Minutes for the Meeting of the Loretto Abbey Catholic School Parent Council: FINAL

Date: Monday,November 23rd, 2015.

Attendance: Quorum: Yes*

Lynn Lancefield* (Chair) / Coreen Chisholm*(Member) Absent
Paola DeCiantis* (Vice-Chair) / Andy MacCulloch*(Member)
Elizabeth Cerqueira* (Secretary) / Patrick Belton*(Member)
Mary Giannantonio* (Treasurer) / Fulvia Manarin* (Member)
Sister Sheila* (Parish Designate) Absent / Richard Dong*(Member)
Anita Bartolini (Principal) / Maureen Leon
Anyta Kyriakou (VP) / Kathleen Murphy
Josie Pannozzo (VP) / Miriam Jeganathan
Howard Cappadocia* (Teacher Rep) / Abdolmohammad Tahrili
Jenny Hay(Popadich) / Alessia Venditti
Pina Lazzer / Francisco Pareja
Ellen Lowden / Nunzio Barillari
Agenda / Discussion / Action
Call to order and Opening Prayer / Chair Lynn Lancefield openedmeeting (7:06p.m.)
Opening remarks – Principal Anita Bartolini
Opening prayer by Lynn Lancefield
Welcome and Introductions / Chair introduced Executive and Members-at-Large
Regrets and Quorum / Absent-Sister Sheila
Quorum - Yes
Approval of Agenda / Review Agenda. Approved;CSPC Agenda - 1st motion- Richard Dong; 2nd motion- Fulvia Manarin / Approved
Student Council Rep / President Student Council, Alessia Venditti
- Shared past and upcoming events (Gr. 9 Camp White Pine, Halloween dance, December Christmas Basket, Semi Formal for Grade 11’s, Grade 8 Open House; Grade 9 Curriculum Night; Pasta Night);
- Introduced New Grad wear
Approval of CSPC Minutes
October 26th, 2015 / Approved. CSPC-1st motion- Patrick Belton, 2nd- motion-Lynn Lancefield / Approved
Chair’s Report – Lynn Lancefield / - Update on Labour Negotiations;
- Parent Engagement ~ Acknowledged and thanked Patrick Belton for attending the monthly OAPCE meeting at the Catholic School Board; Highlights of OAPCE Newsletter presented;: 1st year of 3yr Pastoral Plan -Together with one Voice: Harmonizing our Faith through Family, Parish and School. OAPCE 77thAnnual Conference and AGM, May 6th/7th 2016.
- recent OAPCE workshop held to review By-Laws and Constitution to ensure new By-Laws incorporated in our Constitution;
- Dates established for the Mother/Daughter Tea (Wed. May 4th, 2016) and Father/Daughter BBQ (Mon.. May 30th, 2016). Subcommittee sign-up sheet distributed to attendees for volunteer sign up for various events..
- PRO Grant - $ 1000 – Guest Speaker night on Raising Emotionally Balanced and Resilient Daughters; Evening date in Feb.to be determined.
- Building Parent Engagement – TCDSB provided tool kits to assist parents in helping their children develop healthy relationships and succeed / Reference OAPCE Newsletter Oct. 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Patrick/Lynn to review By-Laws & Constitution
Date for Pro –Grant Speaker Night - Raising Emotionally Balanced and Resilient Daughters, tbd
Principal`s Report -
Anita Bartolini / - Highlights: Report Card distribution Nov 25th; Friends of Loretto Poinsettia Fundraiser salelast day Dec 3rd; Parent/Teacher Interview Night, Dec 3rd; Advent Mass, Dec 10th; Christmas Concert, Dec 10th/11th; Gr. 10 Career Day, Dec 11th; Christmas Break, last day Dec 18th, returning on Jan 4th
- Other topics discussed: Gr 12 only receive credit summary; various Athletic Programs complete; Angel Foundations awarded Loretto Abbey the Canadian Angel Award for raising funds for local charities. Plaque displayed on table in hall.
- Reviewed the School Learning Improvement Plan.
- Josie Pannozzo reviewed EQAO results. Loretto Abbey above TCDSB average; Reminded Parents Math Lab opened after school;
- Update on Building Maintenance / See handout for details
Treasurer’s Report–
Mary Giannantonio / Budget Proposal Review for 2015-16 presented ; CSPC -1st motion- Richard Dong; 2nd motion- Coreen Chisholm
October Financial Review provided / See Financial
Statements for details
Friends of Loretto-Maureen McGivney & Pina Lazzer / Presented Fundraising Initiative, Poinsettia Sale / Yearly Plan for details
L.A.M.P.O / Canvassing volunteers for Christmas Concert andbake sale
Adjournment / Closing prayer – Lynn Lancefield / Maureen to provide prayers for Jan 18th

Meeting adjourned:8:52p.m. Next meeting:January 18th, 2016 Submitted by: E. Cerqueira (Secretary)