St. Michael Catholic School - School Commission

The School Commission of St. Michael Catholic School is established by the pastor to assist him and the principal in policy development and long range planning for the school. The principal, with the many demands of the role, needs assistance from a group of community members who are committed to the unique mission of the school and are willing to work for the good of the school and the parish.

St. Michael School Commission Meetings 2010-2011 - 6:00p.m.
August 3, 2010
September 7, 2010
October 5, 2010
November 2, 2010
December 7, 2010
January 4, 2011
February 8, 2011
March 1, 2011
April 5, 2011
May 3, 2011
June 7, 2011


The School Commission has responsibilities in the following areas in accordance with Archdiocesan policy:

Planning

  • Establishing and maintaining a mission statement for the school.
  • Establishing Commission goals for the year.
  • Establishing future plans for the school.

Policy Development

  • Assisting in formulating policies that serve as an aid to the pastor and principal in guiding the general direction of the school ministry.

Financing

  • Helping develop plans/means to finance the school programs including tuition, development and fundraising.
  • Allocating resources according to a budget.
  • Monitoring the budget.

Public Relations

  • Communicating with the public about the school.
  • Assisting the pastor and principal in listening to the needs and concerns of the community through appropriate forums set up for this purpose.
  • Recruiting students.
  • Promoting the school to the parish and parents.

Evaluation

  • Determining whether Commission goals and plans are being met.
  • Evaluating the Commission’s  own effectiveness

The School Commission is comprised of five to seven appointed and elected members. Each member serves a term of three years, renewable for one additional term, July through June. Any person meeting the following criteria is eligible to serve on the School Commission:

  • Interest in and commitment to Catholic education and to the school and parish’s philosophy and mission
  • Availability to attend meetings, periodic in-service programs and to participate in committee work
  • Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
  • Capacity to deal with situations as they relate to the good of the entire school and parish community
  • Serve as a credible witness of the Catholic faith, fully initiated and practicing the faith
  • A non-Catholic parent of a child within the school who lives a life in accord with Catholic values and teachings

All meetings of the School Commission are open unless designated as an executive meeting. Meetings, which are posted on the parish calendar, are generally held the first Tuesday of the month in the school.

OUR CURRENT SCHOOL COMMISSION MEMBERS 2009-2010

  • Connie Barnes
  • Heidi Pike
  • Nancy Finkeldei (Chair)
  • Richard Steigenga
  • Meg Krikawa
  • Mike Therrell  (Representative to Pastoral Council)
  • Catia Manuel                        

School Commission Minutes

Minutes from our monthly School Commission meetings are available in PDF format. Click on a School Commission meeting date below and the minutes will open in a new window.

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