Monday, February 24th, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Krista called the meeting to order at 6:00 on February 24th
In attendance: David Hallet, Sarah Maki, Kathy West, Brain Andreasen, Krista Shelley, Tania Stelle, Sam Welch
Regrets: Shannon Collins, Becky Belcher, Kim Peterson
Review and Approval of agenda and meeting minutes – approved
No Student Reps
2. Teacher Updates with Brian Andreasen
⋅ completed our Skating and Swimming electives
⋅ Grade 8 skiing is done
⋅ Teachers are working extremely hard to help students with their numeric skills and reading skills.
⋅ We had 41 students attend the Feb 5 ski race and are looking forward to Rock Wall climbing and Cross-country skiing for the grade 4/5 students
⋅ Canoeing is next. The list for the grade sevens.
⋅ Talent show is coming up
⋅ Maple syrup season soon
3. Principal Update from Tania Steele
Celebrations
• Aubrey Noronha’s presentation last week was well received by students and educators. Connected to students’ right way. Aubrey also spent an additional hour with staff after school.
School Improvement
• Report cards Feb 14
• Updated IEPs will go home next week
Direction Team Meeting
• Focus will be on analyzing most current data collected – reading and math) and plan toward effective teaching and learning.
Class Portrait Meetings
• Each teacher shares their most recent data, the instructional moves that are working thus far in their classroom and what they will do as the next steps to continue to improve academic achievement.
Mid-Year Assessment
• completed a mock EQAO, tests were marked with BPS for trend analysis.
• Grade 3 and 6 students completed their mid-year assessment
• Educators met with a neighbouring school (BPS) to moderate the results and to create a plan for next steps:
TRENDS
• Grade 3 and 6 Reading – would benefit from using details from the text to support their answers and re-reading questions
• Grade 3 and 6 Writing – Conventions, form and planning of ideas
• Grade 3 and 6 Math – will need to improve multi step problems and using manipulatives
Programs and Events
• Gr 2 had their last day of skating today
• Gr 3 had their last day of swimming today
• 41 Macaulay students participate in Arrowhead race
• Volleyball is underway with a tournament next week. Four teams from Macaulay will take place at GPS & Monck.
Looking Ahead…
• Intermediate Assembly tomorrow – looking at shifting leadership roles to provide other students the opportunity
• Elder David Rice is back on Wednesday to help guide us as we continue to learn about the 7 Grandfather Teachings
• PA Day Friday – Professional Activity Day will focus on curriculum implementation with a focus on literacy, numeracy and STEM
• March break is 10th – 14th
4. Fundraising – Update from Sam on Shannon’s behalf
• Focus: More family-oriented events rather than product sales.
• Upcoming Events/Ideas:
o Easter Event: Shannon to gather details for Tania’s approval.
o Basket Raffle: Like holiday baskets but on a smaller scale.
o Purdy’s Chocolates: Comment was made that Muskoka Dance Connections does this fundraiser
o Danceathon: MMO’s success noted; Tania to inquire further. All money would go straight to the school.
o Other Ideas: Tomato seeds.
• Previous Fundraisers Recap:
o Little Caesars: Final numbers at $789. Mostly JK – Gr 3 participation. Messaging was an issue.
o Krispy Kreme: Successful but scheduled differently this year.
5. Financials
Overview:
• $22k starting balance this year, with $5k raised so far.
• Approx. $5k currently available.
• Expenses: Buses, gym equipment, whiteboards, Cedar Canoe books ($1,800 spent so far).
• Pending Expenses: Tarmac paint (need quote – should come in the Spring), Paul Davies ($2k), Oil Tank, Maple Syrup Supplies, outdoor equipment, year-end bussing.
• Legacy Fund: Approx. $10k remaining.
Elevator Update:
• Installation in spring due to lift malfunctions. Will loose a little space.
• Adding a container attachment to the school on the asphalt at the back for storage. Chair Replacements:
• Not approved at this point. Previously approved Kindie supplies were not fully utilized. Proposed Timeline for Funding Use:
• Sam suggested a deadline for spending approved funds to ensure timely utilization.
• Motion: All invoices should be submitted by June if teachers want to receive the funds for their ‘Asks’ . Motion Passed: Sam motioned; Sarah approved.
6. Asks / New Business
Maple Syrup Equipment:
• Motion: Purchase of a vat and door kit for syrup production. $1,000 for equipment. Motion Passed: Sam motioned; Sarah seconded.
Outdoor Equipment:
• Spring refresh proposed. Teachers will be asked about additional equipment needs. • Gym Equipment: Purchased but not yet accounted for.
Tuba from BMLS: School to borrow a tuba…indefinitely.
7. Round the Table
David Hallet: Inquired about EA allocation. Tania: Explained that EA distribution is based on school needs assessed every six weeks by a committee. Currently, three EAs are in place: two permanent EAs and one transitional EA until the end of March.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Thank you to everyone for coming.
Meeting ended at 7:01pm
Next Meeting Scheduled for April 28th
