1. Welcome. Additions to the agenda were to view the new logo on the gym floor.

2. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as circulated.

3. Principal’s report:
a) Popcorn and a movie reward for 4 G’s on last term’s report card has been successful. A local newspaper will be approached to publish the names of students who have achieved 8 G’s in the school year. Parents will be contacted to give their permission to publish names.
b) School dance on June 4 is the first one of the year. PAC was asked to hold a concession to sell pop and candy. Time for the dance is 3 to 5:30 p.m.
c) School plan: District goals are to address the gender gap in subject areas; increase enrollment in trades and apprenticeship, social responsibility. JHS goals are social responsibility, numeracy, literacy and improving the graduation rate. Data will be analyzed at year end to judge achievement of this year’s goals.
d) For next year focus will remain on bullying, with students’ becoming aware of the difference between teasing, harassment and bullying. Students need to have the perception that reporting leads to action.
e) Dr. Gary Philips will lead the Sept. 7 pro-d activities for JHS staff. The focus will be on building a positive culture in school. The Sept. 8 pro-d will offer workshops to generate 5 basic statements as to what JHS stands for.
f) Rebecca Plant received a silver medal in the Skill Canada Fashion and Design competition in Winnipeg.
g) A thank you was given to PAC for donating money for the new gym floor logo.
h) Our school has no field. The district has been asked to put a grass field on the all weather field on the south side of the school.

4. Financial Report
a) Monthly report on the gaming and general account was passed as circulated.
b) Proposed budget for 2004-05 was presented. Interest and extra-curricular amounts were adjusted. Approved.
c) Signing authorities will be John, David and Linda.
d) Annual report as presented by Linda Blais was carried. This information will be posted on the Web site.

5. Committee Reports
a) DPAC: Emma will be our rep for next year. Elections were held at the last meeting. A committee was set up for special needs. See the DPAC web site for more information.
b) Dry grad: Maryann Kika reported that 85 students have bought tickets to date. One hundred students have been paid for. $1153 was received from liquor store donations. A free bus will be provided to transport students. Student cost is $46.00 with lots of prizes to be awarded; one per student is the goal. This committee is asked to submit a report for future parents who will head this committee.
c) Amazing Race: Laurel suggested that in the future it be advertised as a PAC fundraiser. She also suggested it be introduced to students much earlier in the year.
d) Fundraising committee: Coffee sales show only a deficit of $243.44. Coffee will be sold at parent evenings in the fall. In the future, we will sell only on a consignment basis. Progressive fundraising idea has been further researched. A presentation from the company will be given at the September PAC executive meeting. Sept 8th.
e) Dance committee: John and Michelle will try to run the concession at this week’s dance.

6. Old Business:
a) Roof leaks: a letter was received from Lance Nordling, head of Maintenance, advising us he will keep us up to date.
b) Staff appreciation: will be purchased from Costco. Emma will purchase the food, and Nadine will deliver it.
c) Senior’s breakfast: there were more attendees; CITY TV filmed part of the breakfast; many positive comments were received.
d) Visioning Conference was postponed until Oct. 6, 2004. This is a PAC meeting night. Looking for someone to attend the meeting.

7. New business:
a) Nominations committee: there were not enough people to have a committee. The only response to e-mails was Cindy, who would be willing to run for member at large.
b) School planning council: 2 vacancies because Louise and David have left. Steve will continue to serve on this council. PAC president will serve as second member. At the Sept. meeting the School plan for 04-05 will be finalized.
c) Nominations and election of officers:
Chair/President: John Holt
Vice President: vacant
Secretary: vacant
Treasurer: Linda Blais
Members at large: Cindy Benes, Michelle Deezar and Steve Schnitzer
Past President: Louise Rusch
DPAC rep: Emma Dyck
d) A concern was raised about drug awareness education for staff and students.
e) Thank you cards and gifts were given to David and Gladys for their work on the executive. Gladys will contact Louise R. and Jane B. to give them their cards and gifts.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
Next general Meeting, September 15th., 2004

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