September 18 Meeting Minutes
PAC Meeting Notes
General Information
To join the mailing list: Complete the survey or email PAC
Current mailing list: 948 students registered (70 in life skills/learning assistance, 6 international,
160 ELL)
Opening
Land acknowledgment led by Mr. Schofield
Icebreaker
Introductions of PAC Exec
PAC Intent for the Year
1. Grow school community
2. Increase parent presence
3. Create avenues for parents to re-engage post-pandemic
4. Seek contributions (money, expertise, donations, time, volunteering)
Account balances
As of September 4, 2024
Gaming account | $2227.17
Regular account | $1908.74
Legacy account | $332.14
Initiatives and Ideas
Gitesh offered to manage Social Media
Scholarships: $750 each x 3
Craft Fair (early planning stages)
Welcome back event: Friday, October 4th (details TBC)
Fundraising
Gaming account overview (doesn't cover all expenses)
50/50 draw: Moving to bi-monthly, first draw potentially in October
Direct donations welcomed
Exploring other revenue options (grants)
Mini School fundraising: Winter photo sessions (November 6, 8, 25, 26). 15 minute mini sessions.
Admin Update
Commitment to safety, diversity, and inclusion
Focus on climate change
Encouraging parent involvement
Plans for cultural representation and murals
Questions and Suggestions
Halal food options for Muslim students
Fundraising ideas: Mural contests, talent show
Water quality concerns (to be addressed)
Upcoming Meetings
Oct 16: Hybrid (in-person/virtual)
Nov 20: Virtual
Dec 18: Social event in-person (Karaoke idea proposed)
Meeting adjourned: 8:25pm
Attendees:
Fatimah, Celeste Munger, Melissa, Andrew Schofield, Cathrina Tantamco, Oleksandr Churilov
(Student), Thi Kim, Pinder Gill, Yuen C, A. Abad, Abdelrahim Elmad, Amy, Ang4an, Binh Le,
Caroline Muringo Maina, Darnelle, Farangis Momtaz, Gitesh Sharma, Jorge Tarra, Lisa,
Oksana, Radwa, Regente, Sam and Rishma, Sandra, Shasi, Vimmy D., Xavier Chetty, Zaida
Calvete-Norell, Zorain Chumber, Adeline, Dianna Lainne Baccay, Jimmy, Renu, Charis, Aiden
Nguyen (student), Cheryl Brown, Cleofe, Kate, Lilli Wong
