Attendance: Bev VanMierlo, Ruth Woodhouse, Jennifer Auld, Cheryl Brooks, Lorna Welch. Florence John, Pauline John, Stephen John

Minutes approved as amended (Lorna Welch name corrected)

Correspondence accepted: Letter from Village – Re: approval for hall use

Change in Pro-D day in May, Letter from Board- requesting minutes, School Board Policy Update, Board Minutes, BCTF Presentations – available , Ministry of Ed. – Re: graduation requirements, Emergency Preparedness – packs available, Christina Soto-pride grams used at school

Motion: to accept change in Pro-D date from May 16 – May 9.

Moved Ruth Woodhouse Seconded Jennifer Auld

Motion Passed

Presentation: Terry Southern reported that he could post the minutes of PAC meetings on the school web site. WWW.sd84.bc.ca. Motion- PAC will forward minutes to Terry Southern to post on web site once approved for all parents and board members to read. Minutes will also be held in a binder in the library. Moved: Jennifer Auld Seconded: Ruth Woodhouse Motion carried

Reports: Treasurer- $216.27 was made at the Christmas craft fair. Dillon Chester won the foot hamper and Christina Soto won the 50/50 draw. PAC will write a letter of thanks to Junior Rangers to thank them for the concession stand, decorations, door, set up and clean up. Letter of thanks also to be in school newsletter. A letter of thanks to the Village will be prepared to thank them for the free use of the hall.

Trustee – Went to Vancouver to intro to being a school trustee. Sessions included Student achievement, Christy Clark says no funding, and answered no questions. At school board meeting our trustee was appointed to Joint Housing committee and negotiation committee. SD in Kootney now trying a 4 day school week. Shortened lunch and 1 hour later. Savings in bussing, janitor, heating etc. Lorna reported that at the school meeting ZESS was reported to a school that is a model for the rest of the province. That Doug Lemmon is ready to try everything and is doer. Lorna stated she wants to volunteer often after Christmas. Next school board meeting is January 20^th which falls after our PAC in Gold River. Location of board meetings was questioned. Reported that Zeballos location to be held 3 x a year or more often if seen necessary by board.

Principal: reported that school planning council presentation would be available. It was decided a short pac agenda would follow this presentation next month. Provided copies of "education in a small town" by Sandra Wagner. Reported on the school growth plan including behavior/discipline and literacy and how it is progressing. Parents asked about the Christmas concert. It was moved by Cheryl Brooks, Seconded by Bev and passed that a letter be written to teachers to respond to the concern by parents of the absence of the Christmas concert this year. Discussion was held over a Role model day i.e. inviting Roy Henry Vickers. Doug would look into funding. Doug mentioned an anti-bullying workshop in Victoroa. Florence expressed an interest to attend and would seek funding through the Ehatis band

Old Business: Yearbook – Roland and Terry to help. Terry to include in his curriculum. Finished copy to be 6" x 8". Bev and yearbook need pictures of Thasis volley-ball tournament for yearbook.

Student Council – Student council has been meeting. Many students are reported to have quit as it is becoming quite political. Students are reporting they just want to plan and organize fun stuff.

Hot Dog – A great deal of thanks to Marilyn and Leanne that have helped out so much. Next Hot dog day to be Dec. 20^th. With Cheryl, Florence Pauline, and Lorna helping out. January hot dog day to be Jan. 24^th.

Head Checks – Liz and Ang have done checks earlier this year. Head check to be done before Christmas break with extra helpers to be phoned. Lorna will look into board policy on nit free schools.

Playground – Letter to be written to Peter Skilton to request the board rent a

Chipper. PAC will pick up the chipper and do the chipping in the spring. A request to find out if the board will be replacing the missing slide from the playground will be included in the letter.

Garbage Can - Still needs to be moved closer to basketball court. Bev to look into this.

Grad Requirements – these requirements are changing – there is a web site.

Speed Bumps – PAC to write letter to school requesting we jointly request speed bumps in front of the school to control speed zone for our children.

Chumus night at next meeting – serving hot chocolate

Charter for Public Education – to be held in Port McNeill January 27^th. Several parents seemed interested in attending. The school is trying to book a bus to accommodate those who wish to attend. Adjourned 8:35

NEXT PAC MEETING

January 14^TH

7 PM AT THE SCHOOL