WELLS-BARKERVILLE SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
General meeting
Thursday, December 7, 2017

In attendance:  Angelina, Danette, Holly, Lindsay, Loree, Lynette, and JP.
Call to Order:  6:00pm
JP and Danette approved the minutes from the November 2, 2017 meeting.

Reports:

President:  Dawn apologizes; she was unable to attend the meeting.
Treasurer:  
1.	Troll has contacted Loree; the school fund will cover 1/2 of the downhill skiing cost.
2.	The PAC owes Dawn for the Pumkins that the students carved for Halloween.
3.	Lindsay is going to look into the benefits of our BCCPAC membership, it costs the PAC $75.00 for the year. 
Principle: 
1.	School Code of Conduct - Updated copy given to students and parents at the PAC meeting.  Copies are available at the school.
2.	School Plan for student sucess - Strengths of students was collated from last month's PAC meeting.  Student strengths are many, and include: independance, creativity, imagination, team work, communication.  Main need recognized was support (for students with needs, counselling, multi-age classroom, after school programs.  "Where will our goals come from?" please email your response(s) to angelinagauthier@sd28.bc.ca
3.	Student Led Conferences will take place next Thursday, December 14.  Parents will be asked to provide feedback with a survey after their child(ren)'s conference because Wells is the pilot for the district.
4.	Two Week Spring Break Survey - Parents/Guardians are invited to complete a very short survey for the School District regarding a two-week Spring Break.  Keep in mind Summer Break will stay the same and most school districts have a 2 week Spring Break.  Go to http://www.sd28.bc.ca/content/spring-break-survey
5.	Have a wonderful winter break with your families! Thank you for all you do for the students of the Wells-Barkerville Community School!
Teacher-Loree: 
1.	Editing the Dynomite stories has begun and the book launch will happen immediatly after the Christmas play.
2.	The babysitters/home alone course will be available to students after swimming lessons this spring!
3.	There are 21 students in the WB school which is over the class limit so Hayley and Loree are looking into Chrome books for the students (tablet with keyboard).  A posting has been made but there is a lack of certified teachers in BC, some districts have resorted to hiring non-certified teachers.  With a letter of approval from the Teacher Regulation Branch the WB School can hire someone local who has a BA or MA but technology may be the answer.
New Business: 
1.	Please keep in touch with Danette via the WB School facebook page; she needs to know what basic costume the parents are sending their student(s) in.  Mia has been helping with the set and is looking for a light white fabric (chiffon or silk); also cell phones are needed (for the light up screen).  Tamara has volunteered costumes from the photo studio!  There will be a Tech rehearsal the morning of.
Fundraising: Dawn will post the next bottle sorting date on the WB School facebook page sometime after Christmas.  Rancho Vignola products and student made angels will be for sale at the Christmas concert.  Many thanks to Norma Collins for the donation of $50.00!
Meeting adjourned at 6:55pm
Next PAC meeting Thursday January 11, 2017 @ 6:00pm