The School Council serves as an advisory group to the pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the St. John Catholic School principal in ensuring the highest possible religious and academic education for the students attending St. John Catholic School.
2023-24 School Council Members
Laura Elder
Liz Grillot
Jena Gunter
Sarah Schmitt
Whitney Schneider
Jessica Stamm
Angela Zysk - Pastoral Council Liason
Fr. John Cousins-Pastor
Jeff Harkin-Principal
Meeting Date/Time & Minutes
December 12th, 2023 - Minutes (pdf)
Tuesday, January 16th 6:00-7:30 pm Room 209 StJ School
Tuesday, February 20th 6:00-7:30 pm Room 209 StJ School
Tuesday, March 19th 6:00-7:30 pm Room 209 StJ School
Tuesday, April 16th 6:00-7:30 pm Room 209 StJ School
Tuesday, May 14th 6:00-7:30 pm Room 209 StJ School
Function
The School Council serves as the body representing all school families; seeking to support, strengthen and ensure the future of St. John Catholic School. The School Council assists the pastor and the principal in the consideration of general policy matters relating to the school. The School Council serves as collaborators with the pastor and the principal in the mission and ministry of the school. Specifically, the Council is charged to: approve policies for the operation of St. John Catholic School based on our mission and the policies of the Archdiocese; establish and update the strategic plan; oversee the financial condition of the school and physical plants. The Council is governed by a set of bylaws and the pastor retains authority over all decisions subject to ultimate authority of the Archbishop.
Membership
The Council consists of 6 members from St. John parish. Ex-officio members are the Principal of St. John Catholic School, and the Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Meetings
The Council meets once a month from August through May. All regular meetings are open and parents are welcome to attend. Only the principal, pastor or board president may call an Executive Session of members.