Parent Council Minutes

November 14, 2023 · 3 min · Nicki Sutcliffe

Minutes of the November 2023 Council meeting

Table of Contents

Present: Rachel Bell, Lisa Brown, Derek Dunsire, Chris Flower, Keri Reid, Claire Scott, Nicola Sutcliffe. Apologies: None

1. Welcome

NS opened with a welcome and with the outstanding actions from September’s meeting (see separate action list)

NS reflected on the slow start to the year (in terms of events) following AGM and changing roles.
Then summarised the discussion held at the pub last month (primarily fundraising plans and school improvement ideas)
Council agreed that they would provide refreshments for families after evening Christmas play (along with raffle draw). RB/KR to approach Aldi for food donations - probably St Andrews day shortbread. (Co-op supporting Christmas party). Remaining supplies to come from Council funds.

DD presented a summary of income and expenditure for the current financial year, with most activities relating to the summer fundraising events and costs.
Little movement in the bank account in the Autumn term.
DD provided a plan for the upcoming year for fundraising events and ways for the Council to financially support the school.

Muthill Primary are delighted that KR has won the ‘Molly McGavigan’ Fair Trade award in 2023
RB reported that Parent Consultations in the past week (all run face-to-face) were well attended by all.
Quality Improvement / HWB reports soon to be shared with parents
Peripatetic teachers (Miss Duncan and Mr Gibson) may be required for a few days this term.
Changes in current year include upgrade of classroom carpets and furniture
Quality focus on writing standards for pupils
Looking at alternatives to House Points as means of rewarding good behaviour
Extra dates or diary:
- 29th Nov - St. Andrew’s Day of Dance for all years
- 18th December - carol singing at Wardside House (pupils only)
- 19th December - Christmas singalong (families invited), followed by School enterprise at 3pm.

NS to provide message to school, request home baking for cake stall on Sunday 25th Nov as part of village fair (and drop off arrangements)
NS raised the matter of duck sales. Council agreed to offer ticket holders either a) refund or b) raffle tickets.
Christmas raffle. Council agreed that prizes would be collected from parents. Local businesses would be approached for bingo later in academic year. Suggested a list of items for parents to contribute.
NS requested other members of council to support with raffle sales / prep on Christmas play days.
RB also requested help from parents generally for costume changes.
RB and council agreed that as council paid for Pantomime tickets, would request £5 contribution from parents for transport. School funds to meet the balance.

CF and DD provided roads update. CF confirmed no known date for the new footpath - may not be current financial year.
Confirmed works are expected to include bollard replacement and footway around carpark. CF to see whether it can also include pavement by the church corner
CF/DD confirmed other village groups were ‘open to idea’ of closing off the lane, but leaving Parent council to do the work. Proposed consultation .
KR requested someone come and discuss road improvements with P5/6/7 class. (CF to arrange this?)
Suggestion to install dog poo bag dispenser next to playing field to help improve conditions of playing field
Safety of side gate was raised. Identified as possible fundraising opportunity

NS confirmed that website was ready. Asked council for feedback on content
CF suggested a) PC members (incl. photos), b) Council minutes, c) Calendar for academic year
NS also suggested a quick Aims Statement.
NS to arrange photos of council and staff during Christmas events.