Present:
Mary Whittaker – Principal
Carol Lunansky
Trina Byrne
Bernadette Ryan-Phillips
Karen Yellan – Chair
Julie McFayden - Secretary
1.Welcome
2.Minutes of the previous meeting – A correction was made to the minutes. The first item on the Principal’s report was changed from ‘Let’s Dance Workshop’ to ‘Dance-a-thon’. ‘Wake-Up Wednesday’s’ was amended to read - Karen was concerned, as apparently the Grade 5’s were not doing any DPA.
3.Treasurer’s Report – Karen gave the treasurer’s report in his absence. The current bank balance is $7,209. $369 was collected for the pizza lunch. Expenses totalled $176.
4.Principal’s Report:
• Report Cards – Teachers are currently working on report cards. They will go home on April 1st.
• Gym – The repairs are almost completed. It will be ready by next week. Mary also reported that the gym needed new lighting, which Fred Doyle agreed to provide from his budget. The lighting costs were $3,000. The gym curtains are old therefore she will be checking out the cost to clean as well as replace them.
5.Chair’s Report:• 2 Fruit Tuesdays – Trina reported that the school will be participating in two initiatives this year as part of the Healthy and Active Schools program.
•Reading Recovery – The school Board is paying for Trina to attend the National Conference. Mary added that she will also be attending the Toronto School Administrators Association’s conference on April 21-23.
6.Principal’s Profile – Parents in attendance discussed and completed the Principal’s profile that Mary is required to submit at the end of March.
7.Fun Fair – Karen confirmed the cotton candy machine and the Mad Science presentation.
8.Bake Sale – Flyers will be going home this week advising parents.
9.Other Business – Mary went through the projected enrollment for next year. Class grades are as follows:
• 1 – Grade 1
• 1 – Grade 1/2
• 1 – Grade 2/3
• 1 – Grade 4
• 1 – Grade 5
• 2 – Special needs
• 3 – Kindergarten
Mary also advised that the following teachers would be coming back from leave; Mrs. Segal, Sonia Brankovic (January); and Eva (Nov or Jan).
10.Other Business – One parent made a complaint about a supply teacher (Mr. Walsh). He was not acknowledging students who put their hands up in class. Mary advised that she will speak with him.
11.Next Meeting – April 10, 2008.
Mission
At Briar Hill we provide an inclusive, nurturing learning environment where students will strive to succeed to the best of their ability. We provide an enriching, well balanced academic program with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. We actively promote and practise healthy lifestyle choices to enable our students to achieve positive physical and emotional well being. We value a respectful and equitable partnership with our diverse community. Together we endeavour to build a strong foundation for our student’s life long learning.
Friday, April 11, 2008
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