St.
Joseph School
School Advisory Committee (SAC)
Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2004
Committee Members
Sr. Christina Marie Luczynski, Principal
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George
Hebert, Chair
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Mike
Malone, Chair Development
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Laurie
Donofrio, Vice Chair
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Carolann
Manno, Chair Welcoming
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Peggy
Knauf, Secretary
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Dane
Overfield, Chair Technology
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Lisa
King, Treasurer
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Beth
Sabik, Chair Enrichment
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Jennifer
Caccavale, Chair Special Events
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Debbie
Waidl, PreK - Member-at-Large
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Kelley
Callahan, Chair Fundraising
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Open,
PreK - 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, L. King, J.
Caccavale, K. Callahan, D. Deedee Doyle, M. Malone, D. Overfield, B.
Sabik
The meeting
was called to order. Sr.
Christina opened with a prayer.
March
SAC Minutes
– No changes. D. Overfield moved to approve; seconded by
L. King; unanimous approval.
Budget
Review – The
current year budget was reviewed.
No significant issues were noted. There
were no requests for SAC funding.
The
SAC survey results indicate a need to better publicize the amount
and use of the monies that are raised through SAC-sponsored
fundraising.
In response, L. King has developed a financial summary for
Sr. Christina’s review.
The financial summary will be published in a future
Wednesday envelope
Committee
Reports
Principal’s Report
– May Crowning was held Wednesday, May 5.
The ceremony was beautiful.
The 6th graders did a wonderful job leading us
into a prayerful May.
Congratulations
to Hillary Cox, Megan Palluconi and Allison DeCory who
participated in the 13th Annual I Am GreenNation
competition sponsored by Senator Jim Alesi.
The competition challenges students to identify serious
environmental challenges and propose solutions.
Senator Alesi’s office notified Sr. Christina that the
submission by Hillary, Megan and Allison had been recognized as
especially creative and placed 3rd in the competition.
The girls have been invited to attend a special ceremony in
Albany recognizing their achievement.
Kindergarten
screening will be held Tuesday, May 18.
The prospective kindergarten students will visit the
kindergarten classrooms on Thursday, May 27.
Parents will be receiving an informational letter.
The kindergarten enrollment is now full and names are being
accepted to a waiting list.
NYS
math testing for the 4th graders will be concluding
tomorrow, May 6. NYS
science testing for the 4th graders will be held May
17-19. DARE
graduation will be held Friday, June 4 with Officer Fred.
Teacher Appreciation Day is Friday, June 4.
The
Monroe County Catholic Schools Appreciation Dinner will be held
Friday, May 7 at Eaglevale. Mrs.
Patricia Wilson will be honored for her 25 years of service to St.
Joseph School. George
Hebert and Lisa King will be honored for their service on SAC.
We extend our thanks
and congratulations to our honorees.
Fr.
Kevin has offered to teach religion to the 5th and 6th
graders once a week next year.
Fr. Kevin and Sr. Christina are working together to allow
this to happen.
The
2005-06 school year will be the 50th Anniversary Year
for St. Joseph School. Sr.
Christina will be forming a committee next fall to plan and
organize celebration events for the anniversary.
Anyone interested in being a committee member should
contact Sr. Christina.
Development
– M. Malone will transfer the alumni database to the school’s
computer system before the end of the school year.
Thank
you to Mike Malone for all the time and effort put into Alumni
Development during his tenure.
Through Mike’s efforts, St. Joseph has a solid start at a
database of its alumni.
Enrichment
– Spring activities are winding down.
In order to better facilitate a Fall Activity Booklet, B.
Sabik in encouraging teachers/parent-leaders to think about
potential fall activities now and throughout the summer.
Fundraising
– The Silent Auction generated approximately $9,700 for the
school. A application
for a $1,000 matching grant through WalMart has been made. General feedback has been very positive.
The possibility of establishing an Auction Subcommittee in
the fall is being considered should the event continue.
The
first delivery date for the flower sale is Friday, May 7.
Overall, flower sales have been good.
Public Relations
– Thank you to Donna Dedee Doyle for
her tireless efforts in getting St. Joseph School
activities and projects coverage in the media. The media receive many, many requests for publicity every day
and often it’s a matter of timing – you’re timing has been
great and your efforts appreciated.
Special Events
– The Winter Carnival was a success – it ran very smoothly and
feedback has been very positive.
Technology
– Teachers have been instructed on usage of their web pages.
A link exists on the school website (www.sjspenfield.org)
for each teacher by clicking on Classrooms on the school’s Home
Page.
Norton
Anti-virus subscription has been renewed.
Welcoming
– No report.
Other Topics/Discussion
Thank you to
George Hebert for the tremendous amount of time and effort
put into the position of SAC President during his tenure.
L. Donofrio will assume the position of SAC President.
Thank you to
Lisa King for the time and effort she put into the Treasurer
position during her term. P.
Knauf will be assuming the position of Treasurer.
SAC
Survey – The results of all surveys returned have been accumulated and will be
distributed in a future Wednesday envelope.
Comments will be distributed to the various committee
chairpersons and facilitators for review and consideration.
New
Uniforms – New uniform jumpers have been adopted and will be phased in over a
5-6 year period. When
a new jumper is purchased, it will be in the “new” plaid.
Girls in the 5th and 6th grades will
have the option of wearing a kilt or jumper.
Diocesan
Code of Conduct Information
– A revision has been
made regarding who is required to attend the training workshop and
submit to a background check.
ALL volunteers who will find themselves in the position of
being ALONE with a child or small group of children MUST attend
training and have their background checked (Lunch Mothers, Field
Trip Drivers, etc.). This
revision eliminates the training/approval requirement for many
classroom volunteers (readers, party helpers, helpers for centers,
etc.) and Special Event volunteers.
Volunteers for ANY event occurring after May 31, 2004
will need to be trained and approved.
All questions should be addressed to Sr. Christina Marie.
SAC
Openings for Next Year
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Certain SAC positions will be opening for next school year. Anyone interested in the position of Vice Chair, Secretary,
Development Chair should contact Sr. Christina Marie or L.
Donofrio.
Adjournment
– J. Caccavale
moved for adjournment; K. Callahan seconded. All approved.
