School Board

Constitution of St. Bernard School Advisory Board

St. Bernard School is an expression of the education mission of St. Bernard Parish and of the Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend, Indiana. The pastor is responsible to the Bishop for the administration of the total parish, including the parish school. The principal of the school functions as the chief administrator of the school and is a member of the parish staff. Regular and open communication between the pastor and the principal take place regarding the operation of the school.

Just as the Parish Council serves with the Pastor on behalf of the total parish community, so the Parish School Board serves with the principal for the good of the school.

Advisory Members

Fr. Don
Theresa Carroll
Shelley Hipskind
Don Leland
Sally Cramer
RaeAnn Homrich
Sean Hoefer

Purpose and Function

St. Bernard School Advisory Board is established by the pastor, in accord with the dioscesan policy, to assist him and the principal in the governance of St. Bernard School. St. Bernard School Advisory Board is a consultative, and members may not act apart from the pastor and the principal regarding the making of decisions binding the parish school. There must be approval from the pastor and principal before any recommended action can be implemented.

Consultation also means that decisions will not be made in major matters until and unless the school board members have been consulted. The area in which the board has responsibility and will be consulted are as follows:

Planning
Policy development and formulation
Financing (including budget and policies for financial management)
Public Relations
Selection of a principal
Evaluation of the principal's relationship with the board

Officers

The officers of the School Advisory Board shall be as follows:

Chairperson
Vice Chair
Secretary

Standing Committees

Executive Committee
Building and Grounds Committee
Development and Public Relations Committee
Finance Committee
Policy Committee