The Assumption Board of Education met on December 12, 2006.  Chairperson Chandel Dietz called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.  Members Present:  Chandel Dietz, Mike Mahoney, Bob Schneider, Mary Zosel, Susan Hennen, Tom Thooft,  Fr. Alan

Excused:  Suzie Eklund

Faith Formation: Robyn Lampert

H & SA Representative:  Kristin McNeill

Others Present:  Darla Loher, recording secretary

 

Fr. Alan led the opening prayer.

 

Faith Formation

 

B.    Recommended Action

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

b.     Motion by Bob, seconded by Tom to approve the minutes.   Motion passed.

c.      Motion by Bob, seconded by Tom to approve the finance reports.  Motion passed.

 

C.    Unfinished Business

1.     Steering Committee:  consists of six members, first meeting was held December 1st, plan to meet quarterly.

2.     First Reconciliation was held December 3rd, 24 children out of 25 attended.  Chandel commented on the Stations, great job by Kim.

 

D.    New Business

Youth Ministry:

Junior High Youth Rally is scheduled for January 7, 2007, 10:00a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 

Faith Formation:

a. December Life Night was changed to Advent Traditions Night and was very well attended.

b. Cookie/good tray sale:  will be held after all Masses the weekend of December 16 & 17.

c. Reconciliation Services:  grades 9 & 10 was held November 29 with 100% participation; grades 4-6 was held December 6 and grades 7 & 8 will be held December 13th.

d. Last day of classes before Christmas Break will be December 13th for grades 7-Confirmation and December 20th (Christmas Party) for grades 1-6.

e. Classes resume:  January 10, 2007 LIFE NIGHT, and January 17 grades 1-6.

 

E.    Communications & Reports:

Fr. Alan thanked and expressed appreciation to Robyn, Kim and Susan for organization of  Reconciliation services for students.

Fr. Alan also reported on the RCIA program:  2 candidates will participate in the Rite of Acceptance this Sunday.  Deacon Stan is working on developing RCIA team and is off to a good start.

 

F.     Future Business

Youth Ministry Cash Raffle Update

 

G.  Questions from the Board:  none

 

H.  Meeting Adjourned

 

I.      Home & School Association

1.     Finance Report:  finances are on track, $11,000.00 left to pay school

2.     Communications & Reports: 

Cash Raffle will be held Sunday, December 17

McCone Foods will kick off next week

Reception will be held after the Christmas Program on December 19

Next Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for January 28th kicking off CSW

The next H & SA meeting is scheduled for January 8th at 5:15 in the music room

 

Chandel commented on the Parade of Lites potluck—was very nice and well attended, thanked Mary for chairing this fun event.

 

Mary reported on the Auction/Dinner:  the menu has changed, lowering the dinner ticket cost to $15.  Next meeting is yet to be determined.

 

J.   St. MaryŐs School

1. Motion by Tom, seconded by Bob to approve the agenda.  Motion passed.

2. Motion by Bob, seconded by Mary to approve the minutes.  Motion passed.

3. Motion by Bob, seconded by Mike to approve the finance reports.  Motion passed.

4. Unfinished Business

      a. Next YearŐs Budget:  reviewed in closed meeting

      b.Benefit Changes:  discussion was held regarding the Sick Leave Policy, motion by Bob, seconded by Mike to approve with the noted addition.  Motion passed

      Motion by Bob, seconded by Tom to approve Policy # 3.9 as written with noted addition,  motion passed.

      Motion by Mike, seconded by Bob to approve Policy # 3.10 as written with noted addition, motion passed.

      c. Priority Committee:  a handout compiled by the committee was provided at the meeting for review, Bob reported no Priority Comm. Meeting had been held, list had been provided to all committee members for recommendations.

5.   New Business

      a. Recruitment/Public Relations:  no meeting to date, one will be scheduled.

      b. Education Fund Report:  committed to give $12,000 in 2007-08 school year.

      c. Adoption of  2007-08 budget draft:  was reviewed/discussed during closed meeting prior to Board of Education meeting.

      d. Curriculum Expansion:  meeting scheduled for next week

      e. Christmas Party:  scheduled for Friday, January 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

 

Communication & Reports:

 

The students have been practicing for the Christmas Program, which is scheduled for December 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Assumption Church.

 

Next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2007 with Faith Formation/St. MaryŐs School meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.        

 

With no further questions from the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

Susan led in closing prayer.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darla Loher, recording secretary