St. Mary Catholic School
Catholic School Council Meeting
October 6th, 2105
In Attendance:
Annette Corneil
Elisa Carey
Christa Hogan
Annita Pospisil
Fiorella Zarlenga (Co-Chair)
Absent:
Anna D’Iorio
Lorraine Boulos (Vice-Principal)
Leanne Federico
Carol Hryhorsky (Principal)
Carolyn Silvestri
Jasna Grbavac
Recording Secretary:
Carolyn Silvestri
Agenda Items:
1. Opening Prayer
Council Members
2. Welcome and Introductions
Carol Hryhorsky
3. Commissioning of the Catholic School Council
Carol Hryhorsky
4. Meeting Proceedings Outlined
Carol Hryhorsky
5. Roles and Responsibilities
Carol Hryhorsky
6. Voting of Council Positions
Council Members
7. Committees of Council
Council Members
8. Meeting Dates
Carol Hryhorsky
9. Fundraising Initiatives
Council Members
10. Council Discussion
Council Members
Summary:
1. Meeting commenced at 6:30pm with the Opening Prayer
2. Welcome and Introductions
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Members of the council introduced themselves, as well as their role on the
council
3. Commissioning of the Catholic School Council
 The commissioning of the Catholic School Council will occur on
November 10th at St. Matthews’ Parish
4. Meeting Proceedings Outlined
 Meetings will run from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
 All council members in agreement
 Discussion regarding agenda items
 Agenda items will be brought forward to the council chairs prior
to the meeting
 Recording of votes/minutes
 This record will be maintained and documented by the council
appointed secretary
 Open forum
 The final 10 minutes of the council meeting will be open for
parents guests to ask questions regarding the contents of the
council meeting
 Visitor Book
 Items of interest generated from the parent guests can be
documented and added to the agenda of the next meeting
5. Roles and Responsibilities
 The roles and responsibilities of the council members were reviewed
 Supporting documentation was signed and provided to Carol Hryhorsky
(Principal)
6. Voting of Council Positions
 Voting of Council Chairs
 Annita Pospisil put forth a motion for Fiorella Zarlenga as
Council Chair
 Leanne Federico seconded the motion for Fiorella Zarlenga as
Council Chair
 Fiorella Zarlenga motioned for a co-chair for the position of
Council Chair
 Fiorella Zarlenga put forth a motion for Annette Corneil as
Council Chair
 Annita Pospisil seconded the motion for Annette Corneil as
Council Chair
 Unanimous vote in favor of Fiorella Zarlenga as Council Chair
 Unanimous vote in favor of Annette Corneil as Council Chair
 Annette Corneil and Fiorella Zarlenga will serve as Co-Chairs
for the 2015-2016 St. Mary Catholic School Council
 Appointment of Parish Representative
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Fiorella Zarlenga put forth a motion for Christa Hogan as Parish
Representative
 Annita Pospisil seconded the motion for Christa Hogan as Parish
Representative
 Unanimous vote in favor of Christa Hogan as Parish
Representative
 Christa Hogan will serve as Parish Representative for the 20152016 St. Mary Catholic School Council
Community Representative
 Fiorella Zarlenga put forth a motion for Leanne Federico as
Community Representative
 Annette Corneil seconded the motion for Leanne Federico as
Community Representative
 Unanimous vote in favor of Leanne Federico as Community
Representative
 Leanne Federico will serve as Community Representative for the
2015-2016 St. Mary Catholic School Council
Secretary
 Fiorella Zarlenga put forth a motion for Carolyn Silvestri as
Secretary
 Christa Hogan seconded the motion for Carolyn Silvestri as
Secretary
 Unanimous vote in favor of Carolyn Silvestri as Secretary
 Carolyn Silvestri will serve as Secretary for the 2015-2016 St.
Mary Catholic School Council
7. Committees of Council
 The St. Mary Catholic School Council will focus its efforts for the 20152016 on the following 4 committees: Focus on Faith, Curriculum,
Environment and Parent Engagement
 Discussion between council members was held regarding the focus of
these committees, commitment requirements and plans for the school year
 The following council members will provide leadership within the
committees
 Focus on Faith: Christa Hogan
 Environment: Anna D’Iorio
 Curriculum: Fiorella Zarlenga
 Parent Engagement: Leanne Federico
8. Meeting Dates
 The following meeting dates were proposed and approved by council:
October 5, 2015
November 2, 2015
January 11, 2016
February 1, 2016
April 4, 2016
May 2, 2016
9. Fundraising Initiatives
 Numerous fundraising initiatives were discussed and proposed by council
members
 Decision was made to survey parents regarding their preference for
fundraising initiatives. A letter will be drafted and distributed to the
parent community this week. A fundraiser for the 2015/2016 school year
will be determined by council based on the feedback provided.
10. Council Discussion
 For Halloween, a dance-a-thon will occur in the gymnasium for the entire
school population to participate in. Parents welcome to attend. Council in
agreement to provide every student with juice and cookies
 St. Mary School is in search of a noon hour supervision for the school
yard. Inquiries can be made to the school or the school board directly.
11. Meeting concluded with the Closing Prayer