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.