The Assumption Board of Education met June 9, 2008.  Chairman Bob Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.  Members Present:   Fr. Baltes, Chandel Dietz, Mike Mahoney, Bob Schneider, Suzie Eklund, Jennifer Grammond

Members Excused:  Brian Giese

Members Absent:  Mary Zosel

Faith Formation:  Tom Noel

Others Present:  Darla Loher, recording secretary

Guests:  Deb Solvie, Josh Fischer, Monica Sleiter, Barb Spaulding

 

 

Mike led opening prayer

 

Faith Formation

 

B.        Recommended Action

a.              Motion by Chandel, seconded by Mike to approve the agenda with the addition of D. 1. b. Baccalaurette, motion passed.

b.              Motion by Mike, seconded by Suzie to approve the minutes, motion passed.

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

C.        Visitor Comments:  none

D.        Unfinished Business

            1.         Ditch Clean-up

a.  Tom reported he and two other volunteers participated.  Tom suggested it may be time to involve the school children, passing the coordination duties to someone with a more flexible schedule or consider allowing the contract to expire.

b.  Baccalaurette:  was May 18th with 11 out of 15 seniors attending.  Juniors hosted the brunch and it was a very nice celebration.

E.         New Business

1.         Teacher Appreciation:  Pizza and pop was provided with half of the teachers attending.  Good discussion and reflection of the year.

2.         Vacation Bible School:  Jeanie Travis is coordinating with Kim this year.

 

F.         Communications and Reports

            1.         Pastor:  Fr. Baltes reported looking for Elementary Leader

           

G.        Future Business

            1.         Faith Formation Handbook:  this is on the summer Òto doÓ list.

 

H.        Questions of the Board:  none 

 

I.          Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST. MARYÕS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

 

C.        1.  Motion by Mike, seconded by Suzie to approve the agenda.  Motion passed.

2.  Approval of May minutes were tabled until August meeting.

3.  Visitor Comments:  none

D.  Pastor

1.  Communication & Report:  Fr. Baltes thanked members for their evaluation feedback.  Evaluations were highly favorable, most very appreciative of Jennifer.

 

E.  Principal

            Field Day was held at St. MaryÕs School, Saint medals were given out as prizes and every child received 3 medals.

            Grade three enjoyed their pizza party they won for the marathon.

            Senior Day:  six seniors returned for our alumni day.  Their visit included a tour, Mass, lunch and a kickball game against the sixth graders.

            Spring concert was held May 22, enjoyed by all.

            Sixth Grade Graduation was May 27, nice celebration enjoyed by many.

            Last day of school was may 28, beautiful day to enjoy Mass, Kindergarten Graduation, picnic lunch and games at PdT Park.

 

            H&SA sponsored a very nice teacher appreciation treat on Wednesday, May 14.

Teacher workshop was held on May 29, we reviewed the year, determined a theme for next year, worked on textbook and supply orders.

 

F.         Home and School Association

Julie Kill will chair Home and School Assoc. next year.

 

G.        Committee Reports

Long Range/Priority Planning:  working on and finalizing MNSAA report, will be ready to mail June 11, 2008.

                        Education Fund:  Diocesan Fund will be invested locally with Edward Jones

                        Technology:  Looking to fill position

Repair/Maintenance:  front outside step will be re-carpeted, classroom touch up painting will take place.

                        Fundraising: still working on finalizing shake shack, Kim Gullickson will chair.

                        Bingo chaired by Mary Zosel at Prairie Pioneer Days.

                       

H.        St.  MaryÕs School

            1.         Unfinished Business

a.         Motion by Chandel, seconded by Suzie to approve Safety Policy #507 and #508 as written.  Motion passed.

b.         Discussion was held on policy regarding Board members as employees:

            clarified interpretation of working:  can volunteer.

 

            2.         New Business

                        a.         Welcomed new members:  Deb Solvie and Josh Fischer

                        b.         Election of officers:  Mike Mahoney, Chair and Brian Giese, Vice Chair

                        c.         Committee selection was discussed

                        d.         Personal Day Policy:  discussion was held, clarification was discussed.

 

            3.         Future business

                        a.         Approve May Board of Ed. minutes

 

            4.         Communication and Report

            5.         Questions from the Board

 

I.      Adjournment:  9:05 p.m.

J.   Closing prayer shared by all.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Darla Loher, recording secretary