02 June 2010
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Peter Belz, Una Durkan, Stan Hazzard, John Gallagher, Denise Jaeger, Patty McDonagh, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder and Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05
1. Opening Prayer - Father Steve
2. Minutes Approved
3. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
• Child Find: State Program which screens Pre-K and Kindergarten students for speech, vision and cognitive skills. A report is provided on each student.
B. Catholic Identity
• Sacraments: First Holy Communion will be on April 24th. The 2nd graders are busy preparing. On May 6th, the seventh graders will be confirmed.
C. Parents/Communication
• Enrollment: 410 registered. Many inquires have been received with the potential closing of Stock School. 16 new students registered for Kindergarten. 121 students not yet registered for school.
• Preschool and Kindergarten Open House: scheduled for April 19.
• Protecting God’s Children Compliance: Faculty and staff are compliant.
• Legislative Action: Laura Gustaitis planning on attending meeting and will report back
D. Students
• Service Activities: Food drive on Sunday April 18 with 40 middle school students helping.
• School Play: scheduled for 4/20 and 4/22.
• Misericordia Candy Day: scheduled for 4/23 with a parent helping out at lunch.
4. Pastor’s Report
• Reviewed Income & Expense – School February 2010: budget on track.
5. Black Top Ball Update
• School Board party successful in raising funds and contributing to Black Top Ball.
6. 2010 School Board Election Update
• Review Candidates: 6 nominations received. A motion was made to accept all 6 candidates for the Board and was passed.
7. Committee Reports
a. Fundraising: covered
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: update soon
d. Marketing: Coffee Tea & Thee School Board sponsorship successful.
e. Operations: no report
f. Bylaws/Legislative: no report
8. Trip Program: Set schedule for May
9. New Items / Miscellaneous
• A question was raised about whether there is a security camera at the front door. There is a camera at this door as well as the extended care door.
• A question was raised about publishing specifics on fundraising so the details can be viewed. This will be reviewed.
• The recent Parent Feedback Response Form will be posted on the web blog with a return date of May 1, in order to generate more responses. The responses will be reviewed at the next Board meeting. The Board also discussed making this an annual survey.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15
Next Meeting Tuesday, May 4th at 7 PM.
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Peter Belz, Una Durkan, Stan Hazzard, John Gallagher, Denise Jaeger, Patty McDonagh, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder and Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05
1. Opening Prayer - Father Steve
2. Minutes Approved
3. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
• Child Find: State Program which screens Pre-K and Kindergarten students for speech, vision and cognitive skills. A report is provided on each student.
B. Catholic Identity
• Sacraments: First Holy Communion will be on April 24th. The 2nd graders are busy preparing. On May 6th, the seventh graders will be confirmed.
C. Parents/Communication
• Enrollment: 410 registered. Many inquires have been received with the potential closing of Stock School. 16 new students registered for Kindergarten. 121 students not yet registered for school.
• Preschool and Kindergarten Open House: scheduled for April 19.
• Protecting God’s Children Compliance: Faculty and staff are compliant.
• Legislative Action: Laura Gustaitis planning on attending meeting and will report back
D. Students
• Service Activities: Food drive on Sunday April 18 with 40 middle school students helping.
• School Play: scheduled for 4/20 and 4/22.
• Misericordia Candy Day: scheduled for 4/23 with a parent helping out at lunch.
4. Pastor’s Report
• Reviewed Income & Expense – School February 2010: budget on track.
5. Black Top Ball Update
• School Board party successful in raising funds and contributing to Black Top Ball.
6. 2010 School Board Election Update
• Review Candidates: 6 nominations received. A motion was made to accept all 6 candidates for the Board and was passed.
7. Committee Reports
a. Fundraising: covered
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: update soon
d. Marketing: Coffee Tea & Thee School Board sponsorship successful.
e. Operations: no report
f. Bylaws/Legislative: no report
8. Trip Program: Set schedule for May
9. New Items / Miscellaneous
• A question was raised about whether there is a security camera at the front door. There is a camera at this door as well as the extended care door.
• A question was raised about publishing specifics on fundraising so the details can be viewed. This will be reviewed.
• The recent Parent Feedback Response Form will be posted on the web blog with a return date of May 1, in order to generate more responses. The responses will be reviewed at the next Board meeting. The Board also discussed making this an annual survey.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15
Next Meeting Tuesday, May 4th at 7 PM.
03 May 2010
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallagher, Rich Mackey, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder
Meeting called to order at 7:05
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Audience Questions
A. A question was asked regarding using an on-line system for grade reporting. The school is currently testing existing technology to create a system for reporting grades on-line.
B. An audience member also asked about how cut backs are based if needed. Cut backs are based on criteria established by the Archdiocese – credentials and life of service.
