Apollo Bay P-12 College Council
Minutes
Date: 14th February, 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: BER Building
PRESENT: John McConchie, Richy Schrederis (Minutes), John Tallis, Jo Marriner, Russell Frost, John Britton, David Gorrie, James Walters, Brian Humphries
From architectus: John Sprunt, Russell Collier
From Parents and Friends: Jenny Rippon, Susan Nicholls, Meloney Howell
APOLOGIES: John Lugg, Ingrid Band, Jenny Bryant, Mick Fischer
PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECTUS: The final master plan was presented prior to sending it off to the Quantity Surveyor. They presented an approximate timeline with a construction period of 12 months depending on weather conditions.
There will be a meeting on 2nd March regarding Landscaping and the outdoor areas.
ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (29/11/2011):
Moved: David Gorrie Seconded: Brian Humphries Carried
BUSINESS ARISING:
Nil
CORRESPONDENCE:
Inward:
Outward:
REPORTS:
o Principal’s Report - Dot point presented by John McConchie.
Ø Three senior school students have returned to Apollo Bay College from Trinity in Colac.
Ø Enrolments are currently 226 students up from original estimate of 222.
Ø John Tallis was approached by some parents about the year 9 numbers and the organisation of that group. A letter went home to those parents saying that the daily organisation of the school falls with the Principal. Since meeting with the parents the Year 9 program has been revamped in Maths, Science and English.
Ø Next Council meeting will be on 13th March. This will be the AGM as well as the regular meeting.
Ø Council elections were declared on Monday the 13th February. Members up for re election are Parent: Russell Frost, John Lugg, Michael Fischer and James Walters. Staff: Jenny Bryant, John Britton and Brian Humphries
o Finance Report - February report was presented by JM.
o Environment Jobs List - No report
o Welfare Report - Verbal report presented by Brian Humphries (agenda items for next meeting)
Ø Girls Mentoring Program with exstudents who have been successful since leaving school.
Ø Boys year 5 - 8 Billy Cart Derby. Working with community members and dads.
Ø Michelle Fillmore’s position was rolled over for a further six months and will then be advertised.
o Policy Committee - No report
o Parents and Friends - Verbal report presented by Jenny Rippon.
Ø A fundraising opportunity arose (Cray Raffle) and raised $622 which will be used by the SAKG staff. Lizzie and Holly will think about what they may be able to do with the funds.
Ø Staff to be asked to make a wish list for either fundraising or physical assistance, this list will be prioritised by Council.
Ø School production - P & F group may be able to find a grant to assist with the production this year.
Ø David Gorrie will prepare a news paper article regarding the success of the fundraising to date.
o Chaplains Report - Tabled and presented by Brian Humphries
o Camps / Excursions -
Year 12 Orientation Camp - Bimbi Park
Sailing - Yachting Victoria
Year 3 overnight Camp
Motion: That Council accept all reports and approve camps as presented.
Moved: James Walters Seconded: David Gorrie Carried
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Russell Frost spoke about the poor turnout of staff and students to Awards night in 2011. This matter will be considered in the near future with the suggestion of a workshop to discuss preferred options.
Meeting closed at 8.30 pm