ST. JOHN BREBEUF PARISH/SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 7, 2008
The meeting was called to order by P/SA President, Sue Dentzer at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center – C1. In attendance was: President - Sue Dentzer, Vice President - Heidi Weinman, Treasurer - Kathy Wargo, Liaison - Sheila Ryan, Special Activities - Christine Aragon, Box Tops - Debbie Zarembski and Vice Principal - Mary Stachura.
Absent was: Secretary - Judy Brennan, Publicity - Denise McCreery, Accounts Receivable - Imelda de la Cruz, Volunteers - Lara Kuechel, Spiritwear - Jean Mall and Program & Planning - Mark Mall.
President Sue Dentzer began the meeting with a prayer.
Meeting minutes from the April 2, 2008 meeting were approved to be sent to Miss Bubis.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dutch Mill Bulbs (Fundraiser) - Sue Dentzer reported that we will have this fundraiser again next year.
School Tool Box - A memo will be going home Friday regarding the School Tool Box supply program. Sue Dentzer, Kathy Wargo and Christine Aragon learned about this program at the PTO Expo in April. Every child who orders supplies will receive a $5.00 Target gift card. All supplies will be name –brand. School Tool Box will package all supplies together, including paper towels, which will eliminate much of the work that was created with last year’s School Kidz program.
New Televisions for Classrooms - Sue Dentzer reported that it is the P/SA’s goal to purchase 14 computer-compatible television sets for the classrooms from Target. She asked the Committee to be on the lookout for a good deal. The televisions cost about $500 each.
2008-2009 Calendar and Scheduling - A proposed 2008-2009 calendar was distributed. It was noted that the proposed date for the Art Fair (May 21, 2009) should be moved up because the high schools will have already graduated their seniors and are otherwise busy with finals and award ceremonies, rendering them unavailable to participate. It was also noted that the Fun Fair might be moved to February in order to avoid a conflict with Lent.
Possible New Spring Fundraiser - Sue Dentzer reported that we may consider replacing the Fannie May Spring Fundraiser with a scrap-booking or personalized postage stamp fundraiser.
General Meeting (April 30th) - Sue Dentzer asked for feedback on the General Meeting. Sheila Ryan reported that some teachers expected Dr. Cool & Pride to give a motional/empowering message to the kids rather than an hour-long concert. However, the children and parents alike had a great time. It was noted that the General Meeting was well-attended and may have had the largest attendance of any General Meeting.
P/SA Open Positions - Two P/SA positions are still open: Liaison and Program & Planning. Sheila Ryan reported that she is hoping Denise McCreery will replace her as Liaison.
2008-2009 P/SA Committee Members - President- Sue Dentzer, Vice President- Mark Mall, Secretary - Debbie Zarembski, Treasurer - Kathy Wargo, Special Activities - Christine Aragon,Volunteers - Jean Mall, Accounts Receivable - Jackie Ermilio, Publicity - Mery Zuniga, Campbell’s Soup Labels - Linda Sora, Hospitality - Sue Schoenfeldt, Battle of the Books - Cindi Connolly and Nina Healy, Spiritwear - Amy Klinger, Art on Parade - Christine Aragon.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Teacher Wish Lists – Heidi Weinman reported that most of the Wish List items have been fulfilled. She will work with Mrs. Kamptner to fulfill the few remaining items.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Kathy Wargo reported that she received a check from Sally Foster for $82.50. Christine Aragon reported that she believed the check represented the P/SA’s profit from the Sally Foster internet orders. We still have not been billed for the Fannie May Christmas orders.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Judy Brennan was absent. No report.
PROGRAM & PLANNING
School Picnic (June 9th) - Mark Mall was absent but Sue Dentzer reported that he has hired a juggler. A Dairy Queen lunch will be provided. A game schedule will be going out to all the room moms soon.
