December 2015

OLMC School Board Minutes December 7, 2015

Members present: Gary Spoerre, Todd Ward, Amy Weaver, Tammy Pullum, Brad Heard, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta, Faye Myatt, Marlyn Cairatti, and Michelle Rickard

The meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.  Brad led the board in prayer.  Tammy Pullum moved to approve the Nov. 12 minutes.  Amy seconded, and the minutes were approved.

Father was not present because of Mass, so there was no Pastor’s Report.

Principal’s report: 

Faye attended the South AEP meeting at St. Andrew’s in Murphysboro.  The Bishop had good things to say about OLMC visit.  The Diocese is passing a policy that teachers cannot support one parent over another in a child custody dispute.  They can only testify at court if issued a subpoena.

The Year of Mercy begins Dec. 8.  Teachers are asked to focus on the Beatitudes this year in their classes.

Iowa test results in the Diocese show that math is low across entire diocese.  We have purchased Fasttmath to help with this.

The Bishop would like junior high students to have access to Messenger online.  The subscription would cost $10 per student.

All coaches will have to complete concussion training.  We will try to get with the public schools to share training resources.

Chromebooks have been purchased for the 4^th-5^th grades for their Fastmath.

Christmas programs are set for Dec. 11 and Dec. 14; The Band Concert is Dec. 15; Dec. 11 is the Spanish Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Dec. 13 – Fundraiser for Roxy at the Herrin Track – Rudolph Run from 2-4 p.m.

Morthland College in West Frankfort is opening a High School starting in 2016.  It is a faith-based school.  It may be a possible alternative to public high school for those students who live in W.F or Johnston City, and those who don’t want to drive to Notre Dame.  They will hold an open house on Jan. 4.  Tuition is $6,600 yearly.

New School Plans:  Mark Dillon has put our previous plan into a one-floor plan.  The cost is down to about $7 million.  It still has pod concept for lower grade classes and has a safe area.

Athletics is selling detergent again.  They will be selling until Feb. 20.  This is their only big fundraiser for the year.  We are also hosting the Diocesan Conference Jan. 8-10.

School Committee will provide Cookies with St. Nick on Dec. 14.  Mardi Gras is planning to sell advertisements on their game booths.  The meal this year will be home cooked rather than ordered from Fazoli’s Lyndell Hatley will be doing it. 

Tammy Pullum made a motion to adjourn at 7:17 p.m.; Gary Spoerre seconded the motion.

September 2015

OLMC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

September 17th, 2015

Members Present:  Faye Myatt, Marlyn Cairatti, Mary Belanger, Tammy Pullum, Monica Schramm, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta, Brad Heard, Amy Weaver, Todd Ward, Barry Vesciglio and Michelle Rickard 

1.) Opening Prayer

     Brad called the meeting to order at 6:01 and led the board in prayer. 

2.) Approval of Minutes from August Board Meeting     
Leigh made a motion to approve the August minutes which was seconded by Monica, and the remainder of the board was also in favor.

3.) Pastor’s Report

     Monsignor Ken was not able to attend the meeting.

4.) Principal’s Report

      a.)  Harley Davidson Motorcycle Sales/Drawing – 40 families turned in their (sold) ticket packets which are all due tomorrow.  The drawing will be on Sept. 27^th @ 3pm at JALC’s Hunting Fishing Days.

      b.)  Krispy Crème Fundraiser – October is KK Month.  The teachers are organizing this fundraiser and will be selling coupons for KC donuts after Masses throughout October.  Donuts are sold for $9/doz, which is a profit of $4.25.  Student Council is selling donuts on Fridays in the cafeteria for $1. “Dollars for Donuts!”   30K is our fund raising goal through KC.  

      c.)  The faculty is scheduled for an in-service of Friday, Sept. 25^th on Blood Borne Pathogens and the use of Epipens.  The in-service will not cover CPR this year as that was covered last year and next year CPR training requirements are scheduled to change. 

      d.)  The OLMC janitorial staff attended an asbestos information meeting.   

