Mt. Douglas High School

Wed. Nov. 10, 2004

Parent Advisory Council

Mt. Douglas School Library

General Meeting Minutes

 

 

In Attendance:

Tony Goodman

Lindy England

Lori Downey

Kris Poustie

Rob House

Keith McCallion

Candice Hughes Bourne

Mike Decker

Lance Turner

Marla Turner

Andrea Skakin (?)

Maureen Grady

Pat Blundon

Bethany

Carline Hulbart

Cindy Brar

 

1.      Call to order - Tony Goodman

  • Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
  • Introduction of attendees
  • Agenda circulated
  • Minutes from previous general meeting circulated

 

2.      Minutes from Oct. general Meeting - Lori Downey

  • Moved (Marla Turner) and seconded (Lori Downey) that Oct. 14 minutes be accepted - carried

 

3. Student Leadership Report - Bethany

  • Halloween Dance successful with 50% turnout
  • Pep Rally generated school spirit
  • Mt. Doug wear has been launched
  • Remembrance Day ceremony
  • Leadership Conference for Middle School
  • Talent Show Dec. 2. Students with theatre experience could be used as volunteers

 

4. Principal's Report - Keith McCallion and Rob House

  • Police have expressed concern over a website (www. Nexopia.com) where students addresses can be found
  • Update profile of Principal by mid November
  • Discussion about appropriate dress at Halloween Dance
  • Dec. lunch is scheduled to proceed
  • Report Cards out Nov. 22 and Interviews Nov. 30.
  • Condolences to Paul Thomas whose father died
  • Bicycle thefts have been reported. Recommended that students do not bring expensive bikes to school
  • Suspension of students for drugs. 5 day suspension for first offenses, second offense could be expulsion.

 

5. Treasurer's Report - Lindy England

  • Presented proposed budget (attached)
  • Moved (Mike Decker) and seconded (Marla Turner) to accept budget
  • Discussion:
    1. last year's budget should be included,
    2. process this year was quite different because of many more requests and 50% less money from gaming commission
    3. balance was sought between athletics/fine arts/ technology
    4. administration thought process went well and will notify recipients of amounts upon receipt of official letter from treasurer
    5. as France trip was not eligible for PAC funds, $2000 more was given to music and
    6. clarification on how bills are paid, and on rules for spending money from gaming commission
  • Vote on motion: passed

 

6. Fine Arts Committee Report - Caroline Hulbert

  • Caroline presented a well thought out plea for Fine Arts Facilities (Attached) and answered questions from the group.
  • Community partners, Municipality of Saanich possible sources for funds
  • Keith is going to school board with first set of plans and there was a request that PAC see plans and get an update on the process
  • Fund raising ideas:

                                                             a.      benefit with alumni association

                                                            b.      Dance off in Feb.

                                                             c.      Infrastructure grant (federal, provincial, municipal) Hire a professional to apply

 

7. President's Report - Tony Goodman

  • Scholarships awarded to Sarah Hornett and Catherine Haywood
  • Examine balance of fine arts awards with other areas
  • Streamline the process for applications for PAC funds by having departmental applications
  • Rep for VCCPAC: Cindy Brar will look into the dates for meetings and if possible will be the rep.

 

8. Other Business - Pat Blundon

  • request for PAC to get license to hold a 50/50 draw at FOPA concert.
  • Music Parents will check into feasibility and report back to PAC

 

9. Next Meeting: Thursday, January 13, 7:00 p.m. Mt. Douglas School Library

 

10. Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.: Moved by Lindy England, seconded by Lance Turner.