1. MARCH 5, 2015 6:30-7:30 PM Parent Information Night

2. Parents’ Club Prayer (Angela) Intro. of Officers President explanation of why the PC exists PC Commitment to the School

3. Agenda Timeline/Budget Process PC Contract Impact Cost Determination 2015-2016 Q & A

4. TIMELINE/BUDGET PROCESS November- Auction December/January: Post Auction Survey (2x) January- School Commission was notified January – PC Approval February – budget presentation to School Commission February- Change in PC contract March – Registration packets released

5. PC Contract Impact Importance of auction in contract Challenges presented this year (unable to fill lead positions) Took the average earning of the auction within the last 5 years= $70,000 Multiplied that by the number of school families $500 per family = $70,000 Not a tuition increase/Not permanent 12 month plan =$41.67 additional per month 10 month plan =$50.00 additional per month Quarterly plan =$125.00 additional per month

6. PC Contract Impact Auction Expenditures  $150 item  Class Basket, per child  Class Project, per child  10 volunteer hours specific to auction  Attending the auction and spending at the auction

7. Cost: Per Family vs. Per Student Needed to make it as cost effective as possible Convenience: SMART tuition payment plan as an option Addition of “B” option in contract for those who don’t want it tacked onto their SMART account. Breakdown of costs (located in registration packet as well)

8. What’s in store for 2015-2016? Planning a Fall event (possibly a Fund-an-Item Night) More Family Dinners Parent Information Nights Focus: Building Community Can’t do it without volunteers!

9. Q&A FUTURE FEEDBACK: parentsclub@stbernadettesea.org Officers can be emailed individually FUTURE EVENTS Cinco de Mayo Dinner Jog-A-Thon Do you have an idea for a future fundraiser or community event? Please email us.