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School Board Minutes - March 6, 2007 |
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St. John Lutheran School Board Minutes
March 6th, 2007
The board convened at 5:30 PM with the following present:
Board Members: Jay Walker, Ron Sexton, Steve Ruhlig, Ralph Leffler, Ralph Patzke
Chris Prom, Dan Martin, Chuck Martin and Dan Tappendorf.
Others: Lynn Marassa, Mary Slack, Diane Pelafos, and Leah Seten
Meeting opened @ 5:30pm with devotional reading by Ron Sexton.
Visitor Comments
- Mary Slack spoke about a computer technician in lieu of a computer instructor. Question was raised about job description for a computer technician. The question was also raised about the curriculum for the computer lab. Steve R. stated that Mr Leffler would be heading up a curriculum study.
- Leah Seten mentioned that PTF was seeking help for the upcoming fun fair.
- Mary Slack inquired about how the school was tracking per this year’s budget. She expressed parental concerns about any potential budget problems affecting future enrollment. Steve R. stated there should be no concerns about meeting the current budget. He also stated that any concerns of this nature should be directed to himself or Mr. Leffler.
Approval of Minutes
- Motion to approve February minutes. M/S/C
PTF
- Written report was presented.
- Fun Fair is scheduled for March 10th.
- Box Tops programs is still very successful. Total funds raised for the year are $2,872, which includes a $1,500 bonus for being one of the top 20 schools for this fundraiser.
- Allocated Funds request form was attached, and it was also mailed out to school parents.
Principal’s Report
- Written report presented.
- Mr. Leffler reminded that this was National Lutheran Schools week.
- Current enrollment levels for next school year was reported.
- Mr. Leffler informed that Mrs. Valbert is continuing to provide in-service traing for teachers in the use of the computer lab. He stated that she is doing a good job reporting the status of the training.
- Julianne Atchison has agreed to teach Spanish to K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades to fill the role vacated by Ashley Mazzola.
Pastor Elliott
- Pastor will attend the religion portion of the curriculum review.
- Pastor and Deaconess Kim will be taking the 7th grade class on the upcoming confirmation retreat.
Old Business
Motion made to incorporate Mr. Leffler’s proposal for background checks to be implemented and included in next year’s handbook. M/S/C
Motion made to accept Mr. Leffler’s proposed policy for sick leave. M/S/C
New Business
- Snow Day Make-up – The school calendar did not include anything for emergency days (snow days). Ralph wants board input regarding whether to make up the missed days or not. The board feels that there is no need to make up the missed school days resulting from snow days.
Motion made not to make up 3 school days missed due to excess snow. M/S/C
Close of MeetingMotion to adjourn the meeting to executive session
Passed Executive Session Motions
Motion made to revise passed sick leave policy. “All absences beyond 5 consecutive days must be subject to approval by the school administrator. M/S/C
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Walker
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 December 2007 )
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