fair ( June 5th – rain date June 11= th )