RAMPAC Meeting

Mt. Doug School Library

Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 7 p.m.

 

In attendance: John Fawcett, Michelle Leonard, Candice Hughes, Lindy England, Joy Carroll, Debbie Ibaraki, Marla Turner, Lance Turner, Daryl Cowden, Jan Ross, Gail Pohl

 

1. Call to Order Candice Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and introductions were made.

 

2. Leadership Report Barbecue this week will be last event. Graffiti removal was shown in the media. Leadership will have new staff next year; Griff has made a comprehensive manual.

 

3. School Report John Fawcett reported on a number of themes:

  • Safety for pedestrians and traffic flow on Gordon Head Road: Recently two pedestrians were hit at the crosswalk directly in front on the school. Charges are pending for the driver involved. John will talk to both Saanich police and Saanich and bring back to next meeting in September.
  • Looking at outdoor space for fitness/basketball/volleyball as the side parking lots are seldom used.
  • Future Directions of School: School Planning Council and staff are considering these, and input from PAC will be added in September. Student Achievement and Social Responsibility are two themes. Satisfaction survey for staff, students and parents resulted in neutral feedback; may need to change format.
  • Beginning in September, healthy foods only will be available in the Ryan Vending machines. This may result in a drop in revenue to the school. Currently, raises $1200 per month for the school.
  • Litter continues to be a problem; need to change culture.
  • Field Trip Draft Policy: Discussion re: draft circulated. Teachers should discuss potential field trips with the principal first. When field trips are planned, a parent meeting with teachers and students will be held. Budget submitted prior to the trip. Current fundraising must be allocated to the one trip. Other instances of fundraising within the school, such as Mt. Doug Wear, and lunch food sales were discussed.
  • Spring break will be one week in 2008 in District #61.
  • Draft of growth plan will be completed soon.
  • Enrollment stands above September 2006.
  • Discussed possibility of leasing/purchasing a bus for the school's use. Needs separate funding structure and would cost about $75,000. Needs ongoing maintenance project. Could share with Mt. Doug family of schools, such as Arbutus.
  • PAC Bulletin Board would benefit from a more central site.

 

4. Dance Report: Michelle Leonard shared a photo collage of some dance students. Received some First place commendations for costumes.

 

5. Treasurer's Report Lindy England

  • Lindy reviewed expenditures to date. Money is on hold for mirrors for dance area. Money is also available for Emergency Preparedness supplies.
  • Photocopier - no lease documentation has been located. Choices by company include buying outright for $320 or paying to ship the copier to Langley. Need to determine cost of maintenance contract. Bring back in September.
  • Photocopy machine in library discussed. Suggested that the contract not be renewed. PAC could purchase a quality scanner to replace the photocopier. Candice will discuss with the librarian and Lindy will check on the lease for the photocopier. Tabled to next meeting.
  • Eric Flanagan, past PAC president, will talk to Lindy re: financial review.

 

6. Constitution and By-laws: Lance and Marla Turner circulated originals for signature. Marla will deliver to appropriate Ministry.

 

7. Correspondence

  • Cards were circulated for staff retiring or leaving Mt. Doug: Dave Morgan, Beth Danskin, Cheryl Chapple, Lana Simpson, Albina Chatton (later), Allison Hobbs, Linda Hall, Alan Sukut.

 

8. Executive positions available for September

  • Gail Pohl has agreed to be Bingo Coordinator until January.

 

9. Other Business

  • Discussed possible parent mixers next year, such as breakfast or coffee and muffins.

 

10. Adjourned.

 

Next RAMPAC Meeting will be September 19 at 7 pm in the library.