Advisory Board Minutes

I. Gathering Time - 6: 05pm

Board Members Present: Mr Fox, Brian Hansen, Janel Klugherz, Diane Glaser, Jeff Kallberg, Jo Gabbard, Jeff Ferguson, Peg Sibbet

II. Prayer - Brian Hansen

III. Approval of June 12, 2008 minutes with consensus with no changes

Approval of July 30, 2008 minutes with consensus with no changes

IV. DISCUSSION/DECISION

A. Enrollment - Patrick

- school tours are still in progress, enrollment is holding steady

B. Staffing - Patrick

- .5 teacher added to lower class sizes in 5^th grade for math/reading

C. SAB Committee Assignments - Brian/Patrick

- committees were assigned for upcoming school year

V. INFORMATIONAL

A. Board Member Reports

1. Financial Report for April - Tabled until August

2. Tuition Committee Report - Tabled until August

3. Building and Grounds Update - Tabled until August

4. Parent Connections Report - Diane/Peg

- Blessings of the Backpacks, August 23 and 24

- Back to School Night, August 28

5. Athletic Committee - Brian

- Golf Tournament, August 17

6. Actions Items Review - Brian

- change names on reports from last month

7. Principal’s Report - Patrick

- business cards for board members to be passed out

- notecards for thank you/appreciation were passed out

- keep open communication

- uniform policy will be reviewed

8. 2008-2009 Goal Setting - Patrick

- see appendix

B. Liaison Reports

1. St. Michael Parish Council Report - Jeff Ferguson

- Polly Nordman new co-chair

- Greg Thompson new secretary

- Aprilfest net profit, $67,337

- Rachel Olson - Middle School Faith Formation Director

C. Evaluation of Meeting - meeting went well

VII. EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT TIME

- Tabled until August

VIII. Prayer - Brian Hansen

VIII. Next meeting: Thursday, August 21, 2008 ( 6:00pm @ Room B113)

June12, 2008

I. Gathering Time - 6:30pm

Board Members present: Mr Fox, Paul Gilbride, Greg Wenthe, Rhonda Thibault, Peg Sibbet, Diane Glaser, Jeff Ferguson, Jo Gabbard, Janel Klugherz, Jeff Kallberg, Kathy Poepping, Brian Hansen

II. Prayer - Peg Sibbet

III. Approval of May 8, 2008 minutes with consensus with no changes

Approval of June 12, 2008 agenda with consensus with no changes

IV. DISCUSSION/DECISION

A. Enrollment - Paul

- enrollment is still gradually increasing each month - projected enrollment for 2008-2009 is 499 students

B. Budget Approval - Paul

- the proposed budget was discussed and approved

- the school is ahead of budget for the school year

C. Staffing - Patrick

- 2 new teachers have been hired - Kelly Rohlfsen in Kindergarten and Jill Kaczmarek in 3^rd

grade

D. 08/09 Vice Chair position - Brian

- it was voted on and approved that Diane Glaser become the SAB Vice Chair for the 2008-2009 school year

E. Lake Front Days Float Update - Paul

- an idea for the float has been decided upon - a replica of St Michael steeple

- all coordinator positions have been filled - watch for volunteer opportunites

F. SAB Committee Assignments - Paul/Patrick

- a list of open committee positions was distributed. Positions will be filled at the July meeting

V. INFORMATIONAL

A. Board Member Reports

1. Financial Report for April - Paul

- as we come to the end of the fiscal year, the school is ahead of budget

2. Tuition Committee Report - Jo

- table

3. Building and Grounds Update - Brian

- the damage from the flood in Archangels hall will be fixed in the next two weeks

- the issues with the water on the gym floor will be addressed and fixed this summer

4. Parent Connections Report - Diane and Peg

- no report this month

5. Athletic Committee Report - Brian

- St. Michael Annual Golf Tournament will be held on August 17 at Stonebrook Golf Club. Cost is $100 per person

6. Principal’s Report - Patrick

- Uniforms - expanding uniform options to include a navy blue polo shirt with approved school logo, purchased from Donald’s - the shirt will be banded or unbanded

B. Liaison Report

1. St. Michael Parish Council Report - Jeff Ferguson

- Budget Review - the budget is on course

- Capital Campaign - the new campaign will be starting again soon

- Centennial Mass - Father Tom is still looking for a bishop to say the Centennial Mass

- Aprilfest - net profit is approximately mid to upper $60,000

- Steve Hofer - parish administer for St Mary’s - tracking growth of Scott County and will report on the impact for St Michael in the fall

C. Evaluation of Meeting - meeting went well

VII. EDUCATION/ENRICHMENT TIME

A. 2007-2008 year in review

- goal review assessment tabled until July

- list of SAB accomplishments was listed

B. Goal setting for 2008-2009

- tabled until July

VIII. Prayer - Peg

IX. Next meeting: Thursday, July 10, 2008 (Date & Location TBD)

2007 - 08 Year In Review

School Advisory Board ~ June 12, 2008

Teacher Appreciation Goal Setting Addressed Survey Results

Gym Floor Entrance Remodel Increase Enrollment

Little Angels Outreach Exceeded Fundraising Goals Lakefront Float

New Marketing Initiatives New Logo Letters to Parents re: Communication

Father Tom Visits Kindergarten Information Night Enrollment Information Night

Back to School Night Welcoming Environment Parent Info Night @ Conferences

Development Director Growing in Love Info Night Ambassador Family

Fiscal Responsibility Newspaper Ads Catholic Aid Assoc. Entrance

School Brochure Update New Math Curriculum Increase Tuition Assistance

Parish/ School Communications Facilities Improvement Plan Change of SAB meeting location

Change of Gala venue SAB Booth @ Conferences Christmas Carols to Students

Hire/Retain New Principal Teacher Salary & Benefits Reinstated