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CAMERON STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY MARCH 01, 2010 PRESENT – Michael Giffen, Carla Bull, Kelly Bowen, Patricia Wark, Denise Spears, Nicole Hagreen, Sue Thompson, Marybelle Randall, Ruth Crittenden, Kristin Ellis, Elizabeth Madigan, Regrets- Cindy Lewis, Lisa Hansen, Marsha Cann, Trish Maher, Dianne Nobes, Pauline Clarance 23. Welcome to Elizabeth Madigan. 24. Review and approval of agenda - � Sue Thompson added school trustee information. 25. Review and approval of February minutes - � Changes to number 5 under the heading “Funding request for the purchase of Smart Board technology.” � First change – The $500.00 silent donation to the Library will not go toward the cost of the Smart Board. � Second change – A separate point needs to be made for the last section of number five. Beginning at “There is a concern from school council members that an additional room needs to be provided for computer work. Library time is for reading. Space for technology needs to be discussed further.” � Motioned by Denise Spears and seconded by Marybelle Randall. 26. School trustee information - � What can we do as parents when we do not agree with a new or existing policy or how money is being spent? If you have questions or concerns please contact Caroline Smith at (705) 737-4600 or you can e-mail her caroline.smith@rogers.com. She is the trustee for Collingwood and Clearview. � Some concerns that were mentioned for Cameron were the lack of computer space and two classrooms being closed for this school year. These classrooms could have been used in many ways. For example, a learning center and for a student reading room. Also Cameron does not have a Vice Principal. � It was suggested that we invite Caroline Smith to our next school council meeting.
27. Old Business Updates - � Michael Giffen and Patricia Wark met with Erica Haney regarding Healthy Active school plan. Nutrition Tools for Schools is an audit we can do however Erika cannot take us on until September. A committee (teacher lead) of teachers, students, parents and the principal be formed. Go through a checklist- includes items such as eat well to excel program, supervision over lunch and eating environment, fundraising, etc. What we take from it is what we’re doing well, acceptance, areas to work on & priority (ACTION PLAN). Work to promote and create a culture in the school. � Support teacher and identify changes. As a school council we could create a healthy school fundraising guideline. Our walking campaign could be further promoted. Ask staff for input. Have an “Active Family Night” showing examples of a healthy lunch and comparing the cost. Could we come up with some guidelines? Let’s start with small steps. � The Ministry of Education provides a school grant for $1,500.00 toward Health Active school plans. � Family Handbook - Is still being worked on. � School Council is currently $3,000.00 over target. Money that is in General School needs will be used to clean up the teachers wish list from the beginning of the year. The wish list needs to be updated. ACTION: Patricia to e-mail teachers so we can prioritize wish list from the fall. � Revisit the percentage of Pita Profit to the grade eight students. This will be discussed in the next meeting. � Computers – Feedback from teachers is needed regarding our existing computer technology. School council can purchase more computers but the School Board will not cover the cost to maintain them. ACTION: Patricia to e-mail teachers for input. 28. Fundraising Update – � Chuck-a-Puck will not go ahead as no one is returning Carla’s calls and the season is over. � Canadian Tire pussy willow sales will be held on Saturday April 03 rd . Volunteers are needed for one hour. � Kristin Ellis suggested a family skate at the outdoor rink. � Wendy’s has asked Cameron to do a fundraising evening. No interest at this time as we would rather support businesses supporting us such as Pita Pit. � No interest in running a seedling fundraiser. . � Update on Gourmet Creations fundraiser will be at the next meeting. � It was suggested that we sell flats of pansies at the Trunk Sale. Carla Bull will ask Canadian Tire if they could give us a deal. Kristin Ellis will ask a friend who is a landscaper.
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