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  • Minutes for Home and School Assoc.

    Sept. 5, 2006

    Attendance: 23

     

    Opened with prayer.

    Introductions went around the room.

     

    Minutes approved from last meeting. Motioned by Staci and seconded by Amy Osten.

     

    Principal report –  given by Joan

                 Don is pleased with school start, carnival and the directory progress.

     

    School Board mtg -  given by Stacie

                 Auction moved to the DCC -  120th and Maple - more space and all around bigger

                 place

                 Construction out on 204th started and will continue through the winter – more plans

                 at next meeting

                 Teachers excited and new staff hired

     

    Treasurer’s report – printed copy passed out

                 Total Net worth - $37,639

                 Carnival income less expenses was $5,111 which covered expenses of $9111

                 The money to go to a CD for next carnival

     

    Secretary’s report – none

     

    Carnival – happy with turn out and making plans for next year

     

    After School events – next week is first skating party and still planning on doing bowling     

                 Gateway lanes will pick up after school and bring the students there to teach them

                  bowling with trophies at the end. Not sure of start date but Wednesday’s starting

                  soon.

    Book Fair – 17th – 24th

                  Finalizing times w/ Don

                  Funding doughnuts – H & S?

     

    Box Tops - Diane

                  Progressive contest school wide – submitted to Don this week

                  Unity!

                  Over six years this program has raised over $7000

     

    Directory – Betsy and Amy

                  425 ordered – 98 pages; spiral bound

                  Directory advertising -  $2126 with $300 outstanding

     

                  Amy Osten formatted and was able to get at a cost of  $2.40/pc.

                  Needs tax exempt certificate from us.

                  Delivery of a partial order on 9/11

                  Spreadsheet to Amy for nametags of members to put on the books

                  Extras $5 per piece

     

    Parade – successful, went well – fun

     

    Food committee – no report

                  Catechumen Sunday next event

     

    Good Neighbor  - Mary Osten

                  Provides a meal when a family member is in need due to hospital stay or extended    

                  issues.  If you know someone in need call Mary.

    Grounds – no report

     

    Guardian angel – Jan Martin

                  K and First grade mixer – moved inside and good attendance

                  Back to school opening mixer got canceled due to weather

                  New parishioners and new parents get assigned a Guardian Angel to welcome them

                  and answer questions.

                  Parrish has an effort to welcome new parish people.

     

    Hot Lunch

                  Demand for volunteers Mon. and Wed are the greatest. It’s fun in a weird way. It’s

                  fun to see your children during the day. Time commitment -  10:50-12:30

     

    Safety patrol

                  morning is fine but looking at getting raincoats; afternoon has a few complaints; need

                  lot 4 and 5 volunteers. Never had a student struck by a car and it’s important to

                  keep everyone safe. Volunteers needed for one day a week 3:20 – 3:35

    Extended care – Amy Osten brought up a concern regarding parking

                  RF parking is bad; no volunteers to design a parking situation

                  Wednesday’s – possible parking out the West side?

                  Speak with Mary about this – Staci

     

    Teacher appreciation -  Janet Hraban

                  New to this project. Listing of staff and titles with birthdays

                  Something special for teachers and staff – gift could include ecards, treats, Fun stuff

                  Email sent monthly

                  Packet at info desk with what each likes ($10-20)

     

    Public Relations

                  Project plan submitted

                  New email address to send photos to.

                  Short sport photos to.

                  Need articles with the photos.

                  Article ideas

     

    School showcase

                  Third week of every month it will change.

                  Athletic committee – third section

                  Foundation section will stay all year round

                  Send in photos!

     

    Yearbook - No report

    Teacher workgroup  - No report

     

    Used uniform sale - $400 to the tuition fund for new uniforms for those in need

    NEW BUSINESS

                  Three pages passed around for review.

                  Tuition Reimbursement Program announced.

                  SCRIP is a gift card bought through the school and the store gives St. Patrick’s a     

                  percentage back. (i.e. 3% back from HY-Vee)

                  Available at the Info desk or after all masses

                  Donated $4000 back to the building fund one year; helped purchase a computer

                  server one year; $6000 to the Technology fund last year

                  Promos – spooky; ho ho ho; hoppity

                  Special orders may be a 3-4 days. Benefit to you. Will track spending and profit

                  dollars for 2006-07. Computer program will track the profit dollars.

                  A 30 – 30 – 40 split program was suggested for where the proceeds will go this

                  year:

                  30% - building fund

                  30% – back to the family at tuition payment weekend

                  40% – back to H & S

                  Tracking started in June and goes through July. There is data entry off of the sign up

                  sheets after you purchase the SCRIP. Sales have gone up since the start of the

                  tracking about 200%. Is there a max allowed? Deduction could go straight to the

                  building fund or tuition fund if they want. Visitors can put it towards family members.

                  Nationwide participants and stores are listed on the Great Lakes SCRIP Web site. 

                  Any additional thought of putting the form on the Web site  to submit? Not tried but

                  it’s a good idea. Will talk to Jane about this form. Ho Ho week – inside of day after

                  thanksgiving week?  Please use Spooky scrip week or special order. Drop by at info

                  desk or send your order with your student in back pack. Another avenue with

                  athletic committee – buy gift cards for coaches through SCRIP.

                   Motion - yes for initiation of program; no to stay at home – Everyone said Yes!

                   SCRIP tip of the week starting this Thursday in school email.

                   Buy Hy-Vee books at $3 profit to the school – costs $5 but there is a $5 coupon in

                   the front.

                   Parishoner owned SCRIP participants – please visit them

                   Proposed SCRIP fun nights go directly to the building fund?

                  

                   Bena pizza day – Sept 18th  11-9 – 10% back to St Pats of all sales 123rd & W.

                   Maple

                   Burger King night – Oct 18  off of 138th and west maple

                   Vote yes to send proceeds to building fund. – All yes votes.

     

                   Classroom dollars - $30 to each teacher in the past; $50 proposed

                   Support the teachers in the classroom. They spend on average $200-300 of their

                   own money. Motion on the floor to increase $50-100 per teacher per classroom if

                   budget can hold it; specialty class/subject – one each  -  from Cindy Engel-- All in

                    favor – YES.

                    November 18th Wine tasting event reminder.

     

    Next meeting Oct. 3rd.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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