Our Lady of Lourdes School Board is made up of four elected and three appointed members. The School Board functions in an advisory capacity to the Pastor in making policy for Our Lady of Lourdes School.
The main functions of the board are:
To establish the philosophy and goals of the educational program
To interpret and apply the policies of the Archdiocesan Board of Education
To formulate additional local policies as the need arises
To evaluate the implementation of policy
To recommend the employment of the Principal
To create a better understanding and support of Catholic education
The School Board generally meets the second Wednesday of the month in the school cafeteria.
Candidates for membership should be:
Twenty-one years of age or older;
A member of the parish and a parent of a child in the school;
A member of the parish
Supportive of the school program, financially, and attitudinally;
Sincerely interested in Catholic education;
Willing and able to spend the time for meetings;
Capable of a broad vision and not having a specific issue to settle through the Board;
Able to express himself or herself in a group;
A good listener;
Capable of reaching a consensus on controversial issues – possessing and open mind;
Willing to be loyal to Board members even though personally opposed to the final recommendation;