BDHS School Council Minutes

Jan.10, 2008

 

Call to Order: 7:01

1. Welcome: Conducted by Jane Cartier

2. Review of Nov. Minutes: J. Cartier

          

3. Student Report- SAA Rep: Alicia Bond/ Laura Montgomery

           -Intramurals- Tues. and Thurs. at lunch

           - Name Boards- Mr. Cameron assisting

           -Promoting sports on Athletic Board

           -Bobcat bus being used

            -Citrus Fundraiser-Approx. $2200. raised for sports- currently planning more staff/student activities

                 Recommended that notices be sent home with students prior to phone calls to increase fundraiser support.

     

4. Staff Report: S. Scott

        -Exams Jan. 25 to Jan.31/08, teachers will provide assistance to those who require it.

         -Sears drama starting

         -Teams: Jr. Basketball undefeated through SWOSSA

                          Girls’ curling- 4 & 0

                          Jr. boys basketball- 6 & 0

           -Winning attitude starting to develop, carrying over to the classroom

           -Co-op career fair held prior to Christmas- over 60 projects displayed

           - School musical- well received

            -Robotics are meeting every night 3:30- 8:30- professionals from the community  

              contribute, more info. See K. Sullivan or T. McConnell

            -Sr. art displaying major projects in cafeteria Wed. Jan. 16/08 – PM

            -J. Peet- gr. 9 French studying Urban Myths- anyone with local myths please give

             them to her

            -Quebec trip in Feb.- more boys signed up

            - New York ski trip- more participants needed- see Mr. Kistulenic

 

5. Principal’s Report: M. Sherman

            -Credit Recovery: Held throughout the semester for students with 35-40% range and requiring two or more credits.  Staff are very supportive and make recommendations for students at risk of not graduating

           -Back on Track: T. Merritt provides supplemental help to students

           -Credit Rescue: M.L. Asher –notes are sent to parents during the semester to catch students before they lose their credit

              Physical Plant: -Paint in hall

                                      -Science wing to receive posters

                                       -Robotics-received project-equipment ready-room dedicated to

                                        Robotics to allow for continuous work              

           -Funding for electronic scoreboard has been approved, can put a sign up for with sponsor names

            -150 new desk tops being installed at no cost as previous product was defective.            

          -Alternate Learning Centre: applied for- need to find funding for staffing room

                  Applied for Child and Youth Worker- like to have in place for Feb. /  Sept. at the latest - in keeping with the learning to 18 strategy (retaining students)- struggling or disruptive students can go to ALC and get affective domain support as well.

            -PRO Grant - been assigned- still in progress

            -Staff Changes: Mr. Hunt will teach one class only

                                   - Pam Muxlow continuing Sem 2 LTO – English

                                  - Rhodri Goodall hired for LTO Math position.

           - Exam Schedule/Inclement Weather: Buses cancelled on the first day of exam, entire exam block moves one day. Occurs on two days, lose Friday Feb. 1/08

           M. Sherman has e-mailed details to board members

          -Open House- gr. 8 classes and parents to receive info. and tour of BDHS.

                      J. Cartier will bring greetings on behalf of School Council at 6:00.

                      Transition Book outlining the 4 Pathways will be distributed

 

6. Health & Safety:

           Fan room- locked down-concern about mold- ceiling was removed, room inspected and released for use before Christmas.

          Ladders- all ladders were previously inspected and passed

                          No ladders will be used until staff has been trained on proper use

           Video Surveillance- getting quotes on three cameras for on school grounds and in corridors.

 

7. Special Education: still trying to get a “Snoozelen” room- on hold due to cost

 

8. Drug Awareness Forum: successful, follow-up: need to address students directly- preferably in Feb., currently waiting for Grant approval – working on bringing in speaker for students near start of semester 2.

 

9. BBQ Interview Night: appreciated, however some didn’t know about it. Not sure how to advertise further other than newspaper ad / newsletter / announcements.

 

10. May 8/07 Council meeting- cancelled to allow for members to support Harwich-

              Raleigh’s Ron Moorish Presentation on the “Secrets of Discipline”

 

11.Other Items: budget numbers for current year have not changed significantly from last year..

   

12.Future Planning Exercise: Group decided respect and working as a team were key issues. J. Cartier collected all notes and will collate and share at next meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned 8:45

Next meeting: Jan. 17/08 at 7:00