General Lake Parent Council Meeting
Wednesday January 16, 2013
MINUTES recorded by Mrs. Perras
Welcome and Introductions
Attendance: Mrs. Legault, Mme. Lacelle, Mme. Major, Mrs. Perras, Mrs. Bemister, Mrs. Godin, Mme. Lapierre, Mrs. Morawiec, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Allan, Mrs. White
Regrets:
Minutes reviewed- motion to accept (Mrs. Allan), seconded (Mrs. Bemister)–motion passed
Mme. Spencer (Feedback for swimming, skating, curling)
POSTPONED
Field Trip
Discussion regarding field trip funds are continued, including some suggestions regarding the usage of these funds if field trips are unable to occur. Sample ideas include purchasing books for the school library in order to use funds during the 2012-2013 school year.
POSTPONED
Teacher’s Wish List
Teacher wish lists have been received and Mme. Legault has compiled a list of which items are covered by the school board, fundraising, and rebates and which items are left to be funded.
Mrs. Moraweic motions an immediate amount of $400.00 to be released for the purchase of board games. All agreed. Mrs. White agrees to purchase the games.
Mrs. Moraweic motions a budget of $200.00 to purchase 3 cd players. All agreed.
ACTION Mrs. White will purchase games on behalf of the council. Teachers will purchase players and submit receipts to the council.
Mme. Lacelle will research board supported projectors to assist in the selection of an LCD projector for the library.
School Council Blog
With thank to Mrs. Bemister, the school council blog is up and running.
It is decided that minutes will be posted on the blog pending approval as well as the annual report.
NO ACTION
MASC
Mme. Lacelle has not received the TD rep to budget presentations yet.
ACTION Mme. Lacelle wishes to have budget decided and presentations selected by Friday, January 18th.
Anxiety in Children and Strategies by Mr. Lubimiv (February 21st)
Presentation is confirmed for February 21st from 6-7:30. Items discussed include childcare considerations, the selected provider, maximum amount of children, registration process, and advertising campaign
ACTION Mme. Major will confirm arrangements with childcare provider and advertise event with posters. Registration for childcare as well as event will be advertised on poster, with registration date of Feb.14th set.
Jer’s Vision
All members vote in favor of Jer’s Vision presentation for date of Feb.21, 2013. Donation for Jer’s Vision is discussed, Mrs. Moraweic motions a donation amount of $150.00, all in favor.
ACTION Mrs. Perras will confirm this presentation with Mr. Diaz as well as speak to Mr. Baird at General Panet regarding presentation and donation.
Literacy Evening ( January 24th)
Details are discussed for literacy evening. Mme. Lacelle requests funds to purchase Dr. Suess items from the Smilemakers catalogue for the students. Mrs. Moraweic motions the amount of $100.00, Mrs. Bemister seconds. Council members volunteer to partake in the event.
NO ACTION
Treasury Report
Presented
ACTION Due to outstanding custodial fee amount for Gift and Craft Show, acceptance of the report is postponed
Principal’s Report
1)Issues of school safety are addressed. To increase safety all inside doors will now automatically lock. Mme. Lacelle advises that being cautious and prepared is the best method to promote school safety.
2) The meeting regarding the new school is discussed and the event is scheduled to take place Wednesday, February 7 in the General Lake gymnasium
3) General Lake welcomes a new teacher as well as two new educational assistants
4) Enrollment has had a steady increase resulting in the possibility of some changes being made to class arrangements in the primary level
ACTION Changes to class formation will be distributed upon resolution.
The Importance of Recess
Mme. Major provides information for council members on the importance of recess which includes the Champlain Declaration. Mr. Brian of the Renfrew County District Health Unit is available to attend a council or staff meeting to provide insight on this issue.
ACTION Mme. Lacelle will present the Champlain Declaration at a future staff meeting.
The possibility of Mr. Brian’s visit is postponed.
Walk so they can Talk
POSTPONED
Spring Fundraising
Mme. Major motions a Spring Bulb fundraiser, all in favor.
NO ACTION
French Club
French club will resume Feb.6, 2013.
Mme. Major will process registration forms.
Postponed Pizza lunch
Motion is forwarded to redistribute hot lunches missed in January due to snow days to February. All in favor.
NO ACTION REQUIRED
Mme. Major motions for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Bemister, 8:00 pm.
