School Board

St. Juliana School Board

Meeting Minutes

March 4, 2008

In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Ed Ryan, Beth Sugrue, John Staunton

Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.

I. Greetings-Ed Ryan

Opening prayer- Father Steve

II. Minutes approved

III. Principal’s Report

• Teacher evaluations continue. Ms. Barton uses a combination of evaluation tools provided by the Archdiocese, including classroom observations and a teacher “self reflection” form.

• Athletic Association: Parents have expressed concerns regarding the athletic program/association. Mrs. Barton and Father Steve hope to complete an internal review prior to Easter break; once issues are clearly defined, substantive goals will be set according to what is most appropriate for our school in relation to our mission, philosophy, facilities, resources, etc. Communication will be a primary focus. Watch the school board minutes for progress updates.

• Principal evaluation: School board completed evaluation forms and a summary was presented; both strengths and areas of improvement were noted.

• Good news: Mrs. Gawne and the 4th grade teachers have Tech Tuesdays; they are working on a project with think.com with their students. 42 7th and 8th graders have volunteered to help with the St. Joseph table. The 2nd graders have been busy working on their “home” projects for 1st Communion- they are very proud of their work.

• Volunteer dinner- March 6, 2008

• Mr. Lacerra taking the 7th and 8th graders bowling during their enrichment period this week.

• Calendar for the 2008-2009 school year is now available on the weblog.

• Registration is up 2 from last month’s total to 565; preschool open house scheduled for March and April.

V. Pastor’s Report

• Income/expenses reported; Steak Fry made $24,000; maintenance and repairs have been challenging this year (roofing issues and snow removal).

• Parish finance committee still must approve budget for next year.

• Summer projects: plan is to repair 2nd floor junior high corridor and walls, continue repairs on roof, expand science lab and possibly continue asbestos abatement

VI. Committee Reports

A. Marketing

• Marketing to work on a strategy to implement TRIP goals.

B. Enhancement

• Ms. Weyna has begun the 4th grade study skills program

C. Fundraising

• TRIP: $4,000 taken in at Mothers’ Club; $6,000 at CT&T. These are the gross totals; school only nets a percentage totals. Need to reach out to users without children in school; goal is still to get TRIP orders on line.

• Ed met w/ the Parish finance committee, which agreed that this is an appropriate time to transition our major fundraising event away from Steak Fry to a spring event. Steak Fry will be re-created as a social event. The new spring event would be a Parish fundraising event. In 2008-2009, there will be two events (SF + spring event) 09-10- one Parish event.

D. Operations

• Rich M. to follow up on timeline for the red-light camera and noise abatement evaluation; agreed that it would not hurt to send a letter to Daley before next meeting re: noise abatement

F. Finance

• Final version of the tuition benefit for teachers policy reviewed and adopted with very minor changes.

• School budget to be reviewed at the April meeting.

G. Legislative

• Good family response to our thank you letters for legislators; Mrs. Barton to get the letter to Laura G- LG to deliver them.

H. Bylaws

• Sr. Remy Schaul Award guidelines accepted with minor changes

• Election: technically, no positions available, however, Board agreed that it was not in the School’s best interest to have a total changeover during the 09-10 sy. Therefore, a motion was passed to elect three new members this year. If there are no resignations by current board members, the board will consist of 17 members next year. Fewer positions will be made available the following election to bring the number back to 14. A sample nomination form and questionnaire was reviewed. Cary D. to work on cover letter and form revision. Laura G. to work with Claudette to publicize solicitation of nominations in bulletin.

