April 4, 2017
Allan Drive Middle School Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting called by: / Betty Vasconcelos and Tessie Iafano, Co-Chairs
Type of meeting: / School Council
Council Chair: / Betty Vasconcelos and Tessie Iafano
Council Secretaries: / Jackie Fraser and Heather Munich
Minutes recorded by: / Heather Munich
Attendees: Barb Reynolds,Wendy Sunderland, Nadia Milton, Nadia Noble, Jayne Muise-Brown, Tessie Iafano, Betty Vasconcelos, Mike Wills, Felicia Hiscock, Heather Munich
Regrets: T. Aiello
  • Welcome: Minutes accepted, and should be posted on School web-site..
  • Treasurer Report:(Barb Reynolds)

-Current account balance is ~$19,400, with almost $17,000 pending. With expenditures, the remaining balance is ~$23,000;

-Discussion of the financial funding requests resulted in unanimous Approval of the following:

- Musical (Hairspray): $1,500;

- Family Transition Programs: $4,000

- Technology (Chrome books & laptops): $5,000 (as a start, with more to be discussed at a later meeting);

- Staff Appreciation Lunch: $500;

- Graduation for gr. 8: $1,500;

- Funding for a school-wide program (i.e. Junglesports): up to $2,000 will be available.

  • Principal’s Report:
  • The Evergreen group has received grant money. Ms. Pitkin will lead a project to revitalize the outdoor classroom, and plant indigenous plants in the front gardens. Plans are to add to this over the next few years;
  • “Your Voice Counts” Survey: link on the web-site will be open until May, 2017. Families are asked to complete a Survey. Students will be encouraged to complete their Surveys, over the next few weeks;
  • Social Media Presentation for Parents: On Thursday, April 27, OPP Officer Sanghera will be presenting a Workshop (*for parents only*) in the School library, from 6:00 – 8:00;
  • Board Initiative: Humberview Secondary School will be hosting a presentation for “Empowering Modern Learners”. The discussion will be on evolving education and how to help schools manage the paradigm shift. All welcome to attend; April 25, 2017;
  • Thank you letter received from ‘Healthy Schools Initiative’, for support of ‘The Big Gulp’ and other activities;
  • Mr. McAusland will be looking for volunteers to support the Look-Run activity on Thursday, June 1st (rain date June 2). This will be a celebration of physical activity, with runners to be going throughout the day (7:15 to 3:00);
  • “Hairspray” Play rehearsals have been ongoing. The Musical is scheduled for May 2, 3 and 4. Flyers will be sent home with students;
  • “Me to We” (referred to as “We” at the School) will be teaming up with Fines Ford on May 13th. Fines Ford will donate funds for vehicle test drives on that day.
  • Round Table Discussions:

-Awards for Teachers: looking for a possible way to thank the Teachers and Staff, for all the extras they do for the students. A potential “Award” that could be voted on by students; creating t-shirts with a ‘thank you’ message; giving cards. Further discussion deferred to next meeting.

-Allan Drive Rocks will be June 15. This will be a fundraiser, supporting Dare Arts – Indigenous Arts in the far North.

  • Munch-a-Lunch Update: From Jayne Muise-Brown
  • Orders for pitas have been decreasing. Do we want to consider having subs twice a week? This may be addressed in the “Your Voice Survey”. To be further discussed at next meeting.
  • Meeting Schedule: Next Meeting Tuesday, May 2, 2017