MINOT
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF October 26, 2006 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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, Bob Crockett, Wanda Dobrovolny, Kristi Feist, Mike Gaddie, Jim Kasper, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Janelle Schell, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Steve Wald, Fr. Walter, and Fr. Zimmer
Members Absent: Rick Awalt, Fr. Harvey, Fr. Lindemann
Ex-Officio Present: Kevin Harmon, Barb Johnson, Brenda Nush, and Gary Volk
Ex-Officio Absent: Terry Voiles
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Mike Gaddie and seconded by Jim Kasper to approve the minutes of the September 2006 meeting. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. Motion by Don Burke and seconded by Bob Crockett to accept the financial statements for September, 2006. Motion passed.
C. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - Mr. Volk presented his written report on Doughnut project, Fall parties, Pep Grant, Thanksgiving Dinner, Parent Council, and spoke on Team Time Activities.
B. High School Report - Mr. Voiles was absent at a Differentiated Instruction Class at the High School.
C. Superintendent's Report: Mr. Harmon presented the upcoming November Activity Calendar; the CTBS testing starting this week; ACT prep testing for Freshmen held this week, Sophomores scheduled for September 27. The Senior retreat in Richardton was last week, the Somerset event this weekend. Open house at all schools on November 17th; Coaching Catholic next meeting is November 21st.
Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: Barb Johnson presented written report on the Marketing and Recruitment Committee, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Alumni Relations and the Annual Giving Committee.
B. Curriculum & Technology: The classes scheduled for curriculum updates this year are science and technology. This committee would like to present the teachers with an opportunity to write mini-grants for innovative programs from next year’s budget. They would like to see advisors for incoming Freshmen to cover the 4-year class schedule plan.
C. Finance Committee: Written report from Rick Awalt, who was absent. No discussion.
D. Facilities Maintenance and Transportation Committee: No report.
E. Personnel Development and Retention: Kim Burckhard spoke on the survey results from the teachers, reporting 21 of 42 surveys returned. This group will study solutions and goals. A full report will be available by next month.
F. Student Life & Safety: Janelle Schell met with Kevin Harmon and discussed a Safety Intervention Plan, possible mock events, and CPR and AED Training.
G. Structure Committee: No Report.
H. Catholic Identity: No Report.
I. Foundation: No Report.
V. Old Business
A. Strategic Plan: Mr. Rubbelke presented the Board with possible issues for the Strategic Plan and asked the Board to take this home and read, look for areas to volunteer.
B. 2nd Reading Budget Amendments: Motion by Jenny Steckler and second by Gregg Magnuson to accept the 2006-2007 Budget amendments, showing a deficit budget of $80,537. Motion passed, all ayes.
VI. New Business
A. 2007-2008 Budget Work Session: Mr. Rubbelke informed the Board that the next Board Meeting will be held on November 16 at St. Leo's Community Center. This meeting will be a work session on the 2007-2008 Budget, and will be for Board members only.
B. November-December Meeting Dates: November 16 set for regular board meeting; December meeting date discussed, no date confirmed.
C. Christmas Party: Board members and spouses invited to attend the MCS Christmas Party - scheduled for December 15 at the KC Club.
VII. Board Concerns, Comments, Suggestions
Kristi Feist, Katy Allers and Terresa Schulenberg volunteered to be the ones to call when volunteers are needed. The Carnival dates have been scheduled for January 26, 27, 28.
Next regular meeting date was scheduled for Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Leo’s Community Center, Board members only, work session on 2007-2008 budget.
Closing Prayer - Fr. Walter.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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