February 2021 School Council Minutes

Posted March 3, 2021

TEPS School Council Meeting Minutes

From – February 11, 2021

Voting Members in Attendance for meeting

Name Present   Name Present
Galda, Andrea x   King, Adam x
Grasley, Scott/VanLoon, Ruth x   Martin, Richard  
Hammond, Jackie x   Nasswetter, Katie x
Hocken, Jodi   Rea, Brooke x
Hutchinson, Melynda        

Other Attendees: Ken Keesmaat, Hayley Holm, Meaghan Jones

Other Regrets:

AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION/DECISION PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
School Report Great moments in teaching

–       Students have had a great return to school week

COVID protocols

–       Protocols have essentially been the same since our students were generally already wearing masks outside.

Memorial Space for Evan and Amanda Lodge

–       Teachers have been supporting their classes well

–       Counselling and support available and will remain available for any students that might need support

–       The memorial will remain at the flag pole until Friday evening.

March 4th Speaker opportunity

–       parents can sign up at the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parenting-for-student-success-during-a-pandemic-tickets-138852821527

Equity and Racism

–       Daily announcements this month about black heritage, celebrating black leaders in our community. The school board is developing a new equity strategy, training staff and teachers are leading activities with students.

Ken
Fundraising December 2020 Donation Campaign raised $660

–       Council agreed to use these funds to purchase a set of mice for primary students and a robotics kit from the staff wish list.

–       Ken and Meaghan clarified that most of the items we previously approved have been purchased.

 
Treasurer’s Report Ken provided an update on the amounts in the school generated funds accounts.  
Next Meeting Thursday, April 8th @ 7:00 pm  

 

School Council Executive 2020-2021:

  • Chair – Jackie Hammond
  • Treasurer – Melynda Hutchinson
  • Secretary – Katie Nasswetter

 

 

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