MINOT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 2007 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. at Our Lady of Grace.
I. Opening Prayer - Fr. Krebs.
II. Roll Call - Brenda Nush
Members Present: Bob Anderson, Kim Burckhard, Don Burke, Ralph Charley, Fr. Harvey, Fr. Krebs, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Janelle Schell, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Fr. Walter, Fr. Zimmer
Members Absent: Bob Crockett, Kristi Feist, Mike Gaddie, Jim Kasper, Shane Zaback
Ex-Officio Members Present: Kevin Harmon, Barb Johnson, Brenda Nush, Gary Volk
Ex-Officio Absent: Terry Voiles
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Fr. Harvey and seconded by Don Burke to approve the minutes of the September 2007 meeting. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. Motion by Gregg Magnuson and seconded by Fr. Krebs to accept the financial statements for September 2007, approving general fund checks #22310-22421 and payroll checks #56021-56191. Motion passed, all ayes.
C. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - Mr. Volk presented his written report, and reported the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group from Bishop Ryan who spoke to the students at Little Flower and St. Leo’s on alcohol and drugs was very well received.
B. High School Report - Mr. Voiles attending the Pep Rally at Bishop Ryan at this time, Mr. Harmon presented his report - the work in the basement area is progressing nicely - the ceiling and electrical work are scheduled for next week; the floor is near completion; the door replacements may not be completed before we start sending students back to class downstairs.
C. Superintendent's Report: The new students and faculty have been trained in AED operations; the FBLA Chapter has had it's first organizational meeting; BRHS will join the Rotary's program "Interact" in conjunction with Our Redeemers and Minot Public School; Last Wednesday's teacher workshop at the Diocese was well received by the staff; the bid for the boiler to heat the gymnasium was awarded to Minot Plumbing and Burlington Electric for a total of $28,000.
V. Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: In addition to her written report, Barb Johnson reported that there were 50 guests at the Millennium luncheon today.
B. Curriculum & Technology: Religion and English is underway for this year.
C. Finance Committee: Met last week - the 2008-2009 budget underway; Brenda will contact the various Department heads for their budget needs.
D. Facilities Maintenance and Transportation Committee: No Report.
E. Personnel Development and Retention: Staff surveys results distributed to the Board, with a short summary of results by Don Burke.
F. Student Life & Safety: Janelle Schell informed the board of the AED protocol changes, she will contact Community Ambulance to reset our AED machines.
G. Structure Committee: Bob Anderson informed the Board that new officers will be needed at the end of this term, as both President and Vice-President are in their final year of office. Bob also commended Mr. Harmon and Mr. Henderson on the parent meeting held last week on College planning and applying for Scholarships. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19 at 6 p.m. for "Parent Connect".
H. Catholic Identity: Fr. Harvey spoke on the Catholic Identity meeting. Curriculum is underway this year, and this committee hopes to assist with this project. Very positive feedback received from the Senior Retreat, both from students and chaperones.
I. Foundation: No meeting this month - prior discussions include the 50-year reunion in 2009 and the need to have a Capital Campaign underway by that time.
VI. Old Business
A. Market Research Survey: Mr. Harmon spoke on the progress of the planned survey, calling will take place during the month of November, and preliminary results should be in January.
VII. New Business
A. Following discussion on the location of the meetings, President Rubbelke stated that all future meetings of the Board will all be held at the Bishop Ryan Library. The next meeting is on Thursday, November 29th at 7 p.m.
VIII. Board Concerns, Comments, and Suggestions followed. Topics discussed included: possible Matinee performance for the upcoming play at Bishop Ryan; how impressive our young staff additions were at Parent-Teacher Conferences; and a reminder to everyone to keep Shane Zaback and his family in our prayers.
Closing Prayer Fr. Harvey.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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