LEGACY SCHOOL COUCIL

 

Minutes for Monday, October 20, 2008 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Lori Nickerson (Co-Chair), Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Arturo De Marchi, Beth Zerilli, Kison Mark, Paul Carew (Principal), Brenda Burton (Vice-Principal).

 

Teachers:  Mary Kyriopolous

 

Other Attendees:  Julie Steer

 

Absent:  Cathy Foti

 

 

Welcome                                 Karen Soltau

 

Review and                             Agenda Approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

Review and                             Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of                             Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       Quebec Trip Meeting held tonight in the library.

 

                                                LegacySchool Forums:

 

                                                 December 4, 2008 Forum will focus on Literacy.

                                                 March 2009 Forum will focus on Computer Safety.

                                                June 2009 Forum will focus on summer preparations.

 

                                                Terry Fox Run raised approximately $2,000.

 

                                                School Profile:  Three Jobs of Council:

                                                School Plan for Continuous Improvement

                                                Creation of School Profile

                                                Creation of Principal Profile

 

 

CO-CHAIR’S REPORT        Karen distributed a sheet on frequently asked questions about Council to increase Council’s visibility.  These questions and answers will be posted on the Council Board outside the Library.

 

 

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS     Mary is preparing for this year’s hampers as the holiday season is quickly approaching.  Mary requested $120.00 from Council for the purchase of wrapping paper, tissue, gift bags, tags and tape.  Council approved this amount.

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT    Michelle reviewed the school council's account.  Currently, the credit union account balance is $9,390 less one outstanding cheque not yet cashed and therefore not in the credit union account yet of $550, resulting in an adjusted cash balance of $8,840.  Of this amount, $2,950 is committed to school donations.  Therefore, the available uncommitted cash balance is $5,890.

 

 

FUND RAISING UPDATE  Lori reviewed the donations from the Legacy Donation Fundraiser (L.E.A.P.).  The amount raised to date is $925.00.  However, this letter will be revised and distributed again as many parents may have not received the first letter or may not have understood that L.E.A.P. is this year’s major fundraiser.

 

 

ROOM PARENT  Beth distributed two sheets on the Room Parent Program outlining the duties and responsibilities. 

 

 

A PICTURE WAS TAKEN OF COUNCIL FOR THE LEGACY VOICE.

 

 

NEXT MEETING                  Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

LEGACY SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

Minutes for Monday, September 22, 2008 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Arturo De Marchi (Co-Chair),  Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Roland Hoogendijk, Traci Graham, Paul Carew (Principal), Brenda Burton (Vice-Principal).

 

Teachers:  Rosan Chung

Other Attendees:  Lori Nickerson, Beth Zerilli, Santina Morad, Nagmana Malik, Yvonne Lavasidis, Julie Steer, Catherine Foti, Kison Mark, Sara DeLapa.

 

Absent:  Julie Heaton, Michelle Probert.

 

 

Welcome:                                Paul Carew

 

Review and                             Agenda Approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

Review and                             Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of                             Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       Paul welcomed the committee and all of the attendees and also introduced our new Vice Principal:  Brenda Burton. Legacy currently has 752 students.

 

The new school on Riverwalk will be completed by September 2009 will be called David Suzuki Public School.

 

                                                Curriculum Night:  Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

 

With the new development of businesses in the Box Grove area, there will be sponsorship opportunities for our school.

 

New message board at the entrance of our school for parents and students as reminders for various events thatwill take place for the month.

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT      

Lunch Lady will continue for this school year and a second day will be added that will include kindergartens.

 

Sub lunches, hot dog lunches and pizza lunches will continue this year.

 

Toonie Tuesday will no longer be available this year.  However, Legacy’s Cheerleading group will have yogurt sales.

 

L.E.A.P. letter will go out in October and this will be a one time donation in lieu of a major fundraiser.

 

Terry Fox run will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008.

 

 

VOTING PROCESS ELECTION OF PARENT MEMBERS & ELECTION OF SCHOOL COUNCIL OFFICERS.

