LPCI School Council Meeting
Monday, September 18, 2023 @ 7pm in the Library
MEETING MINUTES
Next Meeting: Monday, October 16 at 6:30pm on ZOOM
Council Attendees: Principal Michael Griesz, VP Emily Saylor, NEW! VP Lorraine Sutherns, NEW!
Head of Guidance Christina Meyer, Past Chair Liz Hanson, Past Co-Chair Jennifer Dobson, Suzanne
Duras, John Hiddema, Andrea Fry, Elena Solokhina, Lori Rosenberg, Megan Fahlenbok, Robin
Conliffe, Patricia Kay, Marni Shulman, Lana Sheinbaum, Jennifer Tse
Important Dates:
Wednesday, September 20th – Photo Day
Thursday, September 21st 5:45 – 6:30 pm – Curriculum Night Reception
Friday, September 28th 7:00pm – Webinar – University Prep, Navigating the Application Process
Agenda:
- Welcome Remarks & Introductions of new staff – NEW VP Lorraine Sutherns, NEW Head of Guidance Christina
Meyer - Motion to approve Agenda Jennifer Dobson, Seconded by Liz Hansen
- Student Council Report
- Principal’s Report
- Brief Introduction to School Council
- School Council Election/Acclimation
- Brief School Council Chair Update
Student Council Report: Ruby & Braden - Student Council Representatives: Ruby and Braden NEW Liaison Officers
- All clubs and councils are starting and are currently in motion with first meetings
- Club Assembly took place today to promote clubs – videos, slide shows
- Club Fair tomorrow at lunch in both gyms with desks and signage, candy, games, etc.
- Meet club heads tomorrow at the Club Fair
- Spirit Week this week, run by SC – today Jersey Day, Rodeo Day, PJ Day, (Picture Day this
Wednesday), Barbinheimer Day on Thursday, Friday Blue & Gold Day - Equity Rep Ryan
- Orange Shirt Day events in class and with Council (October)
- Curriculum Night Thursday – Clubs and SC reps on site to answer questions
- LPAC – started sports and tryouts and team assignments and players etc.
- Boys Football, Girls Basketball, Cross-Country, Intramurals up and running
- Home Form Reps started this week – a way to get involved in laid-back roles; students can be
elected or selected by first class of the day - Monthly meeting with SC Reps once a month – Charity Week (Nov. 12), mandatory PreReq to
join SC, elections held today and tomorrow in period, voice class opinions to SC, great way for
new students to get involved - 11 students on SC (grade 10 – 12); Grade 9 students can run at year-end to join council the
following year - LP Wear designs being finalized, orders end of Oct/Nov, everything in by Xmas for pick-up,
tentative (based on suppliers), designs will be posted on IG, efficiency of purchase in the works - Panther Print newspaper and yearbook getting up and running
- Lawrence Leaders meeting monthly (club heads and SC reps) to discuss issues and things to
improve around the school; meeting took place last Friday re: Spirit Week, next meeting on Sept
29 to discuss Orange Shirt Day and October events to come - Look at “The Eye” (emailed Fridays every week), Instagram pages to stay informed, students
listen to announcements 2nd period daily - 2 student reps per class on SC
- Terry Fox Run and lots of Halloween activities planned for this year
- Bella Massey and Jacob Lang are our student event coordinators for this school year
- Food Bank down on Volunteers, when food is collected, student volunteers can sort food into
groupings before sending it to the bank – opportunity for students to collect volunteer hours - NEW website www.lpschoolcouncil.ca
Principal’s Report – Michael Griesz - New Leadership Team (POR – Positions of Responsibility) to propel curriculum pedagogy,
forward-thinking movement at LP; 18 heads of departments at the school (ACL – Assistant
Curriculum Leaders) - Working at modernizing the facilities, strong vision for the school will be played out throughout
the school year - The Eye – edited by Mr. Griesz on TDSB-approved platform – imbedded attachment sent via
email on Fridays weekly - Incorporating a strong Indigenous narrative into our curriculum, learning extends to staff,
parents and caregivers in the broader community - Bringing school-wide learning to parents and caregivers
- next SC meeting will have info on Orange Shirt Day, guest teachers, heads of departments will
be involved, as well - Fundraising – need to prioritize learning that goes along with the giving; 4 organizations in 4
different categories will be the focus of our giving (ie. co-op placements, speaking engagements
at the school with parents, student-run events, etc.); goal is to develop very strong relationships
with these organizations; staff meeting on Wednesday to select these organizations. - Fundraising initiatives to be directed to Library facilities improvement scheduled for between
June – August 2024 - 4 categories: Local Community, Health & Wellness, International, Environmental
- Review of these organizations will take place annually
- Alumni Association Rep on School Council – NEW position
- Curriculum Night on Thursday evening – parents and students welcome to attend (generally
attended by junior student families (Grade 9 parents)) - School Council is doing a Welcome for new parents prior to formal event (5:45pm small
reception for new families)
Introduction to School Council (Jennifer Dobson, Marni Shulman)
School Council Election (Michael Griesz)
Filled Roles:
Chair – Marni Shulman
Vice Chair – Lana Scheinbaum
Co-Treasurers – Patricia Kay, Daniel Sinclair (NEW)
Past Chair – Jennifer Dobson
Fundraising Co-Chairs – Katherine O’Neill (NEW), Erika Boone
Marketing & Communication Co-Chairs – Lori Rosenberg, David Heath (NEW)
Welcome Committee Co-Chairs – Suzanne Duras, Elena Solokhina
Parent Engagement Rep & Social Media – Megan Fahlenbock
Environmental Committee – Elena Solokhina
Wellness Committee Co-Chairs – Sandra Gonzalves (NEW), Megan Fahlenbock
Community Members – John Hiddema, Liz Hanson
Extra-Curricular & Social Events – Jennifer Dobson
Facilities Improvements – Phillip Roberts, Rui Taborna
FSLAC – Robin Conliffe
Alumni Rep – Liz Hanson
Grade 12 Rep – Andrea Fry
Vacancies:
Secretary – Laura Meehan
Equity Committee Co-Chairs – Maryam Mohajer, ?
Parent Volunteer Coordinators – Maryam Mohajer, ?
Safe & Caring School Rep – Halima?
Ward 8 Rep – Marisa Petersen
General Director – Mahsa Taheri
Motion to Adjourn: Marni Shulman
Seconded: Megan Fahlenbock
Meeting Adjourned: 8:30 pm
Next Council Meeting – Monday, October 16 @ 6:30pm (Virtual)
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