Sacred Heart Catholic Community
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March 2005
Total Board of Catholic Education
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Approved Meeting Minutes Present: Fr. Len, Lois Maczuzak, MaryEllen Waldvogel, Nancy Schauer, Denise Stueck, Ron Henn, Tom Berg, Becky Dillenburg, Wendy Lundt, Linda Meisner, Penny Demerath, Mark Schultz, Correen Lewis, Kara Skarlupa, Scott Meisner, Cindy Swiecichowski. Guests were a few local boy scouts to observe our Board meeting. Opening Prayer: March Parish Meeting prayer. Approval of Minutes/Financial Statements: January and February meeting minutes were approved. Financial statements for both school and religious education were approved. Correspondence: None. Old Business: Ron will present policies # 4035 and 4045 to Parish Council for review. Budgets were approved by Finance Council. New Business: Policies numbered 5035, 5045, 5055 and 5065 were reviewed, no recommendations for changes. Board members are strongly encouraged to present possible Board member candidates to Fr. Len for approval for upcoming member replacements in May. Concerns were raised regarding discipline issues with the sixth grade class, Denise will speak with Lois and strongly encourage a meeting between Lois and the sixth grade parents. Informational reports:
A. Pastoral Office - No report.
B. Home and School Association - Linda Meisner reports that storage cabinets were purchased for the Kindergarten & 1st grade rooms, which were greatly needed. Software to update the library circulation system was purchased. Fieldtrips are also beginning.
C. Finance - Final budgets were approved. Lois presented questions from teachers regarding insurance coverage.
D. Religious Education - Registration for religious education is not held until August. The Middle School students will be the curriculum to be replaced next year. May 11 is the next scheduled Generations of Faith. March 29 is the next planning meeting; also will need to discuss the future of GOF. No contracts are required for facilitators. First reconciliation is April 2; while April 24 is scheduled for First Eucharist celebration.
E. School Administrator - Lois states the enrollment status of the 4 year-old kindergarten program is currently at four students. Twelve children are enrolled for kindergarten next year. Signs and radio ads are going to be used to encourage increased enrollment. Social studies curriculum will be replaced next school year. Mass for kindergarten and 1st graders will include a prayer service on Mondays while attending all school mass on Thursdays. Lois presented documentation of licensure status and they appear to be up to date. Contracts need to be reviewed by teachers by April 15.
F. Athletic Committee - March 31 is the date scheduled for the annual sports banquet.
G. Committees
a. Personnel - Committee to meet in May; catechists are still needed.
b. Budget Proposal - No report.
c. Policy - Need to meet to review religious education and school handbooks.
d. Development - Helped out with the last GOF gathering, and strongly encourage members to attend or help with future gatherings.
e. Technology - Technology presented the Board with a proposal for updating the school computer lab with the purchase of 30 new Dell computers. The 30 new units would cost $25,000 along with heating and lighting upgrades, which will cost approximately $2,200. This purchase will be funded by the Bleser Family Fund donation. Motion was made by Nancy Schauer and seconded by Tom Berg in approval of the proposed technology update. Announcements - Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Parish Center. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Swiecichowski
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