 

                                                Legacy’s School Council for 2008-2009 are as follows:

 

                                                Karen Soltau (Co-Chair)

                                                Lori Nickerson (Co-Chair)

                                                Michelle Probert (Treasurer)

                                                Mary Vassiliou (Secretary)

                                                Cathy Foti

                                                Kison Mark

                                                Traci Graham

                                                Arturo DeMarchi

                                                Beth Zerilli

 

 

NEW ACTIVITIES              

Beth re-introduced the Room Parent Program that will be put in place for the school year.

 

Beth also presented council with the L.E.A.P. letter that was approved by council and will be distributed in October.  L.E.A.P. with be replacing our annual Chocolate Fundraiser with an annual donation.

 

Paul discussed the School Council Forum that will take place on October 22^nd at Bur Oak School at 6 p.m.

 

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

LEGACY SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

 

Minutes for January 28, 2008 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Arturo DeMarchi (Co-Chair), Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Roland Hoogendijk, Julie Heaton, Robin Cockburn (Vice-Principal), Paul Carew (Principal).

 

Teachers:  Rosan Chung.

 

Absent:  Tracie Graham

 

Other Attendees:  Beth Zerilli, Lindy Kuwahara, Santina Morad, Lori Nickerson, Rosa Shirani, Sara DeLapa, Heather Sally, John Heaton.

 

 

Welcome                                 Arturo DeMarchi.  Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Review and                             Agenda approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

Review and                             Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of                             Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

CO-CHAIR’S REPORT        Arturo asked council to vote on a proposal for counting money and making deposits.  It was voted to keep the original form of counting and deposit making.  One person counts monies and second person checks the amount. There also should be two people present when counting money.  All monies should be kept on school property locked in school safe until the deposit can be picked up.

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT      

Paul announced that the Activity Day scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2008 had a very good turn out.  Legacy will have its first musical:  Free To Be You and Me on May 15, 2008. 

LegacyPublic School now has a Cheerleading Team organized by Ms. Fan. 

 

One portable will be added for the new school year to accommodate the slight growth of students.  There will be approximately 720 – 730 students.

 

 

HOLIDAY HAMPERS        

Mary Vassiliou thanked all families, students, parents and teachers that supported the Holiday Hampers.

11 families were sponsored.  Monies collected from the students helped purchase food vouchers from No Frills so families could purchase groceries they needed for the holidays.

 

 

FIRST AID UPDATE                       

Santina Morad submitted a purchase request form for CPR Training for 8 lay assistants and 12 teachers, to be provided by The Canadian Red Cross.  The course is scheduled for January 31, 2008.  The cost would be $1,000. It was voted and passed that council would pay the $1,000 for CPR Training.

 

 

COMMUNITY FAIR                       

Rosan Chung announced that the original “Legacy Community Fair” will now be “Legacy School Fair” as the Rate Payers Association do not want to participate in the event.  The Legacy School Fair will be held in September 2008 and tie in with meet the teacher night.  There will be a sign up volunteer list for those willing to participate.

 

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP      

Arturo received 30 volunteer sheets that were sent out in December 2007.  Outcome:  there was an interest shown in Games/Movie Night as well as an ice rink. Cost of an ice rink would be approximately $700.

 

 

CHOCOLATE SALES         

Karen announced that the Chocolate Fundraiser kick off would be February 8, 2008 and would last until February 22, 2008.

 

 

BOOK DRIVE                      

Beth Zerilli along with Lily Leung (Teacher/Librarian) will have a School-Wide Book Drive during the week of March 2, 2008.

 

Lily Leung will host a Book Fair commencing February 4-7, 2008.

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT   

Michelle reviewed finances of the council’s account. Currently there is a balance of $15,300.  Of this amount,$13,000 is committed to:  $10,000 to computers, $1,000 to CPR training, $1,000 to literacy, $500 to graduation support and $500 to music support.

 

 

NEXT MEETING                  Monday, February 25, 2008

 

 

            Minutes for October 22, 2007 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

            Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Arturo DeMarchi (Co-Chair), Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Julie Heaton, Tracie Graham, Erin Otis(Teacher), Robin Cockburn (Vice-Principal), Paul Carew (Principal).

 

Others:  Lori Nickerson, Santina Morad, Beth Zerilli, Rosa Shirani, Lindy Kuwahara, Kison Mark.

 

Absent:  Roland Hoogendijk.

