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School Board Minutes February 6, 2006

Present: Jeff Thompson – Chair, Theresa Rendleman, Lynn Kerkemeyer, Brad Sparkman, Sheri Hodapp, Jack Holmes, Msgr. Mank, Janice Bellm, Tim Kusmierczak, Kit Morrisey, John Ross, Julie Keil

Absent: Marsha Maller, Dale Kobayashi, Val Holdner

Guests: Denise Nanney, Natalia Braun, Lynn Lambert, Kathy Parker

Call to Order: Jeff Thompson called the meeting to order.

Opening Prayer: John Ross

Approval of January Minutes: Motion made to approve minutes without changes by Lynn Kerkemeyer; seconded by Kit Morrisey; motion carries.

Assignment of Prayer for April: Julie Keil

Call for nominations to the 2006-2007 Executive Committee: Jeff reported that the election of the Executive Committee will be at the April meeting, if anyone is interested in being on the Executive Committee please let Jeff or another member of the current committee know of your interest.

Old Business

Policy Review – Standard Operating Procedures – Policy Committee (#8001) second reading, recommend adding to duties of chairperson - establishment of committee goals/objectives for the year and end of year executive summary of committee activities and progress toward goals; motion made by Janice Bellm to approve policy with recommended changes and send to Canonical Administrator for signature; seconded by Julie Keil; motion carries. Standard Operating Procedures – Finance Committee (#8002) first reading, recommend adding same responsibilities to duties of chairperson as in above Policy Committee changes, each member of board to review policy further and give detailed feedback prior to next meeting.

New Business

April Forum – Jeff Thompson proposed using a written executive summary/annual report to replace April Forum, discussion held, each committee will submit a written report, parents will be given the opportunity to ask questions in writing and questions will be answered in the report, tuition rates will be published as soon as they are finalized (possibly prior to the report) since that is the information the majority of parents are most interested in, Jack will communicate these changes via the newsletter; motion made by Tim Kusmierczak to change format from Open Forum to written Executive Summary/Annual Report; seconded by Julie Keil; motion carries.

Committee Reportes

Canonical Administrator – Asked for input on how the annual fund kick-off went at each parish.

Principal – Catholic Schools Week is over and went well, Spanish program featured in Belleville newspaper, Spanish program seems to be going well, repairs on the front of the building are complete, 7th/8th grade Valentines Dance this weekend, Feb. 13th is last home basketball game and will be 8th grade night, KC’s having Mardi Gras Party Feb 27th, Luke 18 will be held at SJN Feb 17-19th, working on grass cutting bids.

Teacher’s Rep – Gave overview of teacher’s appreciation luncheon and expressed gratitude on behalf of all the teachers.

Policy – Handouts given, planning committee will begin working on the next Standard Operating Procedure.

Finance – Handouts given, budget meetings to begin this week, plan to present budget proposal at next board meeting. Questions asked regarding the accuracy and readability of reports, and transition to QuickBooks, discussion held with regard to board members feeling like they have a lack of information and understanding of school finances.

Development/PR – Handouts given; Poker/Bunko tournament to be held at St. Cecilia’s, have possible chair; annual fund kick-off was during Catholic Schools week, should have some numbers next month, Trivia night March 4th, still looking for auction chair – someone has expressed interest, 1500 SJN brochures have been printed and will be distributed.

Planning – Handouts given; 8th grade surveys have been sent, a few have been returned.

Grants – Reviewing technology plan to see if there are any items that we may be able to fund with grants, working on field trip grants, possible donor of wood for playground project, if there are any specific needs forward them to John Ross.

Topics for next meeting – Jeff requests that all committee chairs submit written reports and agenda items prior to next meeting. Main topic for next meeting will be 2006-2007 budget proposal.

Closing Prayer – John Ross

Next Board Meeting – March 7, 2006