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School Advisory Council Members
The following individuals
were elected to the School Advisory Council.
| Council
Position |
Term
Length |
Nominees |
| PreK – Grade 2 Parent
Representative |
1-year
term |
Anne
Hardner |
| 3rd and 4th Grade Parent
Representative |
2-year
term |
Nancy
Bird |
| 5th and 6th Grade Parent
Representative |
1-year
term |
Richard
Reichel
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| 7th and 8th Grade Parent
Representative |
1-year
term |
Joseph
Rowane |
| At-Large Parent Representative |
2-year
term |
William
Wagner
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| Alumnus within past 15
years |
2-year
term |
Casey
O'Brien
Class of 2000 |
| Alumnus 16 years or longer |
2-year
term |
Lisa
Scypinski Rosenthal
Class of 1976 |
SCHOOL
ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Total Council
members: Eleven (11):
Council
member terms: 1-year and 2-year terms.
Selection process: Election
based on nominations submitted by school parents.
COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Strategic
Planning Committee:
SAC Liaison: Joe Rowane
The purpose of this committee is to develop, update and implement short and long
term strategic initiatives and general business plan while recognizing the ultimate
goal is realistic criteria for success in fund raising, development of a capital
campaign, annual fund and/or an endowment strategy. Examples of subject matters
for this committee are:
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Alumni directory
formation
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Public relations
strategy for promotion of school successes, student recruitment and retention,
general marketing concerns to aid in fund raising and increase enrollment targeted
for 3 year, 5 year and 10 calendars
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School Web
site utilization/maintenance (The web site is already well-positioned and updates,
additional links etc can be implemented)
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Newsletter,
communication links for current school families and alumni contacts to enhance
school image and increase ability to connect with supporters (spiritual and financial)
of the school
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Recruitment
and hiring of an Advancement Director (Middle States Reaccredidation May 2008
deadline)
Building
and Grounds Committee:
SAC Liaison: Dick Reichel
The function of this committee is to assist in developing, implementing and monitoring
a maintenance and improvement plan for the School building and grounds. Examples
of current concerns are:
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Student
Technology Center
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Structural
upkeep and renovations i.e. driveway curb, West 11th Street sidewalk, West 11th
Street traffic flow at am drop off/ pm pick up
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Playground
location, contents, options
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Preschool
options
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Third floor
development/repair to implement into school uses
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Gym floor
use and maintenance
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Landscape
upkeep and overall facility maintenance program
Athletic
Programs Committee:
SAC Liaison: Nancy Bird
The function of this committee is to assist in and enhance the traditional and
nontraditional School athletic programs. Areas of responsibility may include:
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Formation
and operation of Boosters organization for team spiritual and financial support
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Coordinate
parent representative activity for teams and athletic related activities i.e.
cheerleading, equipment needs
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Assist in
nontraditional team organization and operation
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Monitor,
with the Building and Grounds Committee, the facility upkeep related to athletic
programs.
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Promote and
support current athletic teams
Finance
Committee:
SAC Liaison: Bill Wagner
The function of this committee is to assist in the development of policies regarding
finance and tuition related concerns and programs for the School, while monitoring
areas to aid the Strategic Planning Committee short and long term strategic planning
initiatives. Some current subjects of Committee projects may include:
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Aid in drawing
up programs to generate annual fund raising/capital campaigns, endowment program,
and pursuit of grants.
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Assist in
coordinating and monitoring current funds i.e. box tops, computer cartridge recycling
and Target barcode monies
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School Budget
development
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Funding options
of programs that may not fit in traditional “Athletic” category i.e.
highly successful Lego League team.
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Operation
of “Dukes Store” inventory and revenue
Educational
Support Committee:
SAC Liaison: Anne Hardner
The purpose of this committee is to enhance, support and nurture the academic,
social, spiritual, artistic and physical development of the students. The committee’s
focus should be upon some of the following areas:
Ensuring faculty and students have those items necessary to advance the education
process i.e. appropriate number of text books, school room supplies, teacher suppliess.
Continue School traditions for teacher appreciation of their dedication to students
and the education.
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Enhance student
appreciation programs to acknowledge their commitment to success i.e. green ticket
program, jeans day recognition
Birthday
recognitions for school personnel
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Maintain
an accurate complete list of parent volunteers and friends St. Peter Cathedral
School who have offered their skills, talents, and time to help the school with
special projects, programs, or improvements to the school.
C.A.P.E.(Cathedral
Association of Parents and Educators):
This committee will continue to promote and supplement the academic, social, artistic,
and spiritual growth of the students of St. Peter Cathedral School.
This longstanding and effective
organization may need restructuring.
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