MAY 2026 MEETING MINUTES
LAKE WILCOX PUBLIC SCHOOL
SCHOOL COUNCIL
DATE: 04 May 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM MINUTES TAKEN BY: Olga Rozin Proger
IN ATTENDANCE
Nikki Andal nikkif@gmail.com
Julie Pesonen juliepesonen@ymail.com
Olga Proger olga.rozin.proger@gmail.com
Christina Gianopoulas cgianops@gmail.com
Michael Cerullo michael.cerullo@yrdsb.ca
Jamie Bunbury jaime.bunbury@yrdsb.ca
Sheza Naqi (virtual) sheza.naqi@yrdsb.ca
Cathy Proikakis proikakis@sympatico.ca
Sofia Draper sofia.draper@hotmail.com
Krista Crutchley krista.crutchley@gmail.com
Kristina Alister kristina.Alister@gmail.com
Samira Aslamzada samira.Aslamzada14@gmail.com
Amar Naqi amar.Naqi@gmail.com
Georgia Petinarelis amar.Naqi@gmail.com
Agenda item
1 Land Acknowledgement
2 African Ancestors Acknowledgement
3 Meeting norms reminder
4 Previous meeting minutes adopted.
5 Multi year strategic plan overview - continued focus on Health and
Wellbeing, Student Achievement and Diversity & Inclusion. Goals
reference specific resources that teaches have access and are
encouraged to implement.
6 School Update: May 2026
Technology Update:
• Two additional classrooms have been upgraded with ceilingmounted
projectors and sound systems
Tournaments & Sports Events:
• Girls’ Area Tournament – April 22 (Winners of Area Tournament)
• Regional Tournament – April 30
• Boys’ Area Tournament – April 23
• Intermediate Indoor Soccer started – May & June on Days 1, 2 & 4
• Intermediate Co-ed Badminton Tournament – May 1
• Intermediate 3-on-3 Basketball March/April Tournament concluded
• Intermediate Table Tennis Mini Tournaments
• Grade 5 & 6 Tchoukball – Days 3 & 5
School Events & Activities:
• Second School Council Movie Night – April 16
• Grade 7 Swim to Survive – May 7, 14 & 21
• School Council Meeting – May 4
• Grade 7s to Georgina Pioneer Village – May 8
• Parent Engagement Evening (Building Digital Leaders & Critical
Thinking) – May 6
• Grade 7 & 8 Gauss Math Contest – May 13
• MADD Presentation for Grades 7 & 8 – May 21
• Discover Kindergarten – May 21
• Clean Up, Green Up – May 1
• Grade 6 EQAO – May 11–15
• School-wide Dance – May 29
• Earthlings Earth Day Activities – April & May
• FIFA World Cup Trophy on display - May & June
◦ Photo Days with the Trophy - June
Ongoing Initiatives:
• Well-Being (Equity) Team – weekly meetings every Tuesday
• Jewish Heritage Month & Reflection Questions
• Asian & South Asian Heritage Month Passport Learning
• Clean Up, Green Up
• Mental Health Awareness Month – announcements, classroom
activities, mindful moments, and colouring
7 Treasurers’ Report attached in Appendix A
8 Co-Chairs Update:
PRO grant:
• May 6th at 6:30pm at the LWPS Library - “Digital Leadership: Helping Kids
Navigate Today’s Technology”. Council donated gift cards as door prizes
9 Co-Chairs Update (continued):
25th Anniversary BBQ on June 11th:
• Tattoo station, face painting, sticker station - confirmations of follow
• Fire it up is confirmed as a food vendor
• Ice Crean truck is confirmed
• Additional food truck is confirmed (this will not be advertised, but will be an
option for alumni and former staff guests and as a back-up for families who
didn’t pre-order)
Staff Appreciation
• For the last day of classes (afternoon) council is considering bringing ice
cream treats for the staff. To be confirmed.
10 Grad night:
Nikki introduced a motion to sponsor a surprise Ice Cream truck for grad
night ($250-300). Motion seconded by Julie. Motion carried.
10 Additional LWPS Wish list items:
• Document cameras upgrade - $1,497.19 for 3 new cameras. Motion
introduced by Olga, motion seconded by Julie. Motion carried
• Projectors - 2 additional projectors needed at approximately $4,000 each.
School Council to vote in June about contributing remaining funds (minus
$1,000) towards projectors.
11 Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm
NEXT MEETING
01 June 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Library (virtual link will be provided)
