Chair - Whitney Bebb

Co-Chairs - Jeff Moore & Jenn Reardon

Treasurer - Laura Kuyntjes 

Secretary -  Laura Sharpe/Alt. Shahira Hassanien

PIC Rep(s) - Kim Lang, Jeff Moore 

Voting Members - Tricia Rawlins, Kyla Soucie, Mohini Patel, Kim Lang, Whitney Crews, Kaleigh Renton, Marissa Burns, Jenn Monings, Sara Rice, Laura Speck, Aysan Dilfanian, Scott Morgan, Daniel Berniker

Teacher Rep - Ms. J. Dean

Administration - Mrs. S. Lynch   

March: 2, 9, 23, 30

April: 13, 20, 27

May: 4, 11, 25

June: 1, 8, 15, 22

• Proceeds will be used to purchase technology, team jerseys, enhance our amazing STEM program and towards a new school sign
• Panago Pizza is our pizza vendor
• Missed lunches cannot be refunded

April: 14, 21, 28

May: 5, 12, 19 25

June: 2

• Proceeds will be used towards School Presentations, Concerts and our Nutrition Program
• Late orders cannot be accepted

BTL School Council Meeting
Virtual Meeting Notes 12/01/2026 

Time: 6:00pm-6:40pm

Attendance: 

Council Members: Jeff Moore, Whitney C, Shahira Hassanien,

Non Council Members: Laura Speck, Mohini Patel, Scott Morgan, Jennifer Killip, Valerie Goodfellow, Kim Lang, Laura Clark

Staff: Sandra Lynch, Jennifer Dean-Burns

1. BTL Actions & Indigenous Education Initiatives

Staff shared an overview of ongoing and upcoming initiatives that support Indigenous education, equity, reconciliation, and student well-being across the school community.

Key highlights include:

• Daily Land Acknowledgement embedded as a regular school practice
• Outdoor Education opportunities integrated across subject areas
• Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with particular emphasis on:
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Quality Education

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observances, including:

  • Orange Shirt Day
  • Student-created classroom commitments
    
    
• Treaties Recognition Week acknowledged annually in November
• Indigenous perspectives embedded across the curriculum, beyond Social Studies
• June 2025 – Autumn Peltier presentation and Water Commitment initiative

Upcoming initiatives:

• February 12 – Indigenous Team “Snack and Chat” for staff
• June – Recognition of National Indigenous History Month

Staff invited school council members to volunteer to present a reflection at a future meeting.

2. From the Staff – School Activities & Programs
Olympus! The Greek Rock Musical

• Auditions held January 7–14
• Nearly 80 students participated (approximately 70% of junior students)
• All auditioning students will be included in the production
• Rehearsals begin next week
• Performance date: April 23

Junior Volleyball (Boys & Girls)

• Practices began during the first week back
• Teams will participate in a family-of-schools tournament prior to March Break
• Additional details to follow

Eco Club

• Meets weekly lead by Mrs Graham
• Focused on EcoSchools goals and environmental initiatives

Halton Skills Competition

• Tryouts and practices underway
• Selected students will compete in the board-wide competition at the end of March

Climate Action Conference

• Seven Grade 5 and 6 students selected to attend
• Conference date: January 29

3. Administrative & School-Wide Updates

• Letter to Parents was sent today regarding student safety
• Pro-Grant application with a focus on SDGs; ideas welcome
• Report Cards to be sent home on February 17
• PA Day – January 26 dedicated to report card writing
• Indigenous Team Event: February 12 – “Chat and Snack”
• School Carnival: February 20
  • Volunteers needed - croissants or pancakes
  • Bon Homme costume volunteer needed
• Fundraising Initiatives:
  • April – Terra Cotta Cookies (volunteers needed)
• School Grounds Update:
  • Planning for new front-of-school signage as part of a two-year plan ($2500 per year)

4. Sustainable Future Schools & SDG Focus

The school continues its involvement in Sustainable Future Schools (SFS) and SDG/MYSP initiatives.

January SDG Focus:

• SDG 4: Quality Education
  • Inclusive, equitable, and lifelong learning opportunities
  • Focus on access, relevance, and skills for sustainable development
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Reducing waste
  • Efficient use of resources
  • Encouraging informed everyday choices

5. Fundraising Update

Staff shared an update on recent fundraising efforts and planned use of funds:

• Pizza Block 1: $4,770.22
  • Funds allocated toward:
    • 5 Chromebooks
    • 1 iPad
    • Noise-cancelling headphones and additional headphones
    • Possible outdoor gym equipment
• Dance-a-thon: $1,672.44
  • Funds to support athletic pinnies
• Poinsettia Fundraiser: $731
• New School Sign:
  • Estimated value of $5,000
  • Part of a two-year fundraising initiative

6. Upcoming School Council Dates & Reminders

• School Council Meetings (Mondays at 6:00 p.m.):
  • January 12
  • March 2
  • May 4
  • June – TBD
• Meeting minutes will be posted on the BTL website
• Fun Fair: June 4. 
• Next Steps / Reminders
• Council members are encouraged to volunteer for upcoming events and presentations, ensuring they have a valid police check with vulnerable sector screening
• Additional details for activities, tournaments, and fundraising will be shared as dates approach

