September 2007 Meeting Minutes
Afton School of the Arts
Parent Advisory Council Minutes
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Meeting called to order at 6:45pm
Attendance: Ted Allen, Jane Moore, Jan Fraser, Shirley Pinsent, Crystal Tyce, Kelly DeYong, Marianne Waters, Jenny Pawlik, Doris Yuen, Tim Swanson, Rose English, Laurie Roberts.
1. Minutes – Shirley motioned to accept the minutes from May 12, 2008, seconded by Jenny. The minutes were accepted as typed.
2. New business – Roots of Empathy program.
3. Elected Members- the 4 positions were outlined to all present:
a. Chair – represents council to external bodies. Doris Yuen was nominated by Shirley Pinsent. Nomination accepted by all present.
b. Vice Chair – Ted Allen was nominated by Doris Yuen and accepted by all present.
c. Secretary – Maureen Selzter was nominated by Crystal Tyce. Maureen had indicated to Crystal beforehand she was willing to stand for secretary. Nomination accepted by all present.
d. Treasurer – Tim Swanson was nominated by Doris Yuen and accepted by all present.
Summary of elected members accepted as follows:
Chair – Doris Yuen
Vice-Chair- Ted Allen
Secretary – Maureen Selzter
Treasurer- Tim Swanson
4. Non elected members – the nomination and acceptance of non elected members are as follows:
a. Parents as Partners representative – Marianne Waters
b. Fundraising coordinator – none at present
c. Hot Lunch – Tasha Hurst
d. Arts Advocacy representatives – Theresa Allen or Heather Moon
e. Community representative – Laurie Roberts
f. LAC representative – Rose English
g. Volunteer Coordinator – none at present
5. Principal’s Report (Jane Moore)
· There will be a change to the report card process next year with a demonstration of learning to occur first and then a private meeting with the teacher before report cards being sent out.l
· 3 classes will have a document camera and cart.
· Next year the art class will become a classroom until the computer lab can be changed into a classroom.
· Thanks to Gene Pawlik for the beautiful cabinet in the hallway.
· Classroom designations will be as follows:
o Morning afternoon kindergarten
o Two grade 1 classes
o One grade 1 & 2 split class
o Two grade 2 classes
o Two grade 3 classes
o One grade 4 class
o One grade 4 & 5 split class
o One grade 5 class
o One grade 5 &6 class
o One grade 6 class
o Four learning strategies classes as follows: grade 2&3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6
· Staff updates as follows:
o Susan Elliot and Molly McManus will be on maternity leave next year.
o New teachers hired are as follows: Lindsay Milne (Grade 4&5), Jenna Heron (Strategies), Jeannette Katrosky (Grade 1)
· Pro Social Skills program will be launched next year with five themes: Respect and Responsibility, Self Control, Honesty and Fairness, Empathy and Kindness, Tolerance and Understanding. This will be supported at the beginning of the year by a drama presentation called Power of One.
· There will be an artist in residence in October.
· Kudos to the teachers for the Dance Extravaganza at the end of the year.
6. Treasurer’s report (Crystal Tyce)-
· Total Bank balance: $6727.54
· Council: $1784.68
· Arts Advocacy: $1384.70
· Hot Lunch: $3558.16
· Bennett Centre: $0
7. Arts Advocacy Report – Family BBQ and dance booked and Sobey’s will assist with hotdog and hamburger sales. Jane will introduce the parent council. There will be a 50/50 and an auction for some items.
8. LAC report (Jenny Pawlik):
· The kinders will attend the St. Albert’s Children’s Festival and will end the year with a carnival.
9. Community report (Laurie Roberts):
· The Green Shack will be at the West Meadowlark Playground at the end of June.
· LRT meeting at the community league tomorrow.
10. Fundraising report (Doris Yuen)- The Mundare sausage fundraiser earned approximately $1400.
11. EASCA – The new representative next year will be Shelley Klausen.
12. Casino report (Ted Allen)
· The financial report is filed.
· Paperwork received from our advisors.
· AGM next Tuesday June 10, 2008.
· The committee is recruiting volunteers.
· There is currently $20,000 in the account; $13,000 has been allocated; $7,000 to yet be spent.
13. New Business
· Roots of Empathy: A motion was made by Doris Yuen and seconded by Ted Allen that the Roots of Empathy program be supported by general funds next year up to a maximum of $2000. The motion was passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.
The next meeting is Sept 9, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
