Saint Andrew School Advisory Board
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Members Present: Paul Bryar, Sean Buino, Mike Frank, Jim Ingraffia, Maureen Miller, Adrienne Orr,
Mike Spingola, Jessica Turner, Liz Vincent
Absent: Ann Freeman, Jim Hoffman and Missi Mannion
Also Present: Al Ackermann and Sarah Casavechia
Paul Bryar called the meeting to order at 7p.m.
Liz Vincent led the opening prayer.
I.
The minutes for the September meeting were reviewed and approved with the amendments
discussed at the meeting.
II.
Committee/Working Group Discussion
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Admissions: The Admissions Committee will be surveying other area Catholic and public
schools to see how these schools market, provide extended day care and set tuition.
Advancement Team: The Advancement Team is reaching out to alumni to better involve
them in our fundraising efforts. The Board then discussed the Parish Capital Campaign
and the need to increase Sunday collections before kicking off the Campaign. Weekly
collections are still falling short of budget. 2 vendors are being looked at for the Capital
Campaign. An idea being considered is selecting 40 families to serve on a large Capital
Campaign Committee.
Athletics: Next week, the Committee will be meeting with Mr. Pope. For basketball this
year, the 2 Catholic School leagues have been combined into one big league led by the
Athletic Directors. The Board discussed track and field as a possible addition to the
sports offered at Saint Andrew. If the length of the basketball season is reduced,
additional sports may possibly be added.
Catholic Identity: The Committee will be meeting on the 29th to plan for the year and
discuss possibly pairing with another Catholic School for service opportunities.
Finance: Mike Spingola updated the Board on the current School budget by reviewing
the current budget spreadsheet. The parapet wall is being finished in the Administrative
building. Beyond the Walls is now fully funded.
Infrastructure: Once the roof and parapet walls are complete, the administrative offices
could be moved upstairs to provide for more classroom space on the ground floor.
Legislative: No updates.
Middle School: High School night is coming up on the 15th and the first middle school
dance of the year will be held on Friday the 30th.
Special Events: We just finished Grandparents’ Day in which the School was able to
obtain contact information for the attending grandparents and other family members. The
Board noted that Grandparents’ Day falls nicely the day after the talent show making it
easy for grandparents to attend both events.
Principal’s Report
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Mrs. Casavechia noted that pie sales are underway to raise funds for the 8th grade class
trip to Washington D.C. A new vendor for pies has been selected. The pies are of good
quality with a similar profit margin as the prior vendor.
Saint Andrew had a great turn-out for shopping days on Roscoe. Funds raised through
shopping days also goes to the class trip. In addition, the 8th grade will be hosting a pizza
lunch in the gym on the 23rd after the half day of school.
Mr. Ackermann noted that parent conferences are next week, along with the Stanley Cup
coming to Saint Andrew on Monday, the 19th!
Mr. Ackermann reported that there was a strong turn-out for October school tours. Sean
Buino suggested possibly older kids welcoming the touring families as part of the tour.
Finally, Mr. Ackermann noted that Saint AndrewPalooza was a huge success. It was a
great accomplishment for its first year.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Vincent