St. Joseph's Catholic School

The School Advisory Council is comprised of parishioners, community members, and parents.

The appointments are made after a discernment process by the Council members, the St. Joseph Parish pastor, and the principal, focusing on the specialized needs and issues addressed by the Council.

2024 - 2025 School Advisory Committee Members: Lisa Heising, Kristel Kinder, Angela Miller, Marcus Muzatko, Jinesh Shah, Patrick Valedez, Juan Valencia, Robert Thompson, Erin Gneiting

Ex-Officio Members: Fr. Jose Herrera, Pastor; Deacon Bill Mich, Parish Administrator; Dr. Melissa Slater, Principal; Fr. Tian Melendez, Parochial Vicar; Leticia Aguilar, PTO President; Xiomara Rainey, Marketing Chair

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

The Council assesses school needs and how they can be addressed by:

Setting goals
Developing a faith community
Assisting in the review of curriculum
Developing and tracking a long-range plan for the school
Coordinating activities with the PTO Board as needed through the year

Policy Making

The Council reviews and recommends the adoption of policies as appropriate to meet school needs by:

Identifying and/or writing policy
Reviewing and recommending updates for existing policies

Finances

The Council recommends the adoption of the school’s financial plan and monitors how it is working by:

Reviewing the annual budget
Reviewing the monthly financial statements and year-to-date report
Determining and recommending tuition rates and fees
Dialoguing with the pastor or St. Joseph Parish Finance Committee regarding the amount of parish subsidy for the school

Special Projects

The Council assumes responsibility for special activities such as:

Recruitment of students
Public relations
Support of staff morale
Annual assessment of the school facilities
Reporting at General Parent Meetings
Fundraising

Bookkeeper Report

The Council will receive a budget report from the St. Joseph Parish bookkeeper, including:

Overall budget
Profit and loss statements

School Advisory Council (SAC)