The Assumption Board of Education met on February 13, 2007. Chairperson Chandel Dietz called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Members present: Chandel Dietz, Fr. Alan, Bob Schneider, Suzie Eklund, Tom Thooft, Mary Zosel
Excused: Mike Mahoney
Faith Formation: Tom Noel
H & SA Representative: Kristin McNeill
Teacher Representative: Monica Sleiter
Others Present: Darla Loher, recording secretary
Fr. Alan led in opening prayer.
a. No agenda was presented, this being TomÕs first Board of Ed. Meeting
b. Motion by Suzie, seconded by Bob to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
c. Motion by Bob, seconded by Suzie to approve the finance report. Motion passed.
Tom reported the Confirmation retreat will be held the end of March and the Castaway registration and deposit is due February 14 and the retreat will be held March 31st.
Tom reported he is getting a feel for the status of the program, wants to enhance the curriculum and plans to get the Lenten Scripture Projects to the 8th graders before the first Sunday in Lent.
Plans are being made to have two presentations to the 7th and 8th grade Confirmation students with the focus on dating and Catholic values supplemented with video, teachers are excited to help with this. There will be no classes on Ash Wednesday, Fr. Alan invited the Faith Formation students to participate in the liturgy, being readers, greeters, etc.
Souper Bowl Sunday: very good response, this yearÕs collection being one of the largest collections and the collection will be split between the Food Shelf and MLCPC. Tom is planning to ask students to participate in the delivering of the checks.
Grades 1-6 Update: discussion was held regarding tuition collection, Fr. Alan suggested leaving as is this year but put on May agenda to work into 2007-08 school year.
Fr. Alan thanked Tom and expressed he is doing a very good job.
RCIA update: three candidates and will go to Rite of Acceptance on February 25 at St. MaryÕs Cathedral.
Lenten Soup Suppers will be held between Mass and Stations of the Cross.
Patrick Murphy will be leading class and discussion on the Seven Deadly Sins in five Tuesday night sessions during Lent.
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Self Evaluation of Board
Steering Committee Report
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Financial Report: The CSW breakfast was very well attended and grossed approximately $1400. Thank you to the Pork Producers for donating the sausage and bacon.
Check book balance at the end of January was $8100.00
Jellybeans are ordered and will be here soon.
Fish Fry: there is a conflict with the date, scheduling is on hold temporarily.
Pizza Hut Night: Suzie Eklund is chairing.
Celebration for Education was a huge success, H & SA officers and Auction Committee chairpeople will report on the raised funds.
1. Motion by Bob, seconded by Tom to approve the agenda with the noted change of moving 5 New Business h) Adopt A Highway to be discussed first. Motion passed.
2. Motion by Bob, seconded by Suzie to approve the minutes. Motion passed.
3. Motion by Bob, seconded by Suzie to approve the finance reports.
h.) Adopt A Highway: discussion was held on safety of school children participating. It was suggested Tom take to Confirmation age students and do as a service project. Tom will communicate to St. MaryÕs School for parent involvement and a date will be coordinated.
4. Unfinished Business
a. Evaluation of Admin.: cancelled for this year
b. Tuition Policy: #602. Motion by Bob, seconded by Suzie to approve with the discussed changes. Motion passed. Fees portion of policy tabled until March meeting, Fr. Alan expressed words of caution regarding no tuition increase.
c. Curriculum Expansion/Tech. Comm. Report: new server, hubs and new computers are installed and up and running. AR program has also been purchased and loaded.
5. New Business
a. School Staffing: Fr. Alan reported a letter of explanation through the end of this school year went out to all parents of St. Mary's School students.
b. Upcoming year registration: form was reviewed, discussion was held, was decided to leave as is and form will go out to all families asking for a return date of March 27.
c. Election Comm.: Mike Mahoney and Suzie Eklund, elections are held the last Sunday of April, recruits will be sought.
d. Kindergarten Round Up: Letters need to go out. Recruitment committee will act on this as well as advertising next week. Panel will consist of Fr. Alan, Mrs. Sayles, parent/alumni, Chandel Dietz representing the Board of Ed., H & SA president Kristin McNeill.
e. Board members meet with staff: not needed at this time
f. No policies for review at this months meeting
g. Adopt A Highway moved up on agenda.
Communications & Reports:
Fr. Alan reported he will outline in the bulletin the dispersement of funds from the dinner/auction.
The Mardi Gras is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 20 beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Fr. Alan reported the school staff has agreed to a Òteam approachÓ through the end of the school year, noting a positive spirit among all. A Òwork agreementÓ will be proposed to each individual.
Monica Sleiter, first grade teacher reported her year is going well. The shared team approach by staff is going well.
Questions from the Board:
Bob asked about the possibility of meeting minutes being published in the Church bulletin, discussion was held. Chandel will bring to the parish council for discussion.
Fr. Alan reported advertising for the Principal position will be taking place soon, advertising in the local and surrounding area newspapers as well as the Diocesan website.
Next meeting date to be determined.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
All shared in closing prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Darla Loher, recording secretary