SJN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES August 3, 2009

Present: Jack Holmes, Steve Kassing, Father Pat Jakel, Angela Janini, Jacqui Carlson, Elise Stewart, Jennifer Hudson, Kathy Coddington, Priscilla Yasitis, Michele Sheahan, Jeff Benware.

Absent: Simon Griffin, Julie Keil, Joyce Ray

Others: Tim Kusmierczak

Call to order: Steve Kassing

Introduction of Board Members

Opening Prayer: Steve Kassing

September prayer assignment: Michele Sheahan

Changes to May Minutes: Under Policy. Strike the word "by" after strongly.

Minues approved by Priscilla Yasitis and seconded by Angela Janini. Minutes passed.

Corrspondence

None

Old Business

None

New Business

None

Committe Reports and Proposals:

Committee assignments were presented. The addition of Technology Liaison was made this year to keep communication flowing btween the board and committee. All committies are important. The Public relations and Development committee chairs were given only one assignment. Due to their importance both committess also have five board members.
Board meeting schedule was shared for the 2009-2010 school year. Some of the boards meeting dates were changed to make them more effective.

Monday, August 3rd
Monday, September 14th
Monday, October 5th
Monday, November 16th
Tuesday, January 5th
Monday, February 1st
Monday, March 1st
Monday, April 12th
Monday, May 3rd
Monday, June 7th

Canonical Adminstrator: Father Jakel expressed his excitement to be here. Feels being involved with Catholic Schools has brought life to his ministry. He reminded us to be aware of the challenges, but be thankful for what we have and celebrate

Principal's Report

Email was received from Diocese stating there would be a $389 million dollar reduction in State Government funds. This means there will be no Illinois Texbook Loan money, Transportation Reimbursement program, or Education Safety Grant. These funds in the past have provided textbooks for our students, the new security system and met many other needs of ours.
Diocese invites new and current board members to attend a meeting, August 27, 6:30 P.M. at St. Boniface Church.
Teacher assignments have been made. Two seventh grade teachers will be Mrs. Baird and Mr. Stowers. The music room will also be moving across from Mrs. Baird's room.
Art will be taught in three segments this year to give students more art time. (Aug. - Nov., Dec. - Feb., and March - end of the year)
Pre-Ke enrollment: 3 year old: 14 students 4 year old: 21 students K-8 enrollment: 216 students
Saint John Neumann will be hosting the Terra Nova meeting.
Security system update - System is almost fully installed. Herb Condray has donated all his time to install the new system. Father Jakel suggested mounting a dry erase board near the key pad to have people sign in when they turn off the alarm. This would ensure someone did not rearm the system while another person was in the building. Elise suggested having different codes for each person so that you could track who had been in and out of the building.
Emergency operation plan - has been revised as of March, 2009. Michele suggest having one placed in each classroom accessible to anyone who may be working in the room.
Organ was donated - it was suggested to donate it to the rummage sale next year.
$3144.00 made at Rummage Sale - proceeds have been used to purchase 15 new computers and a color printer for the lab.
Parking Lot update - Russ Wheat from Corrective Asphalt Materials inspected the parking lot and driveways. He was impressed with how good they look. He suggested filling in a couple of small cracks and sealing some of the seams. He recommends we do the entire parking lot and driveways in the summer of 2011 with the clear coat application. If a clear coat is applied, it doesn't change the color. but has a longer life. Michele suggested getting a second opinion. Mrs. Hudson will contact Christ Brothers.
Aug 17th 9:00 - Noon Kohl's will send 5 volunteer workers to paint hallways and give $500.00 to the school.
Orientation will be held August 17th, at 6:30 all parents and students will be in the classrooms and at 7:00 everyone will meet in the Gym.
Cafeteria - lunch price will remain the same.

Teacher’s Report

Jen and Bob's wedding went well.

Committees

Steve asked that Chairperson of the committees to submit goals for the year next month and a list of members on the committee.

Finance

The year-end financial statement was positive as SJN received a number of donations throughout the year to provide it with an approximate $30K surplus.
Scrip-timing of purchases and sales have a lot to do with the reported balance - tracking needs to be firmed up to give a more accurate amount.
Spring Fling provided a net income of $10,000 which includes the start up funds from PTU to cover the cost of the kids' picnic in the afternoon.

Policy

None

Buildings and Grounds

Kathy discussed cleaning up or re-landscaping the back area by the Gym. Elise suggested getting scouts involved. Steve requested that the committee come up with a schedule to replace carpet throught the buidling and paint the classrooms.

Development

None

Public Relations

None

Planning/survey

Jacqui would like to see the committee survey the parents who currently have students enrolled. Also setup a meeting with Sts. Peter and Paul.

Grant Writing

Priscilla has contacted John Ross to setup a meeting. She also printed a document Grants for Religion and Religious Welfare. She is looking into a grant for poured rubber playgrounds. Father Jakel suggested contacting Karen Jakich the prinicpal at St. Elizabeth's and to look into a Dr. School's Grant. Elise suggested contacting Meg Grimaud.