The School Advisory Board consists of eight (8) members nominated by the Nominating Committee and elected by majority vote of the Advisory Board after being approved by the Pastor. Majority of the Advisory Board must be persons who are not the parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a student attending the school. At least two-thirds of the Advisory Members shall either be clergy with facilities in the Diocese of Austin, an Eucharistic minister who is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church or a lay individual who is a registered member of a parish in the Diocese of Austin and who is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
The purpose of the School Advisory Board is to assist the Pastor and Principal in an advisory capacity by recommending local school policies in compliance with Canon Law of the Church and the policies and directives of the Diocese of Austin. The School Advisory Board is not responsible for the administration of the school but recommends policies to the Principal and Pastor for their consideration.
The School Advisory Board advises the Pastor and Principal and serves the school on long-range goals and objectives, including the Strategic Plan. On an annual basis, short-term goals are set for each school year, using the Strategic Plan as a guide.
Policy-Advising: The School Advisory Board recommends polices consistent with the what is set forth in the Handbook of School Policies in accordance with Canon Law and from the Diocesan School Advisory Board. The School President/Principal to implement and administer such policies.
Regular meetings take place on the second or third Thursday of the month. School Advisory Board meetings can be executive sessions, work sessions, or general meetings.
School Advisory Board Meeting Schedule:
administration@st-theresa.org
The School Advisory Board has the following Sub-Commitees: