What follows are edited excerpts from the Meeting's Minutes (posted once the Minutes are approved at the next meeting). The actual Minutes are available in the school library.
The St. Agnes CSAC Financial Statements for the year ended 9/30/2011 were reviewed, showing that the CSAC General Fund account balance was $18,764 at that date. The CSAC school BBQ was another tremendous social event success.
The Principal reviewed in detail the extremely encouraging results of the school's EQAO tests performed last year. See our CSAC site's "Information Links" area for the full EQAO results for our school. He also confirmed that $1,000 was raised by our students recently for the Terry Fox Fund.
In a discussion of lessons learned from last year's concert, it was concluded that planning for future events with a large budget should include increased governance (possibly consisting of a sub-committee, including the treasurer), to address ways to oversee expenditures.
The Chair will attend the Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) conference on Saturday, November 5th and report back to the Council. It has a number of great workshops to choose from and is open to all parents.
CSAC's 2011 school year meeting dates were determined and are as follows: Nov. 22; Jan. 18; Feb. 21, Apr. 18; May 22; June (tbd). These dates are posted within the CSAC site's online calendar.
The Communications Committee Chair reviewed the draft CSAC site. With recommendations for the protection of privacy, it was approved for promotion to the school community.
The Library Committee Chair relayed details of the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair and briefed the Council on the Acorn Cards program scheduled to be launched in time for Christmas.
The Fundraising Committee will be co-Chaired by Angie Sanchez and Maria Aprile. Tina Matins and Beverly Emer will also serve on this Committee. The Fundraising Committee will research completing the Capital Fund donation letter project this school year.
It was asked if CSAC may accept outside donations or sponsorships. The Chair offered to research this.
CSAC will organize an educational evening with a speaker on the subject of Internet Safety. Details to be confirmed ASAP.