III. Minutes Approved
IV. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Holocaust Museum: 8th grade students will visit in groups of 10 for 2 ½ hour sessions. A holocaust survivor will also speak to the students.
b. Technology: 2 new color printers have been obtained by a grant received by Tim Travers.
c. Science Lab: speakers and a wireless connection were purchased and $1000 was donated for tables.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Service Projects for Lent: collections continue for Haiti.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Enrollment Talk Newsletter: Provided the Catholic School Enrollment Talk newslett
b. AMEN Grant: applied for and received $500 grant. A plan was sent with ideas to improve enrollment including a packet for new parents, and advertisements. Board also discussed a procedure for phone calls made to the office. Also, an idea was presented to have teachers serve as family mentors to answer curriculum questions.
D. Students
a. Catholic Schools Week: events for the week will include teacher appreciation day, blessings at Church, and a school circus.
V. Fr. Steve’s Report: reviewed Income & Expense – School January 2010.
VI. Open House Recap: Reviewed School Open House and opportunities for next year. The following were ideas for next year: extended care room open to visit, a better display of the science projects, assigning an adult to every school tour, highlighting the science lab and the fine arts program. There was also discussion of a room dedicated to a presentation on the school with an emphasis on the science lab as well as the mobile lab and technology focus. As a follow up, the board members will be contacting the prospective families that attended. Finally, the board discussed planning earlier for next year’s Open House and gaining more help.
VII. Black Top Ball: John Ryder and Una Durkan attended the last Black Top Ball committee meeting. The committee has asked that the board consider making technology improvements the focus of the live auction fundraiser. A motion was made to make technology (computer lab) the focus of the auction and was approved by the Board.
VIII. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising: covered
B. Finance: committee is meeting this month
C. Technology: covered
D. Marketing: covered
E. Operations: discussed starting SR. Remy Schaul Award procedure earlier next year.
F. Bylaws / Legislative: no report
IX. Coffee, Tea and Thee will be managed by School Board on March 28
Next Meeting: March 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallagher, Rich Mackey, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder
Meeting called to order at 7:05
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Audience Questions
A. A question was asked regarding using an on-line system for grade reporting. The school is currently testing existing technology to create a system for reporting grades on-line.
B. An audience member also asked about how cut backs are based if needed. Cut backs are based on criteria established by the Archdiocese – credentials and life of service.
III. Minutes Approved
IV. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Holocaust Museum: 8th grade students will visit in groups of 10 for 2 ½ hour sessions. A holocaust survivor will also speak to the students.
b. Technology: 2 new color printers have been obtained by a grant received by Tim Travers.
c. Science Lab: speakers and a wireless connection were purchased and $1000 was donated for tables.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Service Projects for Lent: collections continue for Haiti.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Enrollment Talk Newsletter: Provided the Catholic School Enrollment Talk newslett
b. AMEN Grant: applied for and received $500 grant. A plan was sent with ideas to improve enrollment including a packet for new parents, and advertisements. Board also discussed a procedure for phone calls made to the office. Also, an idea was presented to have teachers serve as family mentors to answer curriculum questions.
D. Students
a. Catholic Schools Week: events for the week will include teacher appreciation day, blessings at Church, and a school circus.
V. Fr. Steve’s Report: reviewed Income & Expense – School January 2010.
VI. Open House Recap: Reviewed School Open House and opportunities for next year. The following were ideas for next year: extended care room open to visit, a better display of the science projects, assigning an adult to every school tour, highlighting the science lab and the fine arts program. There was also discussion of a room dedicated to a presentation on the school with an emphasis on the science lab as well as the mobile lab and technology focus. As a follow up, the board members will be contacting the prospective families that attended. Finally, the board discussed planning earlier for next year’s Open House and gaining more help.
VII. Black Top Ball: John Ryder and Una Durkan attended the last Black Top Ball committee meeting. The committee has asked that the board consider making technology improvements the focus of the live auction fundraiser. A motion was made to make technology (computer lab) the focus of the auction and was approved by the Board.
VIII. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising: covered
B. Finance: committee is meeting this month
C. Technology: covered
D. Marketing: covered
E. Operations: discussed starting SR. Remy Schaul Award procedure earlier next year.
F. Bylaws / Legislative: no report
IX. Coffee, Tea and Thee will be managed by School Board on March 28
Next Meeting: March 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
03 May 2010
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallagher, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Response to Student Learning Needs: reviewed extra learning help being provided. Handout provided detailing points of Responding to Student Needs at St. Juliana School.
b. Technology: 4 additional white boards have been installed for teachers to use.
c. Science Lab: wish list generated a couple donations.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Service Projects: Reviewed service projects conducted by 7th graders which include assisting at nursing homes, soup kitchens, Misericordia, and Stock School.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Enrollment Talk Newsletter: Provided the Catholic School Enrollment Talk newsletter. The School Board members will review and discuss at March meeting.
b. AMEN Grant: applied for and received $500 grant. A plan was sent with ideas to improve enrollment including a packet for new parents, and advertisements. Board also discussed a procedure for phone calls made to the office. Also, an idea was presented to have teachers serve as family mentors to answer curriculum questions.
D. Students
a. Catholic Schools Week: events for the week will include teacher appreciation day, blessings at Church, and a school circus.
IV. Fr. Steve’s Report: reviewed Income & Expense – School December 2009. Also noted that budget discussions for 2010 are starting.
V. Open House Recap: Reviewed School Open House and opportunities for next year. The following were ideas for next year: extended care room open to visit, a better display of the science projects, assigning an adult to every school tour, highlighting the science lab and the fine arts program. There was also discussion of a room dedicated to a presentation on the school with an emphasis on the science lab as well as the mobile lab and technology focus. As a follow up, the board members will be contacting the prospective families that attended. Finally, the board discussed planning earlier for next year’s Open House and gaining more help.
VI. Black Top Ball: John Ryder and Una Durkan attended the last Black Top Ball committee meeting. The committee has asked that the board consider making technology improvements the focus of the live auction fundraiser. A motion was made to make technology (computer lab) the focus of the auction and was approved by the Board.
VII. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising: covered
B. Finance: committee is meeting this month
C. Technology: covered
D. Marketing: covered
E. Operations: discussed starting SR. Remy Schaul Award procedure earlier next year.
F. Bylaws / Legislative: no report
VIII. Coffee, Tea and Thee will be managed by School Board on March 28
Next Meeting: March 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallagher, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Response to Student Learning Needs: reviewed extra learning help being provided. Handout provided detailing points of Responding to Student Needs at St. Juliana School.
b. Technology: 4 additional white boards have been installed for teachers to use.
c. Science Lab: wish list generated a couple donations.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Service Projects: Reviewed service projects conducted by 7th graders which include assisting at nursing homes, soup kitchens, Misericordia, and Stock School.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Enrollment Talk Newsletter: Provided the Catholic School Enrollment Talk newsletter. The School Board members will review and discuss at March meeting.
b. AMEN Grant: applied for and received $500 grant. A plan was sent with ideas to improve enrollment including a packet for new parents, and advertisements. Board also discussed a procedure for phone calls made to the office. Also, an idea was presented to have teachers serve as family mentors to answer curriculum questions.
D. Students
a. Catholic Schools Week: events for the week will include teacher appreciation day, blessings at Church, and a school circus.
IV. Fr. Steve’s Report: reviewed Income & Expense – School December 2009. Also noted that budget discussions for 2010 are starting.
V. Open House Recap: Reviewed School Open House and opportunities for next year. The following were ideas for next year: extended care room open to visit, a better display of the science projects, assigning an adult to every school tour, highlighting the science lab and the fine arts program. There was also discussion of a room dedicated to a presentation on the school with an emphasis on the science lab as well as the mobile lab and technology focus. As a follow up, the board members will be contacting the prospective families that attended. Finally, the board discussed planning earlier for next year’s Open House and gaining more help.
VI. Black Top Ball: John Ryder and Una Durkan attended the last Black Top Ball committee meeting. The committee has asked that the board consider making technology improvements the focus of the live auction fundraiser. A motion was made to make technology (computer lab) the focus of the auction and was approved by the Board.
VII. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising: covered
B. Finance: committee is meeting this month
C. Technology: covered
D. Marketing: covered
E. Operations: discussed starting SR. Remy Schaul Award procedure earlier next year.
F. Bylaws / Legislative: no report
VIII. Coffee, Tea and Thee will be managed by School Board on March 28
Next Meeting: March 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
02 March 2010
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallgher, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:10
I. Technology Update - Madelyn Gawne and Peggy Martinus reviewed the St. Juliana School Technology Plan (Updated – January, 2010) which was created after taking an inventory and assessing the technology needs of the school. The plan addresses technology goals and objectives, the current technology state and the future state. The following was highlighted:
A. Mobile Computer Lab: the cart contains 25 netbooks and 5 additional netbooks are needed. The usage since 11/1/09 has been good with 9 teachers using the cart. The netbooks are used to review work and practice skills through websites such as IXL math.
B. Future State: The following are key needs: 5 additional netbooks, replace 30 Apple computers in lab with 30 new PCs, a new server, an additional mobile lab (one for each floor) and an additional Whiteboard.
II. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
III. Minutes Approved
IV. Principal’s Report
A. Science Lab: Ribbon cutting and blessing scheduled for 1/24 at 2:00 pm. Discussed creating a wish list to distribute at the event.
B. Catholic Schools Week: the school open house scheduled for 1/31. Registration materials will be available. Discussed creating an ad for the local papers promoting new technology and science lab.