      e.)  Risk Management Updates – All suggested Risk Management jobs, including new Exit signs for Cabrini Hall have been completed and we are ready  for an inspection at any time.  Also the Williamson County Health Inspector came to inspect the cafeteria and we received a rating of 99/100 and are in compliance.  

       f.)  Teacher Evaluations – Teacher evaluations are scheduled to begin on October 1.  Principal Faye is now a licensed evaluator.

      g.)  Iowa Testing – Iowa Testing is scheduled for the last week in September

      h.)  School Reports – School reports are due in to the diocese on October 2^nd

       i.)  Security Cameras – Principal Faye is considering installing 3 more interior security cameras in: the kitchen, cafeteria, band room.  Faye has done some pricing of camera on line and plans to talk to Father Ken about purchasing them.

5. Old Business

       a.)  Illinois Kids Campaign – The Campaign is urging lawmakers to invest in kids and to take meaningful steps toward providing all children with the best education possible by providing funds to the following programs:

1. A tax credit to reimburse teachers for their out-of-pocket classroom expenses.
2. Provide funding to ensure critical music, arts, and sports programs continue as in tough budgetary times, these programs are the first to be cut.
3. Increase donations across the state to nonprofit scholarship organizations to provise scholarships to students to attend K through 12th grade, public and private schools.
4. Funding to help schools ensure that students are safe and can learn in well-maintain buildings.

     b.)  Technology at other school – the board resumed our discussion about technology strategies.  The board discussed leasing vs. purchasing options.  Also, grants for technology equipment are available and should be explored further.

      c.)  Follow up on the Sept 5^th 5K Run – attendance was low as was our revenue due to a number of circumstances including the fact that is was Labor Day weekend.  

6.) Executive Session – the board went into Executive Session for a brief discussion prior to adjourning the meeting.

At 6:53pm Amy Weaver made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by Monica Schramm.

The next Board Meeting is scheduled for October 12^th at 6pm, in the Holy Family Room.

Upcoming Meetings:  November 9^th and December 7th 

August 2015

OLMC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

August 20, 2015

Members Present:  Faye Myatt, Marlyn Cairatti, Mary Belanger, Tammy Pullum, Monica

Schramm, Gary Spoerre, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta, Brad Heard, Amy Weaver, Michelle Rickard

and Barry Vesciglio

Visitor: Kent Ingersoll

1.)      Opening Prayer

           Brad called the meeting to order at 6:01 and Gary led the board in prayer.

2.)      Approval of Minutes from June Board Meeting

          Leigh made a motion to approve the June minutes which was seconded by Monica,

          and the remainder of the board was also in favor.

3.)      Kent Ingersoll provided a School Committee Report

           a.)  5K run is scheduled for September 5th. Help is needed in spreading the word

                 since sign- ups are down.

           b.)  The Mardi Gras Committee had nothing to report

           c.)  Planning for the Auction has begun and help is needed.

           d.)  The Schwan’s Kick Off is Sept. 9th. Order Deadline is October 16th.

           e.)  Tracey Steele has stepped down as Bingo Coordinator and Jen Heard has

                  agreed to step in.  The committee decided to discontinue free drinks for Bingo workers. A 

                  Bingo Captains meeting is to be scheduled.

4.)     Principal’s Report

        

          a.)   Enrollment:

                 Principal Faye reported that 288 students are enrolled and began the school

                 year.

                 Pre-K = 34; K = 33 (2 classes); 1st Grade = 20; 2nd Grade = 29 (2 classes); 3rd

                 Grade = 25; 4th Grade = 35 (2 classes); 5th Grade = 25; 6th Grade = 32 (2 classes); 7th

                 Grade = 23; 8th Grade = 33 (2 classes).

          b.)  Wall in K-5:

                A wall in the 3rd Grade classroom is falling apart. It appears to be caused by

                rain damage causing the plaster to fall from the wall. The bricks appear sound, but

                the falling plaster is a concern.

          c.)  Accreditation 2016-17:

                OLMC Accreditation conducted by the State Board of Education and the

                Dioceses of Belleville has been pushed back a year from 2015-16 to 2016-17. 

                The school is preparing for our review and could be ready if the accreditation board comes early. We are currently working on a few small issues like repairing or installing new exit signs, posting evacuation instructions, etc.

          d.)  Principal Appraisal – Board Sheets:

                School Board sheet of the Principal will be distributed and due back to Fr. Ken

                directly Feb.

          e.)  Parent Orientation:

                There was a great turn-out for this year’s Parent Orientation held Aug. 11

          f.)  Parent’s Newsletter and Teacher’s ePlanbook:

                Principal Faye is now emailing her Friday Newsletter to parents. This has had a

                very good response and allows an additional means of direct communication with parents

                that have questions or comments. Principal Faye also purchased Planbooks.com for

                our faculty this year. The feedback from them thus far has been very positive, even by

                those who were initially reluctant to use an electronic planning system.

                This program also provides greater lesson continuity for substitute

                teachers when faculty members are out.

          g.)  Bishop's visit October 29th:

                The Bishop has postponed his visit from October 7th to October 29th (The Feast

                of Our Lady of the Rosary). The Bishop will be unable to say Mass that

                morning and has also request that he meets with students without their

                 teacher present to ensure candid responses.

          h.)  New School Fundraiser Help:

                We could use help selling raffle tickets for a new motorcycle. We especially

                need help at the DuQuoin State Fair. Packets of tickets given out to students are due back on Friday, Sept. 18th.

           i.)  TV in Church:

                Utilize large screen TV in the gathering space of the church. It was decided to

                show school activities on the TV and a means of helping the older

                parishioners to connect to the students/school. This might help

                them become more invested in the new school project.

          j.)  Tech Committee:

                Principal Faye proposed the possibility of a sub-committee of the School

                Board to address technology issues. The board did not approve or

                disapprove this idea but several members volunteered to gather information

                on what other schools in our area are doing to optimize the use of current

                technologies in our school. Tammy Pullum is going to find out about the

                “spider/spaceship things” mounted to the ceilings in the English

                Dept of the High School.

         k.)  Presentation of new Advanced Spanish Curriculum:

               Board voted to adopt program

5.)  Athletics

         a.) Diocesan Boys Basketball Tournament:

              OLMC will be hosting the diocesan boys’ basketball tournament on January 8 -

              10. We need to find a gym to use for some tournament games.

              Tommy and Martha Johnson submitted a report on OLMC Athletics on August

              20, 2015.  OLMC is looking to fill the Athletic Director position for next year.

6.)  Other / New Business:

         a.)  Early Band practices start on August 26th. Mr. Mark McClurken holds practices on

               Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 7:30am for 30 minutes.

         b.)  There was also discussion about the possibility of the upper classes (girls)

                being able to change into gym clothes for P.E. That does not seem possible

                given time constraints so they may be given the option to wear a t-shirt to

                school on days that P.E. is first or second period (8:15am – 8:45am; 8:45am –

                9:15am), then change into their uniform top.

         c.)  The Board asked for clarification that birthday treats sent in with a student do not

                have to be store bought, as is the case in the public schools. However,

                they must comply with the new allergy management policy.

        d.)    Principal Faye is looking into getting more information on the Illinois Kids

                Campaign that is working towards scholarship funding for private/parochial

                schools and also tax breaks vouchers for those who send their children to private/

                parochial schools.

Amy made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Monica seconded.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17th at 6:00 pm in the Holy Family

Room (HFR).

UPCOMING MEETINGS: October 12th; November 9th; December 7th

July 2015

**  OLMC School Board does not meet in the month of July.

June 2015

OLMC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

June 3, 2015

Members Present: Faye Myatt, Amy Weaver, Brad Heard, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta, Marlyn Cairatti, Gary Spoerre, Brandy Milani, Barry Vesciglio, Mary Edna Russell, Mary Belanger, Monica Schramm, Todd Ward and Tammy Pullum.  

Vistors:  Martha Johnson, Tom Johnson, Teresa Hopkins

1.) Opening Prayer
     The meeting was called order at 6:04 and Gary led the board in prayer. 

