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Question arose about whether there is any cost to maintaining the structures themselves. There is a warranty, andmost elements of the structures should have quite a long life. The only part that may show wear over time is thenylon web, but as it is not used with sand, its life should be extended.7. Principal, Teaching and Support Staff ReportsRideauwood Programming and Funding Update:Very informative presentation given by Amanda Neilson, counselor from Rideauwood. Program supports children inthe areas of drug and alcohol support. Her goal is to start conversations with the students about drugs and alcohol;not just curricular education, but dealing with stigmas and opening discussions. Program starts in Grade 6, whereshe finds students have a lot of information, but don’t always know what to do with it. As she has a good rapport withthe students, they feel comfortable talking with her; she becomes an access point. If they speak to her about otherissues they are dealing with, she can also help redirect them to other specialists. She works in each school (CVESand Metcalfe) for an average of 2 to 3 hours a week, every other week. Ours is the only public school system thatoffers this service starting in Grace 6. Program is community maintained.Heather Wilson asked if we have enough funding in place for this school year. CVES has raised $3,000 for theprogram for this year. Cost of the program is $2,000 per school. The program does run year round (through O-YA(Osgoode Youth Association) in the summer). Amanda suggests that if we are looking at fundraising, we shouldearmark the funds for next year’s program.If anyone has any further questions, Amanda welcomes any phone calls, emails, etc. She is a resource for thestudents, the teachers, the school counsel, the parents of the community. She may be reached ataneilson@rideauwood.org.Parent comment: glad to see that CVES is taking our children’s mental health so seriously.Principal's Report:Please see attached report, submitted by Sherri BonnevilleLunch monitoring program. No one has come forward. Natasha suggested advertising the opening in the lobby, andthrough Applied Education. Posting will also be in the Nov. newsletter. We have received funding for 2 adult lunchmonitors every day for each nutrition break. If we don’t use these funds for this purpose, we won't receive themagain.Teaching Staff ReportAs reported by Mme Jeanne Lalonde-Blais:• 6 classes are willing to plant bulbs (feedback from last meeting). It is assume that the bulbs will be provided.• Recess consumables requested: Winter scoops, plastic sleds with ropes (10 or 12).• Cross country run: Approximately 100 students participated.• Mme Rolland's grade 2 class will be doing a 2k run in May (again), wearing CVES t-shirts.• Metcalfe Fair fieldtrip went very well.• Mr. Smith's grade 5 class had a guest speaker: order of Canada recipient Herb Gray.Chief Custodian ReportNo report.Office Staff ReportNo report.Library ReportPlease see attached report submitted by Coreen Atkins.8. Chair’s Report (Mike Stevenson)School Council Vision: Mike requested feedback as to what our Vision as School Council should be, and to try to findefficiencies for our meetings and all else we do. Please don't be shy, we would like to hear all ideas.Co-Chair: Mike believes he can probably stay on into the new year as chair, but would like someone to help out withprocessing, dissecting and organizing the volume of information. This person does not have to be there every singlemonth…it can be done on a rotational basis. Position also gives the opportunity to get involved, and can helpprepare for future succession, when it is time for Mike to step down.2
CommunicationsDiscussion ensued regarding who would be in charge of distributing communications from Council. Decided thatMike would send out things to Council members such as agenda, minutes, etc. Mike will coordinate with Leslie Segalfor all communication being distributed to the parents at large. It was decided that we would try to send out regularemails (twice monthly), but try not to overwhelm the parent population. Exceptions will be made in case of urgency ordeadlines. The response to the newsletter has been extremely positive. Thanks, Leslie!! We will find someone inJune to help Leslie get the email lists and website updated for next year.CVESC email distribution list: A paper was distributed to update emails.Dissemination of information from OCDSB, OCASC, PIC, People for Education, Canadian Parents for French.It was decided that we would find representatives from our council to attend meetings or monitor websites of thesedifferent organizations, in order to provide feedback to the council and the parent population. If the representative isunavailable to attend a meeting, they will find a replacement.OCDSB: Mike StevensonOCASC: Chrystal Brown OCASC is a good forum for exchanging of information and problem solving. All arewelcome to attend meetings, and you can sign up for their newsletter (once a month). Link can be found on ourschool council website. The information evenings re very helpful for parents. We pay a $35 membership fee forCVES.PIC: Heather Wilson Parent Involved Committee. Met last week, no minutes available.People for Education: Melanie Bennett People for Education is an Ontario-wide lobby group for public education. Ifyou are interested, please sign up for their monthly newsletter. www.peopleforeducation.ca. Annual conference inToronto in November; info to be posted on bulletin board.Canadian Parents for French: Laurie Rail We receive a newsletter because we are a member of the organization.Laurie will provide us with a summary. Link to their website is on our website. We have a parent from CVES who isregistered to attend a conference in November, and we will ask him to come and give us some feedback. Some infofor parents about their website to be put in the next newsletter. Website has tutorials, help with homework, etc.Each of these organizations will be highlighted in upcoming newsletter.9. Treasurer’s ReportCVESC had a cash balance of $25,613.38 as at October 11, 2011. Financial activity since the beginning of the 2011-12 school year is as follows:Opening Cash balance (Sep 8/11) $20,498.88Cash Receipts 10,803.27Cash Outlays (5,688.77)Closing Cash balance (Oct 11/11) $25,613.38Cash receipts largely consist of monies collected for the milk program. Cash outlays include resources allocated tostaff for the Classroom Resource Fund, and expenses related to the milk program. Beginning in November, a monthlyfinancial report will be provided.Transition – update on new processOur finance team consists of the following members, with the following roles:Alka Moorjani: All reimbursements, cheque writing, deposits, i.e. all bankingLesley Bookkeeping, forecasting, report writing.Debbie Hill. Ad-Hoc Committee and assisting with forecasting.Signing Officers:Leslie Chen, Margaret Clunie, Alks Moorjani3
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