School Board Minutes August 6, 2007
Present: Monsignor Mank, Jack Holmes, Tim Kusmierczak, Steve Kassing, Julie Keil, Brad Sparkman, Joyce Ray, John Ross, Simon Griffin, Anne List
Absent: Peggy Reeves, Jennifer Wiesmann, John Felisky
Others present: none.
Call to order: Steve Kassing called the meeting to order.
Opening prayer: Tim Kusmierczak
June minutes: Approved with minor modifications. Finance section – last sentence after budget add “6-3-07 year to date”. Motion made to approve minutes by Anne List, seconded by John Ross; motion approved.
Assignment of prayer for September: Brad Sparkman
Corrspondence
None
Old Business
Standard Operating Procedures
- PR Committee #8007– minor modifications to wording. Motioned to approve and send to CA for review & approval. Simon motioned to approve; Brad seconded. Motion carried.
- Development Committee #8004 - Motioned to approve and send to CA for review & approval. Tim motioned to approve; Brad seconded. Motion carried.
- Grant Writing Committee #8006 - minor modifications to wording. Motioned to approve and send to CA for review & approval. Anne motioned to approve; Tim seconded. Motion carried.
- Joyce asked that we update the new SOP’s in our binders.
- Web-site policy, Tuition Policy, Registration and pre-registration are to be included in the first newsletter of the year.
New Business
- Steve Kassing reviewed the School Board meeting dates for the 2007-08 school year.
- September 4th (only exception of the first Monday of the month)
- October 1st
- November 5th
- December 3rd
- January 7th
- February 4th
- March 3rd
- April 7th
- May 5th
- June 2nd
- Steve Kassing reviewed the committee chairs spreadsheet. First step is to set the goals for the Committee. Please inform Steve of the members that are on the Committee.
- Chairs are as follows:
- PR – Simon Griffin
- Development – Julie Keil
- Grants – John Ross
- Building & Grounds – Tim Kusmierczak
- Policy – Joyce Ray
- Planning – Peggy Reeves
- The School Board Workshop is scheduled for Wed., August 29th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Jerseyville, IL at St. Francis Holy Ghost School.
Msgr. Mank:
- No Report.
Principal's Report
- Jack requested that we update our address information sheets.
- Jack distributed the enrollment numbers for the 2007-2008 school year.
- Discussion of web-master being a responsibility of Janet Christian.
- Discussion of web-master being a responsibility of Janet Christian.
- Jack reviewed dates of new school year.
- Theresa Shipton will be the preschool aid. Linda Miller was offered the position to be 3rd grade aid.
- Packet Pick-up will be Thursday, Aug 16th. 6:30 – 7:30 K-4; 7:30 – 8:30 5-8.
- Jack stated that we need a chair and assistants for the Magazine drive this year. Anne List has volunteered to lead this year. Lori Paloucci, Mary Anne Empson and Theresa Rendleman will assist.
- We now have access to cable at the school to be able to view educational network and news channels.
- Masses will be said by the three parish priest. Fr. Quilligan will be offered an opportunity to lead mass if his health is permitting.
Teacher’s Report
- No Report
PTU
- No Report
Finance
- Steve reviewed the financial summary for the year. Surplus money will be put in reserves.
Policy
- See old business.
Buildings and Grounds
- Aug. 25th is set for the Fall Clean-up.
- Tim would also like to paint some of the interiors of the hallways too. Tim would like to implement a painting schedule for future years.
- We have a new exterior basketball hoop for the exterior of the school.
Development
- Brad Sparkman stated that the key upcoming dates are the golf tournament and the Auction in November.
- Simon Griffin stated that the Culvers owner in Edwardsville is open to fundraising.
Public Relations
- Host families will be re-implemented for the 2007-08 school year.
Planning/Survey
- No Report
Faith Development
- No Report
Grant Writing
- Applebee’s fund raiser to benefit the 8th grade trip. Aug. 25th is the date for the breakfast from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
- John Ross will coordinate with Home Depot, Naturescapes, Creekside, Collinsville Ice & Fuel; they have graciously donated to the Fall Clean-up. In 2006 we received approximately $700.00 from the above businesses.
Miscellaneous:
- Simon Griffin stated that the Pizza Man in Troy does a Student of the week. Jack will investigate to gather more information.
- Motion to adjoin by Brad Sparkman; Tim Kusmierczak seconded the motion; motion approved
Closing Prayer: Tim Kusmierczak
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 4, 2007.