February SAC Minutes – No changes. M. Marconi moved to approve, seconded by M. Caito, unanimous approval.

Budget Review – Current financials were reviewed. Sr. Christina Marie will be reviewing the educational items that need to be purchased for the school at the upcoming NCEA conference being held 4/1-5.

The Technology loan for the school networking was paid to the Parish.

The Public Relations budget was lowered by $400 due to the change in newsletter production. The St. Joe Express is being published on a quarterly basis and the Class Notes are being done monthly utilizing the office copier.

Committee Reports

• Principal’s Report – The Catholic School standardized test statistics will be published soon. QSP (magazine sale vendor) recently paid $500 for the hockey game/silent auction tickets.
  There will be an opportunity for families to pre-purchase school supplies for next year through a supply vendor. These supplies will follow each grade’s requirements and will be boxed and placed on the student’s desk for the first day of school. This will not be a fundraiser but will be done at cost. This is an optional purchase and not mandatory. More information to follow at a later date. 
  

• Development – M. Malone has received information from the previous Development Chair and plans to have a meeting to discuss. A database exists in MAC format. It only has 2 years of updated information only. Web updates for this committee will be forwarded to D. Overfield. 
  S. Katz will be assisting with grant proposals. There are many opportunities for St. Joseph’s to possibly receive aid that will be beneficial to the school and students. 
  

• Enrichment – Fun Clubs have been well received. There is quite a bit of information that needs to be documented for use by all involved in coordinating or running a club. This information should include but not be limited to – parent volunteers, instructor issues, expenses vs. budget issues, planning and attendance cut off. 
   
  A suggestion was made to have a meeting towards the end of the year of Fun Club coordinators to discuss experiences and provide insight into next year’s planning. 
  The Craft Club budget was exceeded due the larger number of participants. A motion was made by L. King to cover the overage; H. Wager seconded this motion. All approved. 
  

• Fundraising – The only event of this committee remaining is the Barnes and Noble Benefit Night being held 5/29. All funds raised will be designated for the library. 
  

• Public Relations – The prayer book has been completed and sent home to all families. Our school had an art display at Eastview Mall 3/11-17. Carolann Manno and Miss Corwin coordinated this. A request was made to review the web site and send any updates to D. Overfield. 
  

• Special Events – The Winter Carnival was a success. All the children had a great time with the different game/activity booths. The Special Events Committee has completed all their events they had planned for the 2001-2002 school year. 
  

• Technology – The website training for the teachers was successful. The sites will be up and running within a few weeks. 
  

• Welcoming – New families’ letter will be going out 3/15. M. Marconi to work with Mrs. B. Wilson to obtain these names and to match up with Ambassador families for next year.

Other Topics/Discussions
Security – We are waiting for response from the parish regarding the security tour recommendations to determine an action plan.
 
SAC By-laws – No information has been provided from the Diocese. An invitation will be extended to see if Sr. Pat can attend the next meeting, 4/11. 

SAC Feedback Form – A family survey will be produced at sent out to all families. Please forward any issues or questions to be included to G. Hebert. 

LSAC Meeting – The 2/26 LSAC meeting discussed budget issues. The next meeting will be held 5/27. 

Committee Chairs – There are a few committees that will have new chairpersons next school year. They are:
Fundraising – Kathy Keenahan
Public Relations – Donna Dedee
Vice Chairperson – OPEN
 
School Uniform – It was requested that Sr. Christina Marie send out an update regarding the school uniform vendor for next year. She will provide this in her upcoming Wednesday letter. Uniform measurements will be done 5/20 and again in July. 

Budget – The April meeting will include a discussion for budget planning for next school year. Sr. Christina Marie will be prepared with input from the teachers. 

Spring Pictures – All students will have their pictures taken. A package will then be sent home and parents can decide if they will purchase or return. 

Adjournment 
J. Magee moved with L. King seconded a motion for adjournment. All approved.