Welcome and Introductions
Attendance: Mrs. Legault, Mme. Lacelle, Mme. Major, Mrs. Perras, Mrs. Bemister, Mrs. Godin, Mme. Lapierre, Mrs. Morawiec, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Allan, Mrs. White
Regrets:
Minutes reviewed- motion to accept (Mrs. Allan), seconded (Mrs. Bemister)–motion passed
Agenda-motion to accept (Mrs. Morawiec), seconded (Mrs. Perras)
Mme. Spencer (Feedback for swimming, skating, curling)
POSTPONED
Field Trip
Discussion regarding field trip funds are continued, including some suggestions regarding the usage of these funds if field trips are unable to occur. Sample ideas include purchasing books for the school library in order to use funds during the 2012-2013 school year.
POSTPONED
Teacher’s Wish List
Teacher wish lists have been received and Mme. Legault has compiled a list of which items are covered by the school board, fundraising, and rebates and which items are left to be funded.
Mrs. Moraweic motions an immediate amount of $400.00 to be released for the purchase of board games. All agreed. Mrs. White agrees to purchase the games.
Mrs. Moraweic motions a budget of $200.00 to purchase 3 cd players. All agreed.
ACTION Mrs. White will purchase games on behalf of the council. Teachers will purchase players and submit receipts to the council.
Mme. Lacelle will research board supported projectors to assist in the selection of an LCD projector for the library.
School Council Blog
With thank to Mrs. Bemister, the school council blog is up and running.
It is decided that minutes will be posted on the blog pending approval as well as the annual report.
NO ACTION
MASC
Mme. Lacelle has not received the TD rep to budget presentations yet.
ACTION Mme. Lacelle wishes to have budget decided and presentations selected by Friday, January 18th.
Anxiety in Children and Strategies by Mr. Lubimiv (February 21st)
Presentation is confirmed for February 21st from 6-7:30. Items discussed include childcare considerations, the selected provider, maximum amount of children, registration process, and advertising campaign
ACTION Mme. Major will confirm arrangements with childcare provider and advertise event with posters. Registration for childcare as well as event will be advertised on poster, with registration date of Feb.14th set.
Jer’s Vision
All members vote in favor of Jer’s Vision presentation for date of Feb.21, 2013. Donation for Jer’s Vision is discussed, Mrs. Moraweic motions a donation amount of $150.00, all in favor.
ACTION Mrs. Perras will confirm this presentation with Mr. Diaz as well as speak to Mr. Baird at General Panet regarding presentation and donation.
Literacy Evening ( January 24th)
Details are discussed for literacy evening. Mme. Lacelle requests funds to purchase Dr. Suess items from the Smilemakers catalogue for the students. Mrs. Moraweic motions the amount of $100.00, Mrs. Bemister seconds. Council members volunteer to partake in the event.
NO ACTION
Presented
ACTION Due to outstanding custodial fee amount for Gift and Craft Show, acceptance of the report is postponed
Principal’s Report
1)Issues of school safety are addressed. To increase safety all inside doors will now automatically lock. Mme. Lacelle advises that being cautious and prepared is the best method to promote school safety.
2) The meeting regarding the new school is discussed and the event is scheduled to take place Wednesday, February 7 in the General Lake gymnasium
3) General Lake welcomes a new teacher as well as two new educational assistants
4) Enrollment has had a steady increase resulting in the possibility of some changes being made to class arrangements in the primary level
ACTION Changes to class formation will be distributed upon resolution.
The Importance of Recess
Mme. Major provides information for council members on the importance of recess which includes the Champlain Declaration. Mr. Brian of the Renfrew County District Health Unit is available to attend a council or staff meeting to provide insight on this issue.
ACTION Mme. Lacelle will present the Champlain Declaration at a future staff meeting.
The possibility of Mr. Brian’s visit is postponed.
Walk so they can Talk
POSTPONED
Spring Fundraising
Mme. Major motions a Spring Bulb fundraiser, all in favor.
NO ACTION
French Club
French club will resume Feb.6, 2013.
Mme. Major will process registration forms.
Postponed Pizza lunch
Motion is forwarded to redistribute hot lunches missed in January due to snow days to February. All in favor.
NO ACTION REQUIRED
Mme. Major motions for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Bemister, 8:00 pm.
