Wideview Public School

P & C Association Inc.

Wideview Road, Berowra Heights, NSW, 2082.

School: Phone: 9456-1655    Fax: 9456-2981

 

Meeting Minutes

Date: 20/05/09, 7:30pm – 9: 00pm

Venue: Staff Room

 

Type of meeting:

Parents and Citizens’ Meeting

Chairperson:

Verlaine Timms

Apologies:

B Arnold, S Fitzsimmons, M Gibson, J Howes, M Lewis, K Nawotka

Actions

New actions listed at end of meeting minutes.

 

Time

Agenda topics and points discussed

7:35pm

Meeting opened and called to order by chairperson:

·         Welcomed all attendees.

·         Recorded attendance - – N Bannister, D Bannister, C Bourke, S Bradford, K Butts, K Frost, D Gladen, J Kaur, S Littley, T McKinnon, V McNally, N Peirce, A Reynolds, L Sheldon, D Stoddart, V Timms, K Wadling, A Withford

 

Apologies provided.

Motion “That the apologies be accepted” moved Liz Sheldon, seconded Debbie Gladen

 

Amendments to last minutes.

1.       NIL

 

Action items from previous meeting summarised, as follows:

 

Action ID

Action

Assignee

 

Toilets

Executive

 

Time

Agenda topics and points discussed

 

Motion “That the minutes dated 18th March 2009 be confirmed” moved Verlaine Timms, seconded Debbie Gladen.

 

Business arising from previous meeting:

·         Cake Day account was not a separate account therefore no action is to be taken now cake days have been cancelled.

·         New toilet roll holders have been installed in infant’s toilets. Painting of toilets is part of Asset Management and during their last visit felt that painting of toilets was not a priority.

·         Woolworth’s Grant has been completed – Thanks Sian Mander.

·         Shade Shelters are still being investigated – carried over.

 

Correspondence in:

·         Washroom Products – Paid Invoice $1,185.25

·         P and C Federation – Annual Conference

·         Neita 2009 – ASG Inspirational Teaching Awards Nominations

·         Ms Bourke – Email response to toilet issue from last P and C Meeting

·         Licensing for Woosch – No longer required

·         Judy Hopwood – Request for meet and greet of next meeting

·         Fete Correspondence – Numerous

·         Fundraising Ideas - Numerous

Correspondence out: nil

Motion “That the correspondence be received” moved Nikki Peirce, seconded Shayne Littley.

7:45pm

Reports

 

President’s report: Formal report circulated

·         Infant Toilet issue rectified.

 

 

Principal’s report: Verbal report

·         As part of Federal Governments support of schools – Wideview has 3 of the 8 submissions completed by Cherie Bourke being passed from NSW to Canberra for approval. These include a new stand alone library, conversion of old library into classrooms and multi purpose room, and restructure of admin block.

 

 

Treasurer’s report: Formal report circulated

·         All balances in credit.

 

 

Canteen report: Verbal report by Debbie Gladen

·         Freezer broke down and was no longer under warranty, but a claim has been approved through P and C federation for loss of goods and fusion.

·         After 12 months of casual employment (NSW Shop Employees Award) an employee can elect to become part-time, this has been examined and a costing to be circulated for discussion at next meeting.

·         Canteen has been running at a loss. A sub-committee to be formed to work with canteen committee on examining options.

 

 

WOOSHC report: Woosch minutes circulated

 

 

Clothing Pool report: Verbal report by Shayne Littley

·         Long sleeve shirts have now been sourced and are in stock as well as skivvies.

 

 

Fundraising report: Verbal report by Sharon Bradford

·         Fundraising calendar has been circulated but no one has offered to take on an event.

·         An adult’s magic show for $20 per head with 50% going to P and C. Details to be circulated.

·         Nikki Peirce to speak with Karen in regards to organisation of possible Trivia Night.

·         Disco to be booked for 3rd July. Liz and Nikki to organise.

 

 

Grounds report: Verbal report by David Bannister

·         A working bee occurred on Saturday 16th to tidy up for fete.

·         David has requested a notice be placed in the newsletter requesting parental input for maintenance work that may be required around the school to help with putting together a list for future working bees.

·         Emptying of black bin was raised and in the past Bolan’s have removed and mulched for minimal cost. This is to remain on list for when money is available.

 

 

Motion “That the above reports be received” moved Liz Sheldon

08:30

General Business

 

 

 

·         Fete Update – Current rides structure is valued at $8,000 yet only $4,000 has been raised through the sale of arm bands. Committee agrees to change the rides on hire therefore bringing the cost down to $6,600. If rain continues rides can be cancelled and arm bands will be valid for a new organised day.

 

·         Playground Equipment – Equipment has been ordered and should be installed over the next few weeks.

·         Future Fundraisers – Volunteers are needed to organise future events. See attached calendar.

·         P and C Annual Conference – Details have been issued for this year’s conference, one delegate from each P and C is able to attend the conference at no cost. Currently no one wishing to attend.

·         Seeding Grants 2009 – Northern Sydney Health are offering grants to the value of $1,000 to Northern Sydney schools for use in programs relating to health. Virginia to examine.

·         National Teaching Awards – Nominations are open for schools to nominate a teacher/principal for an award. Request a nomination form to be discussed at next meeting.

·         Extracurricular Costing – Some parents would like maximum notice for cost of activities. It was decided that an approx. cost of activities would be listed next to activities on the calendar in the newsletter.

 

9:05pm

Close. Date of next meeting – Wednesday 17th June 2009

 

New Action Items

Action ID

Action

Assignee

 

Grounds Maintenance Priority List

Virginia

 

Future Fundraisers

Volunteers