The Assumption Board of Education met August 14, 2007.  Vice Chairperson Mike Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.  Members Present:  Mike Mahoney, Brian Giese, Fr. John, Jennifer Grammond, Mary Zosel, Bob Schneider, Chandel Dietz, Suzie Eklund

 

Faith Formation:  Tom Noel

H & SA Representative:  Amy Clark

Guests:  Barb Spaulding

Others Present:  Darla Loher, recording secretary

 

Faith Formation:

Fr. John led in opening prayer.

 

B.        Recommended Action

a.              Motion by Mary, seconded by Brian to approve the agenda with the addition of

C.  Unifinished Business :  Update on Assist. Position, motion passed.

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

c.              Motion by Brian, seconded by Mary to approve the finance reports, motion passed.

C.        Unfinished Business

a.              Assistant Job Description:  Tom reported he will coordinate the 7th grade program, 8th & 9th grade (2009 Confirmation class) and complete the Confirmation process for 2007 class.  Tami Noel will assist

D.        New Business

a.              Tom reported on reviewing new curriculums for the 2009 Confirmation class following recommendations from the Diocesan Ed. Director.

b.              Teachers and small group leaders are being contacted.

c.              Ditch cleaning will more than likely be scheduled in early to mid October, Tom is hoping for school/parish representation.

d.              Tom reported on the development of the 2007-08 schedule.  Opening Mass for Faith Formation will be Wed., Sept. 12 with classes beginning the following week, September 19th.

e.              Confirmation is scheduled for November 17th at 5:30 p.m.

f.               Tom reported still searching for a Youth Director.

 

E.        Communications & Reports

 

Fr. John reported he is grateful to Tom for his efforts and his work with the Faith Formation program, and is looking forward to meeting the students.

 

F.         Future Business

           

G.        Questions from the Board

 

H.        Faith Formation meeting adjourned

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARYÕS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

 

C.        3.  Motion by Chandel, seconded by Mike to approve the agenda.  Motion passed.

4.  Motion by Mary, seconded by Suzie to approve the minutes.  Motion passed.

 

D.  Pastor

1.  Communication & Report:  discussion was held regarding Catholic out of parish subsidy, it was decided Jennifer and Fr. John will research.

 

E.  Principal

1.  Jennifer reported that the MNSAA report was submitted on time.  Recognizing communicating goals to families is an area to improve on.

2.  Jennifer reported she has met all staff.  Still searching for a Spanish teacher and has interviewed for the second cook position.

3.  MCEA workshop is August 20 & 21; six teachers and Jennifer will be attending.

4.  St. Mary's School workshops are scheduled for August 27 & 28.

5.  Enrollment is at 105, minor changes were made to the handbook and they have been copied and are ready for distribution at the Family Picnic, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 28 beginning at 5:30.  A Kindergarten meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m.  in the Kindergarten classroom.

 

F.         Home and School Association

Amy Clark thanked the Board of Education for their continued support.

A Vice President is still needed, will be looking for volunteers at the August 28th picnic.  A mailing will be going out to all families detailing the picnic plans.

The first Home and School meeting will be held October 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in the music room of St. Mary's School.

Grandparents Program is scheduled for October 12th.

 

G.        Committee Reports

                        Fundraisers:     Bingo at Prairie Pioneer Days:  $150.00

                                                Shake Shack at County Fair:  over $5000.00

                        Innisbrook Wrapping Paper info will go home the first week of school

Jennifer contacting people to chair fundraising activities, new folders for each will be composed and kept on file at school for future reference.

 

Education Fund:  committee is meeting Friday, August 17 at noon

            $1000.00 donation has been given with matching funds from business

 

Maintenance:  Mike reported on windows, problems will be corrected so windows work properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.  1.  Finance Reports: 

a.  Year ending budget was reviewed and shared, points of interest were discussed.

      2.   Unfinished Business

a.     Fire Safety Improvements:  Fr. John suggests having Catholic Mutual give us suggestions.  Jennifer will research, Long Range Priority Comm. will meet and discuss.

b.     Board of Ed. By-Laws:  a handout was distributed, Jennifer asked the Board members review and note changes to Jennifer before next monthÕs meeting.                          

       3.  New Business

a.     Administrator Goals:  Jennifer provided a handout to the Board listing goals for herself.

b.     MNSAA School Improvement Plan:  Jennifer presented to Board members to review, Long Range Planning Comm. will meet and fine-tune this plan.

       4.  Future Business

a.     Next meeting:  September 11 @ 7:30 p.m.

b.     School Improvement Plan finalized

 

All shared in closing prayer.

 

Motion by Mary, seconded by Chandel to adjourn at 9:45p.m.  Motion passed.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darla Loher, recording secretary