St. Agnes School Advisory Council Minutes - September
September 17, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Roll Call: The
meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Present: Layne Schulz, Deb
Gapp, Jessica Preister, Fr. Fischer, Angie Haas, Becky Thomas and Darla Hamm.
Absent: Wes Christiansen
Approval of the Agenda:
Jessica moved to approve, Deb seconded.
Approval of the Minutes: Jessica moved to approve the
minutes for June and August, Deb seconded to approve the minutes.
Principal Report:
Mrs. Hamm reported that there is no change in enrollment from last month.
There are three fund raising events coming up:
The Mingle at RED, the magazine/cookie dough sales, and the golf outing.
She will be attending the Diocesan Retreat at Broom Tree on October 1, 2,
3.
Teacher Report:
Highlights from Mrs. Haas’ report were: the
preschoolers finished learning about themselves and their families. Kindergarten
is learning about Johnny Appleseed and will go to the apple orchard in October.
First graders are learning about how to be a scientist.
Second Grade is settled into the year with spelling tests, math facts,
etc. Third grade is working on a
gospel virtues presentation on Manners.
Fourth graders are working in small groups doing a research project on
the regions of the United States.
Fifth grade is working on place value and decimals in math and they are doing a
project on the early explorers.
Red & Gold Report:
Mrs. Thomas reported that all of the billing is out for this summer and
about ¾ is paid. They are waiting on
two people to get CPR. The themes
they are working on are: fall,
leaves, spiders, bats, Halloween.
Tommy J. is also help with planning for next summer.
PTSA Report:
PTSA had their first meeting. They
had parents sign up for committees and fund raisers.
They will be having a meeting for new parents prior to the next PTSA
meeting.
Financial Report:
Layne was trying to clarify what line items #180, 181, 182 in Savings and
Investments. Fr. John stated that
#180 has been there and it is an agency account that we can withdraw from.
#182 is a result of the Campaign, but not sure of the use.
Jessica will double check with Gail to clarify these line items.
We are setting with a net income for the year as of now.
Jessica moved to approve, Deb seconded.
Old Business:
·
Diocesan Policy regarding the Governance of
Schools: Fr. John suggested that a
few of us work to edit and align the policies and procedure and by-laws to make
sure they are in accordance with the Diocesan policy.
Mrs. Hamm will work on making the changes
and corrections. Mrs. Hamm will send
out the by-laws and the policies and procedures electronically to the council.
·
Board Member:
Someone has been approached, but hasn’t formally accepted or declined.
It is a work in progress.
New Business:
·
Campaign for St. Agnes Update:
Fr. John stated that last Wednesday’s Event was a great success!
There have been a lot of positive comments and the Bishop was impressed;
the approval shouldn’t be an issue.
Everything sounds hopeful, but there is still about a million dollars to raise.
The committee has a time line set and after Commitment Weekend they will
know how hard to push.
·
Calendar Change:
Jessica moved and Deb seconded to move Spring Break so it is in line with
Vermillion Public School and USD.
Spring Break will now be March 12, 13, and 14.
Executive Session:
There was no need for executive session
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18.