BDHS School Council Minutes

Nov. 13, 2008

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,

Regrets: A. Nanni,

Guests: Dave Macko, P.I.C. Rep., Lorna Bartlett, H.R.P.S. Council Chair

Call to Order: 7:00

1. Welcome: Conducted by Jane Cartier

2. Council Roles for Parent Night Nov. 18/08- see Mark to sign up

3. Parent Involvement Committee Greetings: Dave Macko

-parents are the second most influence on children’s education, the first is teachers

- Media Violence Powerpoint Presentation will be available to School Councils

- Conflict Resolution information available on the School Board website

- book called 176 Ways to Involve Parents by Betty Bolt is available to each School Council

-Discussion around potential activities to involve parents and ones that have been successful

-Suggestion to obtain parent e-mails at registration or other event to ensure school information is being received by parents and to encourage involvment

4. BDHS Council Report: J. Cartier

-recap of previous activities at BDHS to involve parents and plans for this year

5. HRPS Council Report: L. Bartlett

-Harwich-Raleigh will be partnering with Baird to bring in Mad Science on May 7/09 as part of their parental involvement strategy

6. General Discussion on Possible Links with School Councils:

J. Cartier has suggested a joint Council meeting to view the Media Violence Powerpoint

L. Bartlett will present this to HRPS Council next meeting

J. Cartier will speak to the Council Chair from Baird

7. Next Meeting: Jan. 8, 2009 7:00

Meeting adjourned : 8:30