Next meeting April 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2008
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Peter Belz, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Ed Ryan, Mary Beth Schaedel, Beth Sugrue, John Staunton
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Greetings-Ed Ryan
Opening prayer- Kathleen Barton
II. Minutes approved
III. Thank you to guest speaker Ms. Tricia Smith (Spanish teacher) for presenting an overview of the Spanish program for grades 1-8. Ms. Smith sees each grade once a week on Tuesday or Thursday. She presents a combination of language and culture through books, worksheets, music, group projects, websites, literature circles, etc. The upper grades use the same textbook that is used in Notre Dame and St. Pat’s Spanish 1 programs. For the younger students, she presents books in Spanish that they already know. The kids complete a variety of projects, keep notebooks and take tests. The 5th graders are involved in a pen pal project with students in California. Ms. Smith updates her weblog weekly.
IV. Principal’s Report
• Enrollment- Early projection:563; this year enrollment: 583; general downward trend in enrollment in our vicariate. Letter sent to all new families acknowledging acceptance into school. Will communicate monthly with these new families. Ms. Barton continues to give tours, others coming to shadow. Will host a preschool open house during the school day.
• Principal feedback forms due 2/22/08
• Teacher institute day 2/29- four training options: writing workshop, brain research, computer integration in the classroom; serving students with disabilities in the reg. ed classroom
• Confirmation service projects are proceeding well
V. Father Steve reported that the parish finance committee continues to work on the budget for next fiscal year.
VI. Committee Reports
A. Marketing
• Expo follow up: Called all families who filled out “new family” form- calls were very well received; assigning a representative to each preschool/kdg room worked well; suggestion to advertise Expo in local papers/Chicago Parent next year- can go in with other schools
• Want to follow up with mentoring/welcome family- will have a game plan for next month
B. Enhancement
• Ms. Barton to work w/ Ms. Weyna to get letter home re: study skills
C. Fundraising
• Ms. Barton reports that Lynn Gibbons is ready to go with daily TRIP sales- new schedule to be posted
• J. Staunton to e-mail CT&T TRIP schedule

