The Assumption Board of Education met on October 24, 2006.  Chairperson Chandel Dietz called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Members Present:  Chandel Dietz, Mike Mahoney, Bob Schneider, Mary Zosel, Susan Hennen

Members Excused:  Fr. Alan, Suzie Eklund, Tom Thooft

Faith Formation: Robyn Lampert

H & SA Representative:  Kristin McNeill

Teacher Representative:  Kim Jenc

Others Present:  Darla Loher, recording secretary

 

Robyn gave the opening prayer.

 

Faith Formation

 

B.             Recommended Action

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

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

c.      Motion by Mary, seconded by Mike to approve the finance reports with the discussed adjustments made for next monthÕs meeting.   Motion passed.

 

C.             Unfinished Business

a.      Grades 1-6 Religious Ed.:  All classes have now started, grades 1-3 meeting at 3:30 and grades 4-6 meeting 7:00-8:15 p.m.  The first LIFE night was held October 11th.

 

D.             New Business

a.      CEM Ministry Meeting was held October 23 with eleven people from the area in attendance.  Concerns/ideas were shared.

b.     LIFE Night:  Frank RunyeonÕs Sermon on the Mount was October 11 with approximately 200 people in attendance, positive feedback expressed.  Chokio/Herman were invited and contributed to the cost of the presenter.  A presentation was also given to St. MaryÕs School students the following morning, which the school funded.

c.      Youth Ministry Update:  Robyn reported that Mark is in the process of planning to take youth to the Senior High Youth Rally November 18, which is held in St. Cloud for grades 9-12.  Discussion was held on the issue of transportation, Mark is looking into the possibility of renting vans.

d.     Safe Environment Regulations:  Robyn reported all except grades 1-6 has viewed the video and they will watch it October 25th, all paperwork will be completed by November 8th.

 

E.              Communications & Reports

Pastor:  No report.

 

F.              Future Business

a.      Faith Formation Steering Committee:  Robyn reported they are in the process of establishing a new committee.

 

G.             Questions from the Board:  none

 

H.             Adjournment at 7:55 p.m.

 

I.               Home and School Association

a.      Finance Reports:  Checkbook balance is approximately $16,000

45 of 63 families have paid H & SA dues, another reminder will go out to those who have not paid their dues.

Innisbrook Fundraiser netted approximately $7100.00

Pancake breakfast is scheduled for this weekend with grades K & 6 chairing.

Grandparents/Special Friends Day was held October 13, it was noted there was a lack of help this year with no chairperson stepping forward, more participation is needed.

Parade of Lights is scheduled for December 16.

It has been decided to keep the jellybean and the McCone Frozen Food fundraisers.

The next H & SA meeting is scheduled for November 30 at 5:15 in the music room of St. MaryÕs School.

Celebration for Education donations total $14,200 to date.  Discussion was held on dispersement of proceeds and the direction to be taken with this fundraiser next year.  (a specific need or funding general operations of St. MaryÕs School)   A handout was distributed by Mrs. Hennen explaining her position on dispersements of proceeds of 2007 Dinner/Auction.

 

       J.          St. MaryÕs School

        a.    Motion by Bob, seconded by Mike to approve the agenda with the addition of g.)  Playground Committee Meeting Update.  Motion passed.

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

3.         Motion by Mike, seconded by Bob to approve the finance reports with the discussed adjustments being made to the lunch budget.   Motion passed.

4.         Unfinished Business

a.    Maintenance Comm. Report:  Susan reported work has begun on the tunnel to stop the leaking.  Deacon Stan is working on replacing door with a fire rated door.  The ceiling in the Music Room was looked at.

b.     Long Range/Priority Committee:  teachers have met and made list, meeting will be held.

c.      Curriculum Exp./Technology  Comm. Report:  Mary reported on meeting held, contact was made to discuss updating the server, Mary will make follow up call.  Recommendation from local firm was to work out small issues and then assess whether the server is adequate.

d.     Education Fund:  no report

 

             5.        New Business

a.      Susan reported on Religious Life programs:  Harcourt Brace ÒCall to FaithÓ school edition is used, ÒSinging Our FaithÓ is most often used for childrenÕs Masses.  Religion classes in all grades are scheduled four days/week.  Alternative religion students have religion in the music room and Chapel is scheduled for Wednesday Mass days.  Deacon Stan visits all grades at least once a month and Fr. Alan tries to visit them twice/month.

b.     Motion by Mike, seconded by Bob to approve the Constitution/By-laws

c.      Motion by Bob, seconded by Mike to approve the policies presented with discussed changes.

d.     Next Year Budget: meeting will be held before next Board of Ed. meeting on November 14.

e.      Report on meeting with staff:  Chandel reported that the meeting with staff took place on October 4th, concerns were shared and individual meetings are being scheduled.  Concerns including salaries, AR budget, classroom supply money, benefits, sick leave, emergency leave, more follow-up meetings as a group to allow for more discussion and open communication.

f.      Employee Dress Code:  Chandel reported the staff would like to be able to have casual FridayÕs rather than just the last Friday of the month,  the staff will propose the parameters of this and the Board will look at it again next month.

g.     Playground Equipment Comm. Update:  Mike reported looking at different options, and a dream list has been made, a bid with itemization as a starting point is being prepared.

 

Kim Jenc, fourth grade teacher reported her year is going great, also expressed appreciation to H & SA for all their efforts.

 

 

Communications & Reports:

 

Grandparents/special friends day and the school trip were both very good and very rewarding for all.

Parent/teacher conferences are all scheduled and parent notices will be sent home this week.

 

Next meeting November 14, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

 

With no further questions from the board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

 

Susan led in closing prayer

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darla Loher, recording secretary