V. SR. Remy Schaul Award: Todd and Melody Steffen nominated to receive the award.
VI. Pastor’s Report
A. Reviewed Income & Expense – School November 2009
VII. Committee Reports:
a. Fundraising: John Ryder to attend next Black Top Ball meeting and report back to school board at February meeting.
b. Finance: waiting for Archdiocese to report – committee will meet after February School Board meeting.
c. Technology: covered
d. Marketing: Open House details planned
e. Operations: concrete project plaque will be installed
f. Bylaws/Legislative: no report
VIII. Coffee, Tea and Thee: managed by School Board on Palm Sunday, March 28
IX. School Board provided tour of Science Lab
Next Meeting: February 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2010
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallgher, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:10
I. Technology Update - Madelyn Gawne and Peggy Martinus reviewed the St. Juliana School Technology Plan (Updated – January, 2010) which was created after taking an inventory and assessing the technology needs of the school. The plan addresses technology goals and objectives, the current technology state and the future state. The following was highlighted:
A. Mobile Computer Lab: the cart contains 25 netbooks and 5 additional netbooks are needed. The usage since 11/1/09 has been good with 9 teachers using the cart. The netbooks are used to review work and practice skills through websites such as IXL math.
B. Future State: The following are key needs: 5 additional netbooks, replace 30 Apple computers in lab with 30 new PCs, a new server, an additional mobile lab (one for each floor) and an additional Whiteboard.
II. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
III. Minutes Approved
IV. Principal’s Report
A. Science Lab: Ribbon cutting and blessing scheduled for 1/24 at 2:00 pm. Discussed creating a wish list to distribute at the event.
B. Catholic Schools Week: the school open house scheduled for 1/31. Registration materials will be available. Discussed creating an ad for the local papers promoting new technology and science lab.
V. SR. Remy Schaul Award: Todd and Melody Steffen nominated to receive the award.
VI. Pastor’s Report
A. Reviewed Income & Expense – School November 2009
VII. Committee Reports:
a. Fundraising: John Ryder to attend next Black Top Ball meeting and report back to school board at February meeting.
b. Finance: waiting for Archdiocese to report – committee will meet after February School Board meeting.
c. Technology: covered
d. Marketing: Open House details planned
e. Operations: concrete project plaque will be installed
f. Bylaws/Legislative: no report
VIII. Coffee, Tea and Thee: managed by School Board on Palm Sunday, March 28
IX. School Board provided tour of Science Lab
Next Meeting: February 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
02 February 2010
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, John Gallagher, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Science Lab: on track for January completion. Lab tables being prepared and whiteboard installed. Window treatments to be completed next.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Grandparent Mass: successful and received positive feedback.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Principal Job Description: description distributed and reviewed.
b. Tuition Survey, K-8: distributed and reviewed.
D. Students
a. Christmas Concert: will be held on December 21.
IV. Committee Reports
a. Fundraising: no report
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: Peggy Martinus and Madelyn Gawne to report at January meeting.
d. Marketing: no report
e. Operations: no report
f. Bylaws/Legislative: no report
V. Trip Program: February schedule to be created.
VI. Coffee, Tea and Thee: March 28 – managed by School Board.
Next Meeting: January 5, 2010
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, John Gallagher, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Science Lab: on track for January completion. Lab tables being prepared and whiteboard installed. Window treatments to be completed next.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Grandparent Mass: successful and received positive feedback.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Principal Job Description: description distributed and reviewed.
b. Tuition Survey, K-8: distributed and reviewed.
D. Students
a. Christmas Concert: will be held on December 21.
IV. Committee Reports
a. Fundraising: no report
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: Peggy Martinus and Madelyn Gawne to report at January meeting.
d. Marketing: no report
e. Operations: no report
f. Bylaws/Legislative: no report
V. Trip Program: February schedule to be created.
VI. Coffee, Tea and Thee: March 28 – managed by School Board.
Next Meeting: January 5, 2010
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
05 January 2010
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Teacher Inservice: Parent / Teacher conference date changed to accommodate this workshop which will focus on the writing curriculum.
b. Curriculum Mapping: Internet based program where teachers reflect on curriculum standards. Paid for through Title funds.
c. Technology Training – teachers have been trained on the mobile lab. The students are using the lab and are excited about the new laptops.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Grandparent Mass: will be held on Friday November 20. Format has changed to the morning. There will be an 8:45 Mass with the Grandparents then invited to visit the classrooms.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Parent/Teacher Conferences: will be conducted on Tuesday November 24th from 1 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Conferences will be 1 day instead of 2 due to teacher inservice day.
b. Protecting God’s Children Training: Training for parent helpers must be completed by November 1. The training applies to all those that provide assistance at school. A suggestion was made to clarify some parent confusion as to who must complete the training.
D. Students
a. Absences: Attendance is normal for this time of year.
E. School Board Manual Review: updated manual provided to the Board.
F. Science Lab Update: on track for January completion.
IV. Pastor’s Report
A. Reviewed Income & Expense Statement – School September 2009
B. T-Mobile cell tower put on hold by national.
C. St. Juliana Pastoral Council Organization is putting together a directory of all parish organizations. Scheduled to pull information together by end of November.
V. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising: no report
B. Finance: no report – budget process will begin at the end of February.
C. Technology: Assessment and Development document being finalized and will be reviewed at the next meeting.
D. Marketing: No report
E. Operations: Flagpole cement platform has been completed.
F. Bylaws: Board member Beth Sugrue had resigned. No immediate plans to fill vacancy with Board presently meeting membership number requirements.
