RAMPAC Meeting

Mt. Doug School Library

Wednesday, November 21, 2007, 7 p.m.

In attendance: John Fawcett, Michelle Leonard, Daryl Cowden, Lindy England, Joy Carroll, Bill Hampton, Debbie Ibaraki, Lori Elder, Gail Pohl, Kathryn Cowden, Bev Perry Hallam, Maureen Grady, Sarah Fleury, Jan Norman, Francis Lee, Lorraine Y. Love, Pam Fox, Loretta Dugaro, Rennie Dugaro, Susan Chen, Martin and Tara Gevers, Shanti Fraser, Sri Ganti

1. Call to Order Daryl Cowden

Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.

2. Treasurer's Report Lindy England

Parent contributions were approximately $3570. Scholarships (2 x $500) were dispersed.

3.VCPAC Report Lori Elder

Lori mentioned SNIPS - newsletter and let know AGM at Tillicum School, 315 Albina at 7 pm. Information available regarding Foundation Skills Assessing and School Planning Councils

4. Admin/School Report John Fawcett

· Parent-Teacher Interviews Thursday. School out at noon

· Funding changes to education will affect our school. Updates will be available in the next school newsletter

· In memory of alumni Dr. Shelley Martin who died this year in a car accident, her family has established an endowment fund of $10,000 at Mt. Doug with a plaque for the school. Approximately $500 per year will be awarded to a senior student in English. PAC donated $50 towards this.

· Seismic Upgrade: The strapping phase will begin in February. Construction will take place in 2 classrooms per week taking about one week for each. The third phase will involve tubing on the ceiling of the gym.

· Michelle Leonard shared videos of dance performances which showcased new costumes.

5. Other Business:

· Traffic Calming: Draft letter presented and discussed.

· Next meeting AGM, January 16, 2008 with information presented regarding seismic upgrade

· Teacher Appreciation Lunch is December 12. Please contact Daryl Cowden if you are able to help

6. Adjourned at 7:40 pm. Daryl C/ Lori E. CARRIED

Discussions about the future of Mt. Doug School were led by Dr. Fawcett.