Manitouwadge Public School Community Council

Meeting Minutes

Monday, September 13, 2004

 

PRESENT:  Mary Ann Hoban – Chairperson/Parent Rep., Marcia Newton – Secretary/Parent Rep., Tammy Turner – Treasurer/Parent Rep., Dave Passi – Principal, Nancy Pageau – Tuck Shop Rep., Christine Turnbull – Teacher Rep., Elaine Vaillancourt – Parent Rep.,

ABSENT:  Julie MacIntyre – Parent Rep., Kim Desaulniers – Parent Rep.

 

Meeting commenced at 7:05 p.m.  This meeting was held mainly to discuss the opening of the school Tuck Shop.

 

1.0 Welcome and Introductions were held

 

2.0 Tuck Shop Report – Nancy reported that currently we have four volunteers to operate the Tuck Shop.  Again this year, Grade 7 & 8 students are welcome to volunteer in the Tuck Shop.  The students receive a badge, at the end of the year, for volunteering.  Shannon will continue to complete the grocery orders.  The milk orders will now be received through Dorion’s Valu-Mart.  Start date for the Tuck Shop is Monday, September 20, 2004.  The money card system will remain in place and these cards will be sold at the Tuck Shop only.  During a discussion regarding recruitment of volunteers for the Tuck Shop and Parent Council, it was decided that an advertisement would be placed on Channel 22, in the Local Forecaster and the Echo.  Tammy is going to post information at the Common Registration Night to try to recruit volunteers.  Anyone interested in helping out can pick up the necessary forms, to complete a Criminal Record Check, at the School Office.

 

3.0) Principal’s Report – Dave presented the Council Members with a brief outline of happenings in the school this year, covering items such as enrolment, new staff, literacy/math, split grades, plant budget, food services, council nomination forms, intramurals, student teachers in the school and Tuck Shop.  Please refer to Principal’s Report for complete details.  Dave received a survey regarding Vending Machines and asked Council how they felt about having these machines in our school.  A discussion was held and the consensus was “no”.  A handout from the TBDHU regarding guidelines for school nutrition programs and special food days was provided to Council.  Dave was able to make a few purchases before the school year began to utilize budget money.  Dave requested the names of the Tuck Shop Volunteers so they could be printed in the School Newsletter.   

 

4.0) Next Meeting Date – October the 12^th at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library

 

5.0) Adjournment – 7:45 pm