D. Operations
• No report
F. Finance
• Tuition benefit for teachers policy reviewed. Proposal adopted. Results to be published by school board upon finalization. Policy to be reviewed annually.
G. Legislative
• IL school health and safety grant legislation passed- grant money to be available to non public schools. St. Juliana will receive approx. $22,000 next year & about $11K this. Money is based on enrollment and attendance.
• LG attended Catholic Schools Conference on 1/19- suggestion to thank those of our legislators who supported this legislation (DeLeo/McAuliffe both supported). LG to submit letter and cover explanation to go home to families for signature. Ms. Barton will then forward letters to representatives.
H. Bylaws
• L. Gustaitis to draft Sr. Remy Schaul Award guidelines
VII. New issues/follow up
• RM to check to see if we are in the queue for noise abatement; if not- school board should submit letter to Daley requesting new noise abatement evaluation.
Next meeting March 4, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2008
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Father Steve, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Tim O’Donohue, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Ed Ryan
Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer and Greetings-Ed Ryan
II. Audience
• Dan Pritt presented information regarding engraved brick project for area in front of school by flagpole (addresses safety issue as well as beautification). Company- Impressions/Ruffolo- provides bricks, engraving and installation. Company also provides design assistance. Option to make project a fundraiser. Dan to take some measurements of area. Would also need to assess areas for pipes, sprinklers, etc.
• Dan also provided info on O’Hare expansion- planned new runway parallel to Touhy. R. Mackey spoke w/Brian Doherty re: reapplying for a noise abatement grant. Assessment will be done over the summer. Alderman will help us reapply. Rich and Dan to be point people.
III. Minutes approved with change.
IV. Principal’s Report
• TRIP- Lynn Gibbons hired to work TRIP office. She hopes to have office hours daily from 8-10am. SB to continue running TRIP sales at CT&T. Teachers liked the “wish list”. SB to work on getting list onto website.
• Open House/Expo: Need volunteers to run school hall during Expo hours.
• Registration: Will have new family registration available during Expo; SB to direct people to table by office.
• Legacy Sunday- Sunday following Expo: Idea to have families give testimonials in church re: the school.
• Blackhawks player to visit St. Juliana Monday at 1:45; holding an assembly; Student Council is running it; student paper to conduct an interview; neighborhood paper alerted; will also hold a shootout in the gym.
• Advent services projects very successful: eg. Over 300 stuffed animals collected for Swedish Covenant Hospital; hats and gloves were also collected for the homeless; cards for shut-ins in conjunction w/ St. Vincent DePaul; and 7th and 8th graders did nursing home visits.
• Working w/ Mothers’ Club to update library software
• IL textbook funds will be used for K-4 social studies books
V. Committee Reports
A. Marketing
• Expo (1/27, 1-3 pm): SB rep assigned to each preschool and kdg room; student council to assist w/ tours; new family forms will be in each room- raffle for basket, including registration fee waiver. CD/KB to put together info sheets for PS and K rooms. Last year, hand delivered follow up letters to families who filled out raffle/info cards. Idea to include excerpts from “What a Catholic Education Means to Me” in our school info; develop a “history of the school” maybe as an 8th grade project.
B. Enhancement
• Ms. Weyna to work w/ Ms. Barton on implementation details for study skill program; target a mid-January start.
C. Fundraising
• Continuing to work on possible on-line ordering
D. Operations
• Will work w/ paver project
F. Finance- no report
G. Legislative
• School Health and Safety Grant extended to non-public schools very likely to go through; each school to get about $32 per student.
H. Other matters
• School Board to present Sister Remy Schaul Outstanding Volunteer Award to Tom Draths and Tim Travers this year at noon “Expo” mass.
VI. Income/Expenses report- Fr. Steve
• Higher than expected maintenance and repair costs due primarily to roofing issues and snow removal. Have also had an increase in requests for tuition assistance.
Next meeting February 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2007
In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Tim O’Donohue, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Ed Ryan, Beth Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:24 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer and Greetings-Ed Ryan
Minutes approved
II. Principal’s Report
• 8th grade academic team: 30-35 students; 2 teacher moderators; students decide who among them will compete at each tournament. Place 4th out of 15 at the tournament at Loyola.
• OCS opened a resource portal to access online information on schools in the Archdiocese; a lot about curriculum and policies. Must register to gain access: ocs.archchicago.org
III. Committee Reports
A. Ad hoc
• Gym uniforms: 2 area schools change clothes; the rest wear gym uniform all day. Recommend that we explore at least changing into a t-shirt. Changing is a logistics issue, but changing out of gym clothes is the health issue that needs to be addressed. Meeting to be scheduled w/ A. Cirrincione, C. Jaworski, K. Barton and F. LaCerra to address issue.
B. Enhancement
• Won Harold and Hazel Wright Foundation grant ($2,000.00). Originally applied for “Project Unity” an intergenerational computer project involving students interviewing parishioners and creating a computer project. Grant can also be applied toward the general fund.
• Ms. Weyna will begin a study skills class in January for the 4th graders; program will run 6 weeks, 1 hour per week; can accommodate 12-15 students. Will explore if she can add a 2nd class.
C. Fundraising
• CT&T TRIP: $9,995.00 in December. Ms. Barton reported that she will try to release school staff to manage in school TRIP sales to increase availability instead of hiring an additional person. Continue to pursue online ordering option- goal to have this established by end of school year.
• Thanks to Patti McDonagh for putting together TRIP teacher “wish list” book
D. Marketing
• TRIP- School Board will continue to man CT&T TRIP sales through May; no CT&T in January.
E. Operations
• Continued traffic and safety issues with Touhy crossing. Suggestion to physically block west Touhy crosswalk; all should cross w/ crossing guard.
• J. Jaworski willing to paint upstairs washrooms.
• R. Mackey to report back on status of noise abatement grant.
F. Finance- no report
G. Legislative
• Legislation will hopefully be signed into law by Governor extending funding for implementation of safety/health regulations to non-public schools. Schools would receive approx. $32 per student.
• IL textbook loan program going from three to two year cycle due to increased funding.
• Effective 1/1/08, any first time enrollee into any school must have an eye exam.
• Required physical exam to be moved from 5th to 6th grade beginning next year.
• Archdiocese Legislative Conference 1/19/08- L. Gustaitis to attend.
H. Other matters
Suggestion to establish a school service recognition award (suggested name “Sr. Remy School Service Award”). Would need to establish requirements, eligibility, criteria, etc. Board members to have nomination recommendations at next meeting.
Next meeting January 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

St. Juliana School Board

Meeting Minutes

November 5, 2007

In attendance: Father Steve Kanonik, Kathleen Barton, Peter Belz, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Ed Ryan, John Staunton

Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m.

