SOUTHTOWNS CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD | | | 
| 2007-2008 School Year | | | Rev. Msgr. John Zeitler...OLPH Pastor
Rev. William Tuyn.........St. Vincent Pastor
Judith MacDonald..........Principal
Debbie Trembath, Laurel Dentice...Preschool Co-Directors
Pamela Johnson...........HSA President
Diana Berkhoudt............President
Katie Gian..................Vice-President
Carol Czora.............Secretary
Sheila Halloran........Maria Halor
Mary Hulbert...........Jack Koessler
Bill Palisano..........Denise Rutkowski
Peter Stadler.....Joanne Pantano
Heidi Backus......Maureen Ferrino
The School Board governs both the PreSchool and the Elementary School and work hard to provide all of our children with the best learning environment possible. The following committees are part of the Board. We welcome any parent or parishoner interested in contributing to any committee. Please contact Diana Berkhoudt, 947-4938, if you are interested in helping the School Board carry out its functions.
Development Committee
This committee concerns itself with the financial long term plan of the school. The Annual Campaign educates school supporters of the special needs items obtained and desired for the school. It is through the generous donations of the Campaign that wish list items such as computers, printers, scanners, copiers, lockers, enhanced Religious programs, and classroom furniture. A percentage of the Campaign’s donations further ensure the long term success of the school by adding to the value of the STC endowment fund. The Alumni Association falls under the jurisdiction of this committee also.
Publicity Committee
This committee has seen 25-40 articles/photos published during each of the past 3 years in local newspapers. It strives to keep the local community informed on STC happenings. With great cooperation among the committee, teachers and parents, STC is well publicized. Several parents have volunteered to serve as publicity liasons to the various grade levels. Additional volunteers could be used in the Dec/Jan timeframe when the Publicity Committee updates our Open House/PreSchool visit material.
Policy and Planning Committee
A 5 year plan for the school requires review and updating annually, as it is a living document reflecting the focus of our school. The long term educational, development and spiritual goals of the school are enumerated and prioritized to ensure STC remains focused on providing our children with a competitive faith filled education.
Buildings and Grounds Committee
The school buildings and grounds are the concern of this committee. Recent accomplishments have included improved ventilation, utility usage studies and locker and cubby acquisition. The Technology Committee, responsible for keeping STC’s computers humming, is a B&G subcommittee.
Finance Committee
The operating budget of the school is the main focus of this committee. Budgets are set, reviewed and updated throughout the year. Tuition and registration fees are set by this committee after a careful review of the financial state of the school. The committee has worked very hard in the recent past to encourage teacher retention, keep tuition increases as low as possible, provide faculty and staff with supplies necessary for efficient day to day operation while maintaining a healthy financial state. | | | STC SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS 2007-2008 | | | | | All scheduled meetings begin at 6:30 PM and will be held in the small Conference Room next to the Religious Ed Office unless otherwise specified.
May 5, 2008
June 2, 2008 | | | Southtown's Catholic School Board Meeting | | | March 3, 2008 | | | 1. Opening prayer by Father Bill.
2. Attendance: Diana Berkhoudt, Father John, Father Bill, Carol Ann Czora, Jack Koessler, Maureen Ferrino, Sheila Halloran, Denise Rutkowski, Heidi Backus, Judy MacDonald, Mary Hulbert, Maria Halor. Welcome to new members: Maria Richter and David Abendschein.
3. Excused: Joanne Pantano, Debbie Trembath, Bill Palisano, Pete Stadler, Pam Johnson.
4. Approval of minutes from January 7, 2008 meeting – motion to approve by Maureen Ferrino, seconded by Denise Rutkowski.
5. Items from the public:
a. Discussion was held on the cafeteria food items and milk and the possibility of obtaining smaller size bottled water for the children to buy in the cafeteria.
6. Committee Reports:
a. Budget and Finance – reviewed actual costs versus budgeted – on track.
b. Development –
i. Status of Annual Campaign – exceeded last year. $12,144 was donated. TV/VCR/DVD units to be purchased, as well as new hymnals donated to OLPH on behalf of Southtowns Catholic School.
ii. Update on Cash for Causes Fund Raiser – to date we have a profit of $2,926.
c. Building and Grounds –
i. “Smart strips” for use to control electrical costs was researched and it was agreed to include in next year’s campaign wish list.
ii. New lights in the gym – waiting on cut sheets from manufacturer.
iii. CFL efficient lights – most of school already have these types of light bulbs.
d. Publicity/Marketing –
i. Notepads from Galaxy were distributed and we profited $6,000 on the advertising for the notebooks.
ii. The schools 25th anniversary is next year and we need to prepare now.
iii. Suggested adding school color type flags in the gym.
7. Preschool Report:
a. The preschool wanted to acknowledge the donation of a stove made by Pam and Scott Berchtold. They are very pleased!
b. Enrollment is down slightly and the tuition prices for next year increased 3%.
8. Principal’s Report:
a. Registration for 2008 – to date 161 students registered. Kindergarten – 13 students.
b. Tuition has been paid in full for 45 students.
c. March 5th – Grade 7th and 8th – St. Francis play – Pippin.
d. Teacher Conference Day – March 7th – “Infusion of Religion into All Subject Areas”.
e. Reconciliation is schedule for March 10th for grades 3 – 8.
f. Would like to acknowledge the donation of 200 dictionaries from the Hamburg Rotary.
g. Bingo Night – Monday, March 10th as well as the Easter Candy order pick up date.
h. Student of the Month awards is set for Friday, March 14th.
i. Protecting God’s Children workshop – recertification is necessary – go to Virtus.org.
j. Several students were eligible for the Catholic Tuition Grant Program.
9. Home School Report:
a. Galaxy Giveaway profit was $32,000.
b. Easter Candy sale going well – next year the preschool will do their own sale.
10. New Business: None
11. Next regularly scheduled meeting: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference room – enter through Church doors.
12. Closing prayer: Father John.
13. Adjournment: motion made by Carol Ann Czora and seconded by Denise Rutkowski. | | |
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