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Saint Theresa Parish Board of Education Minutes Tuesday, September 21 2010, 6:00 p.m.
I Prayer 6:03
Jen Faber and Middle School students, who also spoke about Middle School
Houses. II Open
Forum/Visitors’ comments 6:07
Tonya Eaton requested consideration for the school counselor to be made
either three-quarters or full time, expressed concern over the frequency with
which students are scheduled to meet with the guidance counselor and said she
was pleased with how Edline was going.
III
Acceptance of September Agenda 6:09 Move Old Business and New business
earlier to after Approval of Minutes from September Agenda. Tom moved approval the amended agenda,
which was seconded by Rob an approved by the Board.
IV Approval of Minutes from August meeting 6:10
Rachael moved approval of the August
minutes, which was seconded by Tom and approved by the Board. VIII New Business 6:12 Moved from later
in the meeting A.
Middle School Students – Houses covered earlier with opening prayer
B. Christen Lacy – Art Christen
introduced herself and gave basic background info. C. Deborah Welsch –
Guidance Counselor Deborah introduced herself and gave basic
background info. VII Old
Business A. Smart update
Mary Baker spoke about Smart tuition, which was going well. Mary explained
basics of Smart tuition, and also training details and reporting specifics.
Mary shared background information for herself, and she spoke about some of
the new processes with Smart tuition. As of Sept 1, $19821.61 had been
collected, not including seven families in specific circumstances referred to
earlier in the meeting. Over $500K remained in tuition receivables. Mary had
not received many calls since welcome letters had gone out. Veronica said it
was going well in her experience. Mary would have a monthly report for the
Board and the Finance Council. The Board discussed Smart tuition. VIII New Business 6:36 F.
Patrick Benoit – Maintenance Patrick introduced himself as Facilities
Manager. He is PTC President as well. Patrick said there are numerous
“band-aids” on the grounds, and he will not have band-aids. Safety is the top
priority, and he will require vendors to comply with the approach. Background
checks would be required for vendor employees. The position will be more
proactive than it had been. There would be a work-order system developed.
Patrick spoke about specific concerns that would be addressed. Reducing cost
would be a priority. Rob requested that Patrick come to the next several
Board meetings to give a report. V Administrators’ Reports A.
Director
of Faith Formation B.
School
Administrator VI Committee Reports A. Athletics B.
Policy
C. PTC D. Health and Wellness E. School Improvement VII Old
Business B. Smart update Covered
earlier VIII New Business B.
Christen Lacy – Art Covered earlier C.
Lindsey Bruner – Music Lindsey will come in Oct D.
Deborah Welsch – Guidance Counselor Covered earlier E.
Maggie Schopp – Middle School Faith Formation Teacher/Director of Youth
Ministry Maggie will come in Oct
F.
Patrick Benoit – Maintenance Covered earlier in the meeting IX Budget Approval 7:41 Reminder of the meeting at 7 a.m. Thurs, Sept 23.
The Board discussed vendor contracts and bidding. Steve and Rob would be
available for future meetings with Patrick pertaining to vendor issues. X Other Business 7:52 Board introductions
for Lori XI Adjournment 7:56 Date of Next
Meeting Oct 26,
Prayer Rob moved to adjourn to Executive Session,
which was seconded by Jim and approved by the Board. The Board adjourned at
8:25 p.m. Next
Meeting - 6:00 p.m. |
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