The Assumption Board of
Education met February 12, 2008.
Chairman Bob Schneider called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Members Present: Brian Giese, Jennifer Grammond, Mary
Zosel, Bob Schneider, Chandel Dietz, Suzie Eklund, Mike Mahoney, Fr. Tim
Faith Formation: Tom Noel
H & SA
Representative: Julie Kill
Teacher Representative: Casey Sayles
Faith Formation:
Fr. Tim led all in opening
prayer
B. Recommended
Action
a.
Motion by Mike, seconded
by Mary to approve the agenda with the addition of New Business h.
Souper Bowl Collection, motion
passed.
b.
Motion by Mary, seconded
by Mike to approve the minutes, motion passed.
c.
Motion by Brian,
seconded by Suzie to approve the finance reports, motion passed.
1. Faith
Formation Survey: Tom reported the
survey is being finalized and will go out next week. The board was made aware that the survey will poll thoughts
on the video series used.
2. Jr.
High Youth Rally: Tom reported
8-10 students attended and heard it was a good experience by those that went.
a. Baccalaureate is scheduled for
May 18
b. Confirmation small groups are
now in three groups of seven students
c. Kids
Against Hunger is scheduled for February 23rd, one student from
parish
has signed up, hoping for more.
d. LIFE
Night is scheduled for April 9th , Tom is working on scheduling
a
guest
speaker.
e. Assumption
Parish will be hosting Confirmation in May for surrounding
parishes.
f.
LIFE Night in March
planned for Lenten Service
g.
Safe Environment
Training: letters went out to
parents and will show the video next Wednesday.
h.
Souper Bowl
Collection: will be split between
MLCPC and the local Food Shelf.
Pastor: No report
G. Questions from the
Board: Bob shared concerns regarding visitors at meetings,
discussion was held, and protocol will be followed.
ST. MARYÕS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
C. 1. Motion by Suzie, seconded by Mike to
approve the agenda. Motion passed.
2. Motion by Chandel, seconded by Suzie to approve the
minutes. Motion passed.
No
Report
Jennifer
reported that on Feb. 10, the 5th and 6th graders had a
band concert and they did a beautiful job. During Catholic Schools Week they had the opportunity to
listen to a professional flutist and pianist.
E.L.C.: During the week of Jan. 14-18 twelve
students and thirteen adults attended Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
located north of Duluth. A great
time was had by all. Classes we
participated in included: snow
shoeing, cross country skiing, birds, energy and CO2, forest ecology, frozen
lake study, rock climbing, adventure ropes, etc.
Catholic
Schools Week: although it was a
cold week we were able to enjoy all our activities, which included downhill
skiing at Andes, sledding, bowling and bingo.
Safe
Environment Training: Monday, Feb.
4 the classrooms watched videos and discussed what to do with strangers, how to
listen to their feelings, and about the importance of telling someone.
Stations
of the Cross: we have begun doing
Stations of the Cross with the students on Friday mornings during Lent.
On
January 9th we visited
the Benson school to have an in-service on SMART boards, which are interactive
boards that are used in the classroom instruction.
Spanish
Teacher: will be spending time
studying in Peru until August. She
has done a great job at St. MaryÕs and will be returning to teach Spanish for
beginning next fall.
We
are working on the yearbook, using
a the company Lifetouch. Families
will need to preorder these books and the approximate cost is between $16-$18.
New
Chairs: 40 chairs were sold to St.
JohnÕs Prep, the correct new chairs have been ordered and should be arriving
shortly
Julie Kill reported on the Christmas Reception,
$4.00/family was asked to cover the cost of the cakes ordered for the
reception. The concert was beautiful.
Family Fun Night Dance: good time was had by all that attended. Grade five parents
donated food and planned the event.
Suggestion was made to improve communication between
Board of Ed. and parents.
Next Home and School Assoc. meeting will be in the
Spring.
Recruitment and Public Relations: Kindergarten Round Up is scheduled for March 4th, letter invitations going out to approximately 38 prospects.
Long
Range/Priority: looking at the possibility of air conditioning the computer
lab, color printer in office, new carpet.
Education
Fund: has not met
Technology: continue to have problems, may have to
purchase new router
Maintenance: Mike reported the fire alarm assessment
has been done, received information and pricing. Brian reported no one has gotten back to him on the emergency
lighting issue.
Fundraising: Celebration for Education postponed
until February 23rd and the Fish Fry is scheduled for February 29th.
Benefits:
has not met
Finance: 2008-09 budget is in the beginning
stages of being drafted, needs fine-tuning.
a.
Motion by Chandel,
seconded by Suzie to approve Safety policy #504 as written, motion passed.
b.
Motion by Mike, seconded
by Mary to approve Safety policy #505 as written, motion passed.
c.
Motion by Chandel,
seconded by Suzie to approve Safety policy #506 as written, motion passed.
2.
New
Business
a.
School Board Principles
Video: viewed and held discussion
b.
Election Committee: Chandel and Suzie
Teacher Report: Mrs. Sayles, grade K teacher reported
having a good year.
All shared in closing prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Darla Loher, recording
secretary