Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Parent Advisory Council
Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday January 19th 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Elementary School staff room
In attendance:
Voting Members (7): Jane Cobbler (Co-Chair), Abdul Ahad (Co-Chair), Lisa Marsh (Secretary), Colleen Browning (Co-Fundraising Coordinator), Jackie Ingram (Co-Fundraising Coordinator), Kristina Whelton-Davis (Member-at-Large) and Winston Whitlock (Member-at-Large).
Non-Voting Members/Staff (2): Steve Agabob (Principal) and Julia Clark (Project Teacher).
Regrets (1): Ganga Jolicoeur (Treasurer)
The meeting was called to order at 6:15pm by Jane Cobbler.
Previous Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the December meeting were circulated. Ms. Cobbler moved to adopt the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed. It was agreed that effective immediately, the PAC would no longer circulate paper meeting minutes. Minutes will only be circulated electronically unless otherwise requested.
Treasurer’s Report: It was reported there was $2250 in the Gaming account and $1293 in the general account. Members were advised that gaming funds are predominantly used to cover the costs of camp fees.
Fundraising: The January tree chipping event raised $1300 for the school. The chipper owner/operator also donated his fee. There was a brief discussion about how we could ensure Mount Pleasant School be the recipient of this event or a similar chipping event next year. It was brought to the attention of the members that the Lions Club runs a similar annual fund raiser. As Mount Pleasant is a recipient of many Lions fundraising initiatives, it was decided this discussion would be followed up with a Lions Club representative.
Other Business:
1) Security: there were concerns raised regarding multiple entry and exit points throughout the school, allowing easy access for strangers and those not affiliated with the school. It was suggested that the school have only one accessible entry point. After much discussion, it was decided that one entry point was not feasible at this time.
2) Restroom Taps: it was brought to the attention of the members that the taps in the children’s restrooms were difficult for the children to manipulate and as such they were unable to adequately wash their hands. It was suggested the school install sensor/automatic taps (auto on and off). Because this was felt to be a health and safety issue, Mr. Agabob suggested obtaining an estimate to retrofit one set of taps in each the boys and girls restrooms.
3) Seismic Upgrading: members inquired as to when Mount Pleasant was scheduled for a seismic upgrade. Mr. Agabob advised that there was currently no set date, adding that schools are retrofitted based on a district wide “seismic ladder”. Schools are reviewed on a district basis, based on the age of the school and the costs associated with bringing individual schools up to code. Parents were advised that the covered playground areas have already been retrofitted.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Parent Advisory Council
Member Meeting
Date: Tuesday January 19th 2010
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Elementary Library
In attendance:
Voting Members (12): Jane Cobbler (Co-Chair), Abdul Ahad (Co-Chair), Lisa Marsh (Secretary), Colleen Browning (Co-Fundraising Coordinator), Jackie Ingram (Co-Fundraising Coordinator), Kristina Whelton-Davis (Member-at-Large), Winston Whitlock (Member-at-Large), Divina Vega/Benigno, Viviene Rodriguez, Nora Enginio, Neneth Shela and Rubidia Gutierrez
Non-Voting Members/Staff (2): Steve Agabob (Principal) and Julia Clark (Project Teacher).
Special Guests (1): Dave Derpak (Principal – Vancouver Technical Secondary)
The meeting was called to order at 6:35pm.
Guest Speaker: Mr. Dave Derpak, Principal of Vancouver Technical Secondary School
Mr. Derpak provided Mount Pleasant parents with an overview and history of Vancouver Technical High School (Van Tech) in an attempt at easing parents fears of sending their children to a large high school. Van Tech, home to 1700 students and 136 staff, embraces grade 8 students, opening only for them on the first day of the school year. Groups of 10 grade 8 students are assigned one base leader (mentor) who assists them for the entire school year. The mentors are formally trained in the summer; funding for training and mentoring program is provided through a school grant. Grade 8 students are also provided with their own space in the cafeteria, referred by the students and staff as their “base space”. Mr. Derpak provided parents with paper copies of the school profile and a current course planning guide. Both are on file in the parents section of the Mount Pleasant Elementary School library. For more information on all that Van Tech has to offer, visit their website at http://vantech.vsb.bc.ca/. Mr. Derpak also encouraged parents to email him with any questions, comments or concerns at dderpak@vsb.bc.ca.
School Report:
Mr. Agabob highlighted some of the events and contributions made by and for students at the school (please see attached). Parents were informed about Early and Middle Developmental Indicators that took place in January. The school Volleyball teams placed well in the city finals. Students were looking forward to seeing the Olympic torch bearer in February and were busy making banners, etc. A set of red Olympic mittens were donated to each child in the school by Jon and Joy Phillips. Ms. Clark invited parents to join a book binding workshop being held on Friday January 29th from 12:30-4:30pm.
Other Business:
There was no new/other business presented.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm??
School Report to PAC
January 19th, 2019 Submitted by: Steve Agabob and Julia Clark
January 2010
Ø Students returned to school following Winter Break on Jan. 4th
Ø Three student teachers working in Divisions 7, 4 and 3
Ø Fruits delivered to all classes as part of Provincial participation in fruits and vegetable program. Part of a Healthy School Plan
Ø Volleyball final held. Senior boys and Senior girls and Junior boys
Ø Four students attended a student leadership conference on sustainability Jan. 7th
Ø Leadership assembly held on Jan 8th
Ø Nobody’s Perfect and Effective Parenting courses started Jan 18th
Ø Artist in Residence, Jody, working with all students on Sustainability art through January
Ø Shaun and Judy working with Div. 2 and 3 on sustainability play production
Ø Students walked to Nightingale Elementary for Goh Ballet presentation Jan. 15th
Ø Code Yellow Drill held Jan 18th at 1:30
Ø MDI completed Jan 18th with grade 4’s
Ø House games underway each Tues. and Wed for intermediates at lunch
Ø Community Rec (UBC) meets with 10 students each Friday at lunchtime on Leadership, sport and fitness
February 2010
o Students to meet the Olympic Torch Bearer in Mount Pleasant area on Feb 11th or 12th
o Olympic assembly on Feb 12th led by division 4
o FSA administration Feb
o Chinese New Year Feb. 14th
o Next PAC meeting Feb 16th @ 6:30
o Reading week at MTP Feb 15-19th
o Newsletter home Feb. 23rd
o All day Olympics in our gym on Feb 24th
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MTP PAC January 2010
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