School Council Meeting Minutes - December 2024

Prince Charles School Council Meeting Minutes
 

Date: December 5, 2024
Attendance: John, Abby, Sarah, Emma, Emma, Andrew, Jenny, Shari, Kristina, Stefanie 
Regrets: Susan, Mehrdad, Shaleigh
 

Agenda Items:

• Minutes: Sarah motioned minutes, Abby seconded.

• Holiday Concert: 

December 12, 11:00pm or 1:30pm. Parents encouraged to attend one session to comply with fire code.

• Family Skate: 

17th is the next family skate.

• School Dance: 

December 20 in the gym. There will be optional library activities for those who don’t want to dance. Snack options available for purchase. 

• School Trip: 

Grade 2 classes visit museum on Dec 19.

• Spirit Week:

Dec 16-20.

• Superintendent Visit: 

Dec 11, meeting with leadership team, walk-through, discussion of 2022+ school improvement plan, student survey results.

• Student Survey Results: 

52% want shaded areas, 37% better gym equipment, 59% older students to organize activities, 68% more evening events, 61% murals or artwork, 74% quiet space, 82% furniture update, library upgrade, new jerseys, reading competitions.

  • Discussion on Implementation: How to narrow down requests, approval 
    process for murals, library upgrades, consideration of reading house, bins for 
    organizing learning items, parent volunteers.

• Games Club: 

Miss Yumada in charge, no games purchased yet, donations welcome.

• Jerseys: 

Abby working on costs, $50/jersey, 25-30 needed, color decision to be made, $2000 budget.

• Badminton: 

Students need eyewear, $15/each, 30 needed, total cost $500.

• Financial Report: 

Available funds $21,189.71, funds out for music subscription, boardgames, juggling chef, Canada Post strike delays checks, cashback with scholastics, potential $34,500 from fundraising.

• Events: 

Fitness night successful, spring fling tentative date June 5, dance-a-thon fundraiser, juggling chef coming, PROGRANT funding for social inclusion, mental health, literacy programs, playground revitalization project.

• Next Steps: 

o Agree to put $2000 towards library bins.
   - Abby motioned, Jenny seconded
o Use Scholastic cash back for reading house.
o School jerseys/sport uniforms: $2000.
   - Emma motioned, Sarah seconded
o Badminton safety goggles: $500.
   - Jenny motioned, Andrew seconded
o Allocate $15,000 towards playground revitalization plan.
   - Abby motioned, Stefanie seconded
 

Meeting Adjourned: 8:38PM