Minutes June 12, 2013

General Lake Parent Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 12^th, 2013

MINUTES recorded by Mrs. Perras

Agenda Item	Details	Action Required
Welcome and Introductions	Attendance: Guylaine Lapierre, Erin Morawiec, Adelle Bemister, Lindsay Allan, Rowana Brown, Claudia Major, Sarah Perras, Deb Legault, Lizanne Lacelle, Regrets: Mrs. Godin, Mrs. Woirtel, Ms. Spencer Minutes reviewed Agenda-motion to accept (Mrs. Allen), seconded (Mme. Lapierre)- motion passed.	None.

Old Business

End of School Year Celebration (theme)

All are in favor of Little Rays Reptile show, inflatable castles, balloon animals, face painting, dj service, and kiddie commando, as well as applicable costs. Estimated total of expense approximately $1600.00 without food costs. The council discusses food options and come to an agreement on items to be purchased. Approximate cost $400.00 Raffle basket items are planned with an agreed upon cost of $100.00. Set up of the celebration will begin at 3pm. Some teachers and volunteers will assist. Mr. Blimkie will assist in filling propane of BBQs.

Mrs. Moraweic will book inflatable castle and reptile show. Mme. Lapierre will try to book Kiddie Commando. Mrs. Perras will book dj service. Mme. Major will arrange food item purchase and pick up with Moncions. Mme. Major will purchase these items.

New Business

Principal’s Report	The ground breaking ceremony for the new school has taken place and the school name has been revealed. The school, to be opened September 2014, is named Valour and will have the colors green and white. General Lake is hosting it’s own Mini We day on June 20th for grade 3-8 students. The event will include videos, music, presentations, and guest speaker Sarah McGarry. The General Lake Talent Show is also underway, to be presented on June 18th, under the direction of grade 8 student Brianna Polmeroy. As part of the program Tell Them For Me, students in grade 3-7 will take part in an online survey regarding bullying and positive school environment. The results of this survey will help assist in school improvement plans. Report cards will be issued on June 24th. Mme. Legault has purchased 5 CD players for the teachers use. Receipts have been presented to Shirley.	None. Mme. Legault will announce on the synervoice that both snowsuit and food donations are welcome on this day. More details of the presentation arrangement to follow. September’s council meeting will include updates to our school improvement plan. None. None.
Treasury Report	No report available	Once end of year summaries of expenses and income are available end of year report will be presented.
School Council Annual Report	The annual school council report is presented to the group. All are in favor of adding September’s council election date before disbursement.	Mme. Major is to add election date before distribution of report. Reports will go home with all students.
Tentative date for fall election	A tentative election date of September 18th is put forward by Mme. Legault.	None.

Committee Reports

Vesey’s Spring Fundraising 2013 (extra bulbs)

The committee is in unanimous agreement of the donation of the extra bulbs to either the Pembroke Memorial Gardens or Bereaved Families of Ontario in commemoration of Mrs. Grant. The council also agrees on an amount of $125.00 to be spent on a memorial plaque.

Mrs. Morawiec will make these arrangements.

Public Comments

Cell Phone Usage

Questions are raised regarding the use of personal technology items at school. Mme. Legault explains that these items are permitted yet there are rules to follow, for instance no texting, social media, or pictures are allowed. Devices are to be used for strictly educational purposes, for instance, as a calculator. Students must also ask a staff member to make a call on their phone. Mrs. Moraweic encourages the employment of more bilingual supply teachers for immersion students.

None. Mme. Legault agrees to address this recommendation with high regard.

Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm.