MINOT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. at Bishop Ryan High School.
I. Opening Prayer - Fr. Walter.
II. Roll Call - Brenda Nush
Members present: Kim Burckhard, Don Burke, Ralph Charley, Bob Crockett, Kristi Feist , Fr. Harvey, Fr. Krebs, Gregg Magnuson, Dean Rubbelke, Janelle Schell, Terresa Schulenberg, Jenny Steckler, Fr. Walter, Shane Zaback, Fr. Zimmer
Members Absent: Bob Anderson, Mike Gaddie, Jim Kasper
Ex-Officio Members Present: Kevin Harmon, Brenda Nush, Terry Voiles and Gary Volk
Ex-Officio Absent: Barb Johnson
III. Recommended Action
A. Motion by Fr. Walter and seconded by Ralph Charley to approve the minutes of the August 2007 meeting. Motion passed, all ayes.
B. Motion by Gregg Magnuson and seconded by Shane Zaback to accept the financial statements for August 2007, approving general fund checks #22141-22309 and payroll checks #55903-56020. Motion passed, all ayes.
C. Additional Agenda Items: None.
IV. School Reports
A. Elementary Report - Mr. Volk presented his written report. Fr. Krebs arrived.
B. High School Report - Homecoming week at Bishop Ryan; Grades due for mid-term in a few days; senior retreat at Richardton went well.
C. Superintendent's Report: Mr. Harmon presented a written report on important dates and upcoming events through October. Mr. Harmon asked board members to submit 10 written questions for the Market Research. School improvement surveys were mailed on September 24th.
V. Committee Reports
A. Development and Marketing: Barb Johnson absent; written report reminds all that Hall of Fame tickets are still available.
B. Curriculum & Technology: No report.
C. Finance Committee: Met September 19th, flooding situation and funding discussed; Budget discussions and planning for 2008-09 to start next month.
D. Facilities Maintenance and Transportation Committee: Volunteer painters needed for downstairs area.
E. Personnel Development and Retention: Staff surveys have been mailed; waiting results.
F. Student Life & Safety: Committee met this week - this is the 3rd and final year of the Pep Grant; better nutrition at the Concessions discussed; Oct 2nd AED Training for new staff and students.
G. Structure Committee: No report.
H. Catholic Identity: Last week's meeting covered areas of service projects currently underway. Barb Johnson arrived.
I. Foundation: Capital Campaign discussions underway; Dan Feist and the Bremer Foundation will each match $100,000 if the Foundation invests $100,000 with the Minot Area Community Foundation - MCS Foundation would then receive the interest from $200,000. Discussions on this option underway; Corporate approval would be sought before committing.
VI. Old Business
A. Market Research Survey: Mr. Harmon spoke on the progress of the planned survey, stating that the project is proceeding on target; Dickinson will not take part; no non-Catholic families will be surveyed.
VII. New Business
A. Following discussion, the next meeting date of the Board was set for October 25th at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church.
B. Dean Rubbelke presented areas he would like the Board to attain in this school year: Finance Committee approving the bills before checks are written; Each committee chair assigning a note-taker with minutes of the committee meetings distributed; Physical plant updates with a prioritized list of improvements to be completed and budgeted for; debt retirement planning discussions.
VIII. Board Concerns, Comments, and Suggestions followed.
Closing prayer - Fr. Zimmer.
/S/ Dean Rubbelke
Dean Rubbelke
School Board President
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