Tuesday, February 5, 2002

Attendees: James Serafin, Jean Sobczak, Dave Muench, Mary Beth Morgan, Robin Bartnik,

Mike Pepe; Excused: Bernadette Bookmiller, Elaine Ruszczyk, Mary Jane Liszewski; Late: Paula Penepent

Vice Principal Mary Kay Schaub substituted for Mary Jane Liszewski.

The meeting was called to order at 7:10PM.

Dave Muench opened the meeting with a prayer.

Motion was made to approve the January by Jean Sobczak and seconded by Mary Beth Morgan.

An election was held to fill the Vice-chair position that is open. Nominated and elected by secret ballot was James Serafin by a vote of 6-0.

Nomination and election for the resulting open position of Secretary will be held next month.

Chairpersons of the various committees are as follows:

Budget - Robin Bartnik

Development - Paula Penepent

Education - Elaine Ruszczyk

Tuition - Dave Muench

Computer - Mary Beth Morgan

Mission - Jim Serafin

Building and Grounds - Mike Pepe

The definition of ex-officio and its meaning and powers will be researched for next months meeting.

Budget: Robin Bartnik reported that she met with Father Emil and submitted the budget for 2002-2003.

The parish subsidy is 42% and there will be a $75.00 tuition increase. Robin said that Fr. Emil would like to see tuition cost remain the same for 5 years. The Home School Guild is being asked to subsidize the $75.00 so that there will be no actual increase.

The registration fee was raised.

Preschool is now $585.00 (an increase of $45.00)

Pre-K4 is now $810.00 (an increase of $45.00)

Some members of the board were concerned that the budget was not presented to the board for review. They were also concerned about the effects on Development and the Development Committee Action Plan, and that the board should work together on this.

Dave Muench asked if the board wished to vote on the already submitted budget, but the board declined indicating it was too late, but that the next budget be submitted for review and approval before going to Father Emil and the Parish Finance Committee.

A letter will be sent to parents explaining the tuition increase and budget.

Development: The Committee is seeking a report from Mark Philips on the Endowment Fund.

Tuition: The committee updated the 30 hours report and sent to families.

Computer: Nothing to Report.

Policy and Planning: The tuition referral policy was submitted for board review. There were scenario questions about the policy. The policy will have to be reworked.

A motion was made by Jim Serafin to vote approve the policy in concept and to announce it. It was approved by a vote of 5-1. It was agreed that while the policy is being finalized that it will simply be announced and details will follow.

Mission Statement: Nothing to Report

Education: Nothing to report.

Building and Grounds: The school received a letter from the Diocesan Safety Inspector.

We are getting estimates for smoke and CO detectors. Maintenance is addressing other safety concerns.

Unfinished Business: No current info on the status of the School Handbook.

Principal Issues: Mary Kay reported the current registrations for next year. Pre-K is filling up nicely and the school is experiencing steady registrations. 3 new families have joined the school this year.

As a result of the Community Breakfast the school sponsored Dale Volker and Tom Peters are trying to help with the Alden bus issue.

The Human Sexuality course has been aligned with the Diocesan mandated program. Parents will be notified.

New Business: Cafeteria - we are looking for someone to research the cost and the regulations of building a cafeteria.

Research for Policy and Planning - review the Constitution; are we following it?

The meeting was adjourned after a prayer by Paula Penepent.

James A. Serafin

Secretary