Minutes
Bethlehem School Board
April 15, 2008

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Bethlehem High School was held on the above date in the Sr. Mary Rachael Rooks Media Center at Bethlehem High School.  Chairperson Bridgett Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and Rev Bill Hammer led with the Bicentennial Prayer.    

Present: Chairperson Wilson, Vice Chairman Bill Newcomb, Rev. Bill Hammer, Mary Stuart Haydon, Gwen Simpson, Chris Walsh, Phyliss Wilkins, Kathleen Schmidt, Ann Conway Blevins, Chad McCoy, Michelle Berger, Michelle Ball and Secretary Jerri Riney

Absent:             Bill Huston

Visitors:            Tom Hamilton

The minutes from the February 26, 2008, meeting were reviewed.  Phyliss Wilkins motioned to approve as presented.  Chad McCoy seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

Chairperson Wilson introduced our new Principal Tom Hamilton. 

Principal’s Report: Interim Principal Chris Walsh reported the following:

The morale of students and faculty is good after the much needed Spring Break.
Freshman and Sophomore retreats went well. 
He reviewed the findings of the Site Visit Team.  No deficiencies were found and the school received accreditation. 
He discussed registration and enrollment for the 2008/2009 school year:

                        Freshmen         75
                        Sophomores     83  This number could possibly be 79
                        Juniors              81
                        Seniors             64
                                              303

He reviewed the needs of faculty and staff.  Positions available are one Math teacher, two English teachers, one Theology teacher, a Dean of Academics and an Athletic Director/Transportation/Building Grounds position. He is working on the master schedule and the AP Program.  AP classes will be offered in Biology, U.S. History, Calculus and English.

Finance Report / Budget – Chairperson Phyliss Wilkins reviewed the March financial report.  It reflects a net income of $258,000.  Bingo continues over budget at $110,000 through March.  The budget for 2008/2009 reflects the transfer from other funds in the amount of $48,698.  The budget also reflects an increase in development expenses.  There was discussion about adding a new position to the Development Department.  Chris Walsh stated this position will be a 75% marketing and public relations position and 25% other.  Vice Chair Newcomb motioned to approve the new position.  Kathleen Schmidt seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

Annual Appeal/Foundation – Vice Chair Newcomb updated the Board on the progress of the phone-a-thon.  It surpassed the original goal of $3,000 and the revised goal of $10,000.  Numbers were expected to be closer to $15,000.  

Building and Grounds Committee – Kathleen Schmidt updated the Board.  The committee is obtaining pricing for the gymnasium renovation including the bleachers and the concession area.  There are still questions regarding the repair or replacement of the floor.  Salt River will be performing an energy audit on the gym.

Policy Review Committee – Chairperson Wilson asked for volunteers to assist in the review of policies. 

Strategic Planning Committee – Chairperson Wilson stated this committee will start back this summer after Tom Hamilton assumes his responsibility as Principal.  She stated she recently attended the NCEA Conference and has come back with great ideas for strategic planning.

Other Business

Chairperson Wilson asked everyone to contact her with names of potential new Board members.

The May meeting will be held on Tuesday May 20^th. 

The Board went into Executive Session.           

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM with a prayer led by Mary Stuart Haydon.   

Minutes submitted by Secretary Jerri Riney