2.) Approval of Minutes from April Board Meeting

    The April minutes were approved by Gary, and seconded by Leigh. There were no minutes from May, as we did not meet last month.

3.) Teresa Hopkins requested time to address the board regarding three issues, including:

  a.) Notre Dame High School - Brother David would like an invitation to come speak to the OLMC students about attending Notre Dame High School. Teresa said Brother David will not come to the school without an invitation. Principal Faye told Theresa that any organization that wishes to address the student body needs to make arrangements through her, but it is not our policy to invite organizations in.  

    b.) Soccer program at OLMC - Fernando Castillo spoke to the board in March and the soccer team he was forming comprised of OLMC students. The team is not sanctioned or sponsor by our school.  Teresa wanted to find out what can be done in order for his teams to become an official conference and an OL MC team can be sanctioned by the school to participate in it.  Principal Faye and Tommy Johnson (AD) said that a conference needed to be established first, before any other steps were taken.  Those involved are currently gathering data.

    c.) Tardiness Policy – Teresa also wanted to address the tardiness policy. She wanted to make sure excused tardies were  considered in the policy. Principal Faye said that it was not because there is no repercussion for tardies until the fourth tardy, at which point the student is given a lunch detention.  Thereafter, the process starts over.

4.) New School Board Members

      
     a.) Newly elected board members welcomed by the existing board.  New board members, who will serve for a 3-year term, include Todd Ward, Michelle Rickard and Tammy Pullum (Michelle was unable to attend the meeting).  

    
 b.)  The board also elected Brad Heard as in-coming president and Leigh Bedokis-Gusta as in- coming vice president.  Barry Vesciglio has one year remaining on his term as secretary.

5.) Principal’s Report

     a.)  Principal Faye shared that registration was currently at 283 students (Pre-K = 30; K - 8^th grade = 253), which is slightly down (-10) from last year.  It is likely, that before the school year  starts, this registration deficit will be decreased.

   
 b.)  Multiple summer repair projects are underway including: painting classrooms and waxing floors.  A recent school inspection indicated building issues that needed to be addressed include: emergency lighting, emergency evacuation instructions, gymnasium storage closet needs to cleaned and organized, Cabrini Hall lighting issues, HFR exit sign and servicing of fire extinguishers.  These improvements are to be made by the start of school in August.

  
   c.)  Parent Orientation is scheduled for August 11^th 2015

  d.)  Principal Faye provided the board with working copies of the Parent/Student Handbook for 2015-16. She asked the board to review the Handbook and to email and suggestions or changes to her by July 1^st.  Principal Faye highlighted three major changes to the Handbook which included the Tardiness Policy, the Allergy Management Program and the Lunch Program.

  
  e.)  Principal Faye concluded her report by providing an update on faculty changes and additional Krista Teckenbrock, Craig Herman, and Maggie Robbins are leaving OLMC.  Renée Lowe will be taking one 4^th grade class while Kendra Rudolph will take the second 4^th grade class.  Matt Crain will be teaching PE and Kristie Abba will be joining as a teacher’s aide.

6.) Athletics

    
    a.)  Tommy Johnson provided the board with an update on issues related to the Athletic Program.  Coaches are needed for:  6th grade boys’ basketball, JV boys basketball (assistant coach), girls basketball (head coach), a cheer coach, a baseball coach and a softball coach.  Alexis Ragsdale will serve as assistant girls’ basketball coach and Jessica Hudson has agreed to coach girls’ volleyball.  The detergent fundraiser made around $1700.  OLMC will be hosting the diocesan boys basketball tournament on January 8 - 10.

7.) Misc. Other / Old Business:

   
    a.) The Bishop is coming on October 10th

  

At  7:35 pm Leigh made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Brandy seconded.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20^th at 6:00 pm in the Holy Family Room (HFR).

April 2015

OLMC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 6, 2015

Members Present:  Faye Myatt, Amy Weaver, Brad Heard, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta,  Marlyn Cairatti,
                              Gary Spoerre, Brandy Milani, Barry Vesciglio, Mary Edna Russell, Mary Belanger

1)  OPENING PRAYER 

       As Fr. Ken was attending a funeral, Gary Spoerre led the committee in prayer.

