The meeting commenced at 7:00PM.

Attendees:

Fr Reilly opened the meeting with a prayer.

Last months meeting minutes approved.

Joan MacDonald gave her Principal's Report:

• The Christmas concert was fantastic.
• The Drama Club performed My Fair Lady on Dec 9 and 10. The performances were very successful. They are planning on a production of Peter Pan in April.
• Grade Pre-K - 2 had a Fun Fest on January 7.
• There will be a dress down day on January 14 for the Red Cross where the proceeds will be targeted for the Tsunami victims.
• Candy Bar sales will start on January 14 and go until January 28.
• The 2nd quarter report cards will be issued on January 26.
• Catholic Schools Week begins on January 30 with an Open House at the school. There will be many events throughout the week, including the Molly bish organization photographing and finger printing children. Grade 3 Mass is on Monday, Kindergarten, Mad Science and Teacher for a Day is Tuesday, the Grandparents Luncheon and Reader's Theater is Wednesday, The Ned Show and Teacher Appreciation Day on Thursday, Slipper Day and Spirit Day on Friday. registration is Monday,
• The Silent Auction, scheduled for April 9 from 6 to 11 at Wyckoff Country Club, already has 40 items donated. The goal had been 50 items. The more donations that can be acquired, the more benefit potential for the school.
• Paying tuition with a credit card will be further investigated. The option may make tuition collection easier to manage.
• The Security System decision was to be made on January 13. There will be a camera and intercoms. Anyone entering the school will need to be authorized. The system will be installed during February vacation.
• The School Mission statement is complete and will be made available shortly.

Fr. Reilly stated that the Parish finances were being reviewed with the goal of establishing tuition for next school year. A budgeting process needs to occur prior to the establishment of the tuition, as well as projected and real income levels (e.g., fundraising efforts and proceeds help to control costs..

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, at 7PM.

Fr. Reilly ended the meeting with a prayer and the meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Kevin J. Hassett