Pine Street Parent Council Meeting
January 10th, 2017
The regular meeting of Pine Street Parent Council was duly called and held on January 10th,
2017 in the Library of Pine Street Elementary located at 133 Pine Street in Sherwood Park,
Alberta. Quorum was present.
In Attendance:
Executive: Krystal Grichen (Vice Chair), Pam Briton (Treasurer)
Administration: Evelyn Gaudet (Principal), Shelby Hines (Assistant Principal)
Parents: Kristi Opalinsky, Lesley Bowman, Zia Pregitzer, Trina Loucraft, Lorena Ellsworth, Mary
Sorobey
Also in Attendance: Trustee Barb McNeill (Elk Island Public School Board Trustee for Sherwood
Park)
Absent with Regrets: Shanna Eveleigh (Chair), Vanessa Bower (Secretary), Lorna Magnan
(Teacher representative)
Meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. by Vice Chair, Krystal Grichen
1. Attendance and Introductions
2. Welcome, Treaty 6 Acknowledgment and Guiding Principles
a. It was noted that during the Society meeting Principal Evelyn Gaudet
acknowledged we are on Treaty 6 land and pay homage to those indigenous
people who have walked the land before us. Also in the Society meeting, she
referenced the stated Pine Street’s Parent Council’s and Society’s mandate.
3. Additions to the Agenda for Next Meeting
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Lesley Bowman moved to accept minutes from the meeting on December
6th, 2016 as circulated. Lorena Ellsworth seconded. CARRIED
5. Trustee Report
a. JANUARY – EVENTS/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS:
 January 4th – COSC Meeting
 January 9th – 30th – EIPS Parent Survey – parents are encouraged to complete
the survey. This survey was to seek feedback to determine status of
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satisfaction amongst our stakeholders within the division.
 January 19th – Provincial Bargaining Bootcamp – hosted by ASBA – to assist
all Boards with local bargaining with their Local ATA members, once the
provincial component is confirmed. Prior certificated staff contracts expired
August 2015.
 January 16th – Kindergarten registration begins
 January 26th – EIPS Board of Trustees monthly meeting, location: EIPS
Boardroom, pubic session begins at 10:15 am.
 January 16th – 30th – PAT/Diploma Exams
 January 31st – Second Semester begins
b. FEBRUARY – EVENTS/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS:
 February 1st – The boundary exemption request process for the 2017–2018
begins Feb. 1, 2017 and ends April 7, 2017. There is no secondary or late
process. For information related to the exemption process – full details are
posted on the EIPS website.
 February 7th and 15th - Consideration of School Closure – Ministik School
Public meetings will be held on February 7 and February 15 at Ministik School
(21246 Highway 14, Strathcona County) – commencing at 6:00 pm each
evening.
 February 9th – 10th – Northern Alberta Teachers’ Convention – Edmonton.
Throughout the two days EIPS certificated staff attend a wide variety of
professional development sessions.
c. INFORMATION ITEMS:
 Davidson Creek Attendance Boundaries – survey has been completed and
Stantec is in the process of compiling feedback – they will now compile
possible options for the Board to review and then would coordinate dates
and location for the Public Consultation Open Houses. Tentative timelines
have been set for mid-February, information will be confirmed for all
stakeholders once final details are in place.
 Carbon Tax Levy for School Boards – Minister of Education currently
reviewing process regarding levy for school boards – at present no further
decisions have been finalized 6. Administration Report
a. Principal Evelyn Gaudet presented the following report.
b. Pine Street has closed boundaries & will only be taking designated students for
2017/2018. Estimation is that there will be about 60-610 students, based on data
from EIPS.
c. ECS programs for next year - AM or PM half a day, every day; Full day - M/Thurs
or Tues/Fri each with alternating Wednesdays. Registration starts January 16,
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d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
2017. The parent information evening is on May 16th at 6:30 p.m. Shanna &
Krystal to attend parent info meeting.
Library fund - $10,000.00. Integration of technology in the library,
exploration/maker space concept which could include: lego simple and powered
machines, makey makey, makedo, ozobots, mbots, raspberry pi-BrickPi and
Starter kit or GoPiGo, Sphero SPRK Robotic ball, Sphero Ollie, snap circuits, tinker
toys. Currently sourcing the best prices and suppliers; Mr. Sudyk has been
working on coding with several classrooms, Lego robotics have begun and this
year targeting grades 4-6. Also researching 360 degree cameras and Virtual
reality goggles. Will likely spend the money if council agrees.
Campbell Cribb Speech Dates: February 13-17 students will write, correct and
finalize speeches in class. February 20-24 students practice speeches in front of
class. Speeches are 2-3 minutes in length, must be times, no props, costumes,
violence or inappropriate subject matter, improvements. February 27-March 3
Select the best 5 speeches from each class. March 6-10 Select the best 6
speeches from each grade. March 16th school final. Adjudication in Library 8:45 11:40, presentation of awards in gym at 1:00 p.m. April 20th Young Speakers
Invitational.
EIPS Parent survey is to be completed from Jan 9-30. The link is on the division
and our school website. Last year we had the second highest number of
responses 8.6 % 156 responses. The top school had 13.4%. This is the
opportunity for all parents in our division to have a voice as the accountability
pillar by Alberta Education targets parents and teachers of students in grade 4, 7
& 10. The AB Education survey is sent to parents via the mail, so please watch for
that and complete that as well if your child is in grade 4, 7 or 10. Last year we
saw an increase in the response rate but this still could be better. The Grade 4
survey was sent out by mail.
The first round of swimming lessons start in the next few weeks - all grades take
lessons at Kinsmen except for one set of ECS students going to Emerald Hills. The
last round are later in the spring and are all at Kinsmen.
Grade 6 students go skiing to Sunridge on Jan. 25th.
Thank you to Parent Council’s contribution to bussing. Money from that fund
was used for the concert rehearsal to the Park church.
2017/2018 school calendar was distributed.
Q: Where will items be stored
A: There was space left in the Library. Carts will also be considered.
Q: Will a list be sent as to what the money is spent on.
A: Yes. The kids will also want to share creations. Ensure items will meet
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curriculum and the money will be spent wisely.
Q: What grades take part?
A: Grades 4-6
7. Teacher Liaison Report
a. No report. Not in attendance
8. Chair Report
a. Vice Chair Krystal Grichen
b. no info
9. Next Meeting
Vice Chair Krystal Grichen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
A special resolution meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
The next regular meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by:
Transmitted Electronically
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Kristi Opalinsky (for Vanessa Bower)
Adopted by Council in the meeting of:
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Chair, Shanna Eveleigh
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