G. Legislative: Catholic Conference of Illinois October Newsletter provided.
VI. New News: none
Next Meeting: December 10, 2009
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Teacher Inservice: Parent / Teacher conference date changed to accommodate this workshop which will focus on the writing curriculum.
b. Curriculum Mapping: Internet based program where teachers reflect on curriculum standards. Paid for through Title funds.
c. Technology Training – teachers have been trained on the mobile lab. The students are using the lab and are excited about the new laptops.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Grandparent Mass: will be held on Friday November 20. Format has changed to the morning. There will be an 8:45 Mass with the Grandparents then invited to visit the classrooms.
C. Parents/Communication
a. Parent/Teacher Conferences: will be conducted on Tuesday November 24th from 1 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Conferences will be 1 day instead of 2 due to teacher inservice day.
b. Protecting God’s Children Training: Training for parent helpers must be completed by November 1. The training applies to all those that provide assistance at school. A suggestion was made to clarify some parent confusion as to who must complete the training.
D. Students
a. Absences: Attendance is normal for this time of year.
E. School Board Manual Review: updated manual provided to the Board.
F. Science Lab Update: on track for January completion.
IV. Pastor’s Report
A. Reviewed Income & Expense Statement – School September 2009
B. T-Mobile cell tower put on hold by national.
C. St. Juliana Pastoral Council Organization is putting together a directory of all parish organizations. Scheduled to pull information together by end of November.
V. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising: no report
B. Finance: no report – budget process will begin at the end of February.
C. Technology: Assessment and Development document being finalized and will be reviewed at the next meeting.
D. Marketing: No report
E. Operations: Flagpole cement platform has been completed.
F. Bylaws: Board member Beth Sugrue had resigned. No immediate plans to fill vacancy with Board presently meeting membership number requirements.
G. Legislative: Catholic Conference of Illinois October Newsletter provided.
VI. New News: none
Next Meeting: December 10, 2009
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
09 December 2009
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Resource Teachers: several certified teachers provide additional assistance to students. Based on test scores and report cards, students are provided extra help in reading and math.
b. British Partnership: School administrator from Birmingham, England visited classes.
c. Reading Fluency in Primary Grades: 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders tested at the beginning of the year, again in winter and at the end of the year. Scores were above established benchmarks.
d. Middle School Field Trips: 8th grade will visit Cantigny and 6th and 7th grade will visit the Field Museum for a science related project.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Presentation of Bibles: 6th graders will be presented a Bible at Mass on October 16th for use in 6th, 7th & 8th grade religion class.
b. 8th Grade Student Leadership Presentation Day: Eighth Graders participated in Leadership Retreat Day at St. Juliana School. The day’s theme was “The Key to Leadership – Service to Others.”
C. Communication
a. Coffee and Conversation Discussion: topics discussed included
homework in middle school, reading resource teachers, music classes and Mother’s Club Hot Lunch.
b. Hearing & Vision Testing: conducted and helped with compliance.
D. Students
a. Fall Sports: 77% of 5th – 8th graders participate in sports.
b. Pep Rally: scheduled for 10/23 with Chicago Blackhawk’s President John McDonough attending.
IV. Pastor’s Report
A. Reviewed Income & Expense Statement – School August 2009
V. School Board Manual Review: discussed updating and distributing manuals. Mrs. Barton reviewed best practices for a successful board, which include being an ambassador for the school, being positive in the neighborhood, bringing questions to the board and conducting fundraising.
VI. Science Lab Update: completion of lab is on schedule. Currently working on the walls and tile removal. Also, additional outlets were added and data wiring installed. Painting will take place in October and the floor will be prepared in November, followed by work on lab tables. The smart board will be installed at the end of November. In December, the instructor’s bench will be installed and window treatments will be completed. Total cost so far has been around $31,000 and the project will be close to budget. Father Steve and Mrs. Barton emphasized that the lab will be for all students and not just middle school students.
VII. Committee Reports:
a. Fundraising: no report
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: technology plan being developed.
d. Marketing: no report
e. Operations: Flagpole concrete project being scheduled – must move sprinkler line first.
f. Bylaws: no report
g. Legislative: no report
VIII. Trip Program: schedule created for November & December Coffee, Tea and Thee
IX. New News: none
Next Meeting: November 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer – Father Steve
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
A. Academics
a. Resource Teachers: several certified teachers provide additional assistance to students. Based on test scores and report cards, students are provided extra help in reading and math.
b. British Partnership: School administrator from Birmingham, England visited classes.
c. Reading Fluency in Primary Grades: 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders tested at the beginning of the year, again in winter and at the end of the year. Scores were above established benchmarks.
d. Middle School Field Trips: 8th grade will visit Cantigny and 6th and 7th grade will visit the Field Museum for a science related project.
