The St. Francis/ Holy Ghost Catholic School Board acts in an advisory role to the Pastor and Principal. The school board is composed of members of each of the four Parishes of Jersey County. There are nine members from St. Francis Xavier and Holy Ghost parishes and one each from St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s. The board develops, proposes and recommends policies that govern the operation of the school in accordance with guidelines set by the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools. The board is empowered to cooperate and collaborate with the principal and to support the work of administering and leading the school. However, the board has no role with respect to the hiring, evaluation or termination of teachers.
Our board is comprised of parent and non-parent members. Our members have a breadth of community involvement and expertise in the areas of finance, technology, development, construction, marketing and strategic planning. Each of these areas has a committee that reports to the board. All of our committees welcome and encourage new members. Please contact the Committee Chair directly to express your interest. Your involvement can only make us stronger.
Become a School Board Member
In consideration for submitting a school board application, please note the following.
The SF/HG School board will consist of nine members from St. Francis and Holy Ghost Parishes. These parishes will have five members from one parish and four members from the other parish, rotating every 4 years. The Board shall also consist of one member from St. Patrick’s and one member from St. Mary’s Westwoods.
4 years
Registered, practicing Catholic parishioners who are in good standing and able to receive the sacraments, 25 years of age or older, who do not hold a paid position with our school, and who are not the spouse, parent, sibling, or child of an employee at our school. No immediate family (parent, sibling, child, spouse) shall hold a position on the board during the same term.
School Board meetings and School Board committee meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of every month, except July, at 6:00 pm at the Holy Ghost site. The meeting schedule may vary depending on Board members and committee members’ personal availability. One month is a full Board meeting and alternating months are Board Committee meetings.
Attendance at School Board meetings is required. Members are asked to provide constructive feedback and input during meetings and serve on various committees which include Academic and Student Affairs, Technology (Sub-Committee of Academic and Student Affairs), Development (Marketing) / Long Range Planning, Budget / Finance / Long Range Planning, Membership / Physical Facilities.
Submit School Board Application
