Catholic Community Education Committee
Minutes of Open Meeting
November 12, 2009 

Meeting called to order at 7:00 by President Rusty Cutter. 

 Orla Mileski gave the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. 

Present:  Dave Boelke, Rusty Cutter, Bill Grover, Carol Oehlhaffen, Father Jacobs, Monsignor Osborn, John Berlin, Gerald Heath, Jody Maher, Orla Mileski
Excused: Bob Ballard, Gary Bruce, Frank DeFrancesco 

Previous minutes:  approved as presented with a motion by Dave Boelke.
Supported by:  Orla Mileski 

REPORTS 

Pastors Report

Father Jacobs:  Confirmation was 2 weeks ago with the Bishop’s visit following.  The Operational Procedures Audit conducted by the Diocese went well.  The parishes are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Advent.

The White Bag project, providing personal items not covered by food stamps for the needy, will take place again this year.  Also donations of stamps and Christmas cards for prisoners will be collected. Advent Penance is scheduled for December 13.  

Msgr. Osborn:  No Report. 

President’s Report: 

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

John Berlin:  October Rosaries were completed Friday.  HS & MS both participated.  John has been talking to Margaret Erich in regards to the Strategic Plan.  LMC is seeking School of Distinction (MNPSAA) for the entire system, not just building - wise.  This is a 1 - 2 year process.  The freshman class conducted leaf raking as a community service.  15 lawns and the school were raked.  The weather was perfect, the students were excellent.  Everyone was impressed with the work ethic of the students.  Good experience for all involved.  Mary Nielsen has left; Lee Pangilinan has taken her place.  Ann Traugh is full time at the elementary school with Kelly Spencer as part time help.  Conferences were very well attended, 92.2% MS, 75.6% HS and 100% ES – overall 82.33%.  Academic Extension is very well received and praised.  A huge Thank You to the Knights of Columbus for their donation of laptop computers and a storage cart. 

Jody Maher:  School was closed for 2 days and the Halloween party was cancelled due to flu outbreak.  The ES welcomes Kelly Spencer, we are happy to have her. 

Cindy Payovich:  No Report 

Janet Ordiway:  No Report 

Gerald Heath:  There is a new monitor in the main hall with practice times posted all day.  This is slow time for athletics.  Gerald is scheduling events while Lee Pangilinan is becoming acclimated.  Boy’s soccer won conference, Brad Sifrig was Athlete of the Week.  Cross Country did very well also.  The football schedule for the last 2 years has been tough.  It has been decided to discontinue the football alliance with Countryside Charter School.  The basketball program has the Varsity coaches coaching all the way down to the ES with Mini Lakers.  Thank you to Frank Walsh for his donation for Volleyball team uniforms and also to Dave Boelke for his donation of cold weather jackets for both men’s & women’s soccer teams.  Raffle Tickets benefiting Athletics are for sale.  The Golf Outing raised $20,800 while selling apples at the football games raised $1500. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Development-Gary Bruce:  Meeting was postponed until next week. 

Finance-John Berlin:  The finance committee will hold quarterly meetings this year.  PDS software program for charting of accounts was discussed. We have contracted with E Ray for our USF program – phone, internet, cell phones all at big discounts.  Blinds, in Sister Kathleen’s room, for security purposes were donated by Sheila Pantellaria.  The pre school program received a grant for $3,500.  The Knights of Columbus were thanked again for their generous donation of computers to the MS-HS. 

Building & Grounds-Bill Grover:  The house in front of the ES is down and the hole is filled, grass planted.  Different design plans are being discussed for the area.  Easement (traffic) through the Vineland Center is being discussed for future development. 

School Improvement-Carol Oehlhaffen:  Meeting was held October 19.  School improvement goals were reviewed.  A lot of goals have already been met; others have been assigned for completion.  Everything is right on track. 

ASSOCIATION REPORTS

Laker Fun:  No Report 

Blue Tide:  No Report 

NEW BUSINESS 

The liquor license for the SCENE Auction was discussed.  The motion was moved by Bill Grover and supported by Dave Boelke.  Motion passed. 

Next regularly scheduled meeting will be January 28, 2010. 

Motion to adjourn by Bill Grover, supported by Gerald Heath. 

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 by Rusty Cutter. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Debra Hermann