St. Mary’s School Board Minutes

May 10, 2006

 

Guests:  Forrest Peetz, Melanie Peetz, Candy Conradt, Jane Reiman

 

Janet Fletcher called the meeting to order, and Father Nigli started with an opening prayer.  All Board Members were present, including Janet Fletcher, Lawrence Reiman, Merri Schneider, John Boyle, Gene Soukup, Luann Shields, Hugh Shoemaker, Mel Ohri and Sharon Spencer, along with Father Nigli and Alice Marx.

 

Guests were recognized and invited to speak.   Melanie Peetz addressed the board regarding the dance team tryouts, and a clarification of the method which was used for scoring the potential members.  The method which they have used for the past three years while Melanie was the sponsor, (and was used by prior sponsors) is as follows:  They have four judges, and the dancers are scored based on three different areas.  All scores are tallied at the end of the tryouts, and if there is a difference of 50 points in potential team members, that is where the cutoff is for the new team.  The sponsor then calls each of the students specifically to mention what they could work on, and encourages anyone who does not make the team to try out again the next year.

 

Jane Reiman addressed the board regarding cheerleading.  They have 8 girls on the cheerleading squad for next year.  They will need to order 3 more uniforms at $126.00 each, to have enough for the squad.  Jane has asked to have Rachel Burton take over the sponsorship of cheerleading.  Rachel was a cheerleader in high school in Yankton, and has many ideas for the cheerleaders.  This position receives a stipend.

Motion by Gene Soukup with 2nd by Lawrence Reiman, to approve of Rachel Burton as the new cheerleading sponsor.   Vote carried with no opposition.

 

John Boyle made a motion to approve the agenda,  2nd by Gene Soukup.  Vote: All in favor, none opposed.

 

Gene Soukup made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2006 meeting, with noted corrections, 2nd by Mel Ohri.  Vote:  All in favor, none opposed.

 

Pastor’s Report: 

 

  • After receiving more information from Norman Hale, will send a news article to the Holt County Independent.
  • Elections for School Board and Parish Council will be held and Stewardship will be addressed at all masses on the weekend of May 20 & 21.
  • School parents will be addressed regarding stewardship and enrollment for St. Mary’s at special meetings on May 15 & 16.  Father Nigli and Sharon Spencer will speak briefly about the plans for the upcoming school year.
  • 6th graders held a Parent Appreciation night on April 18, which began with a mass.
  • Teachers were honored at the Awards Night on May 5, with cash appreciation based on years of service:  5 years or less - $20; 10 years or less - $35; 20 years or less - $45; 30 years or less - $60; and over 30 years - $75.

 

 

 

 

 

Principal’s Report:

  • May 5 – High School Awards Ceremony.  Special awards:  Female Athlete – Anne Kersenbrock; Male Athlete – John Hurley; Marion Award – Carol Koenig and John Hurley
  • May 7 – Graduation Mass and ceremony.
  • May 10 – District Track Meet at West Holt.
  • May 11 – Elementary Music Program
  • May 12 – Elementary Track & Field Day, high school will have a normal school day.
  • Musical which was scheduled for May 12 & 14 was cancelled.
  • May 18 – Last day of school for elementary.
  • May 23 – Last day of school for 7 -12 students.
  • May 25 & 25 – Teacher workdays and make-up day for any students that need it.
  • Reviewed list of teachers for next school year, salary schedule and school calendar.

 

Committee Reports:

  1. Policy Committee:  Janet Fletcher will work with Mr. Hale on these.
  2. Safety Committee:  John Boyle will look into the Preparedness Plan with Clint Morrill.
  3. School Finance and Development Committee:  Father is discussing with Parish and Finance Councils.

 

Old Business:

 

A.                 Ballots for school board elections – Voting will take place the weekend of May 20 & 21. 

 

New Business:

 

A.                 Candy’s going away party – Janet will host at her house.  Invitations will go out to School Board and school staff members.

B.                 Meeting time and day for next year  – Meetings will continue to be held the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

 

The June Board meeting was rescheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m.

 

Motion to go into Executive Session by Sharon Spencer, 2nd by John Boyle.  Motion to come out of Executive Session by Hugh Shoemaker, 2nd by Mel Ohri.

 

Motion to adjourn by Lawrence Reiman, 2nd by Mel Ohri.  Meeting was adjourned with a closing prayer led by Father Nigli.