Monday January 29th, 2018

Cedarbrae CI Parent Council Meeting
Monday January 29, 2018
 
Present:  Jason Monteith (Vice-Principal), Michael Barnes (Vice-Principal), Victor Saliba (Chair) , Renee Massop (Co-Chair), Carol Collinson (Secretary), Khalil Rahman and Bilal Mohideen (SAC presidents), Michelle Cole-Kennedy, Conrad Stewart, Rory Frame, Zuleikha Mohideen
 
Meeting called to order: 6.45 PM
 
Welcome and Introductions:

• Chair, Victor, welcomed everyone to the meeting. Each attendee introduced themselves.

 
Minutes of last meeting approved by Victor and seconded by Michelle Cole-Kennedy.
 
Student Activity Council (SAC) Update: Khalil and Bilal

• Talent show was a success.  There were 25 acts.
• Grade 8 Information event Dec. 7: 600 students participated
• Prom is scheduled for May 10
• Semi-formal Feb.15,  2018: ticket sales were down
• Valentine’s Day: selling flowers and candy grams

 
 
Chair and Co-Chair Updates: Victor Saliba
 

• Bylaws and Code of Ethics: 
  Parent Council should develop Bylaws and a Code of Ethics to have and follow. Bylaws are standard at the high school level. We should work toward preparing a By-law by September 2018.

 

• We observed a few moments of silence to remember the passing of Mr. Rick George Harwood and the First Anniversary of the Quebec Mosque Massacre.

 

• School Statement of Needs - to be updated
  • Victor has prepared a draft and sent to council members for comments

 

• PRO Grant :  approved for $1000.00
  • Need to plan an information night before Jun 2018
  • Funds can be used for refreshments and materials
  • Topics: STEM or mental health
  • Victor to send survey to parents to see what topic they prefer
    
    
• CCI Website:  out of date
  • Council minutes, agenda and dates of meetings should be posted on the CCI website
  • Safe and Caring School’s committee meetings should be advertised on the website.  The 3 main goals of this committee: 1. Children’s mental health and wellbeing, 2. Gender based violence prevention, 3. Relationship engagement between staff and students, student voice. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2018. The goal is to encourage parents to attend these meetings.
  • Jason commented that it would be easy to post these items on the website. The internet provider was switched for security reasons and these items didn’t get posted.
    
    
• SRO Program discontinued:  Victor sent final report to parents
  • Michael Barnes (VP) commented that the level of incidents has plateaued.  A longer time is needed to observe communication with police before making any conclusions.

 
Principal’s Report:
Michael Barnes (VP)

• CCI won money last year for new technology.  Touch screen TVs were bought for the conference room.
• Credit Rescue Program: Jan. 30, 2018
  Retake of culminating projects or exams for junior students. Parents are notified if their child is involved.
• Grade 8 Information Night: competition for students.  Looking for ways to promote French program
• Course Selection assembly: Feb. 8, 2018
  • Course selection to be completed by March Break.
• Teachers retiring: 2-3 will be replaced.
• Mr. Harwood’s death – grief councillors were available to his students.  CCI is looking at a memorial BBQ or tech award.
  
  

Jason Monteith (VP)

• Activities in the school:      
  • Junior and senior boys basketball,
  •  Junior and senior girls volleyball,
  • Junior and senior mixed indoor volleyball
  • Open Mike Night – show case talent
  • Drama night – end of Feb.
  • Black History assembly - end of Feb.
  • DECA: Feb. 8, CCI hosting
    business and leadership.
  • MADD Canada: addressed senior students Feb. 9th about drinking and driving under the influence
• Leaf Program: translation of school agenda for Syrian families
  • Approx. 30 students
  • Evening presentation
• Equity: bias within teachers
  • Working with organization “Facing History and Ourselves”
  • Bias training for teachers
  • It’s purpose is to create a safer and more inclusive environment in classes.

 
Question/Comments

• Positive feedback from W.G. Millar P.S. re a well-planned grade 8 information night
• High chlorine levels in the pool in Nov.  Caretaker shocked the pool and tested the chlorine. The levels were acceptable, but the pool was closed for a couple of days.

 
Other Business

• Council booth at Parent teacher interviews and Moving on Up Day to engage parents

 
 
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM
 
Next meeting – March 26, 2018 @ 6:30pm
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