A School Board is an advisory board, not a decision-making board. We advise the Principal and Pastor on school-related matters. We review school finances. We participate in the school’s development, recruitment, and long-range plan. A School Board acts as the public relations and marketing arm of the school. A School Board does not hire or evaluate faculty or staff. It is NOT a grievance committee. We encourage individuals to go to the source of a problem, be that the teacher or other individual. If you are not satisfied with the response, then seek out the help of our Principal, Mrs. Styka.

Visitors are welcome to come and hear what is being discussed at our meetings. They typically take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 in the school building. The dates for this year’s meetings are: 10/13, 11/10, 12/TBD, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11. Please be aware that there is a protocol that must be observed by those who attend the meetings:

• Visitors observe the board while it is in session. They do not engage in the discussion nor do they actively participate in the agenda through comments. There is time set aside at the end for visitor’s comments.

• Once the visitor is recognized, the visitor has one opportunity to express an opinion on the matter at hand. Each individual may speak for a few minutes on matters that concern the board.

• There is no discussion or debate between the visitors and the board members.

• Please understand that the issues you raise at a meeting will not be handled at the meeting. If appropriate, the matter may be addressed by the board at a future time.

• It is sometimes necessary to “close” the board meeting to visitors. In those cases, visitors may stay for the portion of the meeting that is open.

Marketing Committee:

• Establish the St. Thecla Parish School “brand”
• Increase visibility thru more newspaper articles and advertising

Alumni Committee:

• Foster long term appreciation of Catholic Schools
• Establish regular communication to St. Thecla Alumni
• Encourage stewardship through Alumni Appeal

Please feel free to contact one of the School Board members if you have questions or email us at SchoolBoard@saintthecla.org.  We will be including School Board Meeting Highlights in the Wednesday folder.