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.