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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
1.
Communication & Report:
Fr. Baltes thanked members for their
evaluation feedback. Evaluations
were highly favorable, most very appreciative of Jennifer.
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.
Julie Kill will chair Home
and School Assoc. next year.
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