MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE MEDICINE HAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION FOUNDATION HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM IN THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 AT 7:15 P.M.

DIRECTORS PRESENT:Dr. Larry Henderson

Dr. Ken Sauer

Mrs. Sheila Donner

Mr. Rick Massini

Dr. Grant Henderson

Mr. Jerry Labossiere

Mrs. Leanne Dulle

Mrs. Mary Lou Hansen

Mr. Keith Edwards

DIRECTORS ABSENT:Dr. Linda Rossler

Mr. Ken Lutes

CHAIR:Mrs. Sheila Donner

RECORDING SECRETARY:Mrs. Leanne Dulle

I.CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

141. Dr. G. HendersonTHAT the agenda be approved as presented.

CARRIED

  1. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

Presentation and adoption of the minutes of the Regular meeting of Medicine Hat Public Schools’ Education Foundation held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

142. Mr. MassiniTHAT the minutes of the Regular meeting of Medicine Hat Public Schools’ Education Foundation held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 be approved as circulated.

CARRIED

  1. CORRESPONDENCE
  1. Copy of thank you cardfrom Alicia Hall, Teacher, YMCA Stay in School Program.

V.ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION

1.Vincent Massey School – iPads for Kindergarten

Ms. Stephanie Funk, Teacher, Vincent Massey School, is requesting $1,089.90for the purchase of two iPads for the Kindergarten classroom.

143. Mr. MassiniTHAT the Education Foundation approve the request from Vincent Massey School in the amount of $1,089.90 for the purchase of two iPads for the Kindergarten classroom, to be taken from casino funds, with the requirement of an update from the teacher in 6 months.

CARRIED

2.Medicine Hat and District Track and Field Society

The Medicine Hat and District Track and Field Society requested $12,000 for the upgrading and enhancement of the Rotary Track/Soccer Complex. The Society has also submitted a grant application under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund.

This item was tabled until more information is available regarding the CIIF Grant.

VI.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

  1. Financial Update

Mrs. Leanne Dulleprovided the financial update.

144. Mrs. DulleTHAT the financial report be received for information.

CARRIED

  1. Golf Tournament Update

A report and financial update was presentedregarding the Golf Tournament.

145. Dr. SauerTHAT the golf tournament update be accepted as presented.

CARRIED

  1. Telethon Update

The spring telethon took place on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Afinancial update was provided.

This year’s telethon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

146. Dr. SauerTHAT the telethon update be accepted as presented.

CARRIED

  1. Casino Update

Mrs. Dulle provided an update regarding Casino proceeds.

147. Mrs. DulleTHAT the Casino report be accepted as presented.

CARRIED

VII.NEXT MEETING

Next meeting date will be Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

VIII.ADJOURNMENT

148. Mr. MassiniTHAT the meeting adjourn.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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CHAIR

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SECRETARY