I. Opening Prayer and Greetings-Father Steve

Minutes approved

II. Father Steve reviewed Income/Expenses- on target

School building focus next summer- parking lot side of Jr. high corridor.

III. Updates

Teachers have received their laptops. All classrooms have internet access (wireless and hard line). Tim Travers has done a tremendous amount of work readying the school for the computers and training the staff.

8th grade girls wrote personal thank you letters to each Softball Tournament sponsor.

Kudos to Kathy Flynn for organizing CT & T for November. CT&T becoming very popular.

IV. Principal’s Report

Grandparent’s Day- mass 1pm 11/16/07; teacher committee organizing event decided mass worked better than just having grandparent’s come to gym; board members agreed.

School Crisis Plan (updated annually): covers lock down procedures, dismissal plans, etc. Crisis bag is prepared and is stored in the main office.

Professional Learning Committees: in Oct/Nov focus on mission statements (see attached). Mission statements are reviewed at end of school year.

Classroom observations: completed 28 walk through visits in Oct. Visited every classroom at least once, some more than once. Purpose: Observe appropriateness and student understanding of lesson objective. Focus: 1. Was lesson objective clear to her and the students? 2. Was lesson objective part of the Archdiocesan curriculum? Results: 90% on target. Next round of observations will focus on teaching strategies.

Report cards: For consistency/equity, teachers (by grade level) spent a lot of time discussing what a particular letter grade denotes to them. All have access to Grade Keeper system. Plan is to go to computerized grading to increase standardization. Will test run with the 5th and 6th grades. The next step would be to put grades online for parent access.

After school activities: Mrs. Barton emphasized that there are many extracurricular activities available to students outside of athletics: e.g. chess, Young Rembrandts, band, choir (55 students), drama, Battle of the Books, etc.

Registration packets were given to the marketing committee

IV. Committee Reports

A. Fundraising

TRIP- CT&T $8530. want to make TRIP as convenient to families as possible to increase participation. Tracking sales and demographic data monthly. Recommended hiring one person to help Diane (hourly basis or tuition credit).

Key discussions taking place re: reorganizing major school fundraiser. Must make decisions within next two months.

B. Enhancement

Softball funds to be used for study skills after school program. Tim to submit survey to Ms. Weyna for her input. She has agreed to run the program.

C. Marketing

TRIP- categorized list of families by frequent/occasional/never users. Also preparing a teacher “wish list” of TRIP stores/restaurants, etc. for those families who want to use it as a reference. Emphasize that it is not a solicitation, merely a resource.

“Welcoming family” project: researching other area parishes programs. IC has a parent’s night social event at the beginning of the school year. New families get a formal invitation. Mentoring family also hand delivers a welcome basket and is available for questions.

D. Operations

Mrs. Barton stated that there was a report of graffiti in one of the school washrooms, but that she searched and could not find any. J. Jaworski providing hand sanitizer to school.

E. Finance- meeting with Mrs. Barton next week

F. Legislative

No report

Next meeting December 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Emerald Isle

