<p> St. Helen Catholic School Board Meeting Thursday, January 21, 2016</p><p>Open Meeting: by Heather James– 8:49am – Opening Prayer by Heather James</p><p>1. Attendance: Joey Krafft, Janet Kilroy, Dr. Phyliss Coleman, Heather James, Ashae Kubicek, Kay Ann Kernek, Father Jim Courville, Father Hieu. Teacher rep: Ellen Silvas, Visitors: Seminarian David</p><p>2. Approval of November Minutes: 1st Joey Krafft, 2nd Kay Ann Kernek – All “I”</p><p>3. Reviewed Accounting Reports for November/December a) Discussed budget deficit – explained by Dr. Coleman. b) Shell Funds – Donations from Shell Corp. c) Meadows Grants received- Junior High service grant.</p><p>4. Principal’s Report a) 2016/17 Calendar drafts presented – Draft 1 preferred. b) Catholic Schools Week i) Vocations Day ii) Author coming to read iii) Sunday is Open House Mass Jan 31st. c) Budget of 3% increase due to benefits increases. d) Discussed Dr. Vogal Visit – Feb. 11th Breakfast e) Discussed the Catholic Schools Office has lost 14 Principals this year. f) Discussed possible spaces for recess next year.</p><p>5. Pastor’s Report a) Cardinal will do mass on Aug. 29th for the anniversary of school.</p><p> b) Building will only be called Education building</p><p> i) Viewing plans/contracts and finalizing Friday</p><p>(1) Studio Red is architect</p><p>(2) Timeline discussed</p><p> c) Discussed new School Sign possibilities.</p><p> d) Darrell Thomas – in charge of Guidance in Giving</p><p> e) Ash Wed. Mass</p><p> f) Prayers</p><p> i) David only has 8 weeks left</p><p> ii) Juliana Snydor - Husband</p><p> iii) Mrs. Drone - Father</p><p>6. President’s report a) Dr. Vogel visit rescheduled for February 11. Breakfast at 8:30 in Silvas room b) Winding down Phase 1 of Fund for SH – please contribute to be included in Leadership Circle (by Jan 31) 7. Committee updates a) HSA: as read by Heather James i) Used Uniform Sales on January 13 raised $1690. ii) Butter Braids fundraiser is Feb. 1 - Feb. 12. Profits will go towards the technology budget. The Butter Braids company will provide the school with pastries for Family Day during Catholic Schools Week. iii) Next HSA meeting is Feb. 3 at 6:30. Presentation from Sasha Mclean on how media influences our teens and what parents can do to help. </p><p> b) Athletic Committee i) Boys Basketball very successful – Corpus Christi ii) Steps 4 Students discussed Feb. 20th. (1) Link active – athletics required. (2) Bus option for Youth Rally. iii) Storage Unit going to move out to Maintenance building. iv)</p><p> c) Technology Committee i) Junior High voicing interest in some new technology for new building.</p><p> d) Advancement Committee i) Fund for St. Helen (1) Raquel reported - $15,200 ii) Mock websites also viewed</p><p>8. New Business : a) Proclamation – Will appear in Brazoria County Commissioner Court on Tuesday, Jan 26 to receive Proclamation claiming Feb 2 as SHCS Day – Heather James, Dr. Coleman and NJHS Officers to attend.</p><p>Meeting Adjourned: - 10:17 am</p><p>2015/2016 Remaining Board Meeting Dates & Location: Feb. 18th, 2016 (Silvas Center) March 10th, 2016 (Silvas Center) April 21st, 2016 (Oblate Center) May 26th, 2016 (Silvas Center)</p>