Queen of Saints

Cluster Board of Education

Meeting Minutes

February 6, 2007

 

The board of Education met at St. Michael Church in Norway.  Present: Linda Hansmeier, Jean Martin, Ann Frese, Tami Steffen, Bonnie Brockscink, Suzanne Schmuecker, Yvonne Brecht, Mary Masten, Katherine Gage.  Absent: Beth Moser

 

Linda led the opening Prayer.

 

Election of New Chairperson -  Jean read Ed Epping’s resignation  letter.  The board then proceeded with electing a new chairperson.  Suzanne nominated Jean Martin.  Bonnie 2nd the motion.  Motion accepted by all.  Motion made to accept Ann Frese as vice chair.  2nd – Suzanne.  Motion accepted.

 

In-Service – The board had an in-service on the compendium for board members.  Linda summarized the readings and the importance of the bible.  She would like the board to find ways to help the children become more interested in the bible.  Ideas given were reading weekly bulletin readings during CCD, having treasure box at CCD.

 

Discipline Procedure -  The board would like Linda to introduce herself at each site to the children to they know who she is and to let the children know she can be a resource person for them.

 

Jr High catechists for next year – Teresa Thompson will still be the 8th grade catechist but will need help next year.

 

Confirmation – There have been a lot of cancellations due to weather that area being made up.  There will be a cookie bake next week and another meeting.

 

First Reconciliation – This went well.  Looking at St. Paul for the site of 1st communion.  Still need Father to okay this.  Sending out letters to parents to change the date to April 22nd at 10 am at St Paul so as to not confuse parishioners on the 1st weekend mass not being at St John’s.  This way there will not be any mass changes.

 

First Communion Parent Meeting – This went well according to Linda.

 

Retreat – First Communion -  This will be April 15th at St. Michael in Norway.

 

RCIA – We have 1 adult candidate and 2 children.  Right of welcome at St Michael February 10 at 5pm mass and at IC February 11 at 8 am mass.

 

Bible Study – This group meets and discusses when the bible was written and putting it in the viewpoint from that time.  There are not a lot of parishioners attending these.  Discussed ways to increase attendance.

 

Evaluations: home school, textbooks, and classrooms – Overall there are no problems.  Have not received the evals from St Paul catechists yet.  There is a slight problem with the 1st grade books being difficult to read and the teacher guide being user friendly for all grades.  Linda will look into changing the 1st grade books by getting samples.

 

VBS – Ann will be the coordinator at St. Michael June 11 – 15th .  She plans on having it from around 7am(This will allow for parents who need early drop off due to work) – 3pm.  The children will bring their own lunches.  It will be for preschool thru 6th grade.  The theme is a treasure chest island.  All children are welcome from the cluster.

 

Budget – Linda presented the budget report for Dec-Jan.

 

Parent – Catechist night – This was January 28th and Linda stated that only 12 people attended.

 

Teachers In-service – Linda to go to 3 parishes in next three weeks.  She will discuss treasure box with the catechists for incentives.

 

DRE evaluation – Evaluations were passed out for the DRE to be done in Mar/Apr.  Chair to receive these and summarize and then present to DRE and Father in a meeting.  Jean would like us to have these filled out by the board and returned to her in the next 2 weeks.

 

Misc – All parishes are looking for parish council and Board of Education members.  Elections are in May.

 

Next Meeting – April 10, 2007 at 7pm at St Patricks.