B. Catholic Identity
a. Presentation of Bibles: 6th graders will be presented a Bible at Mass on October 16th for use in 6th, 7th & 8th grade religion class.
b. 8th Grade Student Leadership Presentation Day: Eighth Graders participated in Leadership Retreat Day at St. Juliana School. The day’s theme was “The Key to Leadership – Service to Others.”
C. Communication
a. Coffee and Conversation Discussion: topics discussed included
homework in middle school, reading resource teachers, music classes and Mother’s Club Hot Lunch.
b. Hearing & Vision Testing: conducted and helped with compliance.
D. Students
a. Fall Sports: 77% of 5th – 8th graders participate in sports.
b. Pep Rally: scheduled for 10/23 with Chicago Blackhawk’s President John McDonough attending.
IV. Pastor’s Report
A. Reviewed Income & Expense Statement – School August 2009
V. School Board Manual Review: discussed updating and distributing manuals. Mrs. Barton reviewed best practices for a successful board, which include being an ambassador for the school, being positive in the neighborhood, bringing questions to the board and conducting fundraising.
VI. Science Lab Update: completion of lab is on schedule. Currently working on the walls and tile removal. Also, additional outlets were added and data wiring installed. Painting will take place in October and the floor will be prepared in November, followed by work on lab tables. The smart board will be installed at the end of November. In December, the instructor’s bench will be installed and window treatments will be completed. Total cost so far has been around $31,000 and the project will be close to budget. Father Steve and Mrs. Barton emphasized that the lab will be for all students and not just middle school students.
VII. Committee Reports:
a. Fundraising: no report
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: technology plan being developed.
d. Marketing: no report
e. Operations: Flagpole concrete project being scheduled – must move sprinkler line first.
f. Bylaws: no report
g. Legislative: no report
VIII. Trip Program: schedule created for November & December Coffee, Tea and Thee
IX. New News: none
Next Meeting: November 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
19 October 2009
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallagher, Stan Hazzard, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer – Mrs. Barton
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
a. Enrollment: 530 total students for the 2009 – 2010 school year. 58 students enrolled in Preschool. 19 students from last school year did not return. Most of the new students are in 3 and 4 year old Preschool and Kindergarten. 39 students in Kindergarten replaced a graduating class of 56. Goal to keep classes small in the primary grades. 1st grade and 2nd grade have 3 classrooms.
b. Science Lab Update: The utilities have been roughed in and floor tile has been abated. The Science Lab technology has been purchased. The next step will be to repair the wall tile. There is a target date of January 2010 (2nd semester) to open. Progress to be communicated on the website.
c. Archdiocesan Curriculum: working on disseminating and applying the curriculum. Started with math and will continue with language arts. Curriculum available on Archdiocese website. Each teacher can spend $1200 per year on professional development.
d. Strengthening Catholic Schools: conference to be held on September 19th at Nazareth Academy.
e. Notebook Storage Cart: 25 laptop computers and storage cart purchased by the Mothers’ Club has arrived.
IV. Pastor’s Report
a. Parish Finance Council is reviewing the budget.
b. School building improvements include new hallway floors on the 2nd floor and brick tuckpointing on Touhy.
c. T-Mobile Cell tower has been put on hold by T-Mobile.
V. Committee Members Assigned
a. Fundraising: Beth Sugrue, Mary Sugrue, Una Durkan, & John Ryder
b. Finance: Rich Mackey, John Gallagher, Mark Baranek
c. Technology: Rich Mackey, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz
d. Marketing: Patti McDonagh, Denise Jaeger, and Stan Hazzard
e. Operations: Stan Hazzard and Pat O’Flaherty
f. Bylaws: Pete Belz
g. Legislative: Mark Baranek and Pete Belz
VI. Trip Program: Schedule for Coffee, Tea & Thee schedule will be created
VII. Committee Reports
a. Fundraising: BlackTop Ball final results - $130K raised
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: committee to set meeting with Mrs. Gawne
d. Marketing: recapped Welcome party – good turnout
e. Operations: Reviewed paver project – Parishioner Jeff O’Grady of Stone Circle Concrete will donate his services to complete the project with stamped concrete. Next step to walk through and coordinate a date.
f. Bylaws: no report
g. Legislative: no report
VIII. New News
a. Flu Response: focus on hand washing and daily cleaning. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
b. Electronic Tuition Payment: ability to pay tuition through electronic bank transfer.
