The Assumption Board of Education met April 8, 2008.  Chairman Bob Schneider called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.  Members Present:   Jennifer Grammond, Mary Zosel, Bob Schneider, Chandel Dietz, Suzie Eklund, Mike Mahoney, Fr. Tim

Members Excused:  Brian Giese

Faith Formation:  Tom Noel

Teacher Representative:  Joan Riedner

H&SA:  Julie Kill

Others Present:  Darla Loher, recording secretary

 

Faith Formation:

 

B.        Recommended Action

a.              Motion by Mike, seconded by Chandel to approve the agenda, motion passed.

b.              Motion by Mary, seconded by Chandel to approve the minutes, motion passed.

c.              Motion by Chandel, seconded by Mike to approve the finance reports, motion passed.

C.        Visitor Comments:

            None

 

D.        Old Business

1.         Life Night Speaker:  scheduled for April 9th at 7:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend.

 

E.        New Business

1.              Baccalaureate:  Tom reported this is scheduled for May 18th and invitations have

been mailed.

2.              Gifts for seniors:  Discussion was held, Tom will look for appropriate gifts to be given.

 

F.         Communications and Reports

            1.  Pastor:  no report

           

G.        Future Business

 

H.        Questions from the Board

 

I.         Faith Formation meeting adjourned

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARYÕS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

 

C.        1.   Motion by Chandel, seconded by Mary to approve the agenda, motion passed.

2.     Motion by Mike, seconded by Chandel to approve the minutes, motion passed.

3.     Visitor Comments:  none

 

D.        Pastor

No Report:  none

 

E.        Principal

Jennifer reported: 

The yearbook is finished and we should receive our order the week of May 12th, the cost of these will be $16.50 each.

St. MaryÕs School recently had three students win prizes for the essays they wrote on Human Rights.

On March 27, our 6th graders took part in a science fair.  Jennifer reported they all did a great job and it was very impressive.

On April 3, speeches were heard from nine 5th graders and five 6th graders. These speeches were great and very imaginative.  Nine students will go on to compete in Alexandria on Saturday, April 12.

Spring pictures were taken on Friday, April 4.  We should be getting those back in a couple weeks, parents will need to decide if they will be purchased or returned.

Cali Larson was our principal of the day on Friday, April 4.  She was kept busy with various tasks throughout the day and seemed to enjoy the day.

 

F.         Home and School Association

Julie reported there will be a meeting on Monday on April 14th at 6:30 pm.

Agenda items include:  2008-09 H&SA budget; fundraising status; 2008-09 classroom partners; Pancake Breakfast; Marathon information; spring activity; plans for teacher appreciation day; items from the floor

 

G.        Committee Reports

Technology:  router has been purchased, issues lessening.

Maintenance:  Jennifer reported on the emergency lighting issue, Kieffer Electric has provided a quote, work will begin over the summer.

Fundraising:  Marathon, Pizza Hut Night, and a Breakfast are scheduled

Finance:  2008-09 budget is completed, Jennifer will report on in New Business of this meeting.

 

H)        1.         Unfinished Business 

a.              School Improvement Plan:  Jennifer reported on a two-year plan, discussion was held.

b.              Nomination Update:  nominations were held last weekend.  Contacts are being made for Parish Council and Board of Education positions.

Elections will be held the last weekend in April.

c.              Safety Policies #507 & #508:  table until May meeting, waiting on input from Diocese.

 

 

            2.         New Business

a.              Motion by Mike, seconded by Mary to approve Safety Policies # 510 & #511 as written, motion approved.

b.         Motion by Chandel, seconded by Mary to approve the proposed 2008-09 budget with the discussed change, motion passed.

 

Teacher Report:  Mrs. Riedner, grade 2 teacher reported having a good year, appreciating Jennifer as Principal.

 

All shared in closing prayer.

 

Motion by Chandel, seconded by Suzie to adjourn, motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darla Loher, recording secretary