Gledhill Public School
2025/2026 School Year
School Advisory Council Meeting 3 – February 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Attendance (name and grade of child(ren)
Mark Sedore and Farhaan Ladhand (Co-Chairs) (3), Jonathan Parham (Treasurer) (5),
Julie Amoroso (Secretary) (SK), Peppi Kondilis-Minos (Principal), Mary Koromilas-
Triadafilopoulos (Vice-Principal), Mr. Fowler (Teacher), Mikasha Ralph (support staff),
Lucila Santos, Lian Novak (2), Suzanne Chalambalacis (SK), Linda Hinkewich (SK and
2), Janelle Petkopoulos (1 and 5), Amy Lee (JK and 2), Maria Dasios (5 and 3), Kristien
Grinyer (1 and 3), Megan McCaffrey (JK), Ashleigh Bundock (JK), Gita Mos (5) Jessica
Braun (2), Jen Otley (4), Jennifer Weidel (1)
Expenses Approved in between meetings by the Parent Council Executive:
– Table for pizza day 60$
– Volleyball net – 198$.
Chair’s remarks (Farhaan Ladhani and Mark Sedore)
Principal’s Message (Peppi Kondilis-Minos (Principal), Mary Koromilas-
Triadafilopoulos (Vice-Principal)
Action:
– Peppi following up on work order for broken front door of school.
– Mary will consult teachers on allocation of funds from the TDSB for the Caring
and Safe program.
Treasurer’s Report (Jonathan Parham)
Jonathan gave an update on the parent council account funds.
There is $21,000 in the Parent Council account. After expenses, we will have $11,000.
Expenses include: Drama with Jeff, school beautification, school buses for kindergarten
field trips and teacher allowances.
This does not include Family Fest expenses and Revenue.
Action:
– Megan and Suzanne to compile a list of grants available for parent council
consideration.
Comms update (Jaclyn Berzins, Lian Novak) Action:
– Parents can send any communications to Lian.
Movie night (Maria Dasios)
Maria gave an update on the indoor movie night. Close to 800$ were raised. Two more
movie nights are being planned with tentative dates of March 13 th and May 8 th .
Action:
– Parent Council should let Maria know if there are conflicts with the proposed
dates for movie nights (March 13 th and May 8 th ).
Parents party (Amy Lee, Mark Sedore)
Megan volunteered to assist.
Action:
– Amy to follow up with Peppi about consideration of using School Cash Online for
tickets.
Update since the Parent Council meeting: the event took place and was a success.
School Cash Online was not used.
Skate day (Kristen Grinyer)
Kristen gave an update on planning for skate day.
Family Fest (Jessica Braun, Suzanne Chalambalacis, Julie Amoroso)
Update since Parent Council meeting. Family Fest date confirmed for May 29 th .
Silent Auction (Erin Kuri/Jonathan Parham)
Jonathan gave an update on Silent Auction. Mme. Willoughby was confirmed as the
staff liaison for staff baskets.
Grade 5 Grad (general discussion)
Parent Council discussed grade 5 grad plans including a trip, student party and grad
sweaters. Motion (Jonathan Parham) – Allocate 500$ to grade 5 gradulation
Approved Unanimously.
Yearbook update (Linda Hinkewich and Suzanne Chalambalacis)
Linda and Suzanne are leading yearbook coordination. Ms. Jeens will be the teacher
rep.
Action:
– Linda will check with vendor on timelines.
Other business
Linda Hinkewich is coordinating a Marlies game – Sunday April 19 th 4 p.m. Fan
Appreciation Night.
Farhaan created a broadcast channel on What’s App for Parent Council news.
Farhaan – whats app group created
The Gledhill Guardian 