Glenboro Advisory Council for School Leadership
Meeting Minutes

May 19, 2010
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Glenboro Advisory Council for School Leadership
was called to order at 7pm on May 19, 10, 2010 in Glenboro School by Tracy Mauws.
Present:
Tracy, Rosanna, Jodise, Marvin, Carol, Kevin, Christine.
Regrets: Connie
A. Approval of Agenda/ Approval of Minutes
The minutes from April 21, 10 were circulated. The minutes were approved as distributed by Rosanna. Seconded Carol.

B. Financial Report

Balance:$6755.67 No income or outstanding expenditures to report.

C. Correspondence

-Minutes from last School Board trustee meeting on hand.
-Letter from Glenboro UCT requesting $25.00 donation

D. Board: Marvin gave a brief report on some of the issues that have been previously discussed and had shared with the group that he has willingly spoken to anyone with concerns over class size.

E. Principal’s Report

Principal Kevin Newton presented his report.
· Graduation-June 18, 10 which will be a safe grad as usual.
· Exams in June- schedule was printed in local paper. Parents are reminded that students need to be present on exam day.
· School Packages- see old business
· Staffing and timetable next year- Ongoing process. Timetable for high school will be changing. Staffing to be determined as per Divisional allotments.
· Alumni Meeting-May 28, 10 from 6-9pm. If you are interested, please call the school. On hand at the meeting will be Divisional Rep, Cliff Cullen and members of ACSL.
· Student Council- several trips planned.
· Artist in School-Coffee man was vey enjoyable for students. Thank you to Mrs. Langan for helping to organize this. Next year’s artist is already booked.
· AED- see new business
· Bike Rodeo- June 8, 10 for K-4. Please remember to bring bikes that day!
· Field Trips/Funding-many activities planned for students. A portion of field trips are subsidized by student council.
· Choir Program-Several activities planned. Choir tour June 11, 10, and June 1, 10 a joint visit with Treherne Collegiate.
· Hot lunch program/Presentation to Sue- Tanya Drinkwater has been hired as new coordinator. ACSL will make a small presentation to Sue as per discussion last meeting.
· School Sports- ongoing
· Adult Graduation Program-If you are an adult 19 years and older, we have opportunities within our school/Division for you to complete Grade 12 either as a student, by IITV, or by distance ed courses. In order to complete Grade 12 you must have several required courses and some electives. Mr. Newton will connect with local paper to do public news story to highlight this opportunity.
· Retirement- Mrs. Prost has made the decision to retire. This position has not been filled at this time.

F. Old Business:

· School Supply packages- deadline for ordering was today. Thank you to all parents who have purchased.

G. New Business
· Campbell’s Soup label collection- Donna has tendered her resignation to the ACSL in regards to the Campbell Soup collection. ACSL will need to recruit members to help with this task. After a rousing election, Jodise will assist with this project for a one year term. Donna will pass the torch accordingly.
· AED-Total purchase of the equipment and training was $1500.00. Motion made by Jodise that ACSL make a donation of $750.00 towards AED. Seconded by Donna. Passed unanimously.
· Review of donation request from UCT for bike rodeo. Motion made by Carol that ACSL make a $25.00 donation as requested. Seconded Christine. Passed.
Babysitting Course: Usually sponsored by the ACSL with St. John’s ambulance. Tentative dates Oct. 22, or Nov. 19, 2010. Connie who usually spearheads this endeavor was elected unanimously by her peer group at this meeting to again provide leadership and guidance. Connie will connect with the instructors at St. John’s to see when they would be available. Christine will assist if needed.
· Review of current GACSL Constitution took place. Several changes are needed to ensure documentation is consistent with the Education Administration Act. These changes will be circulated to Executive membership and revisions will be made accordingly, and voted upon at the June Executive meeting.
Next Meeting
October 2010 7pm in the School Library. This will be our Annual General Meeting. If you have agenda items you would like to discuss, please forward them to Tracy Mauws prior to the next meeting.

Motion to adjourn was made at 8:30 p.m. and was passed unanimously.