MINOT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.. in the Bishop Ryan Library.
I. Opening Prayer - Fr. Walter.
II. Roll Call - Brenda Nush
Members Present: Bob Anderson, Kim Burckhard, Don Burke, Ralph Charley, Bob Crockett, Mike Gaddie, Fr. Harvey, Jim Kasper, Fr. Krebs, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Janelle Schell, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Fr. Walter
Members Absent: Kristi Feist, Shane Zaback, Fr. Zimmer
Ex-Officio Members Present: Kevin Harmon, Barb Johnson, Brenda Nush
Ex-Officio Absent: Terry Voiles, Gary Volk
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Jenny Steckler and seconded by Terresa Schulenberg to approve the minutes of the November 2007 meeting. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. Motion by Gregg Magnuson and seconded by Ralph Charley to accept the financial statements for November 2007, approving general fund checks #22593-22802 and payroll checks #56362-56503. Motion passed, all ayes.
C. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - No Report.
B. High School Report - No Report.
C. Superintendent's Report: No Report.
V. Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: Millennium pledges/donations to date is $57,000; 50/50 sitting at $16,752. Minot Area Community Grant and the St. Joseph's Grant were turned down. Waiting to hear on the Diocesan Grant.
B. Curriculum & Technology: On target with curriculum in Religion and English. Adjusting graduation requirements in future to align with college requirements.
C. Finance Committee: Met last week - the 2008-2009 budget discussed at last meeting - will discuss in work session following board meeting.
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 presented a handout for the Board to add to their copies of the By-Laws stating the Amendments that have been added/changed.
H. Catholic Identity: No Report.
I. Foundation: Met last Thursday with no quorum present - no business transacted.
VI. Old Business
A. Market Research Survey: Mr. Harmon spoke stated that all School Board Members, Foundation Board Members, Corporate Board Members, Parish Councils and key staff from all schools are invited to the 2008 Catholic Schools Summit Meeting to be held at the University of Mary on January 22, 2008, with Pat Finken and Charles Kramer to present findings of survey.
B. 2ND Reading - English Classes: Motion to accept the addition of two literature courses "Fictional Literature" and "World Literature" courses for the 2008-2009 school year by Terresa Schulenberg and seconded by Ralph Charley. Motion passed, all ayes.
VII. New Business
A. Following discussion, the date of the next meeting was set for January 31st at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Ryan Library.
B. Following discussion, Mike Gaddie proposed the Board to approve a $.10 increase in meal prices effective January 2008. Motion was seconded by Bob Crockett. Motion passed, all members voting aye.
C. The Board moved to a work session to discuss the 1st reading of the 2008-2009 MCS Budget.
Closing Prayer - Fr. Krebs.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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