School Council Minutes January 12th, 2026

Attendance:

Cindy Wilson (Principal)

Michelle Brown (Staff Rep)

Sarah Bates (Staff Rep)

Laura Pearce (Co-Chair)

Emily Maione (Co-Chair)

Tyler McRae

Nicole Faris

Sarah Scott

Claire Acott

Andy Cameron

Principal’s Report:

-parent event: turnout wasn’t as expected, weather & illness

-ball hockey still going

-YOUTH Space, going around to classes to teach about compliments

-pancakes days: a hit,

-colouring club & volleyball, tutoring club happening- not open, selected students Grade 3/6 starts this week

Treasurer’s Report:

Playground balance: $1409.12 (balance), moms almost $1300, meet the staff Irv $130.00
New balance:
Playground: $5087

Tent: TBD

Council Norms:

Marissa reminded members of norms that members need to follow at meetings and after.

Fundraising:

Items purchased recently for school

-two 60” flatscreen SMART TVs and two stands (to replace 2 aging LCD projectors in the portapack)

- 6 touchscreen Chromebooks (to keep our tech collection current as tech ages out)

- 2 tech tub carts to safely store valuable technology in a primary classroom

School Lunches: Moving IRV down to 2 days in February

Suggestions: less options, consider adding in hot dog days again

Sub-Committee Updates:

Carnival Support

- Council is helping with indoor crafts. We’ve been asked to purchase supplies

-$500 rollover, maybe switch to our regular account to pay for supplies.

Valentine’s Day Dance, renaming to Friendship Dance (Friday Feb 13)

-suggestions of cookie decorating, or button making

-special education teacher team leading

- shortening time for classes in gym based on last dance (from 1 hour to 45 minutes).

Communication to Community:

36 responses, very positive feedback