September 2 2009

• Betty Baillargeon – Director of Advancement – Mr. Baillargeon is new to SBS and spoke about her background with United Way and her plans for SBS.  Her background is in Fundraising and has a big job of raising the $300,000 that was promised this year as tuition assistance.  She also spoke about how two parents are chairing the Craft Fair Committee and is looking for volunteers.
• Mr. McKenna – Headmaster – Mr. McKenna welcomed our two newest members of the administration staff (Mrs. B and Mrs Fitzgerald as Principal).  He wished Mr. Baginski well in his religious life (previous principal).  The Annual Fund will be used for Tuition Assistance from now on and nothing else.  Leadership program for seniors with XSBS.  Busing was discussed in great length with parents.  Many parents from Windham area are quite upset that the buses have been eliminated right before school started.  A committee will be created by these parents along with Mr. Venditto to see if this issue can be solved since many of these parents will be unable to bring their children to SBS next year.  Mr. McKenna also spoke about the other budget cuts including buses for Athletic Events after the fall season.
• Ms. Fitzgerald – HS Principal – Ms. Fitzgerald spoke about her new role as Principal.  Back to School night has been changed to Sept 16^th due to football game on the 17^th.  She is pleased with the new book company MBS.  So far, so good with the new service.  
•  Ms. Dillman – Middle School Principal- Ms. Dillman is teaching a class this year in English.  She is working on having the lobbyist for Catholic Schools come to the school and speak about how important it is for Catholic School parents to be involved in politics.  The state is looking to cut their budget and without parents involved, Catholic School services including the school nurse may be cut.
• Mrs. Colella – Dean of Students – Mrs. Colella spoke about the new handbook and the dress code.  Many dress code violations and her “warnings” will stop this week and students will be given detentions for violating the dress code.  Seniors are not allowed to leave early when their off class is during the last period, nor wear non-uniform sweaters yet since these are senior privileges which have not been earned yet.
• Mrs. Brown – Director of Admissions – Mrs. Brown informed the parents that the freshmen class consists of 83 students which is a good size with this economy.  There are a total of 136 new students.