1. MINUTES
    2. OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING
    3. Tuesday September 21, 2021- 6:00 pm
    4. Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
      1. A. ROUTINE MATTERS
      2. 1. Opening Prayer
      3. 2. Roll Call
      4. CARRIED
      5. 4. Disclosure of Interest
      6. C.  PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
      7. E. STAFF REPORT- T. Kovacs and D. Littler
      8. F. AGENDA ITEMS-DISCUSSION FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
      9. H. ADJOURNMENT - 6:36 pm
      10. I. CLOSING PRAYER


     


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    MINUTES





    OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING



    Tuesday September 21, 2021- 6:00 pm



    Virtual Meeting via Google Meet

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    A.  ROUTINE MATTERS
     



    1. Opening Prayer
     
    The opening prayer was led by R. Araujo
     



    2. Roll Call
     

    CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
    Present
    Excused
     

    Absent
    Principal/Vice-Principal

    Secretary/Treasurer

     
    R. Araujo and J. Tolomeo
    X

    X
    		  
    Chair
    Mike Febbraro
    X
    		  
    Co-Chair
    		    
    Teacher Representative
    Tracy Kovacs
    X
    		  
    Non-Teaching Representative
    Diane Littler
    X
    		  
        
    PARENT/GUARDIAN MEMBERS
    Michael Hendrickse
    X
    		 
    Vince Kikas
    X
    		 
    Erynn Forbes
    X
    		  
        
        
        
        


    3. Approval of the Agenda 

     

    Moved by R. Araujo

    Seconded by M. Febbraro

    THAT the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council approve the Agenda of the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council Meeting.





    CARRIED

     





    4.  Disclosure of Interest

     

    No Disclosures of Interest were declared with any items on the agenda.

     

    5.  Approval of Minutes of the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council Meeting of last meeting

     

    This is the first meeting, no minutes yet to approve.

     

    B.  PRESENTATIONS- 2021 By-laws (Constitution) and CSC Policy (*copies will be emailed to all members of CSC following this zoom meeting)

    A copy will be emailed regarding these bylaws. Explaining roles and responsibilities of the Catholic School Council members.

                             



    C.  PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

    1.       Niagara Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (NCPIC) Report-N/A - none at this time.

    2.  Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Report- none to report

    3.  Catholic School Council Financial Report- review current balance - TBD - funds have been requested from our parent community. Donations and Social Justice payments.

    4.  Potential Goals for this year- New supplies in Kindergarten, new technology in the classroom, new jerseys, music equipment, new Math materials to support new curriculum, Kinder cameras, yearbook camera - goals and initiatives this year.

     

    D. OAPCE REPORT- N/A  

     



    E. STAFF REPORT- T. Kovacs and D. Littler

    In the future, we will let you know the happenings of the school. When asked, Mrs. Kovacs mentioned how glad she is to be back. She has noticed a small thing - students happy outside with equipment and being with friends.

    R. Aruajo mentioned the change in tech. at recess helped with socializing. Students seem to be enjoying their time outside.

    Kovacs mentioned the students enjoy the socializing

    M. Hendrickse mentioned that he appreciated this as well.  



    F. AGENDA ITEMS-DISCUSSION FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

              1) Discuss goals for this year

              2) Fundraising initiatives for this year (DFS Canada?) - R. Araujo displayed her screen showing all the options for parents to purchase. All online, and 40% of profits go to our school, no questions asked. These are items people need and use and it has been popular in the past. Thoughts?

    E. Forbes mentioned that it should be tried and let the community let us know if it works. Sounds like a great option to give schools extra money.

    Kovacs mentioned that this sounds great. Little collection and teacher involvement. Great to try.

    R. Aruajo will send a letter to the council in a few weeks to start the ball rolling. Mid-October will be the targeted date.

    V. Kikas mentioned that exploring this would be seamless. Question about delivery times.

    Orders need to be in at a certain time and reminders will be sent to families. Back order items may take place, but still delivered.

    M. Febbraro - question about backlogs on delivery. Orders being fulfilled may be unique this year. Retailers may experience difficulty this year with shipments.

    R. Araujo mentioned that she will follow up with the company.

    3) Set all future meeting dates

    Typically we have 4 per year. We will inform the council about the dates and they will be set.

    4) open discussion- Questions from the members

    M. Febbraro asked about crossing guard safety. Still feel like the cars are driving quickly. Student and parent safety. A city study is being conducted apparently.

    E. Forbes - cars come quickly and walkers are not being stopped for. Needs to be looked into further. Thanked the staff for a great start to the year.

    R. Araujo asked about the crossing guard. Over Olive St. At the Service Rd. and Olive St.

    If the crossing guard was at the intersection, then it would be better.

    Rolling stops at the Service Rd. and Olive St.

    M Hendrickse - lunches for students. Pita Pit and Subway. Also, Pizza Hut for individual boxes. Delivered to the classes. Will be started in October. Then it may be increased.  

    CSC list question - can we refresh the list? Yes - we will be using the first meeting list. The prior lists will be removed. If other parents want to join, they may do so, but won’t be able to stay on if they miss 3 meetings.

    G. NEXT MEETING- TBD - Hoping before Christmas - questions can be brought to our attention.



    H. ADJOURNMENT - 6:36 pm



    I.  CLOSING PRAYER

     



     

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