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2007
In attendance: Father Steve Kanonik, Kathleen Barton, Peter Belz, Adrienne Cirrincione, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Rich Mackey, Patti McDonagh, Tim O’Donohue, Ed Ryan, Mary Beth Schaedel, Beth Sugrue
Meeting called to order at 7:08 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer and Greetings-Ed Ryan
Minutes approved w/ one change
II. Questions
• Audience: Three days off in February very difficult for working parents; ½ days are also difficult. Mrs. Barton responded that days are system wide set by the Office of Catholic Schools; half days with parent teacher conferences count as full days per Office of Catholic schools. Enhancement committee to explore alternative child care options, possibly using school facilities.
• Board: Format of parent-teacher conferences- too public? KB: some other schools in the area use same format, some hold in classroom. Our teachers seem to like the current format; avoids scheduling issues. Enhancement committee to work w/ KB to discuss different formats (possibly use different formats for different grades). If changes are proposed/adopted, implementation would be for 2008-2009 sy.
III. Principal’s Report
• Mrs. Barton reviewed Terra Nova scores trend analysis by grade. Data reflects what was provided to parents in May 07. Data evinces above average mastery in all subject matters and have been consistent over the years. In May 3rd, 5th and 7th grade teachers utilize data to id learning and objectives concerns so that 4th, 6th and 8th grade teacher can tailor instruction to address needs.
• Curriculum is set by Archdiocese based on Illinois State standards. Arch. Curr. Is broken into “critical”, “significant” and “useful” standards. Critical concepts must be taught. Teachers, in the Professional Learning Communities, look at test data and standards to derive classroom instruction.
• By mid-October, all teachers grades 2-8 should have laptop computers.
• Oct. 19 system wide professional development day; teachers participating in social studies, grouping strategies, fine arts, graphic organization and “High Heeled Strategies” workshops.
• State Title monies being used for classroom “responders”(computer tech which gives teacher immediate feedback on objective being taught), junior high alcohol awareness training and all grade level training re: bullying.
III. Board resolution to establish temporary ad hoc committee to address gym uniforms and health related issues- passed
IV. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising
TRIP- SB to fill sales role at Coffee, Tea and Thee; Mothers’ Club will take on a weekday. D. Holmen in need of someone w/ Microsoft Access knowledge.
SB to sponsor Nov. 4 CT&T
SB to share Principal’s table at Parish Showcase 10/7

B. Enhancement
Softball tournament netted $3,121.46
Thank you’s will go out to sponsor’s; idea to have thank you’s come from SJS students. Proceeds going to after school study skills program. Committee to work out details.
C. Marketing
TRIP- Continuing to research means to improve participation in program.
Suggestion to have mentor family assigned to each new school family. Ideally, program should be in place by Catholic Schools week for use next school year.
D. Operations
Dan Pritt has designed a plan to alleviate some of the congestion at the Touhy crosswalk involving a bricked area around the flagpole. Suggested selling bricks to parish families (brick would have family name/memorial/etc.) D.P. researching companies that do this. Need to check on location of piping, wires, etc. in that area. Fr. Steve suggested targeting funds raised to bell tower repairs.
Bell tower requires abatement, resealing and re-bricking. Fr. Steve stated that parish is now repairing the roofs. The bell tower is next on the agenda.
E. Finance- also addressing the TRIP program
F. Legislative
Chicago Public Schools holding “meaningful consultation” meeting w/ the Office of Catholic School on October 15 to discuss “proportionate share services” for students attending private/Archdiocesan schools in the city who require special education services. Services will most likely be limited to evaluation and speech/language.
V. Budget- Fr. Steve distributed updated FY2008 school budget and August 07 school income/expense sheet.
Next meeting November 6, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Parish Center
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

