Minutes of the Meeting of SANDWICK SCHOOL BOARD held in Sandwick Junior High School on Tuesday 23rd June 2004, at 8.00 pm

Present:	Annette Mitchell (Chair)

Kathleen Sinclair

Denise Bell

Brian Wishart

Maurice Smith

Catherine Sandison

Yvonne MacGregor

Tom Stove

Willie Tait

Gordon Mitchell

Sherri Malcolmson (Minute Taker)

Annette welcomed Gary Jakeman and Fiona Dally from the Island Games.

Notice of Meeting: Notice of meeting was held as read.

Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 18th May 2004 were approved. Proposed by Denise Bell, seconded by Kathleen Sinclair.

Island Games

Gary Jakeman updated the board on the progress made so far by the Island Games committee and explained that they had been visiting boards, halls etc to keep everyone updated.

Fiona explained that following a site visit from the Fire Officer and Safety and Risk, there are to be additional smoke alarms installed, this is because of people sleeping in the building.

Catering is to be discussed with canteen staff and Val Hall.

Lets

Fiona said that competitors would be staying for 8 nights, but the let charges would be from 3rd/4th – 17th July 2005. This would be charged at a standard rate.

Matters Arising

School Policies:	A list of school policies were issued, policies are available from the school office.

Anti-bullying Week:	Britain’s Strongest Man is to visit the school next Friday. Primary 5 – 7 pupils from Dunrossness and Cunningsburgh are to visit also. Brian reported that the Anderson High School had been very impressed with the visit.

Some discussion ensued regarding the anti-bullying co-ordinator and the fact that the school did not have a female guidance teacher. Brian explained that the school are not obliged to have a female guidance teacher, but it is reiterated throughout the year, that pupils are to speak to whoever they feel most comfortable with.

Janitor post:	Douglas Bray has been appointed. Brian also noted that Cunningsburgh have had use of Sandwick’s Janitor.

Occasional Holidays: It was confirmed that all 3 schools in the cluster have agreed the same dates.

A O C B

Inspection of the Education Functions of Local Authorities - Shetland Islands Council Follow-up Inspection Report:	Available to board.

Best Value Service Review Report:	Issued

School Board Budgeted Expenditure Statement:	Issued

Kathleen had been approached by a parent about the weight of school bags. This will be discussed at the next meeting.

Parent’s Evening: Tea/coffee provided by the School Board will be available.

School Board Sunday Teas: Annette will try for Sunday 29th August at the Bigton Hall.

Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 14th September 2004 at 8pm.

The meeting closed at 10.15 pm.

Minutes of the Meeting of SANDWICK SCHOOL BOARD held in Sandwic

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