2.2 Adoption of Agenda Moved by J. O Donnell That the agenda be approved as presented. (Carried )

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1 JOHN RENNIE HIGH SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD Minutes of Meeting #2 November 12, 7:00 pm John Killingbeck Conference Room M. O Hara called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm 1. Welcome and Attendance Present: Parent Reps: M. O Hara, D. Richardson-Surette, D. O Leary, C. Bino, L. da Costa, V. Budhiraja, Administrator (s): A. Quinn-Leroux Staff Reps: K. Lukian, E. Farkas, M. Mansour, B. Swirsky, S. Katz, J. O Donnell Student Reps: A. Eyskoot, J. Dallaire Community Reps: D. Gravel, G. Malcolm Commissioner: Absent Regrets: S. Fraenkel, A. Sparks, A.Rehel Absent: None Public: B. Matlin (Administrator) 2. Procedures 2.1 Appointment of Secretary Moved by M. Mansour D. Richardson-Surette nominated C. Bino as Secretary. C. Bino accepted. No other nominations were presented. C. Bino was acclaimed Election of Vice-Chair Moved by Mike O Hara M. O Hara nominated D. Richardson-Surette as Vice-Chair. D. Richardson-Surette accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. D. Richardson- Surette was acclaimed as Vice-Chair. 2.2 Adoption of Agenda Moved by J. O Donnell That the agenda be approved as presented. 3. Approval of the Minutes Moved by D. Richardson-Surette That the minutes be approved as presented. (Carried ) 4. Public Question Period None. 1

2 5. Business Arising 5.1 Enrollment Criteria Consultation D. Richardson-Surette requested that the approach to consultations be the same as in the past. L. da Costa asked if the criteria from Region could be added to the GB consultation. It was also noted that she would forward the information to the rest of the GB members. Members were to send their comments to the chair who would draft our response and we would hold an e-vote prior the deadline for the submission of our response. 5.2 Pearson Education Foundation Grants A.Quinn-Leroux mentioned no grant requests have been submitted to date however an extension was possible. 5.3 GB Training GB Chair, M. O Hara advised the group that a Governing Board Training will be held on Nov. 27 at the LBPSB from 7-9pm and is highly recommended. Registration must be done no later than Nov 25. Register online at gbtraining.lbpsb.qc.ca. 5.4 GB Operating Fund GB has been granted funds in the amount of $ Budget will be presented at next meeting for approval. 5.5 GB Internal Rules Motioned by J. O Donnell Dates are from 2 years ago, L. da Costa offered to update the version with new dates. Question regarding education act and A. Quinn-Leroux mentioned the details are on the LBPSB website. 6. New Business 6.1 Rentals: Please see attached chart 6.2 Field Trips - Please see attached chart. 6.3 Fundraisers - None 6.4 Annual Report and Success Plan A. Quinn-Leroux mentioned they just received the template and are working on it. It will be presented at the December meeting. 6.5 Review Final Budget (sub-committee) Sub-Committee of volunteers was formed and will meet with A. Quinn-Leroux to review the budget and bring their recommendation to the next Governing Board meeting. Committee consists of; D. Richardson-Surette, M. O Hara, K. Lukian, V. Budhiraja and D. O Leary. Date of meeting to be determined. 6.6 Calendar Changes - None 6.6 Capital Projects Moved by D. Richardson-Surette That the modification to Teachers washrooms and the painting of the lockers be added to the list of Capital projects for the coming year. 2

3 6.8 New Basketball Protocol for Sport-Etudes Moved by K. Lukian Request to accept the protocol d entente with Basketball Quebec for the year. Program is switching from a Sport Concentration to Sport Études. 7. Correspondence 7.1 Incoming - Acceptance letters from Community Reps Thank You letter from Diane Gravel Reminder of PEF Grants Consultation Enrollment Criteria GB Operation Fund for Outgoing - None 8. Reports 8.1 Central Student Committee Report - J. Dallaire nominated as Treasurer, held a discussion regarding Enrollment criteria and sent their proposals. Discussion regarding washroom renovation. Dance this year will be a Masquerade Ball. 8.2 Parent Participation Organization Report - D. Richarson-Surette mentioned that the PPO dates have been set and they would be one week prior to GB meetings. There will be a bake sale and sandwich sale during Parent/Teacher interviews. The PPO would also like the opportunity to consult on consultations. 8.3 Staff Report- None 8.4 Principal s Report Written report was provided. Highlights were that Report cards to be sent home Nov. 20, there are 2 Ped days coming up and Parent/Teacher interviews will be held Nov 28/ Commissioner s Report Written report was provided by Sue Williams 8.6 Law 19-Bill 56 sub-committee- submitted by D. Richardson-Surette. Meeting was held on November 18 th and it was a productive meeting.survey on school site to identify which speakers we would like to invite in Jan/April. 8.7 Region 2 Parent Committee Written report was submitted by L. da Costa. Discussion took place regarding the proposed Parent Structure. There will be a presentation regarding Math/History results. 8.8 Leadership Report Verbal report by J. O Donnell School retakes and Grad Photos were done; working on Prom which will not be held on the boat this year; Grade 7 day was highly successful; 5-6-7; Conference was moved to spring, Nationals were held in P.E.I and Provincial Conference was held in the Gaspe. 9. Public Question Period There is a concern regarding Commissioner not attending our meetings. If no response, the GB will ask for a replacement. There was also a question regarding the cafeteria service contract. When is the contact to end? What is the process for submission for tenders? L. da Costa mentioned there is a consultation on the table with the HSPC. 3

4 10. Adjournment: Moved by J. O Donnell M. O Hara adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm. Respectfully submitted by C. Bino M. O Hara - Chairperson A. Quinn-Leroux - Principal 4

5 6.1 Rentals Marked Ratified for ratification Name or Group MOTION # MOVED CARRIED DATE Time Location Ratified Music and Dance School K. Lukian Nov 23, All day Louise Chalmers Theatre YMCA West Island E. Farkas May 31, 2014 All day Louise Chalmers Theatre 5

6 6.3 Field Trips/Activities Teacher in Ratio /# Name/Place of Trip Date Time Charge Gr. Level Students Cost Transportation Moved by Motion # Approved Cinémathèque Montreal Nov. 18, 9am-3:35 E. Farkas 11 47/4= 1:15 $35.00 Bus L. da Costa Mainline Theater, Montreal - None of the Above Agritourisme - Fromagerie & Chocolaterie Pointe Claire Veterans holiday party Museum of Fine Arts Jack Astor's Christmas Party Nov. 28th, Dec. 2nd, 11:00-3:35pm L. Brabant & H. Addie 10 & 11 86/5 = 1:17 $25.00 Bus J. Dallaire :15-3:35pm S. Katz 8 60/5 = 1:12 $35.00 Bus D. Richardson- Surette Dec. 17, 12-3:15pm S. Simatos 8 to 11 10/1 = 1:10 $0.00 Car J.O'Donnell Dec. 18th, Dec. 12th, 9-3:30pm B. Dudkoff 7 A+ 83/6 = 1:14 6:30-9pm B. Swirsky 10 & 11 25/4 = 1:7 $30 A + fee $25 Rn Fee Bus E. Farkas own L. da Costa ACTIVITIES Date Time Teacher in Charge Gr. Level Cost Dare to Care Team & Motivational Speaker Nov. 25, B & C blocks C. Anzovino 7 & 8 Free Outdoor Skating Rink in Haden Garden Winter Jr lunch and after school Mr Pepin All Free 6