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9th September 2008

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Parents Council

Minutes 9/9/08

1	The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting

2	There were 10 members present and the Headmaster

3	Apologies were received from Mr. Leroy

4	The minutes were approved by Mrs. McFarlane and Mrs. Murray

5	Mr. Benny Mulrain was introduced to inform us as to how the progress for the refurbishment of the school was going, he told us that a preconstruction contract had been given to Graham Construction but there was a amount of time for other contractors to appeal, also there was about 6 months before a construction contract to start building would be granted as long as the council has approved the plans.

6	Rev I Murdock asked in reference to the minutes about the discussion we had at the end of the last meeting regarding a bullying incident at the end of last term, the headmaster said it had been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties and that the schools procedures for this worked well.

7	 There were 2 letters regarding insurance or events undertaken by the PTA and these were passed on to the people involved by the chairman. A letter of resignation was received by the chairman from Mr. A Scott indicating that he did not wish to continue as a member of the council we thank him for his time on the council and wish him all the best in the future.

8	The PTA informed us that they had recruited 3 new members and are starting to organize several events for the year to raise funds for the school. There were two requests for donations to school events and these were granted in part.

9	The AGM will know take place on 21/10/08 in the main hall at 7pm, there will a short council meeting before the AGM. The AGM will consist of a report from the Chairman of how the first year has gone and a treasurers report, then an addition to the constitution so we can be quorate at all meetings and finally the election of new council members for the next year.
Below a copy of the passage we want to add to the consitition.

(A Quorum for any meeting of the Parents Council is 4 members of which at least 2 must be parent members.)

10	Date of next meeting   21/10/08 in main hall