Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Board Members Present: Sr. Zachary, Patricia Prodanovich, Jessica Saccameno, Kathy Capra, Karen Jones, Tim Presi, Brian Prus

Guests Present: Dawn O’Brien, Mary Ellen Harrison, Liz Mindykowski, Marlo Lunz

Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer: Sr. Zachary

Principal’s Report:

Monday, October 13^th No School for Columbus Day.
Stewardship Leadership meeting on Tuesday, October 14^th in KH at 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Our total enrollment as of today is 210 students and 157 families.
Vision/Hearing Screening on Friday, October 17^th for K-3 and 8^th grades (re-screening is on Tuesday, October 28^th).
Lunch menu change on October 30^th and 31^st is as follows: October 30^th will be a Hot Dog Day for $3.50 in Kyle Hall and Pizza Hut on October 31^st in the classrooms. The PTC Halloween Party will take place in Kyle Hall… more info later concerning these days… check your Wednesday notes.
2009 Ozzie Reading Club/Kane County Cougar game is set for April 28^,2009 a 12:00 noon game. Mark your calendars.
Our Student Council are ‘off to a great start’… especially the Commissioners of School Spirit. They have great ideas!
The Before/After School Care Program has seen a drop of students of approximately 10 to 15 students.

Pastor’s Report:

We are waiting for Parish construction to begin. Currently work is being done on the Administration Center this week (dry wall/installation).

Old Business:

Texas Hold’em:

Cindy Prus will take care of concessions. Jessica will handle registration.
We are still in need of dealers. Will be contacting Nancy Pagley and her sister to see if they would be willing to help.

SB Goal Setting for 2008/2009:

Will revisit the issue at the November 4^th meeting.

Involvement:

We have fewer volunteers this year but very dedicated persons on a regular basis.
The A.M. Parking Lot Supervisor Tom Ramos is doing a super job!

Committee Reports:

PTC

World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser was done last month. The profits from this fundraiser will towards D.A.R.E. t-shirts, lockers, etc.
There are two positions in PTC that have not been filled (Publicity and Hospitality)
Also in need of Room Parents for 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grade. Mr. Zagozdon has offered to take 5^th grade.
PTC and School Board met over the summer to discuss ways of working together to raise money to keep tuition down.
For the 2008-2009 School year, it was unanimously voted that we do not send birthday gifts to the teachers, specials and aides. The money saved will be approximately $700 or more. We will re-evaluate the decision for next school year.
Liz Mindykowski’s sister works for Dean Foods. She will look into possibly having them donate ice cream for the Walk-a-thon.
Three hundred and thirty three savings cards have been sold and $3,000 has been received. Cards are still being sold. A final tally will not be determined until all cards are sold. Twelve families have not turned in their cards or money.
Sister Zachary has pulled the winner of the Tiger blanket, Kathy Capra.
The ending balance is $5,978.17.
Currently working on having a Benefit Night at Moretti’s in Bartlett for the month of April.
We got 4 volunteers for Kiwanis Peanut day. We made over $200 dollars from that event.
Michelle Balynas is working on the Candlelight Bowl.
There will be a Leadership meeting on Tuesday, October 14. Fr. Bob needs for PTC members to attend the meeting, which will be held from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
There will be not PTC meeting on Oct. 14.

Market Day

The month of September had a profit of $454.49 with 67 customers. This was a decrease of $95.67 and a decrease of 12 customers.
On October 15^th, I will be sending out an information letter to the parents regarding the Pie Fundraiser. On October 22^nd, the fundraiser order forms will be going home. The families will have 2 weeks to sell pies. All money and order forms need to be returned to Jean Alt by Wednesday, November 5^th.

Sports

Our new chairperson, Esteban Rodriguez, and his team are very organized and spirited.
The Volleyball team is working hard and doing a great job!

Computer Lab:

We have four volunteers that are very knowledgeable: Tom Kaldonski, Stan Kochaneck, Dave Pasteris and Jim Strompolis.
Larry Rybicki is the Parish support/network person who is willing to help us out during the school day with hardware problems, etc.
The computer lab seems to be in working condition at this point in time.

New Business:

Trivia Nigh/Planning:

Dawn O’Brien from St. Phillip attended the meeting to explain how Trivia Night works.
Her school has been doing it for 2 years. The first year profits were used to purchase playground equipment. The second year for whiteboards in the classroom.
The fee is nominal. The first year fee was $20 per person and for the second year they raised by $5. Each table has 10 participants.
The people in charge of putting the Trivia questions cannot participate in the game. Two people are needed to put together the questions.
Before the start and also during the game there are raffles prizes, auction and quick games between rounds.
Participants are allowed to have themes for the event. They can also bring food and drink (alcohol).
An emcee is needed for the event to motivate the participants. Mr. Quinlan has volunteered to do the job.
The 1^st year of the event is a just a trial. By the 2^nd event, word has gotten around that it is an entertaining night.
Be sure that the flyers that are sent to the families announcing the event specify a cause (where the money is going).
Game time is approximately 3 ½ hours. An information CD was given to Trish and Brian that includes rules, etc.
Possible auction items are Principal for the Day, Fr. Bob cooking dinner, lunch with a D.A.R.E. officer, Easter and Christmas Pews.
A school in Algonquin will be having a Trivia Night on Nov. 15. A group of School Board and PTC members will attend to have a better understanding of the game.
There will be another meeting in December to further discuss the planning of this event.

Adjourned: 8:35 p.m.

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