Clarkson Secondary School

Advisory Council Minutes

January 22, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.

Principal’s Conference Room

Present:

Martine Brouillet, Jim Kardash, Sue McMillan, May Wong, Anne-Marie May, Margaret Morse, Nicky Rossi, Debi Lawence, Sue Piotrowski, Guylaine Juteau

Martine Brouillet moved to approve November 20, 2013 Minutes Carried - APPROVED

Principal’s Report

•  Principal Kardash gave an overview of the happenings at Clarkson, noting the completion of the EQAO math test
• He provided a flyer for the Girls and Boys empowerment sessions on Feb 11 and 12
• Keynote speakers are Mayor Hazel McCallion and Chris Hatch
• There would be a formal dance on Feb 25^th with a Mardi Gras theme. Also the school was celebrating the winter Olympics with Olympic themed activities

 SAC Report

• Deferred to next meeting as students are currently studying for final exams

 Review of Principal & VP Skills

• This is done yearly and existing documents have been carried over from previous year

Bylaws Committee

• Martine Brouillet moved to accept the Bylaws as presented

Seconded by Niky Rossi     - APPROVED

Presentation from Guidance Dept.

• Sue McMillan provided insights on the Guidance department
• She presented an interactive website called ‘myblueprint.ca’ which the students are using to track their study credits and possible university path
• It was suggested that Sue make a short version of this presentation and have it uploaded to the school’s website so others can see the process

Treasurer

• $517.14 raised from the QSP Magazine Fundraiser of which $300 is earmarked for Council Awards
• $500 to be applied to Parent Engagement
• $500 to be applied to the PRO Grant
• There would be follow up on the status of tent(s) for the school regarding cost. It was estimated tents would cost $250-$350 ea.
• There was some discussion regarding other items on the school’s ‘wish list’
• It was suggested that the donation form be issued by email to the distribution list
• QSP promotional material would be issued with the Report Cards on Feb 7/14

Other business

• Topics for future Council meetings include a presentation from:

      April – French Immersion and English

Meeting Dates for this school year are as follows:

Wednesday - April 16, 2014          

Future Council Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and take place in the Principal’s Conference Room.