Saint Katharine Drexel School - "CONTINUING THE MISSION"
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Saint Katharine Drexel School - "CONTINUING THE MISSION" | |
The
School Board is comprised of practicing Catholic parishioners of Our Lady
of Sorrows and St. Mary Magdalen and/or parents of St. Katharine Drexel
School students elected by the parish/school community. The School Board
serves in an advisory capacity to help the Pastors and Principal make
decisions on school policy. Newly elected members as well as the newly
elected President shall attend an Archdiocesan In-Service. School Board
members assist in the areas of planning, marketing, finance, mission,
and philosophy.
Keep in mind that School Board is an advisory board. The primary responsibility
of the board is to recommend policy to the administration. The
Board has the following functions: Establish the philosophy and goals for the educational programs. Interpreting and applying the policies of the Archdiocesan Board of Education. Evaluating the implementation of policies. Approving the budget to be recommended to the Pastor. Recommending to the Pastor the employment of the Principal. Developing long range plans and community relations. Establishing, maintaining, and supporting a committee to actively market the school. The
Board does NOT have the following functions: Administer the school or establish the curriculum. Hire and fire the Pastor, Principal, or teachers. Serve as a grievance group or court of last resort. Discuss individual student or personnel issues.
Any registered adult parishioner is eligible to be considered as a candidate for a Board position. Two members are elected each May and the pastor appoints an additional member. The term of office is three years. The Board consists of nine parishioners, the pastor, and the principal. A list of Board members may be found in the Buzz book published annually. |
School
Board meetings are usually held the first Monday of the month from 7:00
P.M. until 8:30 P.M. in the Notre Dame Room.
The
School Board meets monthly during the school year to discuss a set agenda.
A public portion is provided at the beginning of each open meeting for
persons to voice questions and concerns in the above-mentioned areas.
Persons wishing to speak in the public portion must contact the Board
president one week prior to the scheduled meeting. Although the School
Board will not address public portion issues at this time, the School
Board President or another designated School Board member will acknowledge
the concerns voiced by the persons at the public portion. The School Board
shall make every effort to publish information about School Board activities
to the parish communities. The School Board must work with everyone involved
in the St. Katharine Drexel school community to ensure that students continue
to receive a quality Catholic education.Click on the drop down list to select the documents for printing.
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