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October 2025 School Council Approved Minutes

Huron Centennial School Council

October 27, 2025 – 6:00 pm

Huron Centennial Library 


Minutes 

  1. Opening (Chair)
  2. Land Acknowledgement
  3. Roll Call 
    1. Chair: Denise Vice-Chair: Jenny Shanahan (late), Secretary: LeaAnne Ross, Treasurer: Becky 
    2. Members: Janelle Gingerich, Jay McFarlane, Erica Johnson, Sarah Nealy, Stacey Stevenson, 
    3. Staff: Jeremy Brock–Principal, Tanesha Cook--School Admin, Mrs. Munn--Teacher Rep, Heather Decker–Vice Principal
  4. Minutes of Last Meeting 
    1. Approval – Motion: Erica Johnson Seconded: Sarah Nealy 
    2. Chair to prepare Agenda, Secretary to circulate Minutes 
  5. Financial Statement
    1. Instrument Grant- remaining $2000 to come out ($1000 grant) 
    2. School Generated Funds Plan ($6800 + $5000 from additional fundraising)
    3. School Capital Fund ($4500) 
    4. Fundraisers 
      1. Little Caesars (2k already in the account)
      2. Huron Ridge
      3. Metzgers 
  6. Reports
    1. PIC meets on October 29 – Denise attending
    2. Administrator/Staff Reports
      1. Regional Cross Country hosted
      2. Regional Soccer hosted
      3. Tents were well used 
      4. School shirts (new jerseys) 
      5. Character assembly (respect – October), Character Counts (virtue of the month), courage (social connection), 
      6. Technology Plan (chrome, ipads, tv/projector)
      7. Progress Reports being prepared now (17th) 
      8. Mrs. Munn – Character Counts very impactful, community building for student body, 
  7. New Business
    1. Financial Allocation of Parent Council Funds 
    2. Events
      1. Reflections on Laurie McCann (Social Media Safety)
        1. Recommendation: Would be good to leave time for Q&A at the end of events 
        2. Jeremy to circulate links provided by McCann
      2. Social Connection
        1. Movie Night, Thursday, November 20 at 6:30/7pm
          1. Erica, Denise
          2. Canva Advertisement (admin) 
          3. Snacks (DVA) 
          4. Picked by poll 
          5. Technology (have digital download or DVD) 
          6. Distributed in newsletter by Tanisha (admin)
        2. Spring Picnic/Carnival (face painting, ice cream, touch the truck)
    3. Grant Opportunities
      1. Tree Canada School Greening Grant (10k)
        1. No Motion 

Allocation of Parent Council Funds 

The goal is to allocate Parent Council Funds to different thematic areas of school needs with a focus on enhancing student wellness. 

  1. That Parent Council approve a budget of $2500 for outdoor education materials (eg. Creek Crawl kits, music boards, sensory items, binoculars, bird feed, portable microscopes)

Moved: Jenny S. 

Seconded: Becky K.  

Approved. 

  1. That Parent Council approve a budget of $2000 for outdoor sports equipment (eg. road hockey goalie equipment and hockey sticks, goggles, class set of intermediate snowshoes)

Moved: Erica J

Seconded: Janelle G 

Approved


  1. That Parent Council allocate $10 per student to offset the costs of field trips (estimated at $4200). 

Moved: Jay M

Seconded LeaAnne R. 

Approved


  1. That Parent Council approve $300 for Grade 8 graduation (typically to cover desserts). 

Moved: Sarah N.

Seconded:  Jay M.

Approved


  1. That Parent Council approve a budget of $350 for noise cancelling headphones

Moved: Erica J. 

Seconded: Stacey S

Approved 

Note: Music - significant instrument upgrades in 2024/2025 with combination of Music Cares grant, Bluewater Municipal grant ($1000) and Parent Council funds ($3000).

Motion to Adjourn 

Moved: Erica J

Seconded: Jenny S


Next Meeting: Monday, December 8, 6pm.