Next Meeting: October 6, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm
Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz, Una Durkan, John Gallagher, Stan Hazzard, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, John Ryder, Mary Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer – Mrs. Barton
II. Minutes Approved
III. Principal’s Report
a. Enrollment: 530 total students for the 2009 – 2010 school year. 58 students enrolled in Preschool. 19 students from last school year did not return. Most of the new students are in 3 and 4 year old Preschool and Kindergarten. 39 students in Kindergarten replaced a graduating class of 56. Goal to keep classes small in the primary grades. 1st grade and 2nd grade have 3 classrooms.
b. Science Lab Update: The utilities have been roughed in and floor tile has been abated. The Science Lab technology has been purchased. The next step will be to repair the wall tile. There is a target date of January 2010 (2nd semester) to open. Progress to be communicated on the website.
c. Archdiocesan Curriculum: working on disseminating and applying the curriculum. Started with math and will continue with language arts. Curriculum available on Archdiocese website. Each teacher can spend $1200 per year on professional development.
d. Strengthening Catholic Schools: conference to be held on September 19th at Nazareth Academy.
e. Notebook Storage Cart: 25 laptop computers and storage cart purchased by the Mothers’ Club has arrived.
IV. Pastor’s Report
a. Parish Finance Council is reviewing the budget.
b. School building improvements include new hallway floors on the 2nd floor and brick tuckpointing on Touhy.
c. T-Mobile Cell tower has been put on hold by T-Mobile.
V. Committee Members Assigned
a. Fundraising: Beth Sugrue, Mary Sugrue, Una Durkan, & John Ryder
b. Finance: Rich Mackey, John Gallagher, Mark Baranek
c. Technology: Rich Mackey, Mark Baranek, Pete Belz
d. Marketing: Patti McDonagh, Denise Jaeger, and Stan Hazzard
e. Operations: Stan Hazzard and Pat O’Flaherty
f. Bylaws: Pete Belz
g. Legislative: Mark Baranek and Pete Belz
VI. Trip Program: Schedule for Coffee, Tea & Thee schedule will be created
VII. Committee Reports
a. Fundraising: BlackTop Ball final results - $130K raised
b. Finance: no report
c. Technology: committee to set meeting with Mrs. Gawne
d. Marketing: recapped Welcome party – good turnout
e. Operations: Reviewed paver project – Parishioner Jeff O’Grady of Stone Circle Concrete will donate his services to complete the project with stamped concrete. Next step to walk through and coordinate a date.
f. Bylaws: no report
g. Legislative: no report
VIII. New News
a. Flu Response: focus on hand washing and daily cleaning. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
b. Electronic Tuition Payment: ability to pay tuition through electronic bank transfer.
Next Meeting: October 6, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm
19 October 2009
Minutes
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Mark Baranek, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Una Durkin, Kathy Flynn, John Gallagher, Laura Gustaitis, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, Ed Ryan, John Ryder, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Beth Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer-Mrs. Barton
Thank yous to outgoing and incoming members- Ed Ryan
II. Minutes approved
III. Principal’s Report
• Enrollment is “inching up;”
3yo PS: 24 enrolled
4yo PS: 24
Kdg: 36
As of 6/2/09: Total of 518 enrolled; 7 students not returning (4 families); lower numbers due in part to smaller kdg. class.
• Science Lab: Architect selected (Mr. Behle- attended SJS); rooms selected based on ease of H2), gas, electric connections; room will not need a second door. All Black Top Ball fund-a-cause monies raised will go toward the lab.
• Thank you to outgoing members
IV. Pastor’s Report
• None
V. Welcome and Introductions of new members not at last meeting
• Mike MacGregor, John Gallagher, Mark Baranek
VI. Committee Reports
A. Marketing
• New family welcome will coincide with school supply pick up; event will be held in the library this year.
B. Fundraising
• Final numbers for BTB not available. Estimated @ about $138K.
• Kudos to the outstanding committee and everyone who made the event a huge success.
• Suggestion to sell the slide show CD; also to really market the new science lab at open house.
• TRIP- CT&T on 6/7/09- Volunteers signed up.
C. Finance
• No report
D. Enhancement
• No report
E. Operations
• Paver project must be followed up on next year; need to decide focus of project.
F. Bylaws
• New officers elected and installed:
Chairperson: Pat O’Flaherty
Vice Chairperson: Rich Mackey
Recording Secretary: Peter Belz
Corresponding Secretary: Patti McDonagh
G. Technology
• P. Martinus is working with Ms. Gawne on purchases for next year.
H. Legislative
• L. Gustaitis to stay on as LAP
Next meeting September 1, 2009, 7:00
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Mark Baranek, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Una Durkin, Kathy Flynn, John Gallagher, Laura Gustaitis, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, Ed Ryan, John Ryder, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Beth Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer-Mrs. Barton
Thank yous to outgoing and incoming members- Ed Ryan
II. Minutes approved
III. Principal’s Report
• Enrollment is “inching up;”
3yo PS: 24 enrolled
4yo PS: 24
Kdg: 36
As of 6/2/09: Total of 518 enrolled; 7 students not returning (4 families); lower numbers due in part to smaller kdg. class.
• Science Lab: Architect selected (Mr. Behle- attended SJS); rooms selected based on ease of H2), gas, electric connections; room will not need a second door. All Black Top Ball fund-a-cause monies raised will go toward the lab.
