PUTNEY PUBIC SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF MOTION PUTNEY ONLINE UNIFORM SHOP (POUS) ON 26 MAY 2014

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1 PUTNEY PUBIC SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF MOTION PUTNEY ONLINE UNIFORM SHOP (POUS) ON 26 MAY 2014 MOTION The Putney Public School P&C members approve the implementation and operation of its own Uniform Shop as per TAXA s proposal (attached). Amos Anastasiadis (Chief Investigator) and Amanda Wilson (P&C Treasurer) lead the negotiations (on behalf of the P&C) and implementation utilising the existing School24 online system (the Uniform component). The Uniform co-ordinator role be approved by the Putney Public School P&C members. This role will be the central point / liaison between the parents and TAXA. BACKGROUND In June 2013 the P&C voted for the investigation of an online uniform shop. The investigation has led to the submission of this motion and accompanying proposal. Some of the factors of the investigation included: Provide parents with significant savings on uniforms Provide an improved service than currently experienced (online, walk in shop, delivery and returns) Create a low effort, sustainable revenue stream for the P&C Selected manufacturer is reputable and complies with various working standards Ensure uniform quality is at least comparable to current option Negotiate a proposal that benefits Putney Parents and is flexible for Putney P&C Putney P&C funds are NOT utilised to purchase any stock Putney P&C does not maintain or store any stock ISSUES 1. Existing alleged agreement is between Putney school and Lowes no benefit to P&C 2. Significant profits are kept by the uniform retailer (Lowes), little to no return to Putney community 3. Putney parents currently held to ransom by monopolistic school supplier. Uniform pricing has increased over the past few years even though the Australian Dollar is at record highs. 4. Significant increased cost of living pressures on Putney parents. 5. Existing situation is one way, Putney parents feedback not considered or dismissed example of Putney uniforms unavailable at Top Ryde store, Go to Macquarie was Lowes response. 6. Online service only recently available, however $ s added for delivery. 7. Parents search for cost effective uniform solutions via other clothing stores, resulting in a nonuniform look in the playground. 8. Fund Raising becoming more difficult due to additional living costs and lack of volunteers Motion P&C Uniform Shop Page 1 of 2 In confidence not to be distributed without the permission of author

2 COMMENT / OPTIONS The move to a P&C maintained and operated Putney Online Uniform Shop (POUS) has been discussed for over 2 years and now is an appropriate time to implement such a system as a manufacturer (TAXA) meets the needs and requirements of the Putney community. This implementation will ensure that uniform costs are significantly reduced (average 20%) and profits are maintained by the Putney P&C. These profits will enable the P&C to fund additional programs or needs for our kids, without the P&C needing to raise significant additional funds annually. Over all benefits include: * Products comparable to current provider * Significant savings to Putney parents * NO additional delivery charges * Profits remain in the P&C, fund student needs * Size fittings will be available at school * Online purchases and delivery to your child (alternative options available) * Existing online canteen system utilised (uniform section) familiarity to over 170 families * Time saving and $$$$$$$ saving * NO need to travel to Macquarie Park for uniforms FUNDING IMPLICATIONS Funding is not required to purchase any stock or store (warehouse) uniforms. A uniform co-ordinator is proposed as part of this motion to be the liaison between the parents and TAXA for all enquiries no burden on school staff. The uniform co-ordinator will facilitate size fittings at the school, assist with orders / returns and deliveries. It s proposed that this co-ordinator be required for: 6 weeks per term (3 weeks at the beginning and 3 weeks at the end) 2 nominated days per week (eg Tuesday and Thursday) 2 hours each day (one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon) The profits from the uniform shop will fund the uniform co-ordinator s role (approximately $2,000 annually) RISK MANAGEMENT There are very few risks associated with the proposed motion. MOTION The Putney Public School P&C endorse this motion. Submitted by: Amos Anastasiadis Chief Investigator Putney Online Uniform Shop (POUS) Motion P&C Uniform Shop Page 2 of 2 In confidence not to be distributed without the permission of author

3 ABN: Taxa Australia Pty Ltd Unit 2, 4-6 Junction Street Auburn, NSW 2144 Tel: Fax: Wesbsite: Putney Public School Uniform Services Proposal Prepared By George Wang Managing Director TAXA Australia Pty Ltd School Uniform and Sportswear Specialist

4 ABN: Taxa Australia Pty Ltd Unit 2, 4-6 Junction Street Auburn, NSW 2144 Tel: Fax: Wesbsite: 1. Taxa Australia Pty Ltd Overview: TAXA Co. Ltd is a global Sportswear and school uniform manufacture with design, cut, make and trim business that has been in operation for over 15 years. We have manufactured sportswear for some of the world s most highly recognised and sought after labels, and our garments are worn by world renowned athletes, players and teams in various sports arenas, in many countries around the world. We are committed to servicing and supporting local schools and grass roots sports, and ensure clients expectations are met and exceeded. These factors are steering the company towards its future goals, initiatives, development and vision. Quality We have owned manufactory, are proud of our whole process of manufacturing through strict Quality Control System. We regard quality as the most important element for our customers and we choose fabrics strictly to guarantee they meet Australian school wear standard requirements. The fabrics are tested through colour fastness, pilling resistance rate and UPF rate prior to manufacturing. Pricing We cut out the middle person. TAXA sportswear and school uniforms are delivered from our manufactory directly to the market, we guarantee our price is more reasonable and affordable to minimise parents cost, and maximise P&C funding programs. We only sell sportswear & school uniform and our prices are at least 15% lower than our competitors RRP on most items.

5 ABN: Taxa Australia Pty Ltd Unit 2, 4-6 Junction Street Auburn, NSW 2144 Tel: Fax: Wesbsite: Services TAXA Australia has established a complete supply chain and a total sportswear and school uniform solution, which involves TAXA being responsible from the initial design stage through manufacturing and supply to your school uniform shop. We are Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Importers and Retailers. 2. Putney Public School Uniform Services Online Shop Putney P&C will operate their online shop from school Putney will use Taxa as a wholesale supplier Taxa will provide the following: All Stock will be kept on hand at Taxa Auburn Warehouse Taxa will provide free sizing samples kept in Putney Public School for students try P&C can pass the online or order details to TAXA for order packing Taxa will deliver the order weekly to Putney Public School Taxa will pack the orders with name and class attached to simplify the distribution. Pricing will be wholesale to the school to allow for maximum benefit to be obtained from sales Parents will also have option to buy the uniform from our West Ryde local shop if they wish to. Taxa will make a contribution of the retail selling price to Putney Public School P&C

6 ABN: Taxa Australia Pty Ltd Unit 2, 4-6 Junction Street Auburn, NSW 2144 Tel: Fax: Wesbsite: 3. Reference Our products have already been supplied to schools and distributors across Australia Wide through TAXA Australia Pty Ltd and its agents Proudly Supply to Ryde Public School Dundas Public School North Ryde Public School St. Ives North Public School Carlingford West Public School Concord West Public School St Ambrose Primary School RH Sports Pty Ltd (VIC) Claudia School wear Shop Mounties Club Team Rhino Worldgame Suppliers (WA) Parramatta Touch Football Association Prospect United Football Club Spears Sports Club Giants Soccer Clinic And more..

7 Putney Public School - Online Uniform (POUS) RETAIL PRICE LIST ITEMS UNIT PRICE Monday 26 May 2014 Current Price Size Online Price $ Reduction % Reduction GIRL'S SUMMER UNIFORM Girl's summer Dress (with school crest) $51.99 All $40.00 $ % Zip Jacket (with school crest) $38.99 All $30.00 $ % Sloppy Joe (with school crest) $30.99 All $25.00 $ % Sock (ankle style) $4.99 $4.00 $ % Hat black Surf with Screen print $16.95 $13.00 $ % Bag $39.99 $32.00 $ % GIRL'S WINTER UNIFORM Girl's Winter Tunic $56.99 All $45.00 $ % Girl's Peter-pan Blouse L/S $32.99 All $26.00 $ % Girl's Tab Tie $7.99 $7.00 $ % Zip Jacket (with school crest) $38.99 All $30.00 $ % Sloppy Joe (with school crest) $30.99 All $24.00 $ % Sock (ankle style) $4.99 $4.00 $ % Tights $12.95 $10.00 $ % BOY'S ALL SEASON UNIFORM Boy's Shirt - short sleeve (with School crest) $26.99 All $21.00 $ % Boys shirt- long sleeve (with School crest) $36.99 All $29.00 $ % Trousers $29.99 All $24.00 $ % Tie $19.99 $15.00 $ % Short $19.99 All $15.00 $ % Zip Jacket (with school crest) $38.99 All $30.00 $ % Sloppy Joe (with school crest) $30.99 All $25.00 $ % Sock (ankle style) $4.99 $4.00 $ % Hat black Surf with Screen print $16.95 $13.00 $ % Bag $39.99 $32.00 $ % SPORTS UNIFORM Polo S/S with school crest $32.99 All $25.00 $ % Shorts Microfibre $30.99 All $25.00 $ % Sock $4.99 All $4.00 $ % Trackpan Microfibre $35.00 All $28.00 $ % Average price reduction: 21.26%

8 Putney Public School P&C Online Uniform Shop (POUS) SAMPLE AVERAGE COSTS - GIRLS AND BOYS Qty Current Price P&C Online Price Lowes Price P&C Price GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM Girls summer Dress (with school crest) 2 $51.99 $40.00 $ $80.00 Sock (ankle style) 4 $4.99 $4.00 $19.96 $16.00 Hat black Surf with Screen print 1 $16.95 $13.00 $16.95 $13.00 GIRLS WINTER UNIFORM Girls Winter Tunic 2 $56.99 $45.00 $ $90.00 Girls Peter-pan Blouse L/S 2 $32.99 $26.00 $65.98 $52.00 Zip Jacket (with school crest) 1 $38.99 $30.00 $38.99 $30.00 Tights 2 $12.95 $10.00 $25.90 $20.00 SPORTS UNIFORM Polo S/S with school crest 1 $32.99 $25.00 $32.99 $25.00 Shorts Microfibre 1 $30.99 $25.00 $30.99 $25.00 Trackpant Microfibre 1 $35.00 $28.00 $35.00 $28.00 Total Cost $ $ Saving $ BOYS SUMMER UNIFORM Boys Shirt - short sleeve (with School crest) 2 $26.99 $21.00 $53.98 $42.00 Short 2 $19.99 $15.00 $39.98 $30.00 Sock (ankle style) 4 $4.99 $4.00 $19.96 $16.00 Hat black Surf with Screen print 1 $16.95 $13.00 $16.95 $13.00 BOYS WINTER UNIFORM Boys shirt - long sleeve (with School crest) 2 $36.99 $29.00 $73.98 $58.00 Trousers 2 $29.99 $24.00 $59.98 $48.00 Zip Jacket (with school crest) 1 $38.99 $30.00 $38.99 $30.00 SPORTS UNIFORM Polo S/S with school crest 1 $32.99 $25.00 $32.99 $25.00 Shorts Microfibre 1 $30.99 $25.00 $30.99 $25.00 Trackpant Microfibre 1 $35.00 $28.00 $35.00 $28.00 Total Cost $ $ Saving $87.80 Plus: School Shoes School Bags Sport Socks Headbands Library Bag

9 Putney Public P&C Uniform Shop Q & A Q: Why is the P&C proposing a P&C operated and maintained online uniform shop? A: Putney P&C will provide online service directly to the school/parents Parents will order online and students will receive the order at school Orders will be via the Putney Online Uniform Shop (POUS) A full sizing kit will be provided so students can try on garments prior to purchase Ease of ordering and you can shop at home at your convenience Profits will remain within the P&C, benefitting Putney kids Q: Are Taxa s uniforms made in a sweatshop? A: No (further documentation will be provided at the P&C meeting). Taxa Australia manufactures all garments in North China. Taxa s workforce consists of woman aged Taxa abides by all government regulations for their workers, meaning that they work 5 days per week and that allows time with their families. Q: Will our uniforms have consistent colour, or will we see a range of different shades in the same product? A: Taxa will keep your school colours consistent. Taxa will also keep 2 years stock on our shelf this will enable quick delivery. Stock will be monitored at all times. Q: What happens if we have a problem with style, colour or quality? A: The P&C will fund a uniform coordinator and they will work closely with the Taxa account manager who looks after our school. It s proposed that there are scheduled meetings with the Taxa Account Manager and the Online Uniform Committee (consisting of the uniform coordinator, principal, P&C Executive representative and elected P&C members). All enquiries can be resolved and Taxa can attend P&C meetings as necessary. Q: What happens if we want to add or change part of our uniform will Taxa be able to supply? A: Yes Taxa has their own manufacturing company and for all new uniform styles will supply a completed sample before placing any orders. Q: If stock is needed in a hurry how long would it take to deliver? A: Taxa has a retail store in West Ryde that will keep stock and a warehouse in Auburn. Q: If stock is purchased from retail stock will it be the same price as the online school orders. A: The retail store price will be slightly higher than the online price and Taxa have committed to rebating 30 % of all Putney sales to the P&C.

10 Q: Does the P&C receive a rebate that s similar to Lowes. A: It s undisclosed what rebate the school currently receives from Lowes, however as the P&C will be operating the Putney Online Uniform Shop (POUS), the profits will be maintained by the P&C which will benefit our kids. Q: Is Lowes manufactured de in Australia A: No Q: What sort of profit could the P&C make from the online uniform shop? A: If As an example, if the Putney online uniform shop (POUS) sells 200 units of each item, there will be in excess of $45,000 (that s correct $45,000) made by the P&C. This amount could possibly be achieved annually, imagine the benefits that will be realised by our kids, rather than lining the pockets of Lowes with huge profits!!! Q: Will the contract between P&C and Taxa be exclusive? A: No, the initial discussions with Taxa have been very clear that the P&C will only engage in a preferred partnership one that is mutually beneficial.