Jan. 8, 2009
Attendance: M. Sherman, principal, J. Cartier, Council Chair, G. Russell, Recording Secretary, C. Brooke, T. Toll, P.Jackson, Teacher Rep., T. Velinou ,G. Snobelen, S. Welton, J. VanDyke, C. Stothart, A. Montgomery, L. Sherwin, D. Cameron
Regrets: A. Nanni
Call to Order: 7:00
1. Welcome: Conducted by Jane Cartier
2. Student Report: Shawn Cartier (SAA)/ Don Cameron (SC)
-Citrus fundraiser approx. $3,000. profit, exceeded last year
- Broomball game –students against teachers- collected canned goods for the food bank
- Looking at a spring fundraiser
- SAA will be running food booths at tournaments to raise funds
- 8 tournaments are being planned
-Student Council has adopted a team approach, seems to be effective
-Fall has been busy with a fundraiser and a dance
-Chocolate bars sales netted a $5,500. profit
-Semi-Formal had 285 students in attendance
-Spring Fling being planned possibly in May- will be open to all grades due to poor attendance last year when attendance was restricted to grade 12.
-Students from other high schools can attend the dances by invitation
-Love Week event being planned- money raised will support local charities
3. Minutes from Last Meeting Nov. 13/08:
Approved
Minutes are being sent electronically and are posted on the web-site
4. Staff Report: P. Jackson
-G. Lambert engaged to be married in March
-K. Hearn getting married this year
- K. Kominek returning after surgery
- R. Moerman is retiring
-Teams are active and doing well
-Junior girls’ volleyball - currently undefeated
- Community volleyball held Mon. nights, badminton held Wed. nights- open to public- nominal fee- racquets provided
-Ski trip to
5. Principal’s Report: M. Sherman
a) Semester 2 staffing:
Brenda Wood has completed alternate days in Resource room. Danielle Van Horn
full time semester 2.
Don Cameron and Judy Peet on LOA
C. Pennell taking maternity leave in Feb/March
M. Ostropolec will replace D. Cameron
French replacement TBD (late breaking news - Tasha Wasileff is confirmed )
b) Guest Speakers:
Impaired Driving- Mar.5/09- Aaron McPhail
Anti-bullying- April/May – Matt J. Evans
c) PRO Grant Status: submission logged- waiting for request of $1,000. to be granted
d) Glossy Brochure:
-currently being costed out
- Will be directly mailed out to the surrounding area to promote BDHS
e) Budget and Targets: As of Dec. 19/08 same as last year, slight increase in Capital items. Staff are being polled as to their “wish list”
f) University and College Applications Evening: date to be set for the fall of 2009
g) Grade 8 Information Night; Wed. Jan. 14/09
- Jane will bring greetings on behalf of Council (approx 6 pm)
6. P.I.C. Media
Violence Discussion: J. Cartier
-Possible viewing date for the Media Violence Powerpoint at May Council meeting
(New News - Bert Phills from LKDSB willing to help us out re: presentation)
-Jane will check on availability of powerpoint
-Mark will check into Internet Safety presentation through police department
-Event will be open to public and other school councils
7. Health and Safety: M. Sherman
-Roofing project was a success
8. Special Education: No report
9. Other Items:
-Native studies course is available second semester for grades 11 and 12 students, must have minimum of 8 non-native students to run this course
-Nomination for Premier’s Award- Bernadette Lobbestael, guidance support staff
Pat and Mark will complete the nomination form
-Robotics will not participate this year in the competition due to a group decision
-Thank-you to parents who assisted with the parent/teacher interviews.
10 . Next Meeting: Thursday Feb. 12, 2009 @ 7:00
Meeting adjourned : 8:20