SJS School Board

Purpose & Function:
The purpose and function of the St. Joseph School Board is as follows:

• The School Board is by its nature advisory to the Pastor. The function of the School Board shall be a means for the exercise of shared responsibility for the mission of Catholic education, within the context of the parish mission, at St. Joseph School, and to provide leadership, assistance, and support for the school in the fulfillment of its mission as a center of quality Catholic education.

The main responsibilities of the Board include the following:

• Mission Statement: adoption of the School's mission statement, and periodic review of its operational validity.
• Policy: the development, and adoption and review of policy for the school, as needed, within the framework of archdiocesan policy.
• Planning: the development and regular updating of a five year plan for the school; annual goal setting for the School and for the Board. The long-range plan should follow the guidelines of the Office of Catholic Schools.
• Development: the formulation and implementation of a Development program for the school following archdiocesan guidelines, and in cooperation with the Office of Catholic Schools.
• Budget: adopting and monitoring the School's operational budget, according to the format specified by the Office of Catholic Schools; reviewing periodic reports from the Principal on the implementation of the budget.
• Appointment of the Principal: when a vacancy occurs, recommending to the Pastor from the diocesan-approved candidates the appointment of the Principal.
• Evaluation: systematically evaluating the School's mission statement, goals, and school policies; the Principal; the Board itself.

MEMBERSHIP: The School Board shall consist of no fewer than nine and no more than fifteen members. Consideration is given to diversity of membership (current parents, alumni, parishioners).

MEETINGS: School Board meetings are held on a monthly basis. Meeting times and locations are noted on the monthly School Calendar. Members of the school community may attend school board meetings. To participate in the school board meetings, the request (indicating the proposed agenda item) must be provided to and approved by the Principal and/or School Board Chairperson.

New at SJS in 2007-2008

The SJS School Board has formalized 5 Sub-Committees and is seeking volunteer members from the school family community to partner with faculty and school board members.

Below you’ll find a brief description of each sub-committee. Meetings will begin in October and the number of meetings/annual time commitment will vary by committee. NOTE: If needed, activity points will be awarded for the volunteer hours spent working on sub-committee activities/projects.

If interested in joining, please return the form below prior to September 20^th. You will be contacted by October 1^st with information about your sub-committee.

Proposed Sub-Committees:

Development/Advancement:

• Assist in Annual Appeal mailing/follow up
• Work with Alumni base to develop Special School/Alumni events
• Develop target donors for SJS Endowment Fund

Public Relations:

• Promote SJS to the local community through targeted press releases/articles in local papers
• Assist in publication of The Guardian (3 issues: Summer, Fall/Winter, Spring)
• Continue to develop SJS website as a marketing/information tool

Physical Plant:

• Develop comprehensive physical plant audit and multiple year plans to maintain/improve school physical plant. Committee findings will be incorporated into school budget and 5 year strategic plan.

Recruitment & Retention:

• Assist in development of recruitment and retention plan and activities for SJS
• Develop R&R calendar for the year including various Open Houses, Orientation programs and Special Events (Children’s Parade, Chamber Home Shows, Parish Food Festival)
• Place follow up calls to prospective families and act as Guardian Angels to new families

Curriculum/Continuing Education:

• Offer feedback on proposed curriculum changes/enhancements
• Research grant opportunities to support new initiatives
• Continue to develop Enrichment opportunities within school community
• Develop Professional Development opportunities for Faculty/Staff

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School Board Sub-Committee Response Form

Yes, I’m interested in finding out more about the following Sub-Committee:

__________________________

Name: ______________________________

Phone:__________________ E-mail:__________________

Send backpack notices via ____________________(child/grade)

Please return to the school office prior to SEPTEMBER 20^th Please note: ATTN: Robin Chiasson, RE: School Board Sub-Committees

SJS School Board
Members 2007- 2008

• Fr. Joe DiSciacca, Priest Director, Ex-Officio
• Mark Monnerat, Principal, Executive Director
• Robin Chiasson, Chairperson
• Georgi Szydlowski, Secretary
• Sue Gozzo-Andrews, Member
• Doug Larson, Member
• Mary Fortier, Member
• Sammy Vasile, Member
• Vacant Position, Member
• Peter Roberge, Co-President Home & School
• Tom Rokosa, Co-President Home & School
• Mike Samartino, CPA, Financial Advisor
• TBD, SJS Director of Development