April 26, 2011, 6:00 PM
Media
Center
Present – Tom McCarthy, Ellen Stemler, Geri McMahon, Mary Gisler, Rachael Seymour, Rob Jackson, Jim Wainwright, Lori Mordini, Steve Kouri, Tonya Eaton, Kathy Wipf, Cindy Mumm
Absent – Father Neal
Visitors – Veronica Degen, Mary Baker, Jennifer Vaske
Secretary – Lisa Bourne
- Prayer – 6 p.m.
- Open Forum/Visitors’ comments – 6:02
None
- Acceptance of April agenda – 6:02
Add Band and Board Elections under Other Business. Rachael moved to accept the amended agenda, which was seconded by Rob and approved by the Board.
- Approval of Minutes from March meeting – 6:03
Tonya moved approval of the March minutes, which was seconded by Tom and approved by the Board.
- New Business – 6:05
- Jennifer Vaske – Reading Resource and DIBELs
Jennifer distributed handouts on Reading Resource services and spoke about her background to the Board. She detailed the services provided, including interventions, assessment, consulting with and research for teachers, and gave specific examples of work with students, as well as trends observed and utilized. Jennifer explained DIBELs theory overall, and gave examples of how Mrs. Clark’s class was excelling in DIBELs use. The Board discussed DIBELs specifics and Reading Resource work overall. Reading Resource services would be augmented in the future via a Title 1 grant.
- Administrators’ Reports
- Director of Faith Formation – 6:25
Kathy distributed her report and updated the Board on Wednesday Faith Formation and sacramental preparation. First Communion and Confirmation were coming up the following weekend. Theology of the Body materials had been ordered for preview. Totus Tuus was scheduled for June 11-17. Kathy was facilitating a weekly group studying the Bible. Kathy detailed recent and upcoming faith formation events. Some meetings included work on the new Roman Missal and also examination of a proposed new approach to Baptism preparation. Kathy had met with Father Mark regarding her performance evaluation, which Kathy indicated was positive. Kathy said the meeting provided the opportunity to discuss Faith Formation responsibilities and organization at St. Theresa with Father Mark and answer his questions. All staff members had been asked to provide Fr. Mark a detailed job description by May 1.
- Parish Manager – 6:47
The parish was at 97% of the Annual Diocesan Appeal goal. Finances were doing well overall. More budget work would be done by Mary and Ellen. Mary and Patrick were looking at various systems such as phone, fire, safety, communications and security. Parking lot repairs were under consideration. The Board discussed the budget. Mary had previously sent the Board the current Statement of School Activities School Detail and Statement of Activities School Summary both for March, as well as the Tuition Collection Policy that had been approved by the Finance Council. At 7 p.m. Mary Baker distributed a chart with updated registration information and a summary of funds transferred from July 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011. Two-hundred-sixty-three students were currently enrolled for the following year. This number was trending down. Ellen had made calls to families not yet registered. Ninety-five-point-seven percent of funds in arrears had been collected. The Board discussed collection of delinquent funds.
- School Administrator – 7:25
Ellen had sent her report prior to the meeting. She distributed the diocesan calendar which did not yet reflect St. Theresa date specifics, and also an example of staff benefits packet for the Board’s review. CRISS coaching was in process. There would be one section of seventh-grade the following year. Ellen discussed an impending increase in unemployment benefit premiums. The Band Committee had met and decided to keep band scheduled during the school day. Music would be moving in to the open fifth-grade classroom and band would move into the music classroom. Sound-proofing was under consideration. A letter with a band update would go to parents later in the week. There was discussion of staff and schedule structure. The Board discussed ITBS scores.
- Old Business
- Budget – 7:47
A copy of the current budget was distributed. Ellen asked the Board to provide feedback later after review.
- Policy Review – 7:50
The Board discussed how to proceed on proposed revisions. Available members would meet Fri, April 29 to address policy revision.
- Committee Reports – 8:05
The Athletic Committee would be holding elections and its next meeting was scheduled for May 17. Seven scholarships had been awarded resulting in 100% collection of fees. Track season was going well. Father Mark was a real plus as coach.
- Other Business – 8:09
The Board discussed elections and Board structure. Geri would be working with Amanda Vande in the parish office regarding inclusion of Board election information in future parish bulletins.
- Adjournment
Prayer – 8:19
Executive Session – 8:20
Rachael moved to adjourn to Executive Session, which was seconded by Lori and approved by the Board.
Date of next meeting – May 24 |