Inverurie Academy Parent Council Minute of Meeting Wednesday 2nd September 7pm Meeting Room – Attendees - Jane Taylor, Samantha Tribe, Howie Stewart, Valerie Napier, Sam Grant, Shona Strachan, Elizabeth Watt, Fergus Boyle, Tracey Skene, Neil Skene, Councillor Bryan Stuart, Linda Evans (H/T) Pauline Fraser (DHT), Dawn Lynch (DHT), Katie Arthur (DHT) Apologies Gordon Brebner, Judy White, Elaine Ball, Maureen Stansfield, Councillor – Martin Kitts-Hayes Neil interim Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. – – Approval of Minute - 12th May 2015 Proposed by Shona and Seconded by Sam. Matters Arising from Previous Minute Aberdeenshire Council is awaiting advice on European Funding for the new Academy SPTC Training Council Essentials” was held in school on 23rd June – “Parent Kellands Primary School Parent Council will be hosting SPTC training event - Parent Council Essentials 2 - date TBC Election of Office Bearers Neil volunteered to remain as Chair and Howie agreed to remain in the post of Treasurer. They were elected unopposed. As no-one wished to take on the role of Secretary permanently, it was agreed that this responsibility would be rotated at each meeting. Elizabeth agreed to take the Minute for this meeting. School Report Exam results The statistical analysis of exam results has changed at a National level this – year taking into account the principals of CfE and the new qualifications. The analysis includes factors such as positive post school destinations, it focusses on literacy and numeracy in particular, analysing attainment according to ability, and looking at deprivation factors (closing the gap). The report will be presented to the Parent Council in November when areas of concern and success will be discussed.
Inverurie Academy Parent Council Minute of Meeting Wednesday 2nd September 7pm – Meeting Room Attendees - Jane Taylor, Samantha Tribe, Howie Stewart, Valerie Napier, Sam Grant, Shona Strachan, Elizabeth Watt, Fergus Boyle, Tracey Skene, Neil Skene, Councillor Bryan Stuart, Linda Evans (H/T) Pauline Fraser (DHT), Dawn Lynch (DHT), Katie Arthur (DHT) Apologies – Gordon Brebner, Judy White, Elaine Ball, Maureen Stansfield, Councillor Martin Kitts-Hayes Neil – interim Chair – welcomed everyone to the meeting. Approval of Minute - 12th May 2015 Proposed by Shona and Seconded by Sam. Matters Arising from Previous Minute Aberdeenshire Council is awaiting advice on European Funding for the new Academy SPTC Training – “Parent Council Essentials” was held in school on 23rd June Kellands Primary School Parent Council will be hosting SPTC training event - Parent Council Essentials 2 - date TBC Election of Office Bearers Neil volunteered to remain as Chair and Howie agreed to remain in the post of Treasurer. They were elected unopposed. As no-one wished to take on the role of Secretary permanently, it was agreed that this responsibility would be rotated at each meeting. Elizabeth agreed to take the Minute for this meeting. School Report Exam results – The statistical analysis of exam results has changed at a National level this year taking into account the principals of CfE and the new qualifications. The analysis includes factors such as positive post school destinations, it focusses on literacy and numeracy in particular, analysing attainment according to ability, and looking at deprivation factors (closing the gap). The report will be presented to the Parent Council in November when areas of concern and success will be discussed.
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