School Board is a policy making body whose responsibility is to:
Develop and define policies which shall govern the operation of educational programs at St. John Vianney School.
Promote and monitor principal's implementation of those policies.
The goal of School Board is to continue to provide excellence in education and to compete in the Brookfield area market with affordable tuition while promoting spiritual knowledge through witness to the Gospel message.
The concept is that of a free standing body, governed by its own constitution, ultimately accountable to the Parish Council. SJV School policies adhere to policies and general guidelines formulated by the Archdiocesan Board of Education.
The functions of the School Board include the following:
To be responsible for educational activities of the school.
To establish and recommend policy for the operation of school educational programs.
To assist in the development of long range plans for educational programs of the school.
To evaluate and approve the school education budget and to submit proposal to the Parish Council for approval.
All local, as well as Archdiocesan policies are available for reading in the school office. New policies are communicated to school families throughout the school year.
School Board committees are comprised of school board and parent members. Committee meetings are held monthly, or as needed, and reports are given at the monthly School Board meeting. The School Board has four standing committees:
Advancement: This committee works closely with the Home and School Association Public Relations Committee to market St. John Vianney School. Advancement concentrates on enrollment/recruitment marketing to new families, holding open houses, and updating school information on websites and print publications.
Development: Under the direction of Advancement Committee, the Development Committee concentrates on obtaining third source funding, creating a grandparent program and developing alumni relations. Development committee works closely with Parish Stewardship and Planned Giving committees.
Finance: Prepare and manage the school operating budget to maintain reasonable tuition for school families while maintaining and/or enhancing educational programs.
Long Range Planning: LRP is responsible for surveying parents and teachers every three years to identify areas of growth and advancement of St. John Vianney School. The results of the survey are distributed to parents along with action plans to address the areas of growth potential at the school.
Policy: Establish and recommend policy for the operation of school educational programs.
School Board maintains liaison relationships with parish committees and boards: Christian Formation, Home and School Association, Parish Council, Stewardship, Buildings and Grounds, Athletics, and Technology.
Members are elected to school board annually in the spring through the Parish Council discernment process. Three members are elected from the Parish community each year for a three-year term.
The elected members of School Board for the 2008‑2009 year are:
School Board meetings are normally held the 3rd Monday of the month during the school year at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. Check the parish calendar for date, time and location confirmation. Community members are welcome to attend/address School Board during Open Forum which is held at every school board monthly meeting.
1755 N Calhoun Rd | Brookfield, WI 53005 | (262) 796-3940 www.stjohnv.org
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