THE MINUTES OF DAYSPRING MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY 26THFEBRUARY 2023.
Starting time: 3:20 pm
Opening prayer: Mr. Harry Anamoo.
REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
A member noted an event on page 6 which was not captured in full. The secretary noted the correction. Mr. Hammond moved for the adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting and he was seconded by Mr. Michael Aggrey.
MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
❖ The Chairman enquired about the extent of work on the wheelchair passage at the new site. The Principal informed the house that it had been completed and fully operational and that the Directors were considering terrazzo work on it for beautification.
❖ The Chairman sought to know about the National Standardized Test and the fees being charged for private schools whiles the public schools were not charged. The Principal indicated that pupils in Basic 2 paid GH₵34.00 and GH₵38.00 for pupils in Basic 4. He informed the house that public schools did not pay because they were captured under the capitation grant. The Principal reiterated the need for the school to take advantage of the program despite the cost, as the benefits for the school and the learners far outweighed the financial burden.
❖ The Chairman asked about the water dispenser discussed at the last PTA and why the decision had taken so long. The Principal indicated that it had been considered seriously at the level of the Directors and that the response is very positive.
❖ The Chairman asked about the punishment regime that was set to be introduced by the school and the concerns raised by the parents regarding its inconvenience. He also wanted a follow up on the concerns in relation to organizing school events on Saturdays and its religious inconveniences. The Principal noted that so far the rule had not been applied and the concerns had also been well noted. On the issue of the Saturday events he also indicated that management considered the issue as a serious matter as it also affected the Saturday classes and that a decision will be made before the next graduation.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
⮚ Re-engagement of Mrs. Vida Amakye