The Assumption Board of Education met October 9, 2007.  Chairman Bob Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 

 

Members Present:  Brian Giese, Jennifer Grammond, Mary Zosel, Bob Schneider, Chandel Dietz, Suzie Eklund

Members Excused:  Mike Mahoney, Fr. John

Faith Formation:  Tom Noel

H & SA Representative:  Julie Kill

Teacher Representative:  Kim Jenc

Others Present:  Darla Loher, recording secretary

Guests:  Mary Elizabeth Bezanson

 

 

Faith Formation:

All shared in the Assumption prayer.

 

B.        Recommended Action

a.              Motion by Brian, seconded by Chandel to approve the agenda, motion passed.

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

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

C.        Unfinished Business

a.              Teacher Status:  all filled

b.              Ditch Clean Up:  was rained out again, will keep trying to get this done.

c.              Confirmation:  is scheduled for Saturday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m.

D.        New Business

a.              Safe Env. Update:  Tom reported that background checks on all will be completed this week.

b.              Youth Group Programming:  Sr. High Youth Rally is scheduled for November 18, Tom is trying to pair with Chokio/Herman for transportation.  Bowling for grades 7-12 is scheduled for Saturday, October 13.

c.              Post Confirmation Programming:  Tom reported that Josh and Tanya Fischer will be teaching this beginning early January, also reviewing Bible Study for teens.

d.              Life Night:  will begin October 10th, attendance is required.

e.              Diocesan Ministry Day:  Tom reported feeling the day was very beneficial and well spent.

E.        Communications & Reports

 

Pastor:  no report

 

F.         Future Business

           

G.        Questions from the Board

 

H.        Visitor Comments were heard, discussion was held. 

 

I.         Faith Formation meeting adjourned

 

 

 

 

ST. MARYÕS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

 

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

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

 

D.  Pastor

No Report

 

E.  Principal

1.  Jennifer reported it has been a busy month full of learning and activities.

2.  School pictures turned out great, the classroom pictures and large group picture can be seen outside the school office.

3.  Classes have scheduled trips to SWELL.

4.  Sixth Grade Store:  is open Friday mornings.  The money raised will go towards their ELC trip. 

5.  Grade three took their annual trip to the Shrine Circus and had a great time.

6.  Grade two visited the AmazÕn Farm.  While there they learned how to make apple cider and find their way through a maze.

7.  Each week the kindergarten class visit Legacy Living (an adult daycare facility), while there they visit and do activities with the people they meet.

8.  Parish and School Clean-up:  the school will be recruiting help for the parish/school lawn fall clean up which is scheduled for October 27.

9.  Fire Prevention Week:  is October 7th.  The Kindergarten class visited the fire department on Monday and then the fire fighters will visit with the 1st-3rd graders, conduct a fire drill and join us for lunch.

 

F.         Home and School Association

Julie Kill reported the H & SA met on October 2, very low attendance.  She is hoping for more parent involvement.  The board expressed great appreciation to Julie for stepping up and taking the position of H & SA president.

 

G.        Committee Reports

Fundraisers:     Chandel reported just under $11,000 was sold from Innisbrook (50% profit), noting the internet sales have not been totaled yet.

Pancake Breakfast/Bake Sale will be held December 2n.

Looking into the details of the ÒScriptÓ fundraiser.

 

Education Fund:  committee is meeting November 2nd.

 

Maintenance:  Jennifer reported there is a concern with the safety of the outside fire escape.  She is in contact with the parish maintenance committee and a back up plan will be discussed amongst the staff.

 

 

 

      2.   Unfinished Business

a.     School Improvement Plan:  Jennifer distributed the plan for review.  Motion by Brian, seconded by Chandel to approve with change noted.  Motion carried.

b.     Meeting with staff:  Jennifer will get back to the Board members on date and time for this meeting.                          

       3.  New Business

a.     Area Catholic School Board gathering:  Morris will host, and Jennifer will get back to the board on date and time.

b.     Policy review:  Jennifer suggested taking a section per year for review, this year reviewing safety policies.

       4.  Future Business

a.     Iowa Basic Test Results

b.     By Laws and Constitution

 

Teacher Report:  Mrs. Jenc reported her school year is going great, but fast.

 

All shared in closing prayer.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darla Loher, recording secretary