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Present: Rachael Seymour, Lori Mordini, Steve Kouri, Tonya Eaton, Cindy Mumm, Kathy Wipf, Geri McMahon, Tom McCarthy and Ellen Stemler
I.
Prayer – 6:04
II.
Open
Forum/Visitor’s Comments -None
III.
Acceptance of
May agenda:
6:06
Under
New Business – removed Data Analysis (Ellen will email)
Under
Administrators Report – Parish Manager
(Mary absent)
Lori
moved to accept the amended agenda, Seconded by Tonya: motion carried
IV.
Approval of
Minutes from April:
6:09
Cindy
Mumm was present at last meeting
Under
section V subsection C strike line that reads “Payments for band would be made
directly to the band director going forward.”
Cindy
moved for approval of the April minutes, seconded by Tom; motion carried
V.
New Business – 6:10
A.
Josh
Faber – not present
B.
Presentation by math book committee. Handout given to the Board regarding
comparison of series being considered. The
teachers have looked at several books – the two of the series being given
consideration are Everyday Mathematics and Saxon Math . The text preferred by the group is the
Everyday Math. This text contains spiral
learning as well differential learning. The reason they want new math text is because the current text are not
challenging enough and teachers are using different supplement teaching
materials, which is causing teachers to not have standard language between the
different grade levels. The Everyday
Math series has a greater ability to challenge higher level learners. Question by Geri regarding that given the current change in Core
standards, would we be better off waiting a few years until there are more
texts available. Response was the
Everyday Math does seem to address the Core standards. The Everyday Math series is only pre-k
through6th grade. Veronica
Degen, Dowling H.S. math chair, has looked at both texts and recommends the
Everyday Math Series. Saxon series is
more data driven, while Everyday Math is more student driven. Saxon series seems lacking in the
differential learning area. Several of
the other schools in the area have decided to use the Saxon series. Everyday Math is a consumable text book which
is a cost consideration but teachers noted that some of the portions can be
reused.
VI.
Administrators’
Reports
A.
Director
of Faith Formation – 7:00
Report
provided at meeting. There will be need
for 6 new catechist next year – a couple have moved to new parishes or have
other commitments on Wednesday nights. 8
of 14 are returning. There have been
some conversation regarding changes for confirmation but we are waiting on
direction from Bishop Pates. “Edge” is
the new middle school component of Life Teen which we will be using.
B.
School
Administrator - 7:05
ITBS
skills information was not able to be printed off. That information shall be provided via email.
Executive
Session - 7:07 p.m. Based on request of Ellen, Tonya motioned we go into executive
session. Tom seconded the motion. Tom
moved to end executive session, seconded by Cindy. The motion carried at 7:20 pm.
Discussion
regarding tuition collection. There are
two families who will not be allowed to return unless the pay remaining
balance. According to current report we
have $17,125.16 not collected. There is
belief that about $10,000-11,000 will not be collected.
The
current enrollment number is at 285. Ellen believes we will meet the enrollment number of 305 – which is the
number our budget is based on.
Ellen
placed an ad in the Des Moines Register for Art and Middle School Science
positions. We have several candidates
for the elementary positions. The
teachers will be meeting after the end of school to restructuring the schedule
for next year. PBS team is going to ISU
for two days later this year for more training. The documentation indicates there are more referrals for the boys, this
is going to be addressed as Ellen agrees there are equal issues with girls but
maybe more subtle but no less concerning. Steve questioned the effectiveness of PBS, especially in the middle
school. Ellen is meeting tomorrow with
the Title I reading resource teacher tomorrow. The was discussion regarding lunch program.
VII.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Budget - 8:02
Budget
was provided. There have been some minor
changes – additional money budgeted for fuel, food and unemployment. Mary has sent letters to all parishes and
the schools regarding need for verification from the home parishes to show the
family is an active member of that parish. The finance committee has approved the current budget.
B.
Policy
Motion
to approve the following policy as revised: 350, 440, 450, 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 560, 600 and
610. Lori made a motion to adopt the
policies as revised. Rachael seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Policy 550 is tabled until next meeting. Discussion regarding Policy 255, the tuition
collection policy which will be typed up and adopted at the next meeting. Geri also talked about proposed policies and
asked Board members to review those and provide comment via email.
C.
Board
of Education Elections
There are 4
positions that are open. Geri has not
had anyone contact her
regarding
interest in the positions. Board members
are encouraged to speak directly to person who may be interested in this
volunteer opportunity.
VIII.
Committee Reports
A.
Athletic
committee – doing some restructuring for next year. Participation is good.
IX.
Other
Business
A.
Approving Ellen’s contact – Geri and Toyna
shall check into whether this is
necessary
or a formality.
X.
Adjournment
– 8:45
Toyna
made a motion to adjourn. Tom seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
XI.
Prayer
– 8:49
Next
meeting is June 14, 2011.
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