ST. JOSEPH PARENT SCHOOL COUNCIL MINUTES

September 10, 2007

 

 

Board Members Present:  Kerri Bendele, Angi Bunn, Mari Jo Eiseler, Denice Fedewa, Krista Hallead, Teresa Kaczmarek, Deb Kohagen, Christy Kosnik, Dawn Lawless, Krista Lehner, Juanita McCann, Sheryl Middleton, Cheryl Nodarse, Sara Nurenberg, Tomi Ann Schultheiss, Laura Skriba, Lisa Suidgeest, Bridgette Voisinet

 

Teacher Rep:  Rose Rennells

Board Members Absent:   Janelle Paksi

Visitors: 

 

Call to Order:  President, Bridgette Voisinet called the meeting to order at 6:31 with the Our Father

 

Approval of the Minutes: 

A correction was made to the Mint City Shootout update in the August 20, 2007 minutes.  The profit from the event was down $1,300, not the $13,000 reported in the August minutes. A motion was made by Laura Skriba to approve the minutes as corrected; it was seconded by Angi Bunn.  MPC

 

Additions to the Agenda:   Under New Business, Add:  Large Money Raffle, Card/donations for Christa Carbone.

 

Treasurers Report:  Denice Fedewa distributed the Treasurer’s Report.  The only payments this month were for the Teacher’s Stipends and additional payments on the Library Renovation. A motion was made by Sara Nurenberg to approve treasurer’s report as presented.  It was seconded by Teresa Kaczmarek.  MPC

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Library Renovation.  The shelves and painting are complete. The final expenses for the project should be available at the next meeting. Donna Besinger expressed her gratitude for the renovations. 
  2. Mint City 3-on-3 Tournament.   Glenn and Terrilynn Voisin have agreed to chair the event again next year. There will be a wrap-up and 2008 planning meeting on 9/18/2007 at 7:00 at Glenn & Terrilynn Voisin’s home. One item to discuss is a method of obtaining additional assistance for next year’s event. 
  3. Carnival

a.      Theme:  Teresa Kaczmarek / Krista Hallead.   Krista reported that the kids voted and “Barnyard Bash” has been selected as this year’s carnival theme. 

b.      Mini-Raffle:  Keri Bendele / Bridgette Voisinet.   Bridgette explained that this is part of the carnival really needs two volunteers. One to solicit donations and one to catalog the prizes as they are received. Keri is very busy soliciting donations. She has acquired several significant donations and she is monitoring the quality of the donations received.  Dawn Lawless volunteered to take on that job of cataloging the prizes for the carnival.   Sheryl Middleton will print the posters listing the donations. Teresa Kaczmarek will add some of the significant donations to the carnival posters. Keri needs 30 flyers from Teresa Kaczmarek by October 1. Keri stated that she could use 2 more individuals to assist with soliciting donations. An idea was discussed to sell mini-raffle tickets after church just prior to the carnival.  

c.       Games:  Lisa Suidgeest.   Lisa reported on the planned addition/deletion of games from the carnival. Lisa reported on several planned modifications to support the “Barnyard Bash” theme. Lisa also discussed the coordination of any new games with Krista to establish ticket pricing and prizes. 

d.      Photo Booth:  Bridgette Voisinet.  Bridgette reported that Ortman Photography has volunteered his time for a photo booth at the carnival. Angi Bunn volunteered to coordinate the set-up of the booth at the carnival. Some ideas for coordinating the photo booth around the “Barnyard Bash” theme were discussed. 

e.       Public Relations:   Teresa Kaczmarek.  Teresa reported that the flyers will be ready by October 1. 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A.     Kindergarten and At-Large Rep drawings.

Sheryl Middleton was drawn as the Kindergarten representative. All remaining individuals who indicated a willingness to serve on the Council were seated as Members-At-Large. Mary Jo Eiseler, Christy Kosnik, Dawn Lawless, Krista Lehner and Cheryl Nodarse filled five of the six available Member-At-Large positions denoted in the Council By-Laws. It was determined that the remaining seat would remain open until such time someone was identified to fill it. All were encouraged to help identify someone who might make a positive contribution by their willingness to serve.

 

There was a reminder to all grade representatives that a letter needs to be sent home with the students from each grade representative introducing themselves and their role. It was clarified that a template letter is available, but if modified would need to be approved by Tomi Ann Schultheiss prior to being distributed. 

 

  1. St. Joe Jots – Teresa Kaczmarek.   Teresa asked for ideas for the next St. Joe Jots. Ideas included:   Parent School Council, Landscaping thanks, the library renovation and the girls basketball schedule. 

 

  1. Large Money Raffle – The tickets will be out on 9/21.

 

  1. Christa Carbone – A get well card was passed around for Christa in light of her recent back surgery. 

 

Principal’s Report

Tomi Ann Schultheiss thanked the Parent School Council for all they do. She commented on the ability of the group to take care of things with minimal guidance. She passed along a sincere Thank You from Mary Shelton and Ms. Jan for their retirement gifts.

 

Teachers Report

Mrs. Rennells sent the Parent School Council a sincere Thank You from the teachers for everything that we do.  A request for a new projector for Mrs. Rennell’s classroom was presented. A motion to approve the purchase was made by Cheryl Nodarse.  It was seconded by Sheryl Middleton.  MPC

 

The meeting was adjourned with the Hail Mary at 7:52 pm.

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Deb Kohagen, Secretary