Fun Fair (May 16th) – Sheila Ryan reported that several large blow up activities have been ordered including a giant slide, obstacle course and Moonwalk Castle (for the younger children). There will also be wacky trikes, a bean bag toss, Dippin’ Dots, popcorn machine, snow cones (possibly served by Shawn Durava), face-painting (by Kate Rostkowski), a cotton candy machine (maybe) and raffle. Pizza or hot dogs will be served. Each child will receive 5 free raffle tickets. Christine Aragon suggested that we offer Karaoke in order to attract older students. Sue Dentzer expressed an interest in hiring a clown. Volunteers are needed to bring additional bean bag games. Christine Aragon and Sue Dentzer said they owned bean bag boards that they could bring. New items that can be used as giveaways are needed so that every child goes home with something.
VOLUNTEER’S REPORT
Lara Kuechel was absent. No report.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES/ART ON PARADE REPORT
Art on Parade - Christine Aragon reported that work on Edward Hopper was almost complete. The 17 classrooms that have learned about Edward Hopper really seemed to enjoy the presentation and project. There are 4 remaining classrooms to be taught. April was a busy month for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades so finding time to work in each room has been challenging. Sheila is hoping to work with the two sixth grade classes within the next week or two. Likewise, Christine is hoping to work with Mrs. Guerrieri’s and Ms. Siwec’s classes in the near future. Christine reported that she had hoped to present one more artist, Walt Disney, but time does not permit.
Sue Dentzer asked if Diane Latessa was interested in running the Art on Parade program next year. Kathy Wargo and Christine Aragon reported that Diane has not committed. If Diane does not want to run the program, Christine has volunteered to do so. Mery Zuniga and Amy Klinger have offered their help. We are still in need of additional docents for the 2008-2009 school year. Sue Dentzer suggested putting something in the Friday newsletter letting parents know that docents are needed and they need not be artistic. Sheila Ryan suggested creating a video and script on each artist so that if a class does not have a docent, the teacher can show the video and read the script. The video would also be beneficial to docents who may not like public speaking. Sheila also recommended looking into the Picture Lady Program.
Art Fair (May 15th) - Christine Aragon reported her concern with the number of artists who are able to participate in the Art Fair. Eleven students from Notre Dame are scheduled to attend, however, Resurrection and Regina High Schools have declined our invitation to participate because of finals, graduation and award ceremonies that week, but they asked to be invited again next year. We are still waiting to hear from Loyola. Debbie Zarembski suggested we contact Maine East, as their finals week is later in May. Christine has asked a local artist to come to the Fair to show his paintings and answer questions. We are also collecting art work from our SJB students to display. Judy Brennan, Amy Klinger, Mery Zuniga, Diane Latessa and Jean Mall have volunteered to help with the Art Fair. Lara Kuechel reported to Sue Dentzer that she is still available to help with the food. A tour schedule will be going out Monday to the teachers.
Heidi Weinman reported that she is close friends with Jen Salerno, the Fine Arts Teacher at Resurrection High School. Heidi said she would contact Jen to see if she would be available to display the students’ artwork in their absence.
PUBLICITY REPORT
Denise McCreery was absent. No report.
LIAISON’S REPORT
Sheila Ryan reported the following:
Upcoming Events
- Fr. Przemek Wojcik has been assigned to a church in Wilmette. His first mass at SJB will be held on May 18th at 3:30 p.m.
- Fr. Tom’s 25th Anniversary Mass will be held on June 1st at 3:30 p.m. The Parish Party will be held on June 29th at 3:00 p.m.
- Andy Beierwaltes’ first mass will be held on June 8th at 10:45 a.m.
- Parish Life Commissioning Mass will be held on June 29th at 9:00 a.m.
General
- Mrs. Whitman hired a new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Jennifer Hodge, to replace Mrs. Mary Stachura. Mrs. Hodge has worked in the Catholic school system and is working on her Type 75 Certificate.
- 2008-2009 enrollment is at 461 against a budget of 460. Our current enrollment is about 474.
- Preschool enrollment is very low. Registration of additional preschoolers is anticipated over the summer.
- Our librarian and 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Perns, are not returning next year. Our librarian’s military husband was transferred to Texas.
- Down payment day is August 16th.
- New digital sign is supposed to be here on June 1st.
- Balance of windows will be ordered this month and work should start in twelve (12) weeks. That leaves only doors to be done. The parish will loan the school a small amount of money.
- Parking lot will be repaired in May/June.
- Roof repairs will be underway soon.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday,
June 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center – C1.
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