Saint Pius X Catholic School Mission Statement
Saint Pius X Catholic School partners with the parish community to provide a safe and effective learning environment, anchored in the Gospel Values, fostering spiritual development, academic excellence and stewardship, centered on the Eucharist.
 
Membership on the Saint Pius X Catholic School Board

1. The Saint Pius X School Board is composed of nine appointed members, as well as the Pastor and the chairs of the five committees as established in the school strategic plan (who serve ex officio).
2. The Saint Pius X School Board is an advisory board that assists the Pastor and School Principal with the governance of the School.  Its mission, in accordance with the policies of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is to function as a “working board” for the support and success of the School, not as an oversight or grievance committee.
3. Specifically, the responsibilities of the School Board are the following:
   1. Strategic Planning.  To establish a mission statement and participate in strategic planning for the School.
   2. Policy Formulation.  To assist the Pastor and the Principal in developing policies for the School in conformity with policies of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and laws of the State of Indiana.
   3. Financial Planning.  In close working with the Parish Finance Council, to develop plans for acquiring funds to assist in the operation of the School, and to assist the Principal in developing an annual budget.
   4. Public Relations and Marketing.  To develop and assist in implementing a plan for presenting a positive public image of the School and its Catholic identity, character, and mission.
   5. Evaluation.  To determine whether the School is meeting academic goals and fulfilling strategic plans, and whether the School Board is effectively performing its functions.
4. As provided in diocesan guidelines, the responsibilities of the School Board do not include:
   1. Administration of school policy.
   2. Involvement in the day-to-day operations of the school (e.g. disciplinary incidents, administration of classroom pedagogy or procedures, administration of school procedures or events).
   3. Representing special interests of a special group (e.g. a child, school parents, teachers, parishioners, parent association, athletic association).
   4. Acting as a grievance committee or solving problems for individuals.
   5. Involvement in teacher evaluations or teacher issues.
   6. Involvement in Principal issues.
5. Nominations for School Board positions are solicited from the parish at large. The outgoing School Board members, along with the Pastor and Principal, appoint new members from the list of applicants.
6. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month from August to May.

 
Accordingly, the Parish seeks nominations of parishioners who are (1) well qualified to help the School Board constructively fulfill its mission, (2) committed to the School’s success as part of the broader educational mission of Saint Pius X Parish, and (3) cognizant of the need to elevate the common good above special interests.

To nominate yourself or another parishioner for the School Board, fill out the online form below or print the form from the Documents section to the right.  All nominations must be received in parish or school offices no later than Monday, April 15, 2019.