• Thank you to outgoing members
IV. Pastor’s Report
• None
V. Welcome and Introductions of new members not at last meeting
• Mike MacGregor, John Gallagher, Mark Baranek
VI. Committee Reports
A. Marketing
• New family welcome will coincide with school supply pick up; event will be held in the library this year.
B. Fundraising
• Final numbers for BTB not available. Estimated @ about $138K.
• Kudos to the outstanding committee and everyone who made the event a huge success.
• Suggestion to sell the slide show CD; also to really market the new science lab at open house.
• TRIP- CT&T on 6/7/09- Volunteers signed up.
C. Finance
• No report
D. Enhancement
• No report
E. Operations
• Paver project must be followed up on next year; need to decide focus of project.
F. Bylaws
• New officers elected and installed:
Chairperson: Pat O’Flaherty
Vice Chairperson: Rich Mackey
Recording Secretary: Peter Belz
Corresponding Secretary: Patti McDonagh
G. Technology
• P. Martinus is working with Ms. Gawne on purchases for next year.
H. Legislative
• L. Gustaitis to stay on as LAP
Next meeting September 1, 2009, 7:00
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
05 October 2009
St. Juliana School Board
St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Mark Baranek, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Una Durkin, Kathy Flynn, John Gallagher, Laura Gustaitis, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, Ed Ryan, John Ryder, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Beth Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer-Mrs. Barton
Thank yous to outgoing and incoming members- Ed Ryan
II. Minutes approved
III. Principal’s Report
• Enrollment is “inching up;”
3yo PS: 24 enrolled
4yo PS: 24
Kdg: 36
As of 6/2/09: Total of 518 enrolled; 7 students not returning (4 families); lower numbers due in part to smaller kdg. class.
• Science Lab: Architect selected (Mr. Behle- attended SJS); rooms selected based on ease of H2), gas, electric connections; room will not need a second door. All Black Top Ball fund-a-cause monies raised will go toward the lab.
• Thank you to outgoing members
IV. Pastor’s Report
• None
V. Welcome and Introductions of new members not at last meeting
• Mike MacGregor, John Gallagher, Mark Baranek
VI. Committee Reports
A. Marketing
• New family welcome will coincide with school supply pick up; event will be held in the library this year.
B. Fundraising
• Final numbers for BTB not available. Estimated @ about $138K.
• Kudos to the outstanding committee and everyone who made the event a huge success.
• Suggestion to sell the slide show CD; also to really market the new science lab at open house.
• TRIP- CT&T on 6/7/09- Volunteers signed up.
C. Finance
• No report
D. Enhancement
• No report
E. Operations
• Paver project must be followed up on next year; need to decide focus of project.
F. Bylaws
• New officers elected and installed:
Chairperson: Pat O’Flaherty
Vice Chairperson: Rich Mackey
Recording Secretary: Peter Belz
Corresponding Secretary: Patti McDonagh
G. Technology
• P. Martinus is working with Ms. Gawne on purchases for next year.
H. Legislative
• L. Gustaitis to stay on as LAP
Next meeting September 1, 2009, 7:00
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2009
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Mark Baranek, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Una Durkin, Kathy Flynn, John Gallagher, Laura Gustaitis, Stan Hazzard, Denise Jaeger, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Mike MacGregor, Pat O’Flaherty, Ed Ryan, John Ryder, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Beth Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer-Mrs. Barton
Thank yous to outgoing and incoming members- Ed Ryan
II. Minutes approved
III. Principal’s Report
• Enrollment is “inching up;”
3yo PS: 24 enrolled
4yo PS: 24
Kdg: 36
As of 6/2/09: Total of 518 enrolled; 7 students not returning (4 families); lower numbers due in part to smaller kdg. class.
• Science Lab: Architect selected (Mr. Behle- attended SJS); rooms selected based on ease of H2), gas, electric connections; room will not need a second door. All Black Top Ball fund-a-cause monies raised will go toward the lab.
• Thank you to outgoing members
IV. Pastor’s Report
• None
V. Welcome and Introductions of new members not at last meeting
• Mike MacGregor, John Gallagher, Mark Baranek
VI. Committee Reports
A. Marketing
• New family welcome will coincide with school supply pick up; event will be held in the library this year.
B. Fundraising
• Final numbers for BTB not available. Estimated @ about $138K.
• Kudos to the outstanding committee and everyone who made the event a huge success.
• Suggestion to sell the slide show CD; also to really market the new science lab at open house.
• TRIP- CT&T on 6/7/09- Volunteers signed up.
C. Finance
• No report
D. Enhancement
• No report
E. Operations
• Paver project must be followed up on next year; need to decide focus of project.
F. Bylaws
• New officers elected and installed:
Chairperson: Pat O’Flaherty
Vice Chairperson: Rich Mackey
Recording Secretary: Peter Belz
Corresponding Secretary: Patti McDonagh
G. Technology
• P. Martinus is working with Ms. Gawne on purchases for next year.
H. Legislative
• L. Gustaitis to stay on as LAP
Next meeting September 1, 2009, 7:00
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.