The Holy Cross School Board serves as an advisory group for the Pastor and Principal on matters related to the school. Members are school parents or parishioners who are either elected by school parents, or appointed by the Pastor or Principal. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, except for July and are open to all interested parties. Sub-committees include: Budget Operations and Fundraising, Development and Capital Improvement, Catholic Identity, Marketing and Enrollment, and Policy and Procedure.
The functions of the School Board are:
- Establish policies to guide the administration of Holy Cross School.
- Review the implementation of the Board’s policies by the school administration.
- Assist the pastor and school administrator in establishing a mission statement and implementing long-range planning for the school.
- Assist with the finances of the school by developing plans and means to finance ongoing educational programs including setting tuition and developing the annual budget.
- Assist the pastor in hiring and evaluating the school administrator.
- Assist with school development, including public relations and marketing. This includes:
- Understand the school’s mission and commit to that vision;
- Involve members of the Parish;
- Develop and present a case statement to the public;
- Acquire funds to bring the plan to fruition.
- Evaluate itself, that is, determine whether the Board is meeting its goals and plans, and determining the Board’s own effectiveness.
- Initiate, support, and promote action to improve the lives of members of the school community.