June 12, 2008
Attendance: M. Sherman, principal, J. Cartier, Council Chair, G. Russell, Recording Secretary, A. Nanni, C. Brooke, T. Toll, K. Sullivan, Teacher Rep., L. Sherwin, T. Velinou
Regrets: G. Snobelen, A. Montgomery, S. Welton
Call to Order: 7:00
1. Welcome: Conducted by Jane Cartier
Council mailbox will be checked by Jane and information brought to Council
2. Student Report- no report
3. Staff Report: K. Sullivan
-Relay for Life- successful
-School has been busy with year-end: field trips, under-grad awards
-Karen gave a presentation on e-learning and video conferencing courses
4. Principal’s Report: M. Sherman
Capital Projects:
1. roofing- leaks repaired
2. overhead video projectors and new screens mounted in library and woodshop
3. blinds installed in drama room
4. build-ins- 2 islands being installed in the Food’s room and storage unit to be
installed in the Spec. Ed. Room for fall
5. tennis courts- request submitted to be re-painted with graffiti-proof paint
6. hall art- 16 additional murals being installed
7. landscaping- installed at rear entrance, thank-you to Judy Peet, students and
Spectra Energy
8. clavinova- traded grand piano which required extensive up-grading in exchange
for electric clavinova, easier to store on-stage
9. music storage- installing wood laminate shelving for storage of music equipment
Paul McDonald- Lighthouse Project: Memorial to former school Custodian who passed
away this year. Will be installed in the courtyard with dedication this fall.
Literacy Test Results: results were circulated, overall good results
BDHS ranked third highest in School Board
Staffing Enrollment : last year started with 585 students enrolled and ended with 612, this year (2008-2009) expect 575, subject to change with returning grade 12 students
3 retirements: Brenda Wood, Jan Mallory-Wood and Wanda Gilbert
Replacements: Danielle Van Horne and Pam Muxlow
Registration is Aug. 26/08- cash or debit will be accepted, some fees eliminated
-fees and where they are being spent will be posted
Parent’s Night: April 29, 2008
Good participation with the door prizes
Sept. meeting we will discuss ideas for fall Parent night, one suggestion is to have a student incentive to encourage parents to attend.
5. Ron Moorish- May 8/08- Review: good attendance from a variety of schools in Chatham-Kent – approx 155 in attendance
6. Monies Review:
PRO grant: Spent $400. for Jeff Fawkes and $89. refreshments
Base: $500./yr. spent on Parent’s Night- refreshments and draws
People For Education- suggested Council view web-site to determine whether we continue to support this: www.peopleforeducation.com
7. School Chairs Meeting: April 17, 2008, Mark and Jane attended
Suggested we invite “feeder” schools to a Council meeting to discuss Parental Involvement ideas
This is also a way to build a network with local schools
8. Student Handbook Planner: prepared for printer for next week
Covers dress code, registration etc.
No changes to dress code- will be reinforced
Change to Disciplinary Actions- more progression
9. Next Year Goals and Focus:
Suggestions: Internet Safety, Drug Awareness, Peer Pressure
Will discuss at Sept. meeting
10. Chair Selection/Dates/Frequency of Meetings
Jane Cartier agreed to remain as Chair for the 2008-2009 year. Meetings
will be Thursdays again next year, with meetings in September, October,
November, January, February, April, May and June. The October meeting would
be suggested for meeting with feeder schools and our rep from the PIC. Chair
Discussion on a night for parents of students in Grade 11 and 12 to discuss:
applications for university, college, OSAP; apprenticeships; scholarships
and awards.
11.
L. Sherwin gave a brief overview of happenings at the Youth Centre. Rebecca
Hare and another student have been hired for the summer. 11-13 year-olds
are the biggest attendees. At present the facility is open until 8:00 p.m. Approved
to hand out schedules in homerooms since Council in favour of support of BYC.
12. Health & Safety:
Flooring- on-going
13. Special Education: no items
14. Next Meeting: Sept. 11, 2008 7:00 Niner’s Night
15. Open Items: Questions were asked about the policy of homework for students who
Are absent for extended periods. Mr. Sherman indicated that if there were
problems, the Vice-Principal or Principal should be contacted.
Meeting adjourned :