Immaculate Conception
Home & School Association Meeting
Minutes March 14,2006

In Attendance:
Yvonne Dawson, Nancy Wygle, John Grossman, Missy Lodge, Crissy Wakefield, Julie Kaminski, Sue Ritter, Lisa Horan, Mary Enright

Opening prayer given by Nancy Wygle

February minutes reviewed and approved.

Treasurer's Report:
Lisa Horan presented a two page report with a YTD summary report.
The balance in the account as of March 14, 2006 is $23,408.14.
The garage sale profit was $3,408.50

Principal report:
Mr. Grossman asked for feedback from the author's visit.
Maggie Wilson won first place in the spelling bee and her picture was in the booster.
Doug Holcomb is the leader of publicity.
Internet Safety program to be held April 25th 1215-115 for parents and students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Shawn Boyd the Dare Officer will present the program.
Yes program will be given to the 2nd grade. March 29th is Career day for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Mrs. Duffy would like H&S to provide refreshments for parent volunteers.
Mr. Koebel and Ruth Ann Farthing reviewed the crisis management plan for safety. To evacuate the school everyone would go to the church. To evacuate the entire campus everyone would go to North Broadway Church.
A datebase has been done for Protecting God's Children. 50% of parents haven't attended the program so they will not be able to volunteer. Chairpeople will submit the names of their volunteers to the office to be reviewed. Students are being told if someone doesn't have a name tag on then they are considered a stranger. Stickers are going to be put on the entrances to let people know that students can't open the doors to them.

Old Business:
The christmas boutique meetings are the first tuesday of every month. Next month's meeting will be at Panera 7pm. A fireplace and Santa suit have been purchased. All are welcome and ideas are needed.

Board Elections:
Board Elections will be taking place soon. A note will be sent out for all parents to run.
Positions open:
President Elect
5 members at large
Secretary

Nancy stated she will contact Barnes and Noble to get a date for a Spring bookfare. Mr. Grossman stated the summer reading list could be sent out and parents could use the list to buy books for the summer. If parents buy scrips to Barnes and Noble they could be used at the voucher program.

New Business:
Presented by Nancy Wygle: Budget planning will be next month.
Nancy asked about how many sweatshirts and Tshirts were left. Mr. Grossman stated that the uniform stores are selling the gym tshirts and Karen Groeber has been selling the sweatshirts.

Open Agenda:
Sue Ritter gave everyone a copy of the Home and School Collaborative Grant. Changes were made on the grant. The grant gives $3,000 per year to encourage profession growth and development during the summer months to teachers at IC. Sue would like the grant in the teacher handbook. Mr. Grossman would like a reply letter which would tell the teachers they have been accepted and how the money is to be dispersed and that they will need to make a presentation to the H&S Board meeting.

Someone asked when the art show was this year. Mr. Grossman stated there is no art show this year.

Next meeting April 11th, 2006 at 7pm in the school office. All are welcome!

Meeting Adjourned,

Respectfully submitted,

Yvonne Dawson, ICH&SA Secretary

366 East North Broadway
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 267-6579