Agenda

1. Co-Optees (Mrs. F. Reid / Mr D. Ruane)

2. Questionnaire feedback

3. School closure

4. Secretary’s role (Contracts/Lets/Letter Heading/Website)

5. Council funding

6. AOCB

7. Dates for future meetings

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To All Parent Council Members

Minute of the Bucksburn Parent Council Meeting 23 Jan 2008 – 19:15

In Attendance: Lynn Swinton, Ronnie Wright, Laura Arnott, Nick Simpson, Katrina Henderson, Ann Stewart, Billy Fagan, M.L. Robertson (Head Teacher), Mrs Deacon (Depute)

Apologies: None

1. Co-Optees (Mrs. F. Reid / Mr D. Ruane): The Council were advised by Mr Robertson that Mrs Reid would be interested in attending the meeting however childcare commitments meant that Wednesdays were unacceptable for her attendance. The Council were also advised that PC Ruane was currently on secondment to CID and could not attend this meeting. Both co-optees will be invited to the next meeting.

1. Questionnaire feedback: Lynne had collated the questionnaires sent to the parent forum in December. 40 were returned to the school (1/3 of total issued) Comments focus mainly on safety issues and crossing concerns. Priorities based on results in are:

a. Parking

b. Security

c. Playground Games/Markings

d. Shelter at infant pickup area

e. Play park outside front gate

f. Climbing wall

g. Drainage

h. Parental involvement

A letter inviting the four local councillors to the next meeting as well as Mr Ruane to seek assistance in these matters will be sent by the secretary.

1. School closure: The recent closure and publicity were discussed by the council. It was decided that procedures were modified as soon as the closure was effected and no further action is required by the council.

1. Secretary’s role (Contacts/Lets/Letter Heading/Website):

1. Billy is now in receipt of contact details for all Council members.

2. Mr Robertson informed the council that lets can be arranged on a per-meeting basis with the exception being if the hire of the hall is necessary, then a six week notice is required. Several members work shifts so forward planning of more than 1 meeting would not be practicable.

3. Billy will make up some Council letter headings and bring them to the next meeting where a choice will be made.

4. The council was informed that the school website is currently offline however it should be online again this week. The council decided their own page on the website would be beneficial.

5. Council funding: The bank account has been set up in the name “Bucksburn School Parent Council” and is awaiting an initial deposit. Katrina will pick up a cheque from the school and deposit it in the account.

6. AOCB: Ronnie mentioned the light at the main entrance was in need of repair. This will be looked in to.

7. Dates for future meetings: The next meeting will be on Mon 3^rd March 2008 at 19:15