MINOT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2007 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. at St John's
I. Opening Prayer – Fr. Zimmer.
II. Roll Call – Brenda Nush
Members Present: Katy Allers, Bob Anderson, Karla Backes, Kim Burckhard, Don Burke, Bob Crockett, Wanda Dobrovolny, Kristi Feist, Fr. Harvey, Jim Kasper, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Steve Wald, Fr. Walter and Fr. Zimmer
Members Absent: Rick Awalt, Mike Gaddie, Fr. Lindemann, Janelle Schell
Ex-Officio Members Present: Kevin Harmon, Barb Johnson, Brenda Nush, Terry Voiles and Gary Volk
Ex-Officio Absent: None
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Gregg Magnuson and seconded by Terresa Schulenberg to approve the minutes of the March 2007 meeting. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. Motion by Terresa Schulenberg and seconded by Karla Backes to accept the financial statements for March 2007, approving general fund checks #21715-21821 and payroll checks #55187-55346. Motion passed, all ayes.
C. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - Mr. Volk presented his written report - highlighting spring music programs, community service, and other upcoming school events.
B. High School Report - Graduation on May 20th; Baccalaureate May 16 at St. Leo's Church. Mrs. Schapp's Marketplace for Kids Projects were presented to the Board with students demonstrating and explaining their projects, one of these projects earned an "honorable mention" award at the national level. Building security was discussed, Mr. Harmon receiving quotes on security cameras.
C. Superintendent's Report: Mr. Harmon spoke on the Legislative Updates on SB 2013 and SB 2260. He also spoke on the Diocesan meeting last week, highlighting topics covered at the meeting. The School Improvement committee will meet on May 3rd. Handouts on the MSU Business Classes and Job Corps classes were distributed to the members.
Mrs. Washek's presentation to the Board was moved from New Business, Item B to this time slot. Mrs. Washek distributed graphs showing State Test Results in Reading and Math at the 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th grade levels, and discussed the comparisons between Ryan students results and the state average results, as well as the plans to improve in areas where our students are showing the need for improvement.
V. Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: Barb Johnson presented her written report; and spoke about the marketing committee plans for 2007-2008 school year, fundraising report from the Boosters and an annual appeal update.
B. Curriculum & Technology: Jenny Steckler reported on the current registrations; as well as the current curriculum projects.
C. Finance Committee: Mr. Awalt was absent; Mr. Rubbelke reported on the Finance Committee meeting last week.
D. Facilities Maintenance and Transportation Committee: No report.
E. Personnel Development and Retention: No Report.
F. Student Life & Safety: No report.
G. Structure Committee: Bob Anderson spoke on the upcoming Board elections to be held May 8th at all three school buildings, as well as the 3 Board positions that will remain vacant: Two at-Large members and one High School position. He also informed the board of the upcoming elections for Board officers in May, taking office July.
H. Catholic Identity: This month's meeting continued with discussion on the Expectations of the Bishop Ryan Graduate; the plans to incorporate Mass into the daily schedule at Ryan, if no priest is available to have a communion service; community service projects discussed.
I. Foundation: Foundation meeting on April 12th; minutes of the meeting presented to the Board.
VI. Old Business
A. 2007-2008 School Calendar: Motion by Terresa Schulenberg and a second by Bob Crockett to accept the 2007-2008 School Calendar as presented. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. MCS Board Structure: New proposals were presented for the 2nd reading to amend the MCS Board By-Laws. Motion by Fr. Walter and Seconded by Teressa Schulenberg to accept Proposals A,B,C,D and E as follows:
A. Voting rules and procedures: Clarify voter eligibility for participation in elections of board positions; Voter eligibility for open election of Board members shall be limited to those parents and guardians of students enrolled in Minot Catholic Schools; students must be currently enrolled at the time of the election, grades K-12.
B. Parish Representatives for Minot Catholic Schools: The voter eligibility limitation shall not apply to any process for selection of a board member representing a Minot Catholic parish. Minot Catholic parishes may independently determine how parish representatives to Minot Catholic Schools are selected.
C. Minot Catholic School Board Eligibility: Clarify eligibility for the Minot Catholic Schools Board; Eligibility for serving on the Board of Minot Catholic Schools shall exclude current Minot Catholic School staff employees that are half time or greater, and their spouses. This eligibility requirement shall apply to all selected, appointed and elected Board positions; except that ex-officio positions may be seated, but not spouses.
D. Ex-officio members of the School Board may include the Superintendent, the Development Director, the Business Manager, and the School Principals.
E. Minot AFB representative term shall hold for three years.
Motion Passed, all ayes.
VII. New Business
A. MCS Salary Structure: The MCS Salary Schedule was presented to the Board showing the number of teachers currently in the schedule. This report is for informational purposes only, no Board action required.
VIII. Board Concerns, Comments, and Suggestions followed.
Next meeting date was discussed and tabled, pending May activities. Mrs. Nush will advise Board of date when available.
Closing Prayer - Fr. Harvey.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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