 

 

Welcome                                 Arturo DeMarchi.  Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Minutes approved.

 

CO-CHAIR’S REPORT       

Arturo welcomed the new Legacy School Council and other parents that attendeArturo emphasized the importance that a strong school council should have procedures and policies that are set in place that are straight forward and where actions can be justified to create a consensus.

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT      

Paul announced that LegacyPublic School had a very successful food drive.  Mr. Faulds harvested vegetables from our school garden and also took all food collected by our students to the Markham Food Bank.

 

Henna fundraiser raised $400.00 to support children in Malawi.

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT      

Remembrance Day activities will take place on Thursday, November 8th at 10:00. LegacyPublic School had good EQAO results.

Robin Cockburn addressed parking issues at our school.  She announced that new safety school signs will be implemented in approximately 4-6 weeks.  Buses are having a difficult time moving across Russell Jarvis Drive. There will be no U turn sings and no idling sings put in  various areas to ensure the safety of our students.

 

There will be a “Walk to School Day” which will be taking place on October 24^th and Pink Day on October 23^rd for Breast Cancer Awareness.

 

YORK REGION PARENT COUNCIL MEETING UPDATE

 

Karen and Paul attended this Forum which was held at BurOak High School.  Focus was community, education andparents.

 

There were five key messages of the school plan.  One important key was learning and engagement.  It was community learning involving parents, teachers and board.This interaction would provide a nurturing environmentthat would also energize parents and encourage participation.

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES

 

 

Karen suggested that in order for our council to work effectively, structures need to be in place for committees with parameters and guidelines for fundraisers etc. We should also establish volunteer coordinating groups for  events.  Try and make our school inviting and welcoming to the parents in the community.  “Opening A Door So Parents Can Contribute”.

 

Arturo suggested that council and parents create subcommittees.  He introduced a protocol and rationale sheet that should be filled out and presented at our meetings for any new fundraisers or events.  This protocol would be voted on by members.  For example:  games night, movie and skate night.

 

FINANCE REPORT             

Michelle informed the group that pizza lunches have generated $6,500 (gross).  Our council now has its own account with monthly statements.

 

Michelle also presented a protocol for counting money and making deposits.  This protocol should be reviewed and followed by all parties involved to assure credibility.  It will be discussed at our next meeting and voted on. 

 

 

PARENTAL QUESTIONS  

Sandy brought forth kindergarten supervision.  There were many concerns introduced.  Are lunch monitors equipped to handle emergency situations?  Are they CPR certified?  If chocking occurs during outdoor play, can they assist a student?  Lunch room monitors are not certified.  Their responsibility is to inform the office in case of an emergency.

 

Robin Cockburn has trained lay assistants to use Epi-pens.

 

Parent volunteers can supervise outdoors during lunch hour.

 

 

VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF PARENT COUNCIL

 

There was a very good parent turn out for parent council this year.  Seven new members were voted in.  It was discussed if council would increase its members for this year.  It was decided and voted on to keep the seven newmembers for this school year and not have any additional members.  However, all parents are encouraged and welcome to attend all meetings with ideas or suggestions that would enrich our school.

 

 

NEXT MEETING                  Monday November 26, 2007  at 7:00 p.m.

 

LEGACY SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

Minutes for September 24, 2007 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Arturo DeMarchi, Julie Heaton, Roland Hoogendijk, Rosan Chung, Paul Carew (Principal), Robin Cockburn (Vice-Principal).

 

Others Present:  Tracie Graham, Lindy Kuwahara, Dharshy Sutharman, Lori Nickerson, Kison Mark, Santina Morad, Nadine Sawh, Gurpersand Punit.

 

 

Welcome Paul Carew and Karen Soltau.  Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Review and Agenda approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

 

Review and Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

CO-CHAIR’S REPORT Karen welcomed back the members of the committee and welcomed all new parents to the meeting.

Summarized the accomplishments of the School Council.

Fundraising:  Pizza lunches and chocolate sales.

Council supported the school by providing for literacy book room, grade 8 graduation achievement awards as well as the purchase of musical instruments for the department.

Christmas Hampers.

Staff Appreciation Lunch.

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Paul thanked all the members and new parents that attended the meeting.