St. Juliana School Board
Meeting Minutes
September 4, 2007
In attendance: Father Steve Kanonik, Kathleen Barton, Peter Belz, Cary Doherty, Laura Gustaitis, Jerzy Jaworski, Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Tim O’Donohue, Ed Ryan, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Beth Sugrue
Guest speaker: Sandy Delaney, Mothers’ Club President
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer, Greetings and Introductions by Ed Ryan
II. Principal’s Report
• 587 students enrolled; budget set based on 560; 18 students left, 71 new enrolled
• Archdiocesan curriculum can be accessed via their website at archchicago.org; there is also a tab for St. Juliana where our student council is featured
• Teachers continue to participate in Professional Learning Communities on Thursdays; focus this year is on the curriculum in relation to the Terra Nova tests
• Principal’s evaluation- goals selected (based on Genesis initiative) which were most relevant to our school community.
• The “Strengthening Catholic Schools” Conference is September 29, 2007 at St. Ignatius
• “Heart of the School” nominations are due October 16, 2007
• Decision to open four kindergarten rooms, (based on number of students -76) and two 5th grade rooms
Two suggests made by board members: teacher bios on website and post athletic schedules to the general school calendar.
III. Father Steve reported that the financial committee was unable to meet due to the storm. The basement was cleaned and sterilized following the flood.
IV. Guest Speaker- Sandy Delaney, Mothers’ Club President
• MC fundraising this year to focus on specific needs, instead of general funds. Wrapping paper sales will fund upgrade of library “card” catalogue system.
• Will also inform parents that MC fundraisers are optional
• MC and SB to combine efforts to help facilitate the TRIP program and increase TRIP participation
V. President’s Report
• New board members introduced.
• Chicago Park District is sponsoring a 100th anniversary celebration in honor of the Edison Park Field house. Request for St. Juliana to participate by donating an item for silent auction; B. Sugrue to coordinate.
• Receipt of response from Ald. Doherty to a handwritten letter requesting replacement of the chain link fence and guardrails; our goal is to coordinate all efforts/requests to the City through the School Board
• School Board will host the May 4, 2008 Coffee, Tea & Thee
• Proposal of goals for this school year include gaining a knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and setting a concrete/specified fundraising goal.
• Minutes from last June 2007 meeting approved
VI. Committee Reports
• Committee memberships approved:
Constitution/Bylaws: Peter Belz/Laura Gustaitis
Enhancement: Tim O’Donohue, Ed Ryan, Mary Beth Schaedel, Laura Gustaitis
Finance: Rich Mackey, Peggy Martinus, John Staunton
Fundraising: Adrienne Cirrincione, Kathy Flynn, J. Staunton, Beth Sugrue
Legislative: P. Belz, L. Gustaitis
Marketing: Cary Doherty, Patti McDonagh, E. Ryan
Operations: T. O’Donohue, Jerzy Jaworski
Next meeting October 2, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Parish Center
Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

In attendance: Kathleen Barton, Adrienne Cirrincione, Bob Conway, Cary Doherty, Kathy Flynn, Laura Gustaitis, Jerzy Jaworski, Peggy Martinus, Patti McDonagh, Tim O’Donohue, Ed Ryan, Mary Beth Schaedel, John Staunton, Beth Sugrue

Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m.
I. Opening Prayer, Greetings and Introductions by Ed Ryan
• Thank you to outgoing members Dan Pritt, Gina Cravens and Bob Conway.
• Introduction of Patti McDonagh, Beth Sugrue and Rich Mackey as new Board members.
II. Principal’s Report
• 52 graduates this school year
• Ms. Hudson leaving to a Principal position. Two teachers also leaving. Interviews being conducted for replacements.
• Over 75 registered for kindergarten for 07-08; goal to retain as many as possible
• Weblog mandatory for teachers next year: Upper grades-homework must be updated daily; primary grades- weekly.
• Projected enrollment 590, up from last year
• Floor project has started; parish office open for any school matters over summer
III. President’s Report
• Goals for this year met
• Should establish three concrete goals for 07-08sy at September meeting
IV. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising
• Mother’s Club: E. Ryan, J. Staunton and K. Barton met w/ Sandy Delaney, MC President, re: earmarking funds for specific purposes; complete list of planned MC fundraisers distributed.
• Silent Auction: Last year brought in just under $6K; B. Sugrue suggested formal spring event as better forum; tentative date April 5, 2008. Specific discussion tabled for future meeting (TBD).
• Softball: Tournament scheduled for Sunday August 26, 2007. Entry fee of $50 per player; need to get sponsors.
• Trip: J. Staunton met w/ Diane H. re: TRIP management- needs help during holidays, Coffee, Tea & Thee; online ordering system would be helpful (currently calls in all orders). Optimally, need only one or two dedicated people to assist. Need to bolster parent participation in program.
B. Enhancement
• Earmark a fundraiser for study skill/writing program, maybe softball tourney.
• Will continue drama program with Illinois Arts Council grant
C. Marketing
• Suggestion to use Steak Fry as a “reunion event;” committee to work w/ J. McGeean on this.
D. Operations
• J. Jaworski has proposed map of morning drop off route; made strides this year w/ cones; Touhy crossing still problematic.
E. Finance: No report
F. Legislative:
• Motion to accept new officers for 07-08 sy approved: Ed Ryan, Chairperson; Cary Doherty, Vice-Chairperson; Laura Gustaitis, Recording Secretary; Mary Beth Schaedel, Corresponding Secretary
• May 1, 2007 minutes approved
Next meeting September 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Parish Center
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

