School Board Minutes October 3, 2005
Present: Jeff Thompson – Chair, Theresa Rendleman, Lynn Kerkemeyer, Brad Sparkman, John Ross, Dale Kobayashi, Kit Morrissey, Sheri Hodapp, Jack Holmes, Msgr. Mank, Janice Bellm, Valerie Holdner, Tim Kusmierczak
Absent: Julie Keil, Marsha Maller
Guests: Tom Hitt, Jennifer Hurley, Robin Rheinecker
Call to Order: Jeff Thompson called the meeting to order.
Opening Prayer: Tim Kusmierczak
Introduction of New Board Member: Janice Bellm was introduced to the board as new member from St. Cecilia’s. Janice will be replacing Jim Grover.
Approval of September Minutes: Motion made to approve minutes without changes by Lynn Kerkemeyer; seconded by Kit Morrissey; motion carries.
Assignment of Prayer for October: Janice Bellm
Old Business
Policy Review – 2nd reading of Sexual Harassment (#4003); recommend adding “distribution of offensive email or other electronic communication”, add volunteer reference, motion made by Lynn Kerkemeyer to accept the above policy with recommended changes and move to school wide consultation; seconded by Val Holdner; motion carries. Standard Operating Procedure Policies; Policy committee standard operating procedures were distributed; members should review and be ready to discuss at November meeting. Discussed possible need for Non-uniform dress code policy; policy committee will initiate.
2004-2005 Year End Report – Year end spreadsheet and variance reports distributed, final numbers were reviewed, 04/05 ended with positive balance of $56,500, approximately $86,000 in excess funds available in checking accounts, finance committee recommending that excess funds not be spent at this time unless emergency funds are needed.
New Business
SJN Annual Fund Drive – Annual fund drive has been postponed, newsletter finished, discussion held regarding appropriate time to hold annual fund, recommendation made to do mailing the week prior to Catholic Schools Week.
Committee Reports
Principal – Reviewed calendar of events, positive input from parents using Fast Direct and teachers, Catholic High School fair to be held at SJN, children collected $2300 for “Child to Child” campaign for hurricane Katrina victims, this will be matched by local company, continues to work on front door project.
Teacher’s Rep – Discussed Scrip questions from the office, questioned whether Fast Direct could be used to order scrip.
Building and Grounds – Workday scheduled for October 22nd, discussion about need to improve lawn service, will investigate new lawn contract in spring with detailed job responsibilities.
Development/PR – Handouts given, looking for freezer for Neumann Club to store food purchased from Market Day, Golf tournament profit $20,000, continue to investigate Casino night, Beth Warnecke in process of taking over Scrip from Vicki Grover and looking at how to improve and promote program.
Grants – October 15th is deadline for Smart board grant applications, Dave Webb is working on large technology grant by formulating 5 year plan, looking at ways to improve business participation in the Adopt a Class program, John Ross is accompanying Mr. Holmes to city emergency planning meetings to offer school services with the hopes of gaining some equipment for use with our own emergency plan.
Topics for next meeting – Jeff requests that all committee chairs submit written reports and agenda items prior to next meeting.
Closing Prayer – Tim Kusmierczak
Next Meeting – November 7, 2005