Oct. 16, 2008
Attendance: M. Sherman, principal, J. Cartier, Council Chair, G. Russell, Recording Secretary, A. Nanni, C. Brooke, T. Toll, K. Sullivan, Teacher Rep., T. Velinou ,G. Snobelen, S. Welton, J. VanDyke, C. Stothart
Regrets: A. Montgomery, L. Sherwin,
Call to Order: 7:00
1. Welcome: Conducted by Jane Cartier
Roundtable introductions
2. Student Report (Student Council)- E. VanRaay. S. VanRaay, S. Snobelen
-Student Council members have increased significantly from last year, however would like to see more participation from grade 9.
-Chocolate bars are being sold to raise funds, students will be able to identify where funds will be spent ie. courtyard, scoreboard. Students selling 30 or more chocolate bars will receive a t-shirt designed by Student Council.
- Black and white dance and Niner’s night were successful
-Halloween dance-Oct. 30/08
-Semi-Formal- Dec, 12/08
3. Staff Report: K. Sullivan
-Guidance has been busy with presentations re: university/college application, scholarship processes
-At-risk reports have been sent home (mailed Oct.14th)
-Literacy practice has begun for grade 10
-Grade 9 students have completed a math assessment (first week of school)
-Cross Country team has been very successful, moving forward to SWOSSA
4. Principal’s Report: M. Sherman
1. Public Health Nurse- currently split between BDHS and the Blenheim Youth Centre
2. Grade 9 Math EQAO-ISR letters and results- sent out, overall results will be available soon
3. Interim Reports-mid-term reports will be handed out to students Nov. 14/08
4. Commencement Stats/Discussion-
-out of 110 students 77% attended
-largest turn-out was from University/College students
-will remain on Thanksgiving weekend
-will consider a Friday night event, could increase student participation however could reduce staff attendance.
5. Open Questions: Inquiry as to the protocol when a teacher is believed to be ineffective and not engaging in the classroom. M. Sherman encourages students to speak to the teacher and if this is not satisfactory to speak to Admin. This could be referred to the Curriculum Leader by Admin. Most incidents are resolved at this level. Mr. Sherman re-inforced there is a difference between being competent and personable. Does not expect students to like all their teachers equally.
Inquiry about school’s bus for activities- all teams and clubs have access to the school’s bus, however priority is given to the team with the largest number of students requiring transportation due to feasibility. Some fees for the bus are covered through the General Student Fees – the rest through fundraising. Admin does not recommend that Teachers drive students to activities in their own vehicles.
People for Education survey completed with Council.
6. School Council Report to Board:
M. Sherman read the report summary on Council activities for the 2007-2008 school year.
7. PRO Grant:
Past reporting form-indicates how the money was spent- report was circulated to Council
Current
Application for Approval: Council will apply for $100. Project title:”Positive Inter-Youth Relationships, Drug
Awareness and Good Choices”
Partner with Sexual Assault Crisis Centre and involve Elementary Schools
J. Cartier has contacted feeder school
Council is in favour of this project
8. Health & Safety:
-current construction projects, students are relocated to avoid injury
9. Special Education: no report
10.Up-Coming Events:
1. School Chairs Workshop- J. Cartier and M. Sherman will attend Oct. 23/08
-Jane has contacted feeder schools to:
a) provide information re: BDHS Council and encourage participation
b) encourage partnerships for Parental Involvement $
2. Parent’s Night BBQ- Nov. 18/08
- further discussion at Council meeting Nov. 13/08
-Mark will look into t-shirts, hats for prizes
- note will be included with report card with emphasis on the teacher interviews and BBQ
11. Next Meeting: Nov. 13, 2008 7:00
Meeting adjourned : 8:30