OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNCIL
“Our mission, based on the values of Christ through the guidance of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is to involve
family, parish, community, and members of the school community in fostering a positive, caring and Catholic
environment by providing input, advice and support.
Minutes of Meeting held on Sept 18, 2014
Meeting Called to Order 7:10pm
Welcome & Introductions Sandra Fernandez
In Attendance: Theresa Marinacci, Patricia Romero, Terri Jean-Marie, Susan Tanabe, Karen Magdangal,
Kathy Sturm, Chris Hills, Geraldine Roy, Sandra Fernandes, Beatrice Lewis, Isabel Holmes, Pam Oliveiri,
Katiana Cisneros Panza, Tom Reilly, Samantha Millar, Heidi Carney, Richard Tanabe, Cheryl Fernandes, Kylie
Richardson
Regrets: Alana Marshall, Esther O’Toole
May 22, 2014 Minutes Approved Minutes: 1st – Terri Jean Marie, 2nd – Karen Magdangal
Student Council Report: Dylan Jean Marie
Grade 9 Orientation & BBQ held on August 27th, Link Crew in Attendance
Grade 9 Social Event September 26th
Treasurer’s Report Closing 2013-2014: Terri Jean Marie
Opening Balance Sept 2013
482.90
Parent Involvement Grant
Less Expenses
500.00
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Parent Reaching Out Grant
Less Expenses
Books Raffled To Parents
Refreshments for Parent Engagement
Guest Speaker – Megan Popovic
1000.00
110.08
117.11
603.00
Student Uniform Sale
500.00
169.81
1205.01
OAPCE Conference
OAPCE Conference Cheque Returned
– Paid by Association
75.00
Christmas Gift Baskets for Families
456.22
School Council Award – Megan Provost
Ending Balance August 2104
200.00
75.00
1701.59
$500.00 left from a Grant to use…we have to choice to order more agendas for us.
Treasurer’s Report Approved 1st – Terri Jean Marie, 2nd – Karen Magdangal
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP): Tom Riley
Ontario Regional Council (ONRC) started an education fund – grants of up to $2000.00 to assist our friends in
need. See attachments.
School Council Elections:
Co-Chair: Theresa Marinacci & Terri Jean Marie
Vice-Chair: Susan Tanabe
Secretary: Pam Olivieri
Treasurer: Samantha Millar
St. John of the Cross Parish Rep: Cheryl Fernandes
OAPCE Rep: Karen Magdangal
Community at Large: Katiana Cisneros Panza
Fundraising Chair: Kathy Sturm
Teaching & Non Teaching Staff Reports: Kylie Richardson
Team Unbreakable – a running group to improve their overall well being. It promotes healthy living, students
encouraged to pursue personal goals, etc. Brochure to be handed out. 3:15-4:15 twice a week. Its an off shoot
of Cameron Helps.Company providing discounts on to Running Shoes.
All Feeder School Elementary Teachers are invited to meeting here tomorrow to share transition plan.
Rising Stars, a Leadership Organization where Sr Students earn volunteer hours go to schools and assist
other students.
New Hockey Program started here this year. In line with Hockey Canada. Started with Grade 12’s, 12-15
students, will only run first semester this year and then open it up next year. It’s a Credit.
Information Communication Technology High Skills Major has started, focus on video, graphics and
broadcasting – there is a banner outside, Mr Quinn will come in and present to us soon.
PIP – large class this year, 28 students.
Student number is 1706 right now, each Grade is capped at 400 students.
October 16, 2014 is Awards Night (last yr Gr 9, 10, 11) at St. John of the Cross Church @ 7:00pm
Principal`s Report: Patricia Romero
Parent/Teacher Night is 6:30pm October 9, 2014
Pastoral Plan – Alana Marshall will present at the next meeting.
Council of Ontario Directors of Education – handed out kits to council members on how to build healthy
relationships.
Meetings
Parent Teacher Night Term 1 – October 9, 2014
Awards Night @ St. John of the Cross Catholic School – October 16, 2014
Parent Teacher Night Term 2 – March 26 2015
2014/2015 School Council Meeting Dates:
Thursday-Nov 6 2014
Tuesday-Dec 2 2014
Thursday-Jan 8 2015
Thursday-Feb 5 2015
Thursday-April 9 2015 – Guest Speaker?
Wednesday-June 3 2015
All meetings are held at 7:00pm in the school library.
Closing Prayer:
Adjournment: 1st – Terri Jean Marie, 2nd – Karen Magdangal