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Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting<\/p>\n
7pm Monday 9th<\/sup>\u00a0September 2019<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Apologies<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Carly Wilson, Marcella Eakin-Watt, Debs Nelson, Kim Glover, Louise Cumbley, Lucy Wilson<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Attendees<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Head Teacher Mary Lidstone-Scott, Chair Gilli Hodson, Vice Chair Ben Wild, Treasurer Shani McMiken, Secretary Susan Hall, Jackie Kernahan,<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Matters Arising<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Any matters arising from minutes will be dealt with in agenda. The minutes were accepted as a true record of last meeting.<\/p>\n Proposed Shani McMiken<\/p>\n Seconded Jackie Kernahan<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Head Teachers Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n SIP focus<\/p>\n Staffing<\/p>\n Communication<\/p>\n – pupils have capacity to blog about their learning and achievements<\/p>\n – there is capacity to share minutes of groups such as Parent Council, Pupil Council, House\/ Vice Captains, Eco Group, Health Group, etc.<\/p>\n – newsletters available<\/p>\n – parental links to suggest ways to support your child with learning at home<\/p>\n – calendar<\/p>\n – school meals menu<\/p>\n – links to Parental Engagement resources<\/p>\n – Share SIP priorities<\/p>\n – Links to Survey Monkey to help inform school improvements<\/p>\n Health and Safety Training<\/p>\n Road Safety<\/p>\n Budget<\/p>\n School Budget<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chairman\u2019s \u00a0Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We had the school BBQ at the end of term which was a huge success and a lot of fun for all. Gilli went along to the Blackcraig Windfarm meeting and discovered a few pieces of information for us if we were to apply in next round of funding.\u00a0 It has to be the parent council NOT the school to apply, Shani and Gilli will meet to discuss what is need to apply next time and to see which pieces of the playpark equipment will be needing replaced, it was too short notice this time as quotes and pricings had to be given. Gilli suggested a group of people got together in plenty of time to discuss the options.(Subcommittee a date was to be set for this)<\/p>\n David McIssac passed away during the holidays, the school would like to pass on condolences to Sue his partner. A card had been handed into school for all the children and teachers that would like to sign (this would be chased up).<\/p>\n Congratulations to Mel and Ros with their ground art, it looked fantastic on the television and from the air. A very positive thing for the school.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Treasurers Report<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n New Vice Chair<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ben Wild agreed to be nominated<\/p>\n Proposed Shani McMiken<\/p>\n Seconded Gilli Hodson<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Constitution<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n It May Be time for a group of people to get together to amend the constitution or not? This can be done at the next meeting.\u00a0 There are no powers stated on the old constitution and the AGM is in June not May.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Education Budget 2020<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Vicky sent a letter from Gillian Brydson about the budget September\/October not sure how much influence we would have, we could meet as a parent council. Mary said it would be great if someone could attend and went on to let us know the possible things that might be discussed.\u00a0 Letter from Gillian Brydson is attached.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Playground \u2013 playpark, outdoor classroom, bench<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A discussion was had about funds, Mary will speak to Debs and Kim about Natasha\u2019s Bench.\u00a0 We could look to the lottery funding for the outdoor classroom and possibly to the college for costings and help to build with trainees.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Road Safety<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n There have been a few complaints about the speed of the cars when coming into the village and to and from the school.\u00a0 Could we all just slow down and be aware of the residents, children and animals.\u00a0 Thank you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Halloween\/Christmas<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Children can dress up there will be a Halloween party in the school.<\/p>\n Parent Council will supply apples, doughnuts and juice and if there were any parents\/guardians able to help please let the school know.<\/p>\n Parent Council will pay for the children to go to the Pantomime at the Fullerton theatre, date to be set.<\/p>\n School will organise Santa for the Christmas party\u2019s and it was decided that selection boxes were to be given to the children this year instead of books. Parent Council will buy crackers for school dinner and selection boxes for party and wrap them too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Communication <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Parents can give Gilli their email addresses and she will include them in any information sharing emails.\u00a0 There will be a Parent Council email list and a general school email list.<\/p>\n The best way for parents to contact the school is call the office and make an appointment to speak to a teacher.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fundraising<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Family Bingo Night \u2013 we need a bingo caller<\/p>\n Tea & Coffee \u2013 helpers<\/p>\n Cakes & tray bakes \u2013 donations<\/p>\n Christmas cake to Raffle \u2013 Ask Rosie Porteous<\/p>\n Possible dates either Friday 15th<\/sup> or 22nd<\/sup> November<\/p>\n Village Hall Crossmichael \u2013 Gilli will ask Nicola about the hall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AOB<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Mary would like to thank everyone for all their help and support.<\/p>\n Susan asked if 2020 leavers were to have hoodies could they have them at the beginning of the summer term this way they would wear them at school \u2013 parents will have to be contacted about purchase of these but Mary didn\u2019t see a problem with this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meeting closed at 9pm<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Next Parent Council Meeting Thursday 7th<\/sup> November 6.30pm<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crossmichael Parent Council Meeting 7pm Monday 9th\u00a0September 2019 Apologies Carly Wilson, Marcella Eakin-Watt, Debs Nelson, Kim Glover, Louise Cumbley, Lucy Wilson Attendees Head Teacher Mary Lidstone-Scott, Chair Gilli Hodson, Vice Chair Ben Wild, Treasurer Shani McMiken, Secretary Susan Hall, Jackie Kernahan, \u00a0 Matters Arising Any matters arising from minutes will be … Continue reading Crossmichael Parent Council Minutes – September 2019<\/span> \n
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\n 9th September 2019<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Opening Balance<\/td>\n \u00a31937.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Income<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Return of Float<\/td>\n \u00a3200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n BBQ Income<\/td>\n \u00a3446.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Expenditure<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Henderson\u2019s Butchers BBQ Meat<\/td>\n \u00a3100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Leavers Presents (Ties)<\/td>\n \u00a349.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dynamic Earth – School Trip<\/td>\n \u00a3428.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n BBQ Float<\/td>\n \u00a3200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Closing Balance<\/td>\n \u00a31805.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n