2)  APPROVAL of MINUTES from 3/18/15

      March School Board Meeting minutes were reviewed.  Marlyn made a motion to approve them    

      and Mary seconded the motion.

3)  PASTOR’S REPORT

      As Father Ken was unable to attend the meeting, we did not have a Pastor’s Report this meeting.

4)  PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

       a)   Principal Faye shared that the Kindergarten Round-up held on 3/24/15 was a success and t  

              here are approximately 34 students starting Kindergarten this fall.  There are potentially 2 or 

              3 children more that will potentially be enrolled and are currently awaiting screening.  

       b)   After reviewing the Intent to Register Letters, it appears that enrollment will be down by 14- 

             19 students, as of now, for the upcoming school year.  This does not include add-ons which 

             inevitably occur over the course of the summer.  The Pre-K class is full at 30 students.

       c)   Principal Faye was asked to participate as a member of the Accreditation Evaluation Team 

             for St. Bruno’s School who is having their review this year (April 29^th).  This should prove 

             to be very helpful to us in preparing for our own state and diocesan re-accreditation which 

             will occur next year.

       d)   A final school-wide fire drill/bus drill is set.  The school is required to have at least 3 fire 

             drills and at least one evacuation drill a school-year.

       e)   The 2015-16 school calendar is set.  August 12^th is slated as the first day of school.  Also, 

              this coming year, Spring Break will begin on Holy Thursday and include the week 

              following Easter Sunday.  The last day of school for 2016 will be May 15^th, but this does 

              not include snow days.

5)  SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

      Leigh and Brad provided an update of the upcoming school board elections.  Several people have 

      either been approached or expressed an interest in running for the OLMC School Board.  

      Potential candidates include Tammy Stephan, Todd Ward, and Michelle Rickard.  Leigh and Brad
      will continue to follow up with leads on people to run in the election.  Candidates must submit a   

      bio to Marlyn within the next couple weeks to be included in the bulletin for elections. 

6)  BUDGET REPORT

     Gary provided a review of the school budget and tuition proposals for the 2015-16 school year.  

     a)  Three proposals were outlined:

              i)  Proposal #1 offered no tuition increase for the 2015-16 school year. 

             ii)  Proposal #2 offered a tuition increase of $100 per child.

            iii)  Proposal #3 offered a “progressive increase” wherein after the third child, a family would 

                   be given a $25 discount, decreasing by $25 with additional child.  (+100, +100, +100, 

                   +75, +50, +25).

     b)  The committee carefully reviewed all three options and voted to approve Proposal #3 

          (“progressive increase”).                                                   

     c)  Gary also asked the committee for any questions regarding the 2015-16 Budget and any 

          suggestions/improvements regarding the “readability” and understanding of the school budget.

7)  MISC. OTHER BUSINESS

     a)  Tardiness Policy - The committee revisited a discussion started at the previous board meeting 

          regarding the current tardiness policy.  Faye reported that the faculty would like to keep the 

          chronic tardiness policy but she is re-considering the number of “tardies” allowed a student 

          each semester before receiving a detention.  She plans to discuss this further with the faculty.

     b)  Graduation – Mary asked the committee whether OLMC ever recognized academic excellence 

          by selecting a valedictorian or a salutatorian from the graduating class.  OLMC has 

          traditionally not done this, however, we have acknowledged High Honors (11.0 or greater) by 

          gold cords worn at graduation.  Cords are also worn by students who have excelled by taking 

          9^th Grade Literature and Algebra 2.  Faye also shared that the 8^th grade faculty and 

          administration is working on changing a few things around this year at graduation, like 

          presenting student achievement awards during graduation Mass.

     c)  Teacher Contracts – Faye announced that 2015-16 Teacher Contracts will go out to the faculty 

          by next week.

     d)  Executive Session – the committee did not find it necessary to call an executive session this 

          month.

At 7:26pm Barry made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Brad seconded.

Next Meeting will be held on May 12^th at 6pm in the HFR.

Our June meeting will include newly elected School Board members, and will be held 

on June 3rd at Sergio’s.