Announced that the first year of Legacy Public School was an exciting and rewarding one.

Concerns:  number size of the school.  Currently there are 700 students attending the school and the holding capacity is 590.

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Legacy is a holding school, however, there is discussion

Continued that arrangements be made to have another holding spot for new students.

 

11 new staff members have joined Legacy.  The parking is full.  For the safety of the students, parents can no longer enter the parking lot in the morning and after school.

 

                                          Paul introduced our new Vice-Principal:  Robin Cockburn.

 

                                                        Since class sizes are so large, there has been class                                                                           reorganization.  There will be a cap size of 20 students per                                                                class.  Therefore split classes have been created.  A grade                                                            ½ split and ¾ split has been created.

 

                                                        Our J/K students that were sent to William Armstrong were recalled to Legacy.

 

Paul introduced our lead caretaker:  Joseph Miranda and also welcomed Debbie Watrus as temporary school secretary, replacing Angie Tsigoulis.

 

School year has started and things are progressing well.

Sports have started, Terry Fox Run will be held on September 27^th and pizza lunch forms will be going out soon.

 

Arturo has established community contacts and has managed to get a digital camera and printer for the school from Staples.

 

 

ELECTION PROCESS Paul handed out a ballot to all parents and members that attended the meeting.  Seven new members had to be voted onto Council.

 

Election took place and the following are the new members of the Legacy School Council for 2007-2008:

Two Co-Chairs:  Karen Soltau & Arturo DeMarchi

Treasurer:  Michelle Probert

Secretary:  Mary Vassiliou

Other three members:  Julie Heaton, Roland Hoogendijk and newly appointed member Tracie Graham.

 

 

NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 22, 2007

 

 

TENTATIVE DATES: Monday, November 26, 2007

Monday, January 28, 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

Monday, April 21, 2008

Monday, May 26, 2008

 

 

 

 Minutes for June 18, 2007 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Arturo DeMarchi, Julie Heaton, Roland Hoogendijk, Paul Carew (Principal).

 

Absent:  Rosan Chung

 

 

Welcome                     Karen Soltau acting chair:  Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Review and                 Agenda approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

 

Review and                 Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of                 Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       Paul thanked the committee for the Teacher Appreciation Lunch.

 

                                                Paul announced that Angie Tsigoulis will be leaving                                                             LegacyPublic School and joining UnionvillePublic                                                  School.  We thank Angie for her year at Legacy and wish                                                         her well at Unionville.

 

                                                Robin Cockburn will be Legacy’s new Vice-Principal in

                                                September 2007. 

 

                                                The numbers at Legacy are growing.  Our size is                                                                   approximately 620-650 students.  There will be eight                                                            kindergarten classes of 20 students.

 

                                                LegacySchool Council was approved for the Pro-Grant of

                                                $4,000. 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       Paul will distribute an information survey to get feedback                                                    on our first year and set goals for continuous improvement                                                   of Legacy.

 

                                                Many thanks to Arturo for the garden soil he provided to                                                     Legacy’s garden.

 

 

FINCANCE REPORT           Michelle Probert discussed the $250 operating expenses for                                                 photocopying that was available to our Council.  It was                                                        voted and passed that the $250 stays with the school as we                                                      use the school’s resources to photocopy etc.

 

                                                Our profit for the chocolate fundraiser combined with the                                                    revenue of our pizza lunch program is approximately:                                                           $15,500.  As discussed at our last meeting these funds will                                                            be used to provide initial set up of a shared Primary/Junior                                                           Literacy Bookrooms.  These funds will also assist in                                                             providing musical instruments and funding towards awards                                                             for grade 8 graduation.

 

 

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT

 

                                                Financial and annual reports along with minutes should be                                                   completed by September 30, 2007. 

 

                                                Julie’s draft letter for Legacy P.S. School Council News                                                      was reviewed.  It will be posted on the back side of the                                                       “Legacy Life & Times”. 

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT              Karen will prepare a covering letter to go with the annual                                                     report.  Members of the council will answer their assigned                                                    questions and forward them to Karen and she will update                                                   the report.

