OLMC School Board Minutes
August 28th, 2014 - 6:01 PM to 8:00 PM - Holy Family Room
Members Present: Gary Spoerre, Brad Heard, Brian Hennessey, Mary Belanger, Leigh Bedokis-
Gusta, Tom Harness, Marlyn Cairatti, Father Ken, Faye Myatt, Monica
Schramm, Brandy Milani, and Amy Weaver
Gusta, Tom Harness, Marlyn Cairatti, Father Ken, Faye Myatt, Monica
Schramm, Brandy Milani, and Amy Weaver
1.0 Opening Prayer - Meeting called to order at 6:01. Father Ken led the prayer.
2.0 Approval of Minutes - 1st Leigh Bedokis-Gusta & 2nd Marlyn Cairatti
3.0 Reports
3.1 Pastor's Report - Marketing Material for the new school. A brochure titled Growing In
Faith, Building For Education.
Faith, Building For Education.
3.2 Principal's Report -
3.2.1 New Teachers-Start of the Year-193 families, 297 students PreK-8
3.2.2 iPads/Computer room changed - upper grade computer needed. Teachers
looking at 40 Asus laptops. (Best Buy $230 each TOTAL $9,464 - 2 Carts to
hold 20 laptops each TOTAL $1,311.68). Gary suggested we look at CDW for
lower pricing. Teachers did not want Chrome Books. Tom wanted to know
more about the teachers concerns. Everyone was in agreement to setup a
meeting with teachers to discuss options. Monday September 8th between
2:15 and 3:30 was suggested for a meeting. School board members and
teachers will be invited. Tom wil prepare an email outlining specifically what
questions he wants from the teachers.
looking at 40 Asus laptops. (Best Buy $230 each TOTAL $9,464 - 2 Carts to
hold 20 laptops each TOTAL $1,311.68). Gary suggested we look at CDW for
lower pricing. Teachers did not want Chrome Books. Tom wanted to know
more about the teachers concerns. Everyone was in agreement to setup a
meeting with teachers to discuss options. Monday September 8th between
2:15 and 3:30 was suggested for a meeting. School board members and
teachers will be invited. Tom wil prepare an email outlining specifically what
questions he wants from the teachers.
3.2.3 Committee for long range tech plan (See above) - School board discussed
what direction we should take OLMC in reference to technology. Setting up a
plan to reinvest in technology and replacing it.
what direction we should take OLMC in reference to technology. Setting up a
plan to reinvest in technology and replacing it.
3.2.4 Allergies-Polices: Amy wanted approval from the board to look into what
other schools do with peanut allergies. The school board discussed the pros
and cons of making the school completely peanut allergy free. We currently
have a PreK and 2nd grade student with a severe peanut allergy. The safety
of those students and the concerns of cross contamination were key
discussions. The school board discussed if letters went out this year. Some
teachers did, but some may have not. Faye will look at sending out a notice in
the next announcement.
other schools do with peanut allergies. The school board discussed the pros
and cons of making the school completely peanut allergy free. We currently
have a PreK and 2nd grade student with a severe peanut allergy. The safety
of those students and the concerns of cross contamination were key
discussions. The school board discussed if letters went out this year. Some
teachers did, but some may have not. Faye will look at sending out a notice in
the next announcement.
3.2.5 Fay passed out the principal review forms.
3.2.6 The annual fund over the next 3 years will go towards furniture and
equipment for the new school.
equipment for the new school.
3.3 Technology Repory by Martha - (See Above 3.2.2): Martha discussed the teachers
needs for more laptops/computers. We are still
dealing with internet issues and having multiple
devices connected at one time. All iPads are
updated but we are still having intermittent
connections. Martha is going to contact Jeremy to
see how much it would cost to replace equipment
that he believes will solve our problems.
needs for more laptops/computers. We are still
dealing with internet issues and having multiple
devices connected at one time. All iPads are
updated but we are still having intermittent
connections. Martha is going to contact Jeremy to
see how much it would cost to replace equipment
that he believes will solve our problems.
3.4 Budget Report by Gary - The budget was passed out. We have roughly a surplus of
$400 to start out with this year. Some of the line items
discussed were: Gas, Extended Care Income, Internet
(new line item), Forgiven Tuition, and Salaries.
$400 to start out with this year. Some of the line items
discussed were: Gas, Extended Care Income, Internet
(new line item), Forgiven Tuition, and Salaries.
3.5. School Committee by Faye (Update from Kent Ingersoll) -
3.5.1 The first 5K is set for Saturday, September 13th. There are currently 35
registered runners as of August 28th. $600 in sponsorship money has been
collected. Leigh Bedokis-Gusta discussed making the run creative and
different to draw runners from the area. Tim Jarvis is heading the run and
donating the use of his timing equipment to the event. This is a new
fundraiser and all the money raised goes to the school.
registered runners as of August 28th. $600 in sponsorship money has been
collected. Leigh Bedokis-Gusta discussed making the run creative and
different to draw runners from the area. Tim Jarvis is heading the run and
donating the use of his timing equipment to the event. This is a new
fundraiser and all the money raised goes to the school.
3.5.2 There was a Bingo meeting tonight during the school board meeting. There
are going to be changes this year. Everyone WILL BE REQUIRED to sign in
at each of their assigned times. If you are assigned a shift and do not show,
you have 2 options: 1) Find someone willing to fill in. 2) Not show and be
billed your assessment (prorated). This will apply to ALL assessments. The
bar tab at bingo will be capped at $30. Tracy Steel will be taking over Tim
Jarvis' duties as Bingo Chair.
are going to be changes this year. Everyone WILL BE REQUIRED to sign in
at each of their assigned times. If you are assigned a shift and do not show,
you have 2 options: 1) Find someone willing to fill in. 2) Not show and be
billed your assessment (prorated). This will apply to ALL assessments. The
bar tab at bingo will be capped at $30. Tracy Steel will be taking over Tim
Jarvis' duties as Bingo Chair.
3.5.3 Kroger Cards - Gift cards will no longer be required to raise money for the
school. The red discount cards can be setup every August to help OLMC. A
note was sent home notifying parents of how to set it up.
school. The red discount cards can be setup every August to help OLMC. A
note was sent home notifying parents of how to set it up.
4.0 Other Business - None
5.0 Executive Session
Closed Meeting: 1st Brandy Milani and 2nd Gary Spoerre