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School Advisory Council

Welcome, to our new and returning families!

St. Helen Catholic Advisory Council

The St. Helen Catholic School Council welcomes you to another great school year! Our school advisory council is consultative in nature, consisting of parents and parishioners. As we start our 8th year in our new school building, our focus will be to support the mission of St. Helen Catholic School.

The philosophy of St. Helen Catholic School is to provide a well-rounded education emphasizing Catholic ideals of academic excellence, personal integrity, Christian service, and enduring faith. St. Helen Catholic School is a culturally diverse community composed of the clergy, parishioners, parents, students, school personnel, and all who help to fulfill the school’s mission. St. Helen Catholic School promotes high academic standards within a Christ-centered, spiritual environment. Members of the St. Helen community seek to teach Catholic values, strengthen students in the Catholic faith, focus on the education of the whole person, and witness to the presence of Jesus Christ in the world.

Blessings,

St. Helen Catholic Advisory Council

Role of the School Advisory Council

The St. Helen Catholic School Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity in accordance with Archdiocesan Catholic School Advisory Council Guidelines. The council exists to support the Principal and Pastor through thoughtful guidance, long-range planning, and advocacy for the school’s mission.

Key Responsibilities of the Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council:

  • Supports long-term strategic planning by promoting and reviewing the school’s Strategic Plan and related action steps

  • Serves in leadership roles through council committees that recommend policies and initiatives to meet the current and future needs of the school

  • Assists the Principal and Pastor with:

    • Marketing and enrollment

    • Development and advancement

    • Communications

    • Facilities planning

    • Financial planning

  • Provides input into the evaluation of the Principal when requested

  • Acts as good-will ambassadors, promoting and communicating the many positive things happening at St. Helen Catholic School

The council’s work ensures that decisions remain aligned with the school’s mission, values, and long-term vision.

Council Structure & Governance

The St. Helen Catholic School Advisory Council makes recommendations to:

  • Principal: Dr. Ivan Earls

  • Pastor: Rev. Philip Wilhite

The council is composed of:

  • The Pastor

  • The Principal

  • One Faculty Representative

  • Three Parishioner Representatives

  • Four Parent Representatives

Council members serve three-year terms and are committed to supporting the school through collaboration, prayerful discernment, and service.

The council assists and supports school leadership by:

  • Recommending policy

  • Identifying and articulating the educational needs of the school

  • Representing the aspirations of the school and parish community

  • Communicating and upholding the mission of St. Helen Catholic School

Advisory Council Meetings & Participation

School Advisory Council meetings are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month during the school year at 8:00 a.m. Meeting dates are subject to change and are confirmed on the monthly school calendar.

Agenda Requests

  • Requests to be placed on the agenda must be submitted to the Principal and/or Council President at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting

  • Agenda topics should be general in nature and focused on the good of the entire school community

Parent Attendance

  • Parents are welcome to attend Advisory Council meetings as visitors

  • In accordance with council by-laws, non-members may address the council only if a petition has been submitted and approved for inclusion on the agenda

  • Parents are always encouraged to contact council members individually to discuss questions or concerns

School Board Minutes

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