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AGM minutes 2004

MINUTES OF PTA AGM HELD 17 FEBRUARY 2004
IN BIG ROOM CHRISTCHURCH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL 7.30PM

Present: Corinne Haines, Mark Gibbs, Janusz Bonkowski, Margot Minett, Beth Rooke, Sid McAuley, Maree Brown, Diane Taylor, Russell Parry, Miriam van Riel, Lyn Le Prevost, Dale Ledingham, Alan Warne, Bruce Reilly, Trevor McIntyre, Paul McWilliam, Karen Townsend, Joe McSherry, Chris Burrows
Apologies: Ian McKenzie, Trisha Wells, Steve Fraser, Kim Dale, Anne Porter, Anne Martin

Minutes of last PTA AGM:

read . Moved C. Burrows Seconded R. Parry that minutes are a true and correct record of events.

President's Report:

Joe McSherry presented his report, reflecting on the past year and thanking PTA members. Moved C. Burrows Seconded M Minett that report be accepted

Treasurer's Report:

Corinne Haines presented this report. Noted that the tuck shop is a large scale business in terms of turnover which needs to continue to have proper controls in place. Sincere thanks was extended to Corinne for all her efforts over the years on the PTA and her role as Treasurer, also to the volunteers who give their time to the Tuckshop and Uniform shop notably Marg Bennett, Sally Cron and Margaret Laverey. Moved C.Haines Seconded D. Taylor that report be accepted.

Election of Officers:

President:Ian McKenzie nominated C. Burrows Seconded D. Ledingham
Russell Parry nominated J. McSherry Seconded D. Taylor
Russell Parry elected President by vote.
Senior Vice President:   Anne Porter nominated C. Burrows Seconded J. Bonkowski
Junior Vice President:Chris Burrows nominated D. Taylor Seconded B. Rooke
Secretary:Ian McKenzie nominated J. McSherry Seconded B. Rooke
Treasurer:Janusz Bonkowski nominated C. Burrows Seconded D. Taylor
Auditor:Corinne Haines nominated C. Burrows Seconded M. Minett

Headmaster's Report:

Trevor McIntyre presented his report which included mention of the school roll being at the highest level yet (just under 1400 pupils). An extra class has been established in Y10 and we have 2 extra staff. It was noted that every staff member has committed to take an extra curricular activity which is very impressive. An Art Director has been appointed with the view to growing the profile of theatre and music within the School. A building programme will be underway during the school year with the increased numbers of pupils being in our favour. The Good Young Men Programme is up and running in the School and has a high level of support from the staff, with focuses on Right place, Right time, Right attitude, and Right gear. Moved J. McSherry seconded C. Haines that report be accepted. Presentation made to Joe McSherry and Corinne Haines, as they leave their positions held with the PTA thanking them for their contribution over the last years.

Notice of Motion:

To be tabled at March 2004 meeting. That PTA members create sub committee at March 2004 meeting, to review constitution and give prior notice of Extraordinary General Meeting to be held after that. Moved J. McSherry Seconded M. Minett

General Business: Suggestion of "Free" Diary for students via Miriam / Academy as fundraiser deal. To be put as proposal to school as to viability.

Proposal to change meeting night from Tuesday to be discussed at next meeting.

There being no further business meeting closed 8.45pm

NEXT MEETING: 2 March 2004 7.30pm in CBHS Staffroom.