The final Donagh Regional Home and School meeting of the 2009/20010 school year was held on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 7pm with good attendance.

Patti Shea welcomed all present and called the meeting to order.

The agenda was submitted by Patti Shea.

A motion to approve the agenda was submitted by Theresa Mitchell and seconded by Andrea Murnaghan.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Laura Downey.

Minutes were approved as read.

Eddie reported that in total we made a $2003 profit from our dance for the playground equipment fund ($1353 from the silent auction, $830 in tickets, minus $180 for the DJ). We also received another corporate donation, $50 from Quinn and McNally Construction.

We have $575.77 in our regular account, which will be $925.77 after our parent participation money is received. Plus there is over $1000 to be added to our money from the fiddle concert.

Next Year’s Classes: Our teaching numbers will remain constant next year. Grades 1-6 will have no split classes and there will be 14 students in junior high.

Kindergarten: The "Welcome to Kindergarten" night went well and Jason thanked us for providing the treats for this occasion.

Suncare Presentation: All students will be attending a suncare presentation in June.

Gravel: The gravel levels in our playground will be looked at over the summer.

Old Business:

Fiddle Concert: This event went well and raised over $1000.00.

Rezoning: On June 4th Patti resubmitted our request for rezoning with a copy of our petition. Copies were sent to Edna Reid, Bob Clow, Ricky Hood and Sandy MacDonald.

Year End BBQ: Eddie made a motion that we order pizza from Dominoe’s for the last day of school instead of having our traditional BBQ. Motion was seconded by Melanie Turnbull and passed. Michelle Byrne is purchasing jewellery for Barb for a retirement present for us. We will look after punch and cake.

Education Summit: Andrea and Patti attended this. Rezoning was not addressed.

Calendar Drive: About 2/3 of the orders are back already and we hope to have the rest back soon. Let Danny know if you know of anyone who would be interested in advertising in the calendar.

New Business:

Parent Participation Program: Grade 3 (Andrea Murnaghan) was the winner of the cake.

Executive Elections: Our executive for the 2010/11 school year will be:

President–Patti Shea

Vice President–Andrea Murnaghan

Secretary–Laura Downey

Treasurer–Eddie Baird

School Board Trustee: Lesa Murnaghan made a motion to write a letter of support to the Guardian for Edna Reid in response to recent criticism of her actions. The letter would be drafted by Lesa, approved by Home and School and signed from the Home and School. Danny seconded the motion and motion passed. We encourage parents to let her know she is supported and to let the ESD know we support her.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9th at 7pm.

Andrea Murnaghan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Theresa Mitchell.

Submitted by Laura Downey, Secretary

Donagh Regional Home and School