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.
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. 27th @ 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. 25th 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 2nd
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:
- A tax credit to reimburse teachers for their out-of-pocket classroom expenses.
- Provide funding to ensure critical music, arts, and sports programs continue as in tough budgetary times, these programs are the first to be cut.
- Increase donations across the state to nonprofit scholarship organizations to provise scholarships to students to attend K through 12th grade, public and private schools.
- 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 5th 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 12th at 6pm, in the Holy Family Room.
Upcoming Meetings: November 9th and December 7th