MINOT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF January 18, 2007 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. at the Bishop Ryan Library.
I. Opening Prayer - Fr. Walter.
II. Roll Call - Brenda Nush
Members present: Katy Allers, Bob Anderson, Karla Backes, Kim Burckhard, Don Burke, Kristi Feist, Mike Gaddie, Fr. Harvey, Jim Kasper, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Steve Wald, Fr. Walter, and Fr. Zimmer
Members Absent: Rick Awalt, Bob Crockett, Wanda Dobrovolny, Fr. Lindemann, Janelle Schell
Ex-Officio Present: Kevin Harmon, Brenda Nush, Terry Voiles, Gary Volk
Ex-Officio Absent: Barb Johnson
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Rick Awalt and seconded by Bob Anderson to approve the minutes of the November 2006 meeting. Motion passed, all ayes. December, 2006 was a work-session, no minutes.
B. Motion by Rick Awalt and seconded by Karla Backes to accept the financial statements for November, 2006. Motion passed, all ayes.
C. Motion by Rick Awalt and seconded by Karla Backes to accept the financial statements for December, 2006. Motion passed, all ayes.
D. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - Mr. Volk presented his written report - highlighting Catholic Schools Week starting January 28.
B. High School Report - High School student Anthony Anderson won local oratorical contest - he goes on to compete in Watford City for the state level. High School students, Lindsay Aarseth and Amber Kroke were recognized as Character Counts winners, with Blake Eggl receiving Honorable Mention.
C. Superintendent's Report: Mr. Harmon spoke on upcoming House Bills that pertain to education, will report at the next meeting with the results.
Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: Barb Johnson was absent, written report was presented - the recruiting committee is working on a brochure for MCS.
B. Curriculum & Technology: The curriculum committee is working on science and technology, with registration for the 2007-2008 school year scheduled for this spring.
C. Finance Committee: Met this month to discuss the financial statements and bills.
D. Facilities Maintenance and Transportation Committee: No report.
E. Personnel Development and Retention: Kim Burckhard reported on the meeting regarding the staff survey.
F. Student Life & Safety: No report..
G. Structure Committee: No Report.
H. Catholic Identity: Meeting monthly; faculty retreat scheduled for Feb. 28th; Fr. Walter spoke on the many cards he received from students when his mother passed away, and how his family appreciated seeing them.
I. Foundation: The foundation board met this month; no report, all topics procedural.
V. Old Business - None
VI. New Business
A. Employee Retirement Plan: Following discussion, Motion to proceed with awarding the MCS 401K Employee Pension Plan to First Western Bank by Gregg Magnuson, and seconded by Don Burke with the recommendation that it proceed as expediently as possible.
B. The Board then moved to Executive Session to discuss the 2007-2008 Budget.
VII. Board Concerns, Comments, Suggestions: None.
Next regular meeting date was scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at Little Flower Elementary.
Closing Prayer - Fr. Harvey.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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