Manitouwadge Public School Community Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
PRESENT: Mary Ann Hoban – Chairperson; Tammy Turner – Treasurer/Parent Rep.; Dave Passi – Principal; Nancy Pageau – Tuck Shop Rep.; Christine Turnbull – Teacher Rep.; Kelly Sagle – Parent Rep.; Nicole Cliteur – Student Rep.; Dolores Labelle – Parent Guest; Nick Cliteur (O.P.P.) – Community Guest
ABSENT: Marcia Newton – Secretary/Parent Rep.
Meeting commenced at 6:40 p.m.
1.0
Welcome
2.0 Adoption of Agenda – 2 additions: 1) Dolores Labelle –Parent Guest re follow-
up with busing/start time this Fall and 2) Bullying Presentation – Nick Cliteur
3.0 Adoption of Minutes – April 4, 2005
4.0 Student Report: Nicole is back from Toronto and had an awesome time; Grade
8’s involved in Community Flea Market on Thursday, May the 5th, with lots of items to sell; Grade 8 School Dance Fundraiser on May the 6th
5.0
BUSINESS
ARISING
5.1 Busing/Time Change: Dolores Labelle is in the process of writing a letter to Superior-Greenstone District School Board proposing an alternate start time for MPS in September/05. Proposed times have been added to the Minutes at Dolores’ request (see below). Council thanked her for presenting her concerns to us. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend any meeting.
Proposed School Start Time
8:45A Yard Duty
9:00 Student enter
9:05 Classes Commence
10:25 Recess (Gr. 1-8)
10:40 Classes Resume
11:35 JK Dismissal/SK Lunch
12:00P Lunch Gr. 1-8pm
12:15 SK PM Start
12:40 Yard Duty
12:55 Students enter
1:00 Classes resume
14:00 Recess (Gr. 1-6pm)
14:20 Classes Resume
14:45 SK Dismissal
15:20 Grade 7 & 8 Dismissal
15:35 Grade 1-6 Dismissal
5.2 Tuck Shop Report – having problems with the milk orders – will need to look into
this further in the Fall when new person takes over; Nancy will not be returning to run the Tuck Shop; “Pogos” selling really well; Nancy will stop ordering June the 10th, depending on how certain items are selling; Dave will announce to students to use up their meal vouchers now. Tuck Shop will close June the 17th.
5.3 Meet the Trustees – April 18/05 - everyone agreed it was a good lunch meeting; some concerns brought up and discussed – Council pleased with Board’s responses - after luncheon, Board toured the school and visited each classroom.
6.0 Treasurer’s Report – Tammy submitted report from April 5 - May 2, 2005:
Opening Balance: $755.87
Revenue: $704.01
Expenses: $553.32
Closing Balance: $906.56
7.0 Teacher’s Report: Primary & Intermediate classes could use new calculators;
Council will need an estimate in writing and will review at next meeting; Council is also willing to help with some costs at Grad Ceremonies (i.e. cake, DJ, etc) if necessary – will address at next meeting.
8.0 Principal’s Report – Drumming Workshop; Song Writing Workshop; Dance;
Early Release Day; Town Cleanup Day; Fun Run; Communications Festival; EQAO Testing; After School Numeracy Program; Professional Development; April 22nd PD Day; SERTS & EA’s; FRENCH; School Safety Audit; School Staffing 2005-2006 (see Report)
9.0
NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 Anti-Bullying Policy – Nick Cliteur (O.P.P.) brought forth an Anti-Bullying Presentation - already presented at local High School.
There will be an Anti-Bullying Policy implemented at MPS in the new School Year – discussion followed.
9.2 Director of Education Retirement – all agreed recognition should be given
to Heather for her many dedicated years – will discuss at next Meeting
9.3 School Year Calendar 2005-2006 (Final Version) – view on SDGSB website
10.0 CORRESPONDENCE: “Thank-you” postcard sent from MPS Grade 8’s for
the Council’s donation to the Auction – School Secretary, Doris, did them all up. Great Job!
11.0 Next meeting date: Monday, June 6, 2005 – last one of the school year
12.0 Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. (Note: Minutes Recorded By Kelly Sagle)