Friday, October 17, 2008

Edited highlights of RMS Council Meeting 14.10.08

The first Council meeting of term 4 was held on Tuesday 14th October 2008.
Penelope Hollingsworth represented the staff.

Key points from the meeting are as follows:-
  • A significant amount of time was spent working through correspondence and discussing appropriate responses and actions to points raised.
  • Some issues relating to communication and process have been identified. This is being looked at closely and appropriate action taken to work towards addressing the problems. 
  • The financial audit is approaching completion and a comprehensive report is being prepared which should give us a clear foundation for planning the 2009 budget.
  • There will not be a formal parent education evening in term 4 however some information fact sheets will be created which will focus on specific aspects of Montessori education.
  • The advertisement for the 6-9 year old [cycle 2] classroom Director will be placed next week. There was some discussion as to the wording and clarification of what is expected.
  • Term 4 Open Day: Week 6 with the possibility of holding a further open day in January to showcase the new classrooms - and maybe recruit new students.
  • Graduation/End of year concert; Monday 8th December 2008
  • Christmas Party; Wednesday 10th December 2008
  • Suggestion of offering an afternoon programme for 3 and 4 year old students who do not currently stay all day. A proposal for this to be drawn up and circulated for comment.
  • Two vacancies on school council. Seek volunteers to be co-opted onto Council until next AGM. Expertise in fundraising and marketing would be advantageous.
  • Term 4 Open Council meeting to be the last one of the year Tuesday 9th December. 
  • Date of next meeting: Tuesday 11th November 2008

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