 

 

CO-CHAIR’S REPORT        Karen thanked the council for their support for a successful                                                             first year.  Council welcomes the new school year with                                                         continued support of parents, teachers and the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY-LAW CHANGES                       Council discussed the various changes that would be made                                                  to the by-laws.  Roland will update the changes that were                                                    brought up by the members and e-mail the changes to the                                                           council for final review.  By-laws will be available for                                                     our September meeting.

 

 

NEXT MEETING:                 Monday, September 24, 2007

                                                LEGACY SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

 

                        Minutes for May 28, 2007 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

                        Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Karen Soltau (Co-Chair), Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Arturo DeMarchi, Julie Heaton, Roland Hoogendijk, Rosan Chung, Paul Carew (Principal).

 

 

Welcome                     Karen Soltau acting as chair:  Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Review and                 Agenda approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

Review and                 Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of                 Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

CHAIR’S REPORT               Karen Soltau to present her report at the end of the meeting.

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       Paul discussed the growth of LegacyPublic School with                                                      regards to sports, track and field, Music Monday and the                                                     Volunteer Breakfast.  The Environmental Club is up and                                                           running which is run by Mr. Ian Faulds and Mrs. Babbar.                                                         Grade 8 classes will be going to Quebec on May 29^th                                                             accompanied by Mr. J. Wolkoff and Mme. York.

 

                                                Paul announced that Legacy will have a full time Vice                                                         Principal for September 2007. 

 

                                                Our school now has 540 students.  Four new, air                                                                   conditioned portables have been added to accommodate the                                                growth of our school. 

 

                                                New staff will be hired to meet the increase in                                                                      student/classroom size.

 

FINANCE REPORT              Michelle Probert discussed the balance that we have in our                                                  account.  The balance to date is $15,960.58, however, there                                                 is an outstanding NSF cheque and that will change the                                                             balance to approximately $15,800.

 

                                                Michelle is in the process of opening a separate                                                                     account for the school council.  The account will have two                                                   signatures as signing authority, Paul Carew’s signature or                                                  Penny (SOAA) and Michelle Probert or Karen Soltau.

 

 

                                                Paul placed a request for the following:

                                                Literacy Bookroom support for primary and junior grades

                                                            $2,500

                                                Music:  purchase of used instruments for the Music Dept.

                                                            $1,500

                                                Graduation Support for the Grade 8 Achievement plaques

                                                            $500.00

 

 

FUNDRAISING                    Julie announced the final closing of the Chocolate                                                                Fundraiser.   Our successful fundraiser made approximately                                                 $8,519.38 in profit. 

 

                                                There was a discussion on how we can improve this                                                  fundraiser for next year.  Our Chocolate Fundraiser for next                                                year will be in February 2008.  A letter will go out giving                                                    families the choice of making a donation instead of selling                                                         chocolates.  It was also decided that we should continue                                                      selling the carryall, caramel chocolate bars since they sold                                                    so well instead of changing to a boutique of 25 assorted                                                       bars. 

 

                                                The pizza lunches will continue for the next school year                                                       and there may be more pizza days added to the year.

 

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

 

                                                Karen and Rosan discussed the “School Fair” for                                                                 September 2007 that would connect school and the                                                              community.  .   Due to various religious holidays, it was                                                        decided to have the School Fair in the spring of 2008.                                                            Activities may include:  basketball, skipping and T-shirts                                                      for teachers designed by students.

 

 

CORPORATION SUPPORT

 

                                                Arturo spoke to various retailers.  He was unable to meet                                                     with the regional managers of COSTCO, but will try to                                                        contact them during the summer.  He also approached                                                        Staples and they may be able to assist our school.  The                                                     restaurant Ferrovia  has donated a dinner for two that will                                                   be used in the raffle at the School Fair. 

 

 

NEW AND OTHER BUSINESS

 

                                                Karen discussed the teacher appreciation lunch that the                                                        School Council will be hosting on June 12, 2007.  Motion                                                    was passed to send flowers to the parent that donated the                                                           food for the lunch to show our appreciation.

 

 

BY LAW CHANGES

 

                                                Roland discussed the various changes that would be made                                                   to the bylaws.   He will update the changes and they will be                                                reviewed at the next meeting on June 18, 2007.  Copies will                                      be sent to the committee via e-mail prior to the meeting for                                                      review.

