Don't forget to VOTE!

This November 15, 2008 school trustee elections will determine who, over the next three years, will be entrusted to shape and lead tomorrow’s citizens.

Meet your trustee candidates!

Art Erasmus
Mary Ann Freeman

Tanis Kilpatrick

Diana Penner

Hal Stedham

To read Candidate Profiles visit:http://www.bcsta.org/electionsHome/candidateProfiles

Make sure you get out and vote on November 15th for the School Trustee election. It may be one of the most important things you can do for your child and their education!

PAC News

The Kiti K Shan PAC has purchased a set of 30 Booster Seats to be used on school field trips.

News laws came into effect this year. These can be found at ICBC link for boosterseats www.icbc.com/road_safetycarseat_law.asp

We hope that the parents and students at Kiti K' Shan Primary will be happy that all children will be safely transported in the correct seats for upcoming field trips.

The PAC also offered a special Halloween Treat of Chocolate or White Milk that was ordered and delivered by the PAC members. Watch for a Milk Program to be started up in the New year!

October PAC Minutes (Unapproved)

Monthly Meeting Minutes October 22th, 2008

1. Meeting commenced at 6:30 pm (In attendance: Joe Vidal, Laurie Mutschke, Roylene Richey, Nita Back, Kathleen Schulte, Connie Yasinchuk, Ana Peasgood, Tanya Ballinger, Claudia and Terry Ruel)

Ana motioned to adopt the amended agenda. Kathleen seconded. The motion was carried.
Laurie motioned to adopt the September minutes. Kathleen seconded. The motion was carried.

2. Treasurer's Report :

A. Connie reported that there is $8,140.00 in account ($4,340 from the gaming grant and $3,800 in regular PAC funds).
B. Ana motioned that Connie set a budget for the year. Laurie motioned to make a subcommittee for creating a budget.
C. Ideas to use PAC funds included: booster seats, playground equipment, popcorn maker, new indoor/gym equipment, new fridge, compost bin.

3. DPAC Report – Laurie attended the DPAC meeting on October 17.

A. DPAC will pay BCCPAC fees of $65.
B. Discussed the difference between PAC, CPF and DPAC and how this may be confusing for new parents. Laurie moved to send out a parent information sheet both electronically and hard copies to explain the differences.
C. Next DPAC meeting Friday, November 28.


4. Old Business:

A. Elections of new DPAC and School Planning Counsel representatives were done by secret ballot. Elected representatives for 2008/2009:
-Tanya Ballinger – DPAC and School Planning Counsel
-Kathleen Shulte – School Planning Counsel
- Ana Peasgood – School Planning Counsel
B. Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program is going well, but Laurie mentioned that it'd be beneficial to have a second fridge for storage. There seems to be enough food to possible give out snacks three days.


5. New Business:

A. Discussed options for spending PAC money. Possibly consider new playground equipment in upper field to benefit both KKS and Cassie Hall.
B. Ana motioned to approach the PE Committee and see what they would like us to purchase to supplement their equipment. Nita seconded. The motion was carried.
C. Discussed starting our own milk program. Kathleen to phone Dairyland. Roylene volunteered to be Milk Co-ordinator. Kathleen to look into having a milk order for Halloween.
D. Discussed the importance of a new fridge. Nita to look into removal of the old one. Tanya to get prices for a new one. Kathleen motioned to spend $800.00 on a new fridge. Nita seconded. The motion was carried.
E. Discussed buying booster seats as soon as possible. Nita to look into prices and write a letter to the School Board requesting funding. Kathleen motioned to buy the seats. Tanya seconded. The motion was carried.

6. Principal's Report:

A. Gave an update on school programs and fun, themed days planned for the year.
B. Noted that report cards coming up with new Daily Physical Activity section.
C. Discussed budget update.
D. Requested booster seats.

7. Meeting adjourned 8:05. Next meeting November 26th, 2008.

September PAC Minutes

Kiti K’Shan School
Parent Advisory Committee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

September 24th, 2008

1. Meeting commenced at 6:40 pm (In attendance: Joe Vidal, Laurie Mutschke, Roylene Richey, Nita Back, Kathleen Schulte, Connie Yasinchuk, Katie Law, Kerry Giesbrecht, Vicky Anderson, Bonnie Smith)

Laurie Mutschke made a motion to adopt the amended agenda. Roylene Richey seconded. The motion was carried.

2. Treasurer’s Report :

A. Connie Yasinchuk reported that there is $3200.00 in account.

3. DPAC Report – Via letter from Ana Peasgood:

A. Ana Peasgood put forth suggestion that there be no DPAC representative.
B. Laurie motions to keep a DPAC representative for Kiti K’Shan and to vote on a representative at the next meeting. Motion was passed.
C. Next DPAC meeting Friday, October 17, 6:00pm at School Board Office. Everyone welcome.

4. Principal’s Report:
A. Gave an update on school numbers, budgets, programs and CID activities
B. Updated school numbers, budgets, programs and CID activities
C. Asked if PAC would consider buying 30 booster
D. Asked if PAC would contribute $225.00 for buying ribbons for Run for Fun (Nancy Jay). Laurie Mutschke motioned to give the $225.00 for ribbons. Voted unanimously to contribute money. Nita to write a letter to Nancy Jay thanking her for organizing Run for Fun.

5. New Business:
A. Discussed membership to BCCPAC and the $65 membership fee. Voted unanimously to pay fee and join.
B. School Planning Counsel needs representatives. Laurie moved to vote for representatives at next PAC meeting. Nita seconded. Motion was passed. Laurie to send out emails informing people that volunteers are needed.
C. Elections of new PAC executive – Roylene nominates Laurie for Chair. Katie Law volunteers for Fundraising Coordinator. Officers for 2008/2009:
-Laurie Mutschke – Chairperson
-Kathleen Shulte – Vice Chair
-Connie Yasinchuk – Treasurer
-Nita Back – Secretary
-Katie Law – Fundraising Coordinator

6. Old Business:
A. Discussed BC Schools Fruit and Vegetable Program – Nita Back to help with program.
B. Agatha’s Snack Program - Voted unanimously to give $200.00 to Breakfast for Learning.
C. Discussed head lice issues in school - No more lice checking in school hours. Laurie to send out notices on who to contact for help with lice problems

7. Meeting adjourned 8:20. Next meeting October 22, 2008.

PAC Meeting

The next PAC Meeting is October 22nd @ 6:3opm

Location: Kiti K' Shan Staff Room

Childcare Provided free of charge.