Clarkson Secondary School
Parent Advisory Council Minutes
November 25, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
Principal's Conference Room
Present:
Sue Piotrowski, Chair Guylaine Juteau, Secretary
James Kardash, Principal Dylan Matthews, SAC Rep
May Wong, Teacher Rep Laura Smiley, Teacher Rep
Debi Lawrence Ferzana Chaze
Kathy Zhao Anne Scurry
Anne-Marie May Nicky Rossi
Margaret Morse
Minutes of September 17th, 2014 ~ Motion to Approve (N. Rossi) Seconded (D. Lawrence)
Carried – APPROVED
Council Minutes are posted on the school's website under the School Council tab for all to review at their leisure.
Council business
Treasurer vacancy ~ Kathy Zhao has come forward for position of Treasurer. Updated council listing:
2014/15 Advisory Council Election
Sue Piotrowski: Chair
Martine Brouillet: Past Chair
Guylaine Juteau: Secretary
Kathy Zhao: Treasurer
Debi Lawrence: Member at Large
Michael Tadgell: Member at Large & Sub-committee Volunteer
Kathy Zhao: Member at Large
Anne Scurry: Member at Large
Nicky Rossi: Member at Large
Mira Todosifovic: Member at Large
Vera Ndaba: Member at Large
Ferzana Chaze: Member at Large
Margaret Morse: QSP Organizer
Anne-Marie May: Organizer, Teacher Appreciation Day
SAC Report
- SAC President Dylan Matthews on Clarkson's events, namely 'Taste of High School' which helps to integrate Grade 8 students with the next phase of school
- Peel schools have established a 'General Council' to encourage representation at every grade of secondary school so all can have a voice not just senior students; a few volunteer representatives from every grade are welcomed to participate in meetings
- Today (Nov 25th) is Charger in Charge day with a focus on equity and exclusivity; students participated in a Talent Show
- Kidsfest pairs grade 1 & grade 11 students in assorted activities
- SAC goal is to organize bigger events and involve more of school body
Treasurer
- PRO grant $724.26
- Parent Engagement $500.00
- QST Mag Fundraiser $198.04 TOTAL $1,422.30
- Clarkson joined with 6 other schools to fund an Innovation & Creativity presentation by George Couros
- QSP magazine fundraiser is expected to raise approximately $400
Principal's Report
- School is now equipped with televisions that continuously update current events including CTV/RSS newsfeed; weather; upcoming school events and our Twitter feed
- Upcoming sporting events to include scores and more promotional information
- Numerous events including a Holiday Concert; photo contest
- Various activities with feeder schools and outreach advertising include promotional giveaways include Clarkson Charger phone chargers and USB bracelets
- Yearbook to include an embedded video
- Newsletter is available online via video – see school website
- Grade 9 & 10 math curriculum is the most challenging and we are working to address the gaps; Hillcrest & Hillside math teachers are working with Clarkson to identify strategies for success; Math Senior Scholars – students assist others during lunch hour
- Flip class concept was discussed – lesson on YouTube; students view this at home and do homework at school and receive teacher support at that time
- Miss Wong to outline 'Flip' class process at January council meeting
- Counting on You program for afterschool support
- Exams & final report cards coming up in January/15
Topics for upcoming meetings
- Guidance department: January
- International program: April
Meeting Dates for next school year are as follows:
Wednesday – January 21/15
Tuesday – April 21/15
Council Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and take place in the Principal's Conference Room.