March 2015

  OLMC School Board Meeting Minutes

                                                                March 16, 2015

Members Present:  Fr. Ken Shaffer, Faye Myatt, Amy Weaver, Brad Heard, Leigh Bedokis-  

           Gusta, Monica Schramm, Marlyn Cairatti, Gary Spoerre, Brandy Miliani, Victor Sanchez, 

           Barry Vesciglio, Mary Edna Russell

Other Attendees:  Fernando Castillo, Martha Johnson, Tom Johnson 

1.   Meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm and Fr. Ken led the committee in prayer.

2.   January School Board Meeting minutes were reviewed.  Leigh motioned to approve them and   

            Marlyn seconded the motion.

3.   Pastor’s Report

           Fr. Ken provided an update on the new school building project. 

              a.)  A goal was set that as of March 1, 2016 to have half the funds necessary (@ 5 million) 

                    for the new school in the bank in order to receive approval from the diocese to break 

                    ground.  

              b.)  Currently, 72 people have volunteered to visit potential donors and help work on 

                    donations.  Fr. Ken encouraged the board members to help as well.

              c.)  As of today, we have about 1.4 million in the bank and another $700-800 

                    thousand pledged.

              d.)  As of April 1^st on-line giving will be possible through our bulletin service.  St. Clare 

                     Parish in O’Fallon, IL is currently using a similar service and you can visit their website 

                     to get an idea of what ours will look like.

4.   Principal’s Report

        Kindergarten Round-Up, March 24^th, 9-11am

              a.)  35 invitations to the Kindergarten Round-Up were sent out.  Two Kindergarten classes 

                    are anticipated for the upcoming year.  Ideally, Kindergarten class sizes should be no 

                    greater than18 students.

              b.)  Intent to Register Letters are scheduled to be sent home by the end of the week.

              c.)  Principal Myatt discussed upcoming staffing issues due to class (grade) changes:  

                    2 Kindergarten classes; 1 - 1^st grade; 2 - 2^nd grade classes.  Faye is considering several 

                    possibilities to cover her staffing changes/needs including a P.E. teacher (possibly Craig 

                    Herman).  The Athletic Director position had been decided to be handled by a          

                    committee.

              d.)  Faye is working on necessary updates to the OLMC School Handbook the allergy

                    policy, Student Allergies Form, and possibly the Tardiness Policy.  A discussion ensued 

                    regarding the difficulty of compliance to the Tardiness Policy and effective consequence 

                    for repeat violators of the policy.  One suggestion was to have a required Open House
                    for all parents, providing an opportunity to discuss the policy, penalties and the negative 

                    impact tardiness has on teachers and students.

5.   School Committee Report

              a.)  A school committee meeting was held this evening at 6pm, prior to the school board    

                    meeting.  Leigh provided a brief update of the topics discussed including: the 5K Run 

                    is scheduled for September 5^th, the possibility of a parish festival, a bocce tournament, 

                    plans for the spaghetti dinner

              b.)  Moving banking from Banterra Bank to First Southern Bank.

              c.)  Discussion about the possibility of utilizing volunteer time to be credited toward

                    assessment fee

              d.)  Marlyn made a suggestion that grandparents of students to be contacted for volunteers

                    activities (ie. Playground duty, cafeteria duty, etc)

6. Athletics

              a.)  OLMC co-ed soccer club.  Father Ken asked Fernando Castillo to make a brief

                    presentation to the board regarding his plans to establish a competitive middle school 

                    soccer program.  The team which is comprised of 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th students (boys and 

                    girls) from OLMC will be called the Herrin Knights.  This league plays in the spring and 

                    will not conflict with school sponsored sports activities (ie: cross country).  A possible 

                    outcome, which needs to be discussed further, is the establishment of an OLMC varsity 

                    soccer team to play in the I.H.S.A. conference.

             b.)  Team updates -  Girl’s Volleyball is doing very well.  The Bowling Team’s season is 

                   currently underway.  Cross Country has also begun their season.

             c.)  Laundry detergent fund raiser was held in February and will end at the end of this week. 

