Meeting Minutes--November

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Father Marquette Elementary School

November 10, 2009, 6:30 pm

1. Call to Order: 6:35pm

Prayer

2. Attendance:

Cheri Bannan, Chair

Michele Boehmer, Co-chair

Kristin Ahlstrom, Secretary

Jen Gostomski, Website Coordinator

Jackie Wright, Principal

Tia Arntsen, PK rep

Cheryl Turausky, 8th grade rep

Melissa Pillifant, 3A representative

Kris Flynn, 6th grade rep

Kathy Weber, school board member

Jen Gostomski, Website Coordinator

Mary Fish, 2nd Grade Rep

3. School Board Report

Kathy Weber and Kris Flynn will review the H&S budget with Karen Thompson,

regarding dollars left over at the end of the year. They will also review past expenditures for ideas of how or where we might be able to best allocate the funds.

4. Treasurers Report:

Karen Thompson will report at the next available meeting.

5. Fundraisers:

Auction -- Brenda Washnock continues to lead plans and discussions were had regarding the need to establish committees to assist with the planning and implementing of the auction.

Kelly L’Huillier and Cheryl Turausky have volunteered to assist with the food needed. Cindy Lainten will handle tickets. Wendy Pelto and Mary Fish will plan decorations. Tia and Jon Arntsen will do the tables and checkout. Jen Gostomski will be handling the pictures for the H&S website.

Ticket sales for the auction will begin within the next few weeks. This will allow for the possibility of giving them as Christmas gifts.

Candy Bar Sale -- The sale was very successful again this year, with having all but 15 families participate. Those that did not participate had that amount of money deducted from their student account. Ideas on ways to help all families participate were discussed.

Currently there are 8-10 boxes (20 bars/box) of chocolate left over. We will continue to try to sell these and will put a notice in the newsletter looking for volunteers to assist with helping to sell the remaining chocolate.

Fall Sale – Magazine sale is complete.

Bookfair – Cheri Bannon reports the bookfair continues at this time and is going well, however, anticipating a reduction in proceeds compared to last year

6. H&S Sponsored Events:

The family directory was completed by David Wells and looks great! It has been distributed to all staff and families.

Secret Santa Shop –This will be the last year Cheryl Turausky and Renee Leow will be heading this event. We will make the announcement in the newsletter as well as asking for anyone who would like to chair this event. Secret Santa Shop will be open Nov. 30 – Dec. 2.

Thanksgiving Celebration Lunch -- This will take place at the middle school on Fri. Nov. 20. We continue to look for volunteers to help with decorating.

7. Grant Requests/Updates

A request for a grant toward the purchase of a new basketball hoop for the elementary school gym was discussed. Amount to be requested not determined yet. The total cost is estimated at $ 8,707.00. The 4th grade classes are planning to raise money to pay for part of the expense. Possible fundraisers discussed were penny wars, a 50/50 fundraiser, and handmade items made by the classes which could be placed in the Feb. auction. The 4th graders are about to begin selling gold tee shirts and sweatshirts with the Father Marquette insignia on the front.

A $500.00 grant was approved for the purchase of food (meat & cake) for the retirement celebration of Karen Ogle. The celebration will be on Wed. Dec. 2 at St. Michael’s church after the 5:15 mass. It will be a potluck and all are invited. Those who wish to attend should RSVP to either of the school’s offices and let them know what category of dish you plan to bring. Wendy Pelto will be doing the decorations. Cathy Clement and Judy Allie will be providing the entertainment. Karen Ogle has been with Father Marquette for 28 years and will be sincerely missed. We hope to see everyone there as we say farewell to a wonderful friend and colleague.

8. Old Business:

The search for a copy of the H&S bylaws continues.

Staff Christmas party – We were in need of someone to host the party. UPDATE: Ketlyn Hubbard will be hosting this year.

Middle School basketball hoop – Kathy Weber will be looking into the possibility of insurance or warranty coverage.

Painting the hallways/cubbies – Tia Arntsen has collected $1250.00 in donations toward the project. She will be turning the funds over to Karen Thompson until they are needed and painting will be added as a line item on the budget.

9. New Business:

Elementary School Parking Lot – A pennant with black and gold triangles will be strung across the parking lot to prevent cars from being able to drive over the yellow line. This will help to ensure the safety of our kids during drop off and pick up.

8. Adjournment:

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm with next meeting scheduled for Tues. Dec. 1, 2009 at 6:30 pm at Father Marquette Elementary School upper wing.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristin Ahlstrom