Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL BOARD

Board of Education Meeting

Minutes of April 2, 2007

The regular meeting of the Holy Trinity Catholic School Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2007, by President Gary Hoyer at the middle school library, and began with a unison prayer.

Roll Call: Present: Craig Abolt, Brian Foecke, Lisa Hansen, Gary Hoyer, Rick Kuhljuergen,, Ray Menke, Cindy Wellman. Absent: Fr. Beckman, Donna Borst, Fr. Parlette; Arrived late: Fr. Apo.

Agenda: Addition: New Business: F. Debt Forgiveness; C. Cooperative Sports Agreement. The revised agenda was approved on a motion by Brian Foecke, second by Rick Kuhljuergen. Motion carried.

Minutes: The minutes of the March meeting were approved. Motion by Brian Foecke, second by Cindy Wellman. Motion carried.

Welcome Guests/Audience Comments : There were no questions or comments from the audience.

"Akeks" Math Program Demonstration: Fourth grade student Carly Hoyer, teacher Barb See and administrator Donna McVeigh demonstrated the on-line math program currently being used in the HTC elementary buildings and, to a limited extent, in the high school pre-algebra and geometry classes. Its features include individual assessments and customized tutorials. The cost of $132 per student per year is currently funded through an AEA grant.

Old Business :

Summer Repairs: Building renovations were discussed. The elementary teachers prefer not to use room dividers and have planned room use to make them unnecessary. Craig Abolt, Rick Kuhljuergen and Doris Turner have met with Athletic Board members to discuss keeping the high school weight room intact while providing space for the 7^th and 8^th grade students.

2007-08 Budget: A budget totaling $2,561,608.00 for the 2007-08 fiscal year was approved. That is a decrease of more than $300,000.00 from the 2006-07 budget and includes a 15% reduction in parish assessments. Motion by Brian Foecke, second by Ray Menke. Motion carried.

2007-08 Salary Schedule: With a base salary of $18,435.00 (a 1% increase over 2006-07) and a minimum salary of $22,000.00, the 2007-08 salary schedule was approved. All teachers will move up one step on the scale, affecting an average increase of 3%. Motion by Rick Kuhljuergen, second by Craig Abolt. Motion carried.

New Business :

Contract Approvals: The board approved the offering of contracts to the following teachers and administrators: Kathy Osipowicz, Kathy McKillip, Julie Freesmeier, Sally Knustrom, Cheryl Freesmeier, Pat Krogmeier, Sara Mohrfeld, Judy Peck, Tracy Dingman, Sue Holtkamp, Donna McVeigh, Karen Schumaker, Jean Humphrey, Lynn Meierotto, Sharon Groene, Linda Peitz, Barb See, Kathryn Bleuer (75%), Amy Alfred, Mike Moylan, Jan Jacobs, Jill Hermes, Sylvia Soule (60%), Lisa Tackett (33%), Melissa Freesmeier, Donica Vonderohe, Allen Chapman (60% fo full time), Shirley Deck (50%), Lisa Gendron, John Goetz, Renee Holliday, Tori Kenel, Becky Krogmeier, Gail Kunch, Ryan Osbourne, Robert Rippenkroeger, Steve Rung, Holly Sanders (33%), Kathy Steffensmeier, Mary Townes, Tom Walljasper (50%), Pat Winheim, and Doris Turner (3 year contract). Motion by Rick Kuhljuergen, second by Ray Menke. Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.

Fund Raiser Request: Proposals for fund raisers were received from the Drill Team (car wash, West Point Fireworks concessions, Kids Clinic and Corn Festival dunk tank), the sophomore class (food preparation and clean-up at the Lee County Fair) and the Rome Trip group (Tastefully Simple in Feb. '08 and a summer Lend-A-Student). All requests were approved with the stipulation that the Lend-A-Student be completed prior to July 31 on a motion by Brian Foecke and a second by Craig Abolt. Motion carried.

Cooperative Sports Agreement: The board voted to extend the Cooperative Sports Agreement with Fort Madison Community Schools for a second year as moved by Cindy Wellman, seconded by Rick Kuhljuergen and passed unanimously. Fort Madison will continue to host football and wrestling, while Holy Trinity will again host girls soccer.

Administrative Reports :

Religious Education Reports submitted by Mike Linnenbrink and Dixie Booten
Elementary/High School Report submitted by Doris Turner. A packet will be sent to all parents regarding internet safety and cyber-bullying. The administrators and pastors have received a letter from Bishop Amos regarding the human growth and development curriculum. He stated that the program favored by a group of parents is not one of the programs approved by the diocesan curriculum committee and therefore is not acceptable for Holy Trinity's use.
Early Childhood Center Report submitted by Kathy Osipowicz. The latest projections for 2007-08 enrollment at the Ft. Madison Center include 17 in kindergarten, 10 or 11 in pre-kindergarten, 41 in preschool and 25 in day care. Before and after school care numbers are uncertain. Enrollment is expected to be 14 in the West Point kindergarten class, with 19 in preschool (13 four year olds and 6 three year olds), 9 in day care and 1 so far in before/after care at St. Paul.
Middle School Report submitted by Dan Kieler.
Technology Report submitted by Donna McVeigh. She noted that the deadline to apply for Catfish Bend grants is June 8. Donna will coordinate all HTC applications.
Financial reports were submitted. Motion to approve by Brian Foecke, second by Cindy Wellman. Motion carried.

Committee Reports :

Budget & Finance Brian Foecke stated that a survey will be placed in parish bulletins and sent home with students to promote participation in the Scrip program.

Curriculum No report.

Policy Dan Kieler and Ray Menke were asked to work on consolidating and updating board policies.

Building & Grounds Discussed earlier.

Athletics The athletic board expressed concerns about the duplication of fund raisers by different groups. It was suggested that all groups meet and develop a master calendar listing events.

Marketing The committee is planning to work on strategies for the retention and recruitment of students.

Merger No report.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Motion by Rick Kuhljuergen, second by Lisa Hansen. Motion carried.

Open Session: The open meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m.