7. Technology Update

             a.)  Martha informed the Board that 3 new Apple Airports have been purchased by the
                   school and 2 of them have already been installed.  The Airports are/will be located in the 

                   Resource Room, Mr. Herman’s room and Mrs. Russell’s room.  The installed units have 

                   greatly improved internet connections.

             b.)  Mark Dillon has donated 3 computers.  One is to be placed in the Counselor’s office and 

                   the other 2 location are to be determined.

8. Budget Report

             a.)  Gary informed the Board within the next couple of weeks more information regarding 

                   budget cost changes and additional cost within the upcoming year will become
                   available.  He plans to present a budget review at the next Board meeting with
                   incorporates this information ensuring greater accuracy for review.

9. Miscellaneous

             a.)  Leigh, Monica and Brad will head a committee for new School Board elections.

             b.)  Confirmation is on Monday, April 13th

             c.)  Executive Session – at 8:30 pm Brandy requested to move into Executive Session which
                   was seconded by Leigh.

At 9:08 pm Amy moved to adjourn the meeting and Brandy seconded.

**Next School Board Meeting:  April 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm in the HFR

February 2015

** No February Meeting due to inclement weather conditions.

January 2015

OLMC School Board Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2015

Members present:  Faye Myatt, Mary Belanger, Gary Spoerre, Brad Heard, Brandy Milani, Marlyn Cairatti, Brian Hennessey, Amy Weaver

1.0  Meeting called to order at 6:02.  Gary led us in prayer.

2.0  November minutes were approved by Gary and seconded by Brad.  December minutes were approved by Gary and seconded by Marlyn.  The backlog of minutes was due to the resignation of previous Secretary, Tom Harness.

3.0  Pastor's Report - Faye reported for Father Ken that the parish had hired the Stire Group to conduct a feasibility study to determine what new school funds can be raised from parents and parishoners. Approximately 100 interviews will be conducted. The brochurefor the new school is also being redone.

4.0  Principal's Report -

4.1  Boiler expansion tank - Before Christmas a pipe broke in the Pre-K room and Steve found a hole in the boiler expansion tank. The initial brake was repaired, but subsequently four additional breaks occured and are currently clamped. These breaks will be repaired over the summer.  The boiler also kept turning on and off due to sludge buildup.  It has since been cleaned out and repaired.  Large cracks have started appearing over the North side bleachers of the gym and are getting bigger, and a crack in Mrs. Rains' old room is also getting bigger.  There is water damage to the ceiling above the microwave in the cafeteria.

4.2  Jamie Summers/Gina Moffett - Jamie Summers, who had been working as a Pre-K aid two days a week, turned in her notice before Christmas Break. Gina Moffett had been volunteering in Pre-K and was hired in her place.

4.3  Catholic Schools Week plans - A calendar of activities will go home this week.  This CSW will have a medieval theme and Faye will dress as Sir Reads Alot.

4.4  Principal Appraisal - Forms have been given to board members and need to be filled out and returned to Father Ken byFebruary 13th.

4.5  Other - The 5th grade service project is now the upkeep of the uniform room.

5.0  Athletics

5.1  AD for next year - OLMC will be hosting the diocesan tournament next year, and we need to start planning for it now. AD options were discussed, including Quinn Laird possibly being interested or turning the position into a committee and a potential School Committee assessment.

5.2  Fundraiser - OLMC athletics will be having a detergent fundraiser in February.  Athletics hopes to make $10 per unit sold.

5.3  Diocesan Tourney 8th/6th - Will be this weekend.

5.4  Regionals- The boys are the #1 seed, so OLMC will be hosting regionals, which will take place during CSW.

5.5  Girls basketball/volleyball - Girls bball is done, and vball will be starting Saturday due to the resignation of Tom Harness, a new secretary needs to be appointed. After suggestions and discussion, Barry Visciglio was agreed upon by the board.  Father Ken will need to approve Barry's appointment.

Amy made a motion to close the meeting and go into executive session; Brandy seconded.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:50.

The next OLMC School Board Meeting will be Monday, February 9th at 6pm in the HFR.