 

 

                                                Letter dated April 17, 2007 from Wendel Bonair regarding                                                  our by-laws and the chocolate fundraiser was reviewed.                                                       Council has acknowledged the concerns and valuable                                                      points made by Wendel. 

 

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING

 

 

                                                Review the by-laws and revisions that Roland has made.

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING:                 Monday, June 18, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes for April 16, 2007 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:  Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Julie Heaton, Arturo DeMarchi, Rosan Chung, Paul Carew (Principal).

 

 

Attendees:                   Roland Hoogendijk

 

Regrets:                       Karen Soltau, Carol Bonair

 

 

Welcome                     Arturo DeMarchi acting as chair:  Call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Review and                 Agenda approved.

Approval of

Agenda

 

Review and                 Minutes circulated and reviewed by committee.

Approval of                 Minutes approved.

Minutes

 

 

CHAIR’S REPORT               Paul announced the resignation of Carol Bonair as Chair of                                                  the Legacy School Council, effective April 16, 2007.

 

                                                Roland Hoogendijk was nominated as a voting member of                                                   Legacy School Council.

 

                                                Carol Bonair’s position of Chair will not be replaced and                                                     Karen Soltau will act as Chair for the remainder of the                                                         school year.

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       Paul discussed the PRO Grant and he will meet with                                                            Margaret Robinson regarding the opportunities available to                                                  LegacyPublic School.

 

                                                SafeSchool Initiative – Council was informed that this                                                        program was geared toward a high school level.

 

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT       LEGACY WEEK – April 23 – 25, 2007

                                                Formal Opening of LegacyPublic School.

 

                                                Flyers were sent home with all students outlining the events                                                for the week.

 

                                                Rosan Chung discussed the “Peace Tree Ceremony” on                                                        Tuesday, April 24^th.  A plaque will be placed on the site                                                       where the Peace tree will be planted at a future date.  This                                                      tree represents the growth of our students at LegacyPublic                                                         School.

 

                                                Paul suggested that the Council should provide money                                                         towards grade eight achievement plaques.  The amount will                                                 be discussed at the next meeting.

 

 

FINANCE REPORT              Michelle Probert discussed the pros and cons of opening a                                                   separate bank account for school council. 

 

                                                Roland motioned in favour of a separate account.  Motion                                                   was passed.  Michelle will start the proceedings of opening                                                  the account.

 

                                                Final balances of the chocolate fundraiser will not be                                                            released until all unsold chocolates and money have been                                                     returned to the school and then returned to the Lamontagne. 

 

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

 

                                                Karen contacted Paul and is interested in having a                                                                combined community and school fair on September 14,                                                        2007 to welcome all new families as well as       returning                                                          families. 

 

 

FUNDRASING                     Arturo will approach Costco for their support.  He also                                                         suggested a “Haunted House” or “Fright Night” as a                                                            fundraiser in October 2007 to be held at the school.

                       

 

                       

FUNDRASING                     Julie added that the final day of the Chocolate Fundraiser                                                  will be Tuesday, April 17^th with the grand prize draws to be                                                 held on Thursday, April 18^th.

 

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

 

 

                                                Roland suggested that the secretary keep a “TO DO LIST”                                                             to serve as a reminder to all members.

 

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday, May 28, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEGACY SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

 

Minutes for March 5, 2007 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Location:  School Library – 61 Russell Jarvis Drive, Markham

 

 

Members Present:        Carol Bonair (Chair), Karen Soltau (Vice-Chair),  Michelle Probert (Treasurer), Mary Vassiliou (Secretary), Julie Heaton, Arturo DeMarchi, Rosan Chung, Paul Carew (Principal).

 

Attendees:                   Roland-Hoogendijk, Wendel Bonair

 

 

Welcome                     Chair:  call to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Review and                 Agenda approved

Approval of                                                    

Agenda

 

CHAIR’S REPORT:              Carol brought forward and introduced Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant opportunity from the Ministry of Education, which reaches out to parents of the community with language difficulties.

 

• This program is a School Council Led Initiative.

                                                It was agreed to put forth a PRO grant proposal.

 

• Focus is to enhance English Language Learner (ELL).

