Members present

Maria Meyer, Darrin Roll, Dick Klus, Lois Neltner, Bill Rice and Jean Margello

Newly-elected members present

Tony Mastriani, Jim Siegel and Kim Neltner

Bill Rice opened the meeting with prayer.

The Principal's Report centered on four topics:

1. Approval of the Student Handbook for 2004-2005.

Additions and revisions to the handbook were discussed. Errors were noted for correction. Approval was unanimous.

2. In-Control Junior High Chastity Program.

A summary of the Junior High Evaluation of the 2003-04 program was presented as a handout. There was discussion concerning the addition of the 6th grade to the program. It was decided to continue with a Fall Presentation for Grades 7 and 8. A Spring program was approved for Grade 6.

3. The new Social Studies text adoptions were approved.

The new texts address the changes made to the Social Studies Graded Course of Study in the Archdiocese. The new curriculum must be in place by the 2004-05 school year. Texts from McGraw-Hill will be purchased for Grade K - 4. Texts from Prentice Hall will be purchased for Grade 5 - 8.

The total cost is approximately $20,000, to be paid for with Auxiliary Services Funds.

4. Reformulation of Crisis Plan.

The St. Vivian Elementary Crisis and Emergency Plan was last updated in 1998. Since 9/11, the Archdiocese has lengthened the list of Suggested Topics for a Crisis Plan. Jean Margello asked for volunteers to work as a team to reformulate the Crisis Plan. Volunteers are: Jim Siegel, Kim Neltner, Tony Mastriani, Darrin Roll and Maria Meyer. Anyone having access to Crisis Plans from other schools is encouraged to bring them to the next meeting.

 

Election of Officers

Officers elected for the 2004-05 St. Vivian Education Commission are: President - Darrin Roll, Vice-President - Martha Siegel, and Secretary - Joan Haber. Members finishing their terms of office are Lynne Morris, Lois Neltner, and Bill Rice. Their years of service are very much appreciated.

Jean Margello stated that she had reserved Ursuline Hall for meetings to be held the third Thursday in September, November, January, March, May and June as required by the Education Commission constitution.

 

There was no other business.

The meeting closed with a prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Jean Margello