The reports from last night's Spring AGM are now available for those who were unable to attend, or for those who want to review the information that was presented by the various committees.
AGM Highlights:
- The PTA supports Winston Hrechka's nomination for Provincial Executive
- Summary of PD activities for 2011/2012:
- Sep 6 - Wayne Hulley at the Glesby Centre
- Oct 11 - Gayle Gregory (K-6) and Deborah Pickering (6-12)
- Oct 21 - SAGE (Special Area Group Educators) -- Notice the name change!
- Feb 24 - BYTE/Alternative PD -- Note: this is our last year for hosting BYTE.
- Mar 2/ Apr 13 - School PD and Grade Group PD (alternate with P/T Interviews)
- Information is available in the report or from your Professional Development Representative on accessing additional PD opportunities (individual, small group, or professional learning communities).
- Is there any interest in a PTA Golf Day? Contact Angela Mills ASAP if you are interested.
- Official launch of new PTA website: www.portageteachers.com
- See Employee Benefits Report for an update on the Pre-Retirement Workshop for teachers close to retirement.
- See MTS Benefits Summary and TRAF Pension Summary for information presented at the Early to Mid-Career Pre-Retirement Seminar.
- PTA Proposed Budget for 2011/2012:
- some items increased, some decreased
- overall budget of $55 250 is $100 above 2010/2011 budget
- PTA fees will remain the same for 2011/2012
- (see report for details)
Upcoming Dates:
- May 27-29 - MTS AGM
- June 7 - PTA Retirement Dinner (5:30 Cocktails; 6:00 Dinner) -- tickets from Recreation and Wellness Representative
- June 8 - PTA Executive Meeting (for all old/new executive members) -- time and location TBA
- June 23 - Family Swim Day at Splash Island (7-9 pm) -- paid for PTA members and families
- Sep 15 - PTA Welcome-Back Dinner (for ALL teachers) -- catered by Danny's Whole Hog BBQ and Smokehouse at the Fair Board Office on the Island; sign-up sheet will be available in September.