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St. Joseph School
School Advisory Committee
(SAC)
Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2003
Committee Members
Sr. Christina Marie
Luczynski, Principal
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Mike Malone, Chair
Development
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Laurie Donofrio, Vice
Chair
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Maria Marconi, Chair
Welcoming
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Holly Wager, Chair
Special Events
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Sheila Accorso, Chair
Enrichment
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Lisa Torrell, PreK-4
Member-at-Large
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Mike Caito, Chair
Technology
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Open, PreK-3
Member-at-Large
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Donna Dedee Doyle, Chair
Public Relations
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Attendees: Sr. Christina Marie, G. Hebert, L. Donofrio,
P. Knauf, M. Caito, M. Marconi, H. Wager, M. Lorenzo, D. Overfield,
M. Antetomaso
The meeting was called to order.
February SAC Minutes – No changes. H. Wager moved to
approve; seconded by M. Caito; unanimous approval.
Budget Review – The budget was briefly reviewed. Sr.
Christina discussed adding a line item to next year’s budget to
reflect the anticipated cost of teachers’ workshops. The cost of
the identification badges for students/staff should be expensed to
the security budget. L. King will work with Sr. Christina to format
and present to parents the SAC Financial Information for this school
year.
Committee Reports
Principal’s Report – On
Thursday, April 3, Grades 5 and 6 will have a dress rehearsal for
their production of “Monsters Under the Bed”. Dress rehearsal
is at 12:30 and parents are invited to attend. On Friday, April 4,
“Monsters Under the Bed” will be presented to the students of
St. Joseph School. This performance will also begin at
12:30.
On Monday, March 24, 2003, the children of the third and sixth
grades will present their handmade quilts to a representative of
Strong Memorial Hospital. D.E.A.R. will conclude this Friday,
March 28, with a storyteller entertaining the children. On April 9
and 10, LifeTouch will photograph the children for spring
portraits. All children will be photographed.
Enrollment for the 2003-2004 school year has been completed. Most
classes, including kindergarten and preschool, are at the maximum
number of students. Sr. Christina commended Dane Overfield and his
work on the school’s website. Several new parents have commented
to Sister that they “found” St. Joseph’s through its
website.
Sr. Christina has one volunteer to represent St. Joseph’s on the
Diocesan Committee for the Annual Golf Tournament. Profits from
this event are used for tuition assistance – a percentage of
which goes to St. Joseph families. Anyone else interested in
volunteering should contact Sr. Christina.
Sr. Christina will be attending two principals’ conferences
during the month of April.
Development – No
report.
Enrichment
– No report.
Fundraising – The spring
plant sale is currently under way. Order forms have been sent home
in the Wednesday envelopes. All orders must be placed by April 11.
The fundraising committee would like to recognize Michele Crowley,
Tom and Kathleen Lechner, Donna Dedee Doyle and Dane Overfield for
their assistance in the planning stage of the plant sale.
K. Caterisano has procured a Mobil
Oil grant for St. Joseph’s.
Public Relations – No
report.
Special Events – A
successful Winter Carnival completes the schedule of special
events for the school year. The timing of the Ice Cream Social and
Winter Carnival will be surveyed as part of the SAC survey to be
sent out in the near future.
Technology – In order to utilize the NYS Software Budget
funds, an order must be placed by May 15. Software being
considered for purchase is “Accelerated Math” and “Accelerated
Reading” programs. The reading software provides tests for books
that St. Joseph’s may already have in our library.
The new IBM InfoPrint laser printer has been configured in the
Computer Lab. The replaced printer will be shared on the network
for classroom use along with the printer that was replaced in the
school office. Configuration of the McGraw-Hill reading software
(K – 3) is also underway.
Three computers in the computer lab have been repaired. One other
computer is unreliable and needs diagnosis. All computers are out
of warranty.
The donation of a digital camera would be greatly appreciated. The
current camera is showing its age and cannot hold a charge. Anyone
who could donate a camera should contact Mike Caito.
Welcoming – During Catholic Schools Week, 27 prospective
families toured the school. The committee has received good
feedback for the events of the week. Thank you notes have been
sent to those who volunteered.
Other Topics/Discussion
Filling Open SAC positions
– Laurie Donofrio has agreed to accept the Vice Chairman
position through the end of the school year. Fundraising Chair
and Assistant Chair, Enrichment Assistant Chair, Development
Assistant Chair and the PreK-3 Member-at-Large positions are
open for this school year. Additionally, the Development Chair
and Enrichment Chair positions are unfilled for next year. Names
of interested candidates should be forwarded to Sr. Christina
Marie or G. Hebert. Additionally, a communication will be sent
home to parents detailing what SAC’s role and responsibilities
are and describing the various committees and the associated
responsibilities.
Security Update – M.
Antetomaso has assembled a small group of parents to meet with Fr.
Kevin regarding security issues. The initial meeting will be held
Tuesday, March 25. L. Donofrio will represent SAC on this
committee.
Extension of School Day – J.
Antetomaso is in the process of reviewing information provided by
Sr. Christina.
Pre-K4 Report – The preschoolers had a “quasi” field
trip to the Planetarium. Both morning and afternoon students
attended, as did Mrs. Treman, who brought the experience back to
the classroom the next day. Feedback was positive and parents
appreciated Mrs. Treman’s participation on her day off.
Miscellaneous – Sr.
Christina is in the process of planning the Evening of Reflection
for the June meeting. This evening will be for current and incoming
SAC members.
Adjournment
– M. Marconi moved for adjournment; M. Caito seconded. All
approved
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