RAMPAC Meeting

Mt. Doug School Library

Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 7 p.m.

In attendance: Paul Thomas, Bill Hampton, Lindy England, Joy Carroll, Debbie Ibaraki, Lance Turner, Jan Ross, Candice Hughes

1. Call to Order Candice Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and introductions were made.

2. Leadership Report Julie Laliberte The recent 30 Hour Famine raised over $8000. Parent evening/Open House was a success with Mandarin interpreters; Cancer Society Drive currently taking place. Devon Matthews organized a Day of Silence in support of Gays and Lesbians. Valedictorians being selected. Spring Dance title changed to Neon Dance - April 25, 2007. Club Grad this weekend at Silver City. CARS (Counterattack and Road Safety) assembly coming up for Grade 11 and 12 students.

3. School Report Paul Thomas reported on a number of activities.

• Mt. Doug Musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" on at Spectrum. Our own theatre would be great to enhance community participation.
• Fraser Institute Report results help enrollment/doesn't hurt us.
• Enrollment is currently projected at 900 students. Likely 50 - 60 International students as well. Enrollment down about 70 students; not decreasing at same rate as other schools/Districts. Transfers netted 70 students last year.
• Seismic Project. Over the summer, construction will add 6 inches of concrete to the interior walls of the gym, and install a wall over the face of the stage. Plans include stabilizing the end of the east and south wings. Other upgrades include redoing change rooms, removing some partition walls, installing sprung dance floor on stage for dance ($20,000). School also need to upgrade phone system, replace flooring/carpeting in various areas (Bandroom), roof on Drama annex. With the support of the PAC, schools can apply for a one time grant of $5000 for upgrades. MOTION: The PAC supports Mt. Doug School administrators' application for a grant of $5000 towards improvements suggested. Jan Ross/Lindy England CARRIED. Goal to complete the gym work by the second week in September; south wing by November; east wing by January. Next year (2008) reinforcing every 3' on the inside and outside of external walls.
• Discussion of Virginia Tech incident and impact on students - how to anticipate signs in students and coordinate as staff when difficult situations arise. Suggested topic for admin and staff professional development who could then impart information to students. PAC will consider drafting letter to School District/Education Minister to promote education of staff. (Tabled to next meeting)

4. Treasurer's Report Lindy England Nothing to report.

5. Correspondence Joy Carroll

• Resolutions for BCCPAC were discussed and passed on to Lori Elder.

6. Executive positions available for September: Interim Chairperson.

Other volunteers needed include Bingo Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Rep.

7. Other Business

• Lance Turner has made some changes to the Draft Constitution and By-laws. Please send him your feedback.

9. Adjourned.

Next RAMPAC Special General Meeting will be May 16 at 7 pm in the library.