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Parent Advisory Council | Latest Meeting Minutes |
Members Present: Mrs Cathy Edstrom, Dr. Mitchell, Ms. Harman, Mrs Aubern, Mrs Sanha, Mrs Romney, Mrs Menard, Dr Marjan Meeting called to order at 1:23p.m. Mrs Edstrom thanked Ms. Harman, Mrs Romney, Mrs Li for gathering all e-mail addresses which have been entered inot a master spread sheet. Mrs Edstrom also passed on the positive feedback received for the graduation ceremonies last year and the awards ceremonies. Mrs Edstrom thanked Mrs Menard and Mrs Chan for the fall used uniform sale 1) Emergency List Mrs Menard has obtained the updated directory from Mrs Webber. She will have the list compiled by the end of Sept. The emergency lists will be used for emergency situations that occur during school hours such as a lock down, extreme weather condition. Mrs Menard has 10 volunteers that have agreed to call in cases of emergency. 2) Update from Treasurer Currently in the PAC bank account: $12,312.63 Total PAC monies: $23,104.05 Proposed Motion to retain GIC till April/09 Projected P.A.C. Revenue 2008/2009 School Dance (figures from last year): Sales-Expenses September Pizza Day Sept 26th): $ 303.01 October Doughnut Day: $ 100.00 Used uniform sale (Sept 15th,16th,17th): Sales - Expenses Used Uniform sale (spring): $361.65
Dr. Mitchell presented a list of requests from the school. These included: a) Children’s sized furniture for the junior library
($?) Mrs Raj asked about computers in the senior lab and the lack thereof . Dr Mitchell has looked into new computers and the cost for 20 new computers which would be leased would cost $36,000/year. We would need roughly 20-23 new computers to equip a full senior lab. Motion proposed to spend no more than $ 5,000 towards A.V.
package The motion encompasses buying 10 ceiling mounted drop down screens for middle school, one additional overhead projector and cart, 1 more data projector which will come with a laptop. Monies will be handed to the school when receipts for purchases are presented. 4) Report regarding collection of email addresses and dissemination of information 255 e-mail addresses compiled. The first P.A.C. monthly letter was sent via e-mail and only 35 addresses bounced back. Currently there are 219 on the e-mail list and is grade specific. P.A.C. monthly newsletter will be distributed via e-mail. These will include all relevant dates for various events. Mrs Romney will pass on the addresses to Dr. Mitchell . The goal is to have the school newsletter distributed via e-mail. Ms Harman will send a letter to the parents of the bounced back e-mails to request clarification of the addresses. The e-mail address for Tempo PAC is TEMPOPAC@shaw.ca 5) Club Updates a) Running Club Motion proposed to purchase Tempo Running Club for the children
and one MEC shirt for Ms Wirzba in lieu of payment 11 children enrolled Motion proposed to purchase gift certificat from sewing supply
store in lieu of payment. c) Drama Club 11 children enrolled thus far. d) Squash Club Starts October 20th 8 consecutive weeks at Riverbend Athletic
Club Motion proposed to pay for Mr Erikson’s fee should he
choose to take the squash lessons e) Soccer club will proceed as scheduled in the spring and Mrs Menard will coordinate f) Ski Club Start November 14th for 8 weeks Motion proposed to send all club information via e-mail Next Meeting Tuesday October
28th after assembly.
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