The Advisory Council is appointed by the Pastor. Its purpose is to provide advisory guidance to the Pastor and Principal regarding school policies, procedures, finance, development, and improvements. It is also charged with implementing the Strategic Plan, developed through the Catholic Schools Management process. In addition, the Advisory Council seeks better understanding and wider support of Catholic education within the local community. It also ensures that the school and its policies follow the intent and spirit of diocesan regulations.

The Advisory Council Committees

The Council committees include Finance, Curriculum, Development, Enrollment, Communications, Catholic Identity, and Facilities. A Council member chairs each committee and committee members may include parishioners, parents or non-parishioners. In addition, the current PTO chair sits on the Council in order to facilitate communications regarding PTO goals and objectives for the year.

Advisory Council Goals 2011-2012

• Committees will assist with the School Profile Binder for the Accredidation Process and School Improvement Plan.
• The Communications Committee will continue managing the quarterly newsletters, media releases and a broad range of communications from the school. They will also develop a master Communications Plan for the school.
• The Development Committee will continue to identify and apply for grant opportunities to improve the financial position of the school and its students.
• Our Annual Fund will enter its fourth year, focused on providing funds for campus improvements.
• The Curriculum Committee will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of existing curricula and the diocesan curriculum requirements.
• The Facilities Committee will identify and prioritize short & long-term improvements to the facilities with assigned budget estimates.  Improvements will begin as funds become available.  
• A new Catholic Identity committee, under the direction of a newly appointed chair, will evaluate the school and collect evidence of our strong Catholic identity for the Acceditation study.

Saint Joseph School Advisory Council 2011-2012

Non-Voting Members

Kemn Dodds (Assistant Principal)
kdodds@stjosdevine.com