NLPS School Council Minutes
Date: 09/23/2024
Council Members: S. Negulescu, M. Sauceda, B. Grewal, D. Ethier, R. Watson, D. Chu, U. Chu, H. Howes
Staff Council Members: J. Fine, D. O’Reilly, P. Jones
Co -Chairs: S. Negulescu, M. Sauceda
Co-Treasurers: B. Grewal, R. Watson
Secretary: P. Jone
Introductions
10 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Introduction of Council Handbook
2 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Notes: School Council Handbook
School Council Video
8 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Notes:
Revised School Council Policy Video for Councils
Will review this at the November meeting
Election of Officers
3 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
June 2024 School Council Minutes
Motion: Maricella
Seconded: Diane
Budget Report
5 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Motion: Diane
Seconded: Balpreet
Update on School Status
5 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Re-Reorganization
Enrollment - status quo, close to spring projections
Visioning for Council for the Year
10 Min
Presented By: J. Fine/S. Negulescu
- Goals School Ambassador Program
- Presentation Delivery Model - hybrid
- Timing of Meetings
School Council Forum
5 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 5:30 - 8:30 Richmond Hill HS
Council Events
5 Min
- Winter Carnival - Feb ?
- Bingo Night - April
- Paul Davis - November November 27, Info evening on use of Social Media/cybersecurity
- Carnivale - hot chocolate (Feb/March)
- End of Year BBQ - May/early June
Subcommittee - Paula, Diane, Sonia, Maricella, Balpreet
School Report
5 Min
Fall. Events
- Terry Fox Run/Walk - Sept. 20th
- Fall Scholastic Book Fair - Sept. 23rd - Sept. 27th
- Lockdown Drill/Bomb Threat Drill/Fire Drills - Various dates in Sept./Oct.
- Meet the Staff - Sept. 26th
- Orange Shirt Day(Sept. 30th) - Wearing orange recognizes the suffering of Indigenous children at residential schools across the country and to show a renewed commitment to ensure that every child matters
- Photo Day - Oct. 8th
- Retake Day - Nov 5
- Area Cross Country - Oct. 16th
- Walk For Wenjack Oct - 18
- Regional Cross Country - Oct. 25th
Teams and Clubs
- Junior/Intermediate Band - Ms. H. Jackson
- Skipping Club - Ms. J. Tustin
- Cross Country (Gr. 4-8) - Mr. Higgins, Ms. Traynor, Ms. Schouten, Ms. Clubine, Ms. Chen
- Girls and Boys Intermediate Volleyball (Gr. 7-8) - Ms. L. Jackson /Ms. Schouten / Ms. Thornley / Mr. Han
Fundraising Requests
10 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Requests for Funds:
- Contribution to Playground Fund: Have contributed $1000 annually to maintain a fund for repair of future replacement of the playground. Currently $6000 in this account.
- Graduation: Historically have contributed $2000 towards Graduation which has been used for the award plaques.
- Tech Fund: $2000 annually
- Angel Fund: $500 annually
- Band: charter bus (approx. $2500?)
Meeting Dates for This Year
5 Min
Presented By: J. Fine
Minimum 4 Meetings Per Year
- November/December: Monday, November 4th (Dec. virtual Carnival meeting)
- January: Monday, January 13th
- March: Monday, March 3
- May: Monday, May 5th (+ virtual bbq planning meetings TBD)
- June: as needed
Next meeting date: Monday, November 4th, 2024