JWG School Council Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2021 – 6:00pm
Members in Attendance:
- Tina Bishun-Argunen
- Kirstan Howells
- Charity Israel-Johnston
- Holly Joseph
- Michelle Kropp
- Marc Laurente
- Jiwan Panag
- Lindsay Schalm
- Online Welcome
- Marc welcomed the council members and Michelle gave a brief overview of past endeavors accomplished by the council (the fish on the fences, fun fair, Jump math books, Chromebooks, etc.)
- The agenda was approved
- The last meeting minutes were approved
- Principal’s Report – Marc
- Work continues to implement a three way stop at the intersection of Forest Creek and Apple Ridge Drive. Once accomplished, a crossing guard should also be present.
- Sidewalks have been completed along Forest Creek as has a pathway leading from Apple Ridge Drive to Hollybrook Trail.
- Spirit wear is for sale again this year through a partnership with the Sportslink.
- Update on fundraising planned for 2021-2022
- Fundraising continues to be a challenge in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point the Fun Fair does not seem to be possible due to public health and safety regulations. Door-to-door sales of chocolate bars are also not an option.
- Charity suggested a Dance-a-Thon be held during school hours during which each class would have a designated time slot to dance in the gym or outdoors.
- We will continue to brainstorm ideas.
- Treasurer Update
- The past treasurer was not in attendance (retirement). Item tabled for another meeting.
- Elections
- Michelle Kropp has decided to step down as Chair.
- Kirsten Howells was elected to be the new Chair.
- Lindsay Schalm was elected to be the Secretary.
- Jiwan Panag was elected to be the Treasurer.
- Closing
- Kirsten planned to attend the WRAPC meeting and closed the JWG Council meeting at 6:35pm after subsequent meeting dates were set.
- JWG Council meeting dates:
- Tuesday November 2nd at 6pm
- Tuesday January 11th at 6pm
- Tuesday February 8th at 6pm
- Tuesday April 5th at 6pm
- Tuesday June 7th at 6pm