MINOT
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF September 28, 2006 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Grace.
I. Opening Prayer - Fr. Lindemann
II. Roll Call - Brenda Nush
Members present: Karla Backes, Kim Burckhard, Bob Crockett, Wanda Dobrovolny, Kristi Feist, Mike Gaddie, Fr. Harvey, Jim Kasper, Fr. Lindemann, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Janelle Schell, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Steve Wald, Fr. Walter, and Fr. Zimmer
Members Absent: Katy Allers, Bob Anderson, Rick Awalt
Ex-Officio Present: Kevin Harmon, Barb Johnson, Brenda Nush, Gary Volk and Terry Voiles
Ex-Officio Absent: None
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Mike Gaddie and seconded by Gregg Magnuson to approve the minutes of the August 31 2006, meeting with the correction of the spelling of Velimirovich. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. Motion by Mike Gaddie and seconded by Steve Wald to accept the financial statements for August, 2006, approving the bills paid with checks 20843-20955. Motion passed, all ayes.
C. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - Mr. Volk presented his written report on pep grant; family fun night; Feast Day; Vocation Day; Hostfest, Differentiated Instruction and State Standardized Testing.
B. High School Report - Mr. Voiles spoke on the Differentiated Instruction, reporting that 25 staff members are taking the class learning teaching strategies and assessments. A grading system with on-line access for parents is being tested; the ABCI grading system is in place for grades 6-9.
C. Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Harmon reported that the benefit dinner held for Bill Jones, husband of Annette Jones, custodian at Bishop Ryan brought in over $2000. Next month’s event will be the senior-citizen’s fall fest at Sommerset, to date 12 families have signed up for Project Kindness. In the after school programs 52 of 65 students are enrolled at St. Leo’s; 50-55 at Little Flower and 53-64 at Bishop Ryan and 15 with the ABCI program. Janet Washek, liaison to students and faculty doing a good job.
Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: Hall of Fame Banquet, honoring Bob Cook, Fr. Blaine Cook and Msgr. Raith is underway. The Millennium project is off and running with a goal of 200 people giving $1,000 each. Marketing committee is working on ideas to tap the Scrip program for more success in fundraising.
B. Curriculum & Technology: No report.
C. Finance Committee: Written report from Rick Awalt presented with board packet.
D. Facilities Maintenance and Transportation Committee: No report.
E. Personnel Development and Retention: Survey from this committee has been sent to teachers, report next month.
F. Student Life & Safety: Janelle Schell spoke on the AED’s at the school, of possible procedures that should be discussed, and will report back to the board next month with recommendations.
G. Structure Committee: No report.
H. Catholic Identity: Fr. Harvey spoke on the presentation by Fr. McGrath, that new books would be out in October or November.
I. Foundation: No Report.
V. Old Business
A. Strategic Plan: Mr. Rubbelke asked Board Members interested in helping get this started to see him after the Board meeting.
VI. New Business
A. Special Committees: Mr. Rubbelke asked for volunteers for the Superintendent Evaluation Committee, and for the proposed PIC committee (Parent Involvement Committee) and to present by-laws for PIC at the next board meeting.
B. 1st Reading - Budget Amendments 2006-2007: The amendments for the 2006-2007 budget were presented and discussed. 2nd reading is scheduled for October 26 Board meeting for approval of changes.
VII. Board Concerns, Comments, Suggestions
Next regular meeting date was scheduled for Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s. Mr. Rubbelke asked to the board to move to executive session.
Closing Prayer - Fr. Walter.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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