School Advisory Board – St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

The School Board functions as an advisory body, providing counsel to the pastor and principal regarding educational policies and other relevant matters. While the pastoral leader formulates the policy, the Department of Catholic Schools stands ready to offer training for new advisory boards and continuous support to all local school boards in fulfilling their role. It is imperative that the president of the local school board actively practices the Catholic faith

Faith

Adherence to Catholic Teachings: Support and promote the official teachings of the Catholic Church regardless of personal beliefs.
Recognition of Schools as Mission Expressions: Acknowledge that schools play a significant role in expressing and teaching the mission of the Catholic Church.
Commitment to Prayer: Pray regularly for other board members, Catholic schools, and the communities they serve.

Academic Excellence

Promotion of School Philosophy and Mission: Actively promote and articulate the school’s philosophy and mission statements.
Continuous Program Evaluation: Encourage the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the educational program.
Policy Formulation: Enact policies related to the planning, operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Planning and Building Committee: Serve as a planning and building committee for the expansion of educational facilities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Building and Maintenance Commission of the Parish Ministries Council.

The School Board comprises the Pastor or his representative and the Principal as ex-officio members. The voting membership ranges from 9 to 15 individuals. Prospective School Board members undergo a discernment process and are subsequently appointed by the Pastor. Each voting member serves a two-year term, with a limit of three consecutive terms. The SJE Advisory Board convenes on a monthly basis.