 

• Two links are available for PRO Grant:
• http://breeze.yorku.ca/proposalwritingworkshop.
• http//www.edu.gov.on.caleng/parents/reaching.html

 

• Minutes:  to be posted on school web-site with a hard copy in the School office.

 

• It was agreed that there would not be an e-mail

distribution list to parents.  However, to enhance communication between parents and council, any important updates would be sent home by note with the student that would advise parents to check the link on the web-site.

                                                           

 

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 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:     Paul brought forward:  School Council Handbook and the

Responsibilities of School Council and Members.

 

 

• SPCI:  Importance of continued improvement in literacy.

 

• February 2, 2007 PA Day Meeting with Teacher’s: 
• Need to strengthen reading, writing and comprehension,

problem solving and articulation.

 

• What are the needs of English Language Learners (ELL)? 

 

• Send out a survey with the students in order to bring parents and community into the school to retrieve information from them.

 

• Piece on “What’s Happening” at Legacy regarding carnivals, book fairs and sporting events.

 

• “Legacy Week” April 23-27, 2007 (instead of a Formal Opening of School).  There will be a variety of events during the week and the members of School Council should attend to act as connection via parents and community.  Laminated badges will be provided for School Council Members.

 

 

FINANCE REPORT:             Michelle Probert

 

·         Pizza lunches generate an average of $500 at every lunch.

·         End of school year there should be $6,500.

·         $250 available for operating expenses, eg. Photocopying.

·         Legacy Rate Payers to donate $800 to our school.

·         YRDSB has set aside $500 for the school council’s parental engagement initiatives. 

·         Fundraising money will stay in one main account.

 

 

 

 

 

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CAROL

 

Introduction of board games into the school, which will       improve academic and social skills of students.

 

·         Dr. Monica Baldanza has had great success with the use of board games.  41% improvement in students that use these games in schools.

 

·         Enhance board games program in Legacy that Paul has already implemented and possibly having a family games night event.

 

·         Ask community to donate board games to the school via school newsletter.

 

·         Games as donations – PRO Grant proposal.

 

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT:       Karen Soltau:  will address other goals at next meeting.

                                               

·         Link to community and get parents involved.

 

·         Wendel and Carol discussed Safe School Initiative and Internet Safety Training , Bullying and Diversity Groups.

 

FUNDRAISING:       Arturo

 

·         Approach larger businesses for any type of support.

·         Eg.  Apple, IBM, Minto.

 

·         Arrange appointments with these business to discuss what they can provide for our school.

 

 

FUNDRAISING:       Julie

 

• Award free pizza lunch to Mr. Carlisle’s grade 6 class for help with distribution of pizza lunches.

 

• Award free pizza lunch for year end party to Mr. Wolkoff’s Student Council for helping with pizza bins.

 

FUNDRAISING                                -4-

                                                                                   

 

• Chocolate Fundraiser with Lamontagne

 

• Carryall containing 22 bars at $3 – profit 53%
• Boutique box with 25 item selection at $3 – profit 45-46%

 

• One case per family

 

• Run for two weeks and there would be a “Kick off Assembly” directed by Paul.

 

• Arrange a prize program for best/most chocolates sold to create incentive.

 

• All members in agreement to go forward with Chocolate Fundraiser.   Consensus was carryall bars at 53% profit to LegacyPublic School.

 

NEW AND OTHER

BUSINESS:                            Arturo

 

                                                Decision making in Council Meeting:

 

                                                Present issue with pros and cons, if consensus is not                                                             attainable than a formal vote on the issue is made.  The                                                        majority vote would determine outcome.

 

                                                Based on the above assumption, Arturo suggested that                                                         ammendments  be made to the following bylaws:  section                                                    9g, 18.1 (d) & (h) and 19.1 (c).

 

                                                Vote was taken and decision making in Council Meetings                                                    and amendments to the above stated by-laws was passed.

 

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR

NEXT MEETING:  Michelle:  Inquired if meeting time of 1.5 hours be changed to 2 hours if extra time is needed so all speakers could conclude their announcements.

 

Carol:  Suggested that our Council should create a “volunteer list” to assist where needed.

 

 

NEXT MEETING:  Monday April 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.