Members present :

Sr. Christina           __x        Principal

Peter Caines           __x        President

Debbie Waidl         _x_       V. President

Julie Goldblatt        _x_         Treasurer

Maretta Kingsley    x__         Secretary

( X indicated present)

COMMITTEES:

Enrichment:  Maria Mruzek          __

Fundraising:  Jackie Vigliotti        x __

Doreen Salamone                          x__

Special Events:  Janine Barry          _

Technology:  Dane Overfield         __

                       Mike Caito               __

Welcome:  Monica Harnishferger   _x_

                   Kim Reilly                    __x

Public Relations:  Julie Kogler       X___

Development   (open)

1.

Call to Order

Meeting was called to order by Peter and a prayer by Sr. Christina.  All present introduced themselves and their position.

2.

Attendance

Attendance was taken by secretary.

3.

Secretary’s report

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.  Monica moved and Peter second for the minutes of Wednesday May 9, 2007 to be approved.

4.

Treasurer’s report

Julie has requested deposit only stamp to be purchased for the treasurer.  At the next meeting the budget will be presented and reviewed for approval.  The magazine sale was a success with the goal being $45,000 and currently $47,000 of orders and donations were received.  Selling magazines at church brought in over $200.00 in subscriptions and donations.  Thank you all for making this magazine sale a huge success!

5.

Principal’s report

The Middle States Accreditation will take place April 8, 9, 10, 11 2007.  Arrangements are being made for them to stay in a local hotel.  We will serve a pot luck dinner theme for them. 

October 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm there will be an evening of “Math Helps” for parents at the Aquinas Institute.  Mrs.  Brayer, Mrs.  Sinclair, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Ward will present at this meeting.  The presentation is for students in grades K thru 8. 

6.

Committee Reports

a. Development:  No report at this time.  Sr. Christina is currently looking for someone to fill this position.

b. Enrichment:  This fall some clubs were over- enrolled.  There are a few clubs with openings at this time:  Straw Christmas Wreath, Pine Christmas Wreath, Velour Teddy Bear, and SJS Theatre. 

c. Fundraising:  The magazine sale was a success at $45,000 and orders are still coming in to be collected.  This year Coupon Books will be available to purchase and sell.  **This is an optional fundraiser**.  The Wine Tasting and Auction will be Saturday, March 29 at the Penfield Country Club.  Jackie Vigliotti will chair this event.  Jackie will speak with the room parents giving them information about individual classrooms making something to be auctioned off.   Donation forms with the school’s tax exempt number will go out to the parents. 

d. Public Relations:  Julie Kogler will now be the chair for public relations.  Julie is looking to contact the media for both newspaper and TV coverage such as the community channel in Penfield for events at the school.  Sr.  Christina mentioned making a brochure about St. Joseph School and getting it out in the community to local real estate businesses as well as other local businesses.  The church will be contacted to see if we can jointly purchase a sign to be used to display information to the public.

e. Special Events: The Parish/back to school picnic was a success despite the rain.  It was well attended.  The Halloween Dance will be in October.

f. Technology:  Rinata Parks was very helpful in setting up our new computers.  Thanks you for your help!  We will need new computers for the 6^th grade class rooms.  We are also looking for any companies that are willing to donate computers to the school. 

g. Welcoming:  Monica Harnischfeger and Kim Reilly were very busy in August and September welcoming new families to the school with the help of 21 host families.  There were a preschool and kindergarten play dates that were well attended by families and teachers as well as a classroom visitation for preschoolers. Approximately 125 people attended the ice cream social for kindergartners, new students and their families.  Kim and Monica will be surveying the parents to assess the value of the host families and the play dates and the question and answer sessions.

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9.

Adjournment

P. Caines called for adjournment and D. Waidl seconded.

2007 – 2008 SAC MEETINGS (School Advisory Council) would like to emphasize that ALL MEETINGS are open to any parent or guardian who wishes to attend.  Meetings are held in the school library and are usually on the second Wednesday of each month.  Prior notification of attendance is not necessary, and participation in any discussion is encouraged.  Minutes from the previous meetings will be included in the Wednesday folder for the parents to read.

NEXT MEETING :  October 10, 2007