RAPT Meeting Minutes for October 21, 2010

Minutes
October 21, 2010

Council Present: Judy Fairn, Co-Chair (outgoing)
Jane Petrou, Co-Chair (outgoing)
Buffy Markakos, Co-Chair (remaining)
Brenda Yabrov, Treasurer (remaining)
Lucy Nussis, Co-Chair (incoming)
Kim Proud, Co-Chair (incoming)
Janin Robertson, Secretary (incoming)

Staff Present: Susan Adaskin, Principal
Erin Miller, Teacher
Theresa Ryckewaert, Teacher

Absent: Kathy V, Secretary (outgoing)


Meeting called to order at approx. 6:05pm

Item 1: Council ElectionsPrincipal Adaskin welcomed all and introduced outgoing council Co-Chairs. Judy Fairn and Jane Petrou were thanked for their years of dedication to RAPT and the school. Buffy Markakos has indicated she is willing to continue with RAPT as Co-Chair.
Principal Adaskin announced there was no need for an election this evening as there was the same number of candidates as available positions. Therefore all candidates for election are acclaimed.
The 2010/11 Council members are:
Co-Chairs: Buffy Markakos, Lucy Nussis, Kim Proud
Treasurer: Brenda Yabrov
Secretary: Janin Robertson

The new Council was given the opportunity to introduce themselves to those in attendance.

Item 2: Direct Donation DriveDirect Donation Volunteers, Deborah and Clancy, indicated that only 27 families have given to date and that the total value of donations sits at $3700. This is well below the same time last year and cause for concern. There is worry that some parents did not receive the form and perhaps a reminder is needed.
Suggestions of what to do with the raised monies from the Drive included providing the teachers each an allotment to spend on something that is needed specifically for their classroom. As in previous years, teachers and principal should provide a ‘wish list’ for larger items.
Tony Lee has indicated an interest in assisting with the Direct Donation Drive in subsequent years.

Item 3: Volunteer Sub CommitteesBreak out groups and leaders were established for Subcommittees for various events and initiatives as identified by council. These groups included: Halloween Party, Holiday Luncheon, Corporate Donations, School Clothing, Website Assistance (IT).
Groups gathered to discuss needs going forward and to recruit volunteers.

Meeting adjourned at approx. 7:20pm
Special thank you to Marian, a Parent, for providing food

Next Meeting: Monday, November 22 (tentative): Guest Speaker, Alison Schaefer
Monday, November 29: Next full meeting


Submitted by Janin Robertson, Secretary