Stella Maris Academy Board

11/14/2024 | 3:00pm

@ Stella Maris Academy High School Campus Board Room

Meeting called to order by John Kenney

In Attendance (bolded present, (V) virtual)

Directors: John Kenney, Sr. Kathleen Del Monte, Robb Enslin (V), Paul Fitzgerald, Sandy Finch, Fr. Rich Kunst, Fr. Seth Gogolin, Fr. Matt Miller, Nick Minardi, Andrew Busam, Andrea Kuzel, Jaron Larson

Ex-Officio: Wade Mathers (V), Andrew Hilliker 

Mission Moments

Summary of Mission Moments:

  • Name: Chris Lemke

  • 8 am Mass today included all Jr. and Sr. High students. Fr. Matt said a prayer for a Sentinel swimmer who is going to the State competition, and afterwards put together a video of people wishing her good luck. Unitive and positive Sentinel Activities moment.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes were reviewed from 09/05/2024 board meeting.

  • Moved by: Fr. Seth

  • Seconded by: Paul Fitzgerald

  • Discussion:  none

  • Carried: yes

  • All in favor? unanimous

  • All opposed? none

  • Any abstained? none

Public Comments

  • No public comment

Agenda

Approval of Agenda:

  • Moved by: Paul Fitzgerald

  • Seconded by: Jaron Larson

  • Discussion: none

  • Carried: yes

  • All in favor? unanimous

  • All opposed? none

  • Any abstained? none

Non-Committee Agenda Items:

  • SMA Athletics Vision – presented by Chris Lemke

  • First reading of a motion to be voted on in January, to approve $25,000 for pre-planning work of Phase 3 to be completed by Bob Fern.

President’s Update

  • Presented by Andrew Hilliker

Committee / Taskforce Reports

  • Finance Committee:  Paul Fitzgerald

  • Reviewed financial reports, expect tuition discussion in January

  • Facilities Committee:  Nick Minardi

  • No additional updates

  • Nominating Committee (Andrea Kuzel):

  • Updated documents on google drive

  • Vacant seat due to Joe Gerard’s resignation – will bring candidates to board in January

  • Policy and Planning Committee:  Robb Enslin

  • Committee has begun conversation to understand mission and how to fulfill SSP

  • Development Committee:  Andrew Hilliker

  • Met in October to develop a baseline and determine revenue streams as well as future planning desires

  • Next meeting will develop the role of the board

  • Special Committee:  John Kenney

  • Will analyze faculty/staff survey results – update at January meeting

  • Public Session closed at 4:25pm

Executive Session

  • No Executive Session

Work Session 

  • Discussed facilities opportunities heading into Phase 3

  • Book Study Discussion

  • Next 3 chapters will be discussed in January

Next Meeting

January 2, 2025 | 3:00pm, @Stella Maris Academy High School Board Room

  • Motion to adjourn made at 4:58pm by: Nick Minardi

  • Seconded: Jaron Larson

  • Carried: yes