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Loretto Catholic School Council Minutes
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
Attendees: Mr. Cardamone, Mrs. Incaviglia, Mrs. Pozzobon, Mrs. Leo, Mrs. Lorentz-Dino, Mrs.
Lettieri, Mrs.Rotella, Mrs.Burciul, Mrs.Farrington, Mrs. Manlow, Mr. Parente, Mr.Reganti, Mr.
Bongers, Mr. DiPietro, Mrs.DiPietro, Mrs. Taddeo, Mrs. Iuliano, Mrs. Fabbro, Mrs. Gautreau, Mrs.
Etherington, Mrs. Attree, Mrs. Ionnaoni, Mrs. Joudrey, Mrs. Wallace.
Regrets: Mrs. Battaglia, Mr.Rotella, Mrs. Leblanc, Mr. Nalezinski, Mrs. Nalezinski
1. Welcome: Call to order by Mrs. J. Lettieri at 6:35 p.m. Introductions made.
2. Opening Prayer: Prayer read by Mrs. L. Incaviglia
3. Review and approval of Agenda & Previous Minutes: Motion to approve the existing agenda
by Mrs. Rotella and Mrs. Manlow, motion carried. Motion to approve previous minutes by Mrs.
Burciul, Mrs. Manlow, Mr. Bongers, motion carried. Declaration of conflict of interest: Mrs.
Iuliano stated she was employed by the board, and considered “casual”. Mr. Cardamone provided
direction regarding the item.
4. Loretto Catholic By-Law review: Mrs. Lettieri and Mr.Cardamone reviewed the by-laws. No
recommendations to change or modify existing By-laws. Motion by Mr.Bonger and Mrs. Manlow to
approve By-Laws as read. Approved and carried.
5. Chair’s Report:
• Pro-Grant summer numeracy and literacy program, approved for another $1000
• Nutrition Partner –explained to group what it was and funding provided – Mrs. Burciul
• Fundraising Goals – Next meeting to set goals for fundraising. Three areas of need are
technology, leveled readers and gym/playground equipment. Members expressed interest in
forming a sub committee to discuss ideas. Meeting is set for October 9 th at 6:30 in the library,
and an article in the October newsletter will notify all members of the community.
• NPCIC Annual Conference to be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012.
5.5 Elections- Members who submitted nominations ensured forms were in. All members present
at this meeting (except Mrs. DiPietro) wanted to act as voting members. Mrs. Lettieri was
nominated and elected as chair. No other member interested in running for chair position. Regrets
were sent in by 5 members. Mrs. Battaglia expressed her interest to Mrs. Incaviglia about becoming
the parish rep. Total of 23 voting members (quorum is 12).
6. Treasurers Report: Mr. Cardamone shared that the balance forwarded is $665.12.

7. Principal’s Report:
• Welcome: To Mrs. Elizabeth Mostowy (SK), Mrs. Ermie Avolio (JK/SK), Miss Tracy
Kovacs (Gr. 1), Mrs. Lauren Sommise (Gr. 1), Miss Melanie Mengia (Gr. 5), Mr. David Cullen
(Gr. 6), Mrs. Laura DiBartalameo (Gr. 7), Miss Johanna Miller (FSL), Mrs. Susy Walsh (ERT),
Mrs. Katie Arbour (Secretary), Mr. Mario LaFratta (Caretaker), Ms. Jennifer Aleo (Caretaker),
Mrs. Lisa Incaviglia (Vice Principal).
• Vetting of Policies: We are now in the process of vetting Elementary Standardized Dress
Code Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, Attendance Support Program Policy.
Please submit your feedback to jennifer.brailey@ncdsb.com by October 12, 2012.
• Faith Formation Program: In alignment with Niagara Catholic’s Vision 2020 Strategic
Plan, a Faith Formation Program has been launched for all staff this year. The program is
entitled, Growing in Wisdom, to Worship and Witness. All staff at Loretto Catholic will be
encouraged to make use of this valuable opportunity.
• Electronics Communication Policy: As per policy No. 301.5, ‘Cell or smart phones, tablets,
laptops, audio or video recording devices are prohibited for use by students unless specifically
approved by staff for instructional purposes’.
• Mad Science: We kicked off the Mad Science campaign on Tuesday, September 18 th . The
club will begin Monday, October 1 st for four sessions.
• Technology Update: Operating systems have all been updated to Windows Server 2008,
which includes Microsoft 2010. Loretto Catholic is scheduled to have wireless equipment
installed, date to be determined. The new laptops housed in Earthwalk Mobile Computer Carts
are scheduled to arrive soon. A Smartboard has been installed in our Grade 1 classroom. Many
staff members are interested in housing a Board.
• EQAO: In the junior assessment results, 84% of all students achieved levels 3, 4 in reading;
76% of all students achieved 3, 4 in writing and 80% of all students achieved 3, 4 in math. In the
primary assessment results 58% of all students achieved levels 3, 4 in reading; 69% of all
students achieved levels 3, 4 in writing and 66% achieved levels 3, 4 in math.
• Peter Pan Musical: Loretto Catholic will attend Peter Pan – The Musical on Friday,
December 7 th @ 11:00 a.m. All students and parents are invited to attend.
• Congratulations! Congratulations to Loretto Catholic’s Girls’ Three Pitch team… who placed
third, just one point away from second at today’s tournament. The girls demonstrated true
sportsmanship and Lynx spirit! Special thanks to Coaches Mrs. Walsh and Miss Mengia!
• Upcoming Events: Mad Science Oct. 1 st ; Cyberquest 8L Oct. 4 th ; Lockdown Oct. 10 th ;
Magazine Wrap Up Oct 11 th ; Pizza Day Oct. 12 th ; Holy Childhood Walk Oct. 12 th ; First
Communion Meeting Oct. 15 th ; Bird Kingdom Oct. 17 th ; Picture Retake Day Oct. 29 th ; Swiss
Chalet Day Oct. 30 th ; NCPIC Nov. 3 rd ; Grade 8 Day Nov. 7 th ; Journeys Retreat Nov. 14 th /15 th &
21 st /22 nd ; Progress Reports Home Nov. 22 nd .
8. Staff Report- Mrs. Pozzobon discussed picture day, Mad Science presentation, children
adjusting wonderfully to new recess time and new students at Loretto Catholic.
9. Parish Report- Father Peter Rowe is new to St. Thomas More, upcoming Communion meeting
announced by Mr. Cardamone. Mr. Bongers asked if Father Peter could be invited to the next CSC
meeting.
10. Community Rep/Community Update- None
11. Next Meeting- Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. – Loretto Catholic Library
12. Adjournment- Mrs. Lettieri adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.