1. Welcome/Introductions 8 people present.
a. Teacher “Collaborative Time” Proposal to be covered under Principal’s Report.
2. Minutes from previous meeting: Moved by Linda to accept Minutes of Meeting held 4 April 2007. Seconded by Susan. All in favor. Minutes accepted.
3. Principals Report:
Vice Principals Brett Raycroft and Tyler Evans presented “Professional Learning Communities and Teacher Collaboration”. This presentation highlighted the intended learning outcomes for the 55-minute (every-2-weeks) “collaborative teacher meeting”. Even though teacher participation will not be mandatory, it was implied that the structure of “collaborative time” will draw them into joining. This initiative will be evaluated after a one-year trial period.
The JH Choir was awarded the Gold for their performance at the Whistler Music Festival.
The Chess team brought home the Surrey Championship.
Science Fair saw a couple of winners.
“Lions in the House” was well received.
Spring theatre production “La Casa de Bernarda Alba” was impressive.
4. Financial Report:
a. Monthly Report: Linda presented report for April 2007. Susan moved to accept financial report, all in favor. Accepted.
Ken Hignell had a few proposals. See items in 6 (a). Linda to tie up account between May/June 2007.
5. Committee Reports:
a. DPAC Committee: Mark did not attend.
b. Dance Committee: Christa reported a profit of $88.48 from concession stand at the 26 April dance.
c. Fund Raising Committee: Emma did not attend.
d. School Planning Council: Review of next year’s school plan has begun. Next meeting later this month.
e. Dry Grad committee: Over $2000 was generated from fundraisers in April. Dry Grad event planning to continue this month. Awaiting reply from Liquor Board. Emma to update on funds collected from used ink cartridges/cell phones. First week saw sale of 24 Dry Grad tickets.
Mr Hignell suggested that Dry Grad be endorsed at the May 17th Grade 12 Assembly.
It was suggested by Mr. Hignell that $1000 be transferred from Student Transportation (previously approved) to Dry Grad (to pay Dry Grad buses).
Career Ed $800/- for transportation
Gaming A/c: $3000 to Dry Grad
$3000 to Student Transportation
Linda motioned to accept. Christa Seconded. Accepted.
Discussion on PAC to put aside $2000 for Dry Grad just in case there was need for extra monies. Susan suggested $1000. No motion was made; however, the PAC committed to provide funding assistance in the event of a funding shortfall.
f. Student Council Report: Mr Hignell informed PAC that John Taylor and Lisa Singer, both Student Council sponsors, will leave JH at the end of this school year.
6. Old Business:
a. Expenditure proposals:
$4000 allocated for Scholarships. It was suggested that PAC offer 8 scholarships at $500 each (instead of ten at $400 each).
$2000 allocated for Student Awards
Motivational Speakers: $800 to be set aside for Safe Teen
Green Thumb theatre group booked for October 2007
Invoice for $675 “Tales of an Urban Indian” to be processed this year.
Special projects $2500
Purchase proposal (Subject to clarification by Gaming Board ) for a large gymnasium screen at $1500. This will be used as a presentation aid for Remembrance Day Ceremonies, Student Appreciation nights, Guest Speakers etc.
$1000 to upgrade trophies for Student Awards
Linda motioned the above expenditures. Seconded by Susan. Accepted.
New Weight room equipment has arrived. Quote for $3823 was accepted in a previous meeting. Check for $2000 already paid. Remaining payment of $1823 to be made.
Requests for General A/c Funds:
Theatre Company needs a converter box - $523/-
Metal Benches at $936 plus cost of installation
Linda motioned to spend up to $1250 for bench and $523 for converter box. Steve seconded. Accepted.
7. New Business:
a. 1st Call for Nominations for 2007/08 PAC Executive. No nominations were received for any of the positions.
b. 2007/08 School Fees: Currently drafting school fee statement for next year. Ken Hignell will update at next meeting.
8. Mail: None
Meeting adjourned 8:56pm.
President: Steve Schnitzer
Vice President: Susan Caley
Secretary: Charmaine Raymond
Treasurer: Linda Blais
DPAC representative: Mark Adams
Members at Large
Next General Meeting: 6 June 2007 @ 7pm.