December 2022

 OLMC School Board Meeting

December 20, 2022

Present: Jason Swann, Fr. Mark Reyling, Dr. Amanda Brazis, Leigh Bedokis-Gusta, Barry Vesciglio-VanAcker, Liz Isler, Maria Deaton, Sarah Hagler, Scott Stefan, Dr. Josua Miksanek, Kent Ingersoll, Catalina Huerta, Jamie Burris, and Mary Bondioli

The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Dr. Brazis. Fr. Mark led the board in prayer.

School Committee Report – Kent Ingersoll said the raffle tickets have been sent home and will be sold through January 13^th. Initially, it was reported the tickets would be sold until March 3^rd but the date has been changed so as to not interfere with Mardi Gras fundraising.

Principal’s Report:

·         “We made it!” through the first half of the school year.

·         The Empower Illinois Act passed the legislative session in Springfield but is likely to come up again in the “lame duck” session at the end of the year. Some public-school unions and lobbyists are not in favor of the program.

·         Ms. Casey will not be returning to our school next semester. A new 4^th grade teacher has been hired. She is Claire Borbath from northern Illinois who does have experience at this grade level. An announcement will be sent to parents after Christmas.

·         Jason also asked that the board keep things discussed at the board meeting low until the meeting minutes are posted.

Leigh motioned to approve the November minutes, seconded by Scott Stefan and the motion was approved.

Jason requested approval of the Absenteeism and Truancy Policy which had been sent to board members prior to the meeting. This policy is required by the ISBE and is uniform in the diocesan schools. Liz Isler motioned to accept the policy and Maria Deaton seconded. The motion was approved and will be part of the handbook in the future.

Pastor’s Report:

·         Fr. Mark made it through all six classes of confessions.

·         Father will be on a Diocesan Retreat the first week of January.

·         Catholic Schools Week will be the last week of January going into February.

·         An Anniversary Dinner is being planned for February 18^th after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

·         Repairs of the gym roof have been scheduled to begin soon.

·         Plans are to tuckpoint the gym ceiling in 2024.

The next board meeting will be January 24^th at 6:00 p.m.

Leigh Gusta motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Maria Deaton.

Jason expressed appreciation to the board members for their service. Thanks was also expressed to Dr. Brazis for providing dinner from Louie’s P&R.

Mary Bondioli