School Advisory Council

The purposes and functions of the Notre Dame Catholic School Advisory Council, as stated in their Constitution and By-Laws are as follows:

Section 1            The SAC is established by the pastor, in accordance with Archdiocesan policy and the spirit of Canon law, to assist the pastor and principal in the educational mission of the parish school. The SAC shall use discernment and consensus in assisting and advising the pastor and the principal. In the Archdiocese of Denver, all councils are advisory in nature.

Section 2            The areas in which the SAC may advise are: planning, policy development and formulation for the operation of the school, financing (including budgeting and policies for financial management), marketing, development and public relations, assisting with the selection of the principal, and evaluation of SAC goals.

Section 3            School Advisory Councils in the Archdiocese of Denver are not to engage in matters regarding discipline, parent grievances, program development, approval of materials, and the hiring, evaluation, or termination of teachers and principals.

Section 4            No practice shall be developed contrary to Archdiocesan policy or the code of Canon Law.

Members of the School Advisory Council for the 2009-2010 school year are:

            Shari Nearing                        Chair

            Antonio Saurini            Co-Chair

            Frank Gonzales            Secretary           

            Stefka Fanchi

            Joan Geldaker

            Mike Lutito

            Charlene Molis

            Lydia Regalado

            Dr. Hue Vo

The members of the SAC invite you to contact them, through Fast Direct, on matters you wish to have addressed by the council.