MINUTES
Carruthers Creek Public School SCC Minutes
Thursday May 21st, 2015 @ 6.30 PM
The meeting was called to order by Jenn Cha at 6.33pm
In attendance
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Jacqui Steer
Jenn Cha
Aprile Joseph
Hugh Jemmott
Michelle Montgomery
Ann Taylor
Jenny Norris
Allison Passique
Molly Buckle
Samantha Wickham
Kara Trumbley-Novaks
Ellyn Wise
Janice Shewen
Tamara Whattley-Wisdom
Brenda Cowan
Andrew Rimar
Louise Fitzjohn
Karen Appalsamy
Sarah Crabe
Helen Tweedie
Regrets
Angela Baney
Joanna Warman
Dianna Makris
David Nguyen
Meredith Temple
The meeting was started by Jenn Cha welcoming everyone to the meeting.
Approval of Minutes from April 9th 2015
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Motion to approve by Hugh Jemmot
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Seconded by Aprile Joseph
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Motion passed – all in favor – 0 opposed
Treasurers Report – Ellyn Wise
The finances to date are:
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Balance carried forward was - $4659.18
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Funds raised so far:
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Pizza Lunch – $23102.64
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Lunch Lady - $264
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Spirit wear - $577.43
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Roses (deposit) - -$540
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Total raised – 23404.07
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Expenditure
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School allotment - $13689.15
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Classroom allotment – $745.81
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Total expenditure – $14434.96
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Balance to date $ 13628.29
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Pending deposits –
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$945.15 for Mother’s Day Roses
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$1812.10 for Pizza lunch from 15th May
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$3000 for theatrical presentations is not being spent and will remain in SCC funds
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$2400 remaining 3 pizza lunches (estimate 3 x $800)
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Pending expenditure
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Wish list items previously approved - $13587.76
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Allowing for aprroximately $2000 carry over leaves approximately $5300 left to spend.
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Requested Items
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$1200 for two additional ELMO’s
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$200 for plants/bulbs for the new garden
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$1000 for new sports balls
$1000 for Robotics club
$200 for Grade 1 trip to Ballycliffe
$50 per class (31) towards end of year party = $1550
Approval of requested items
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Motion to approve by Tamara Whatley Wisdom
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Seconded by Karen Appalsamy
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Motion passed – all in favor – 0 opposed
Administrators Report - Jacqui Steer
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Health & Safety
A fire drill was carried out today with the remaining ones happening over the next couple of weeks.
Visitors to school are reminded to go directly to the office upon arrival to sign in.
Volunteer of Distinction
Nominations are being accepted for this year’s Volunteer of Distinction award.
Math and Art Night
Our Math committee hosted a very well attended Da Vinci Math Night in April.
The night had a Math and Art focus and was a huge success.
The Math committee has applied for a $1000 grant from the Ministry of education for next year
The Kindergarten Spring Concert was held in April, followed by a concert for Intermediate grades
Both events were well attended
Class Placement
Work will begin in June on placements of Students for next year.
Teachers and administration work together to place students in the class most suitable for the
student
Requests outlining special circumstances for class placement should be made in writing before
June 1st
Staff Update
After 7 years as Carruthers Creek Public School Principal, Jacqui Steer will be retiring at the end of
June.
Tony Rizzutto, current Principal at William Dunbar P.S., will replace her in September.
Year in Review
The administration thanked the SCC for their contribution to school in the last year and paid tribute
to the group of volunteers who turn out each week to provide pizza lunches at school.
Upcoming Events
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May
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21st – Area Track and Field
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26th – 29th Grade 6 EQAO
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26th – 27th Co Ed Basketball tournament
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27th – Grade 1’s to Ballycliffe Retirement Centre
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30th – Girls on the Go 5km Walk/run
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June
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1st – 3rd Grade 3 EQAO assessment
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5th – PA Day
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11th – Regional Track and Field meet
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12th – Regional Track and Field meet (rain date)
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11th – Lego Robotics at Carruthers 4pm-7pm
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17th – Grade 2 to Toronto Zoo
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18th – Grade 8 Graduation trip
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23rd – Grade 8 Graduation
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24th – Kindergarten graduation
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25th – Last Day of school
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26th – PA Day
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TBD Welcome to Kindergarten
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Closing Comments
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A date for the Ad-hoc meeting is still to be arranged
72 students attended to area track and field event with Mr. Rimar and Ms A. Taylor. All 72 students
behaved impeccably. 22 of the students will be attending the Durham Regional finals in June
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The meeting was adjourned at 7.45pm
Motion to adjourn by Ellyn Wise
Seconded by Allison Passique
Motion passed – all in favor – 0 opposed
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