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February 2024 Board Minutes
February 20, 2024
School Board Meeting Agenda
Cabrini Hall 6:00pm
Present: Father Mark Reyling, Jason Swann, Kent Ingersoll,
Marlyn Cairatti, Maria Deaton, Krista Cawvey, Jami Burris, Sarah Hagler, Jocelyn
Popit, Brandon Watson, Liz Lively, Dr. Josh Miksanek, and Scott Stefan
Opening
Prayer & Welcome
School
Committee Report:
Mardi Gras-
Kent reported the event brought in approximately $27,000 in sales, but that was
not the profit. He is still waiting on a couple of sponsorships to come in. Approximately
540 meals were served.
Fish Fry-
This Friday, 5-7 pm, forms will be sent home on Wednesday, February 21.
Auction- The
committee has been working hard. The event is the first weekend in May.
Calendars-
Kent is still trying to get calendars returned, and then he will give an update.
Liz found
new people to be in charge of the fish fries and golf scramble.
Rice Bowls
will be sent home Wednesday, February 21. They should be returned the week
before Easter.
Principal’s
Report:
School
Activity- Catholic Schools Week went really well. The focus is on our Catholic
identity. We’re making good progress as a school and a staff. Everything is
going well. It’s been a positive year, students seem positive. Personnel- Dr.
Brazis and Mr. Swann interviewed a candidate for an additional fifth grade
position. Next year, we will have two first grades, one second grade, and
Kindergarten is in limbo right now. Mrs. Shurtz has agreed to move to third
grade. Curriculum committee will meet soon with Mrs. Shurtz leading the
committee.
Tuition
Discussion for 2024- The terminology will be changed from Catholic and
Non-Catholic to Parishioner and Non-Parishioner. It also says the default rate
is the non-parishioner rate until the form is signed by the correct pastor. Mr.
Swann asked for any further information/questions. Father Mark and Mr. Swann
will now meet to decide on the tuition rates for next year. Dr. Miksanek asked
about the possibility of families moving due to the increase. Mr. Swann said he
does not foresee that happening. Sarah Hagler and Liz Lively suggested skillful
marketing and letting families know as early as possible. Dr. Miksanek
suggested putting some of the increased costs that the school has in the letter
to families. Jocelyn Popit suggested comparing metrics (percent increase) with
other local schools. Liz Lively suggested marketing with a focus on loving our
kids and our school.
Principal
Appraisal Forms Reminder: Please send them to Father Mark this week.
PreK
Discussion- Mr. Swann said that at this point, he is not sure that it is the
wisest decision to add a PreK this fall. He suggests waiting a year. PreK is
self-sufficient, but it does not profit the entire school. Mr. Swann is still
waiting for an approximate cost for expanding the PreK. Liz Lively asked what
the percentage of PreK students is that stay and go to Kindergarten. Mr. Swann
says it is extremely high. No one suggested going forward with the new PreK
classroom this fall.
Approval of January Minutes: Jocelyn Popit motioned. Sarah Hagler
seconded. None opposed.
Pastor’s Report:
Father Mark reported that Mardi Gras went well with many
compliments for the food. The 2nd grade parent meeting is Thursday,
February 22 to discuss Reconciliation and First Communion. First Reconciliation
is March 7, the FACE Trivia Night to benefit the bus that travels to Notre Dame
High School is on March 8th, the Parish Penance Service will be at 3
pm on March 17, and Sister Paulette has the Confirmation retreat scheduled for
the 8th graders.
Work is being done on the patio for the rectory to repair a
leaking roof. Bides are signed and work should be scheduled soon. Tuck pointing
and sealing the gym is on the schedule for the summer.
Adjournment: Date of Next Meeting: March 19, 2024
Closing Prayer
January 2024 Board Minutes
January 16, 2024 School Board Meeting
Agenda
Cabrini Hall 6:00pm
Present: Father Mark Reyling, Jason Swann, Kent Ingersoll, Dr.
Amanda Brazis, Marlyn Cairatti, Maria Deaton, Krista Cawvey, Tara Webb, Sarah
Hagler, Jocelyn Popit, Brandon Watson, and Scott Stefan
Opening Prayer & Welcome:
School Committee Report:
Catholic Schools Week will be at the end of the month.
The team met and solidified the schedule. An email will go out to families this
week.
Mardi Gras: Nina Helleny has offered
to help with marketing, etc. Packets will include raffle tickets, dinner
orders, and carnival tickets. Carnival tickets will be available presale and at
the event. It is February 13.
Marlyn suggested that there should be
sales after the masses (all masses) to offer to parishioners. Kent said that
was the plan, but some volunteers do not always show up.
Principal’s Report:
Personnel Update: Karen Graul goes
back to Barnes on February 5, and they are testing for transplant donors. She
is pretty sure that she will not return to school this year. It looks like we
will need to bring in another school nurse.
Mr. Steve and Ms. Linda are both back.
Principal’s Appraisal Forms: Board
members were reminded to fill them out and return them to Father Mark. Write your name on the top of the form, not
Mr. Swann’s.
Tuition Discussion: We need to turn
our figures into FACTS by the end of January so they can set up our tuition in
their system. Father gave out information about a proposed tuition increase,
and the proposal was discussed. An increase in Pre-K tuition was also
discussed. Mr. Swann asked that we continue the conversation via email. There
will continue to be discussion with families who need tuition assistance.
Approval of December
Minutes: Sarah Hagler
motioned and Jocelyn Popit seconded
Pastor’s
Report: Father Mark had to leave before this part of
our meeting.
Adjournment: Date of Next Meeting: February 20th, 2024
Closing Prayer
