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

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