Minutes from BTL School Council Meeting 

Monday November 24th, 2025

• 6:01 Meeting called to order
• 6:01 Land acknowledgement 
• 6:02 Reflection 
  • Braiding sweet grass
• 6:05 Introduction of Shahira Hassasnien as new secretary
  • Laura Sharpe has stepped down from the position. 
• 6:06 Staff update 
  • Winter celebration prep
  • Drum assembly
  • STEM and Sustainable Development Goals 
  • Robotics club and puppet club
  • Lettuce for food carts using new hydroponics equipment
  • Winter Drive coats, mitts, etc
• 6:11 Sustainable Future School Update 
  • Responsible consumption
  • Food drive for winter concert
• 6:15 Principal Update 
  • April book fair
  • Council Notes on website 1 week after meeting
  • Kindness challenge recognition for acts of kindness
  • Bully prevention
  • Screen TIme Plan
  • Code of Conduct and Consent lessons
• 6:28 PIC Conference update 
• 6:35 Fundraising update 
  • Pizza, cookies
  • Danceathon $1672.44 raised
  • Poinsettas 128 sold approximately ~$950 raised
  • Fun Fair planning started speaking to vendors hope to be ready to go by March
• 6:40 School sign 
  • Approx $4,000 plus tax
• 6:45 Pro grant discussion due Dec 12
  • Request for ideas 
• 6:48 Treasurer update 
• 6:54 No questions or concerns raised
• 6:54 Adjourned 
  • Next meeting date set January 12 location TBD

Attendees: Sandra Lynch, Whitney Bebb, Jenn Reardon, Jeff Moore, Kaleigh Renton, Kim Lang, Laura Kuyntjes, Marissa Burns, Mohini Patel, Scott Morgan, Suzanne Gallant, Tricia Rawlins, Whitney Crews, Shahira Hassanien

School Council Meeting Minutes: Sept. 22, 2025

Introductions/Attendees: 

Voting Members: 

Other Attendees: 

Jennifer Dean: BTL Staff Representative

Julianna Macedo: BTL Staff - Presenter

BTL Parents: Poonam Singh, Valerie Goodfellow, Suzanne Gallant, They Tsan, David Mione, Laura Allaster

Principal’s Report

• Reminder of: School Council Handbook.
• Multi-Year Strategic Plan: MYSP: we ground our work in the MYSP
• BTL: Acceptable Use of Technology and Cell Phones 2025-26
• HDSB networks and access to social media Aug 2025 
• Consent Education for Kindergarten - Gr. 6: A new program for 2025
• Code of Conduct
• BTL has a Procedure for the following: 
  • Fire, Lockdown, Hold and Secure, Shelter in Place and Bomb Threat
  • Drills to be held through the year
• Fundraising Plan is due Oct. 31st; Specific items to be assigned to each fundraiser
  • Pizza Term 1 funds will go to Technology and Gym Equipment

Staff Rep Update

• Sustainable Futures School (SFS)- (Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs)
  • BTL’s September Focus: SDG #6 Clean Water and Sanitation; and #14 Life Below Water
• Field Trip Gr. 2- 5 Water Festival at Kelso: Creating Climate Wise Kids!
  • Water and Society: Topics include the history of water and its relationship to community, the uses of water, and how to steward water locally and globally.
  • Water Science and Technology: Topics include the water cycle, the physical science of ground and surface water, water treatment and distribution systems, and more.
  • Water Health and Safety: Topics include safety around watercourses and the role of water in community health.
  • Water Conservation and Protection: Topics include the impacts of human activity on water systems, how to conserve water at home, at school and in the community, and how to protect local water sources.
• Terry Fox Run/Walk: Raised $1485
• Upcoming Events: 
  • Cross Country Meet: Gr. 3 - 6: October 8 at Sherwood Park
  • Primary Gr. 1 - 3: Winter Concert; Thursday, Dec. 11
• Requesting Funds for Athletic Jerseys and Pinnies
  • BTL Student has used the same jerseys and  pinnies for over 18 years
  • Council Approved a Fundraiser for Jerseys and Pinnies: Up to $3500

Treasurer Report

• Will work with Senior Admin Assistant 
• Will update soon

Fundraising/Fun Fair

• Fundraiser Committee to put together Proposal for the year
• Fun Fair: Jen Reardon will send an email to the Council asking if they can help with the fun fair; Lots of hands are needed for the Fair
  • Prep work; volunteer during the fair, clean up
  • Looking to add more activities as last year students had tickets left over
• Fundraising has helped BTL improve in many ways in the past, including: 
  • Free School Presentations
  • Technology
  • Nutrition Program
  • Water Fill Stations
  • Library Shelves
  • Outdoor Play equipment
• Gather wish list items from BTL Staff for possible items to fundraise for

Council will organize a Halloween Dance-a-thon on Oct. 31

Meeting Dates:  Monday Evening 6pm - 7pm (time To be confirmed)

• November 3 
• January 12
• March 2
• May 4
• June TBD

Save the Date: June 4th: Fun Fair Evening