Meeting Close: 8:30 PM
Attendees: Richard Marcil, Ozzie Ahmed, Kimberly Namespetra-Sullivan, Barb MacLeod, Steve Cole, Donna White, Julie Croteau, Jane Barratt, Lisa Hooper, Jo-Anne Hennig, Elizabeth Ney;
Next Meeting: February 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM
1. Budget Update (Ozzie):
- Ozzie spoke about the fundraising aspect of the ‘Lunch Lady’ program. He has projected that there will be a significant difference from last year in terms of the amount earned for Council in comparison to last year. Additional ‘special lunch’ days have been arranged, and the Council may consider another program in addition for the future.
- Richard mentioned that he is still waiting on an answer about the shortfall in funds that occurred in the fall with the magazine campaign, as the company had originally agreed to cover this in their contract.
- Roger updated the Council on what spending has been completed, as well as the status of spending that is budgeted, but prices are still being researched and compared;
- Barb entertained the Council with a Power Point presentation that included photographs taken by the Paparazzi Club to demonstrate all the wonderful activities and events that have taken place so far this school year. Everyone was very impressed with the visuals and thanked Barb for her hardwork putting the presentation together.
- All programs were reviewed and updated. BBQ planning will be a major activity for next meeting.
- The Tuck Shop is now up and running for the students to enjoy. We will not be offering Freezies during the warm months due to problems with this product last year. Instead the idea was given to consider frozen yogurt, however this would require the purchase of a freezer. Many Council Members said that they did not think that there was sufficient room for a freezer in the Tuck Shop area, and Roger did not think that there was room anywhere in the school to keep a freezer, let alone the logistics in having a freezer in a different area of the school from the Tuck Shop.
- Roger left the meeting, and Richard explained that the purpose of the Principal Profile was so that the School Board had a record of what Clemens Mill Public School Council considers the priorities and expectations of the administration should there be changes in the future.
- The Council reviewed what was submitted last year, and many Council Members agreed that the only addition that was required was the issue of diversity and multiculturalism in the school. Richard will make these additions and email the Council with the changes before submitting the final copy to the School Board.