In attendance: Fr. Steve, Kathleen Barton, Bob Conway, John Staunton, Peggy Martinus, Kathy Flynn, Cary Doherty, Adrienne Cirrincione, Sean O’Driscoll, Laura Gustaitis, and Mary Beth Schaedel.

Meeting called to order by Recording Secretary at 7:06 PM
I. Greetings and Introductions – by Recording Secretary. Candidates nominated for the 2007-2008 school board were introduced.
II. Opening Prayer – by Fr Steve
III. Principal's Report
A. Fine Arts Day May 7th – artwork will be displayed on the activity center walls during the Coffee Tea and Thee on May 6th and local high school students will come to present dance, music, etc. .
B. Terra Nova scores – comparisons available between grades 3, 5, 7 for the same classes. Upper range of scores up to 99% and low range for the most part within the national average. 2 pages of scores; Terra Nova scores and “In View.” In View measures the ability to learn and the Terra Nova measures what was learned. Individual reports go home in 2 weeks; then Coffee & Conversation with the Pricipal and Pastor. KB to find out where the national averages come from. KB also passed out the 2006 scores as shown on the marketing insert.
C. DARE graduation – Dr. Nick top come to the SJS DARE graduation.
D. Positive Coaching Alliance – all coaches are done; parents meeting planned for next fall.
E. Park Ridge violinist wants to teach strings in grades 1-4. Has worked at St. Monica and St Andrew. May have a strings concert at which parents and students can talk with him.
F. Enrollment update – 19 students from 10 families still not registered.
IV. Questions from audience – none
V. President's Report – Minutes approved from the April meeting.
VI. Committee Reports
A. Fundraising – HOOPS MANIA – publishing thank you and names of winners in the bulletin. TRIP – work to do in progress, but Diane needs help. SJSB offered to help but TRIP needs to define activities and processes that can be filled by volunteers. JS to commit to help define. 2007/2008 plan – needs to be developed ASAP.
B. Elections – Nominations – 5 nominations received. Elections to take place on May 6th at the Coffee Tea and Thee. BC and LG to conduct elections and notify the candidates of the results.
C. Enhancement – met May 3rd. Drama program running well. Want to open up to younger students (down to 1st grade). Working on setting concrete goals for next year over the summer.
D. Marketing/PR – no report.
E. Operations – working on new barricades. Problems with parents crossing Touhy on the west side of Osceola. Solution may be barricade, chains, etc. to block traffic and route to east side.
F. Finance – no report
G. Legislative – no report.
VII. New News –
A. Girl Scout service projects – JJ to clarify.
B. Finance update from Fr. Steve – since Feb a higher incident of non-payment; usually coincides with tax returns but has not rebounded yet. Fees seem high but they do include after school; same with food services. 2007-2008 registration fee not included in the income statement since it will be booked for next year on July 1. Looking to develop a formal financial aid request form.

Summer projects to upgrade school areas – 1) asbestos abatement program – 3 classrooms, Jr High hallway, parking lot door hallway, Osceola hallways, and stairwells. Budget 45-55k plus 7k for retiling. 2) working on a grant from the state to repair the roofing and masonry on the North side of the building where the utility power enters the school. In conjunction, would like to improve the science labs. Would like the fundraising committee to work on an event to target this work.
Next meeting June 12, 2007, 7:00 PM TBA
Adjourn – 8:21 PM