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School Advisory Board

THE ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD is an elected committee.  Members collaborate and support ongoing initiatives, recommend and review policies, review and advise on the annual school budget, and represent the St. Barnabas school community. 

Board Members serve a three-year term and work in partnership with the Pastor, Principal, and the Parish and School Business Managers.  The School Advisory Board bylaws may be viewed HERE.
 

SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Nora Gill, Chairperson - [email protected]
Mark Piper, Vice Chair - [email protected]
Pat Wirtz, Secretary - [email protected]
CJ Shappard, Treasurer - [email protected]
Peggy Barry - [email protected]
Matt Burke - [email protected]
Olwen Hahn - [email protected]
Kelli Malone - [email protected] 
Amber Newsom - [email protected]
Nick O'Connor - [email protected]
Jeana Reichard - [email protected]

EX OFFICIO (non-voting) MEMBERS

Reverend James Donovan, Pastor - [email protected]
Mr. Jonathan Stack, Principal - [email protected]
Ms. Grace Sadowski, Assistant Principal - [email protected]
Earla (EJ) Jones, Past Chair - [email protected]

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STANDING COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES are specific committees that meet and report back to the larger Board group at each monthly meeting. The Chair of each standing committee is a Board Member; additional committee members are qualified individuals who demonstrate an interest and desire to support the school community. To become involved with a Standing Committee, please get in touch with Nora Gill, School Board Chair, at [email protected].

 

Academic Excellence, Catholic Identity, Community Involvement, Development, Equity & Inclusion, Facilities Management, and Marketing & Enrollment 

 

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS occur monthly on Monday evenings at 7pm in the school’s Media Center. Visitors (members of the school and parish community) are welcome to attend any School Advisory Board Meeting to observe the meeting. Visitors must sign in upon arrival and are there to participate by observation only. Questions and comments are not permitted during the meeting; however, feedback from the meeting is welcome and should be sent to the school board following the meeting to [email protected].


THE OPEN FORUM meeting is held twice yearly, once in the fall and once in the spring.  The Open Forum provides an opportunity for community members to share their ideas and thoughts on the progress made during the school year, offer suggestions for improvements, or discuss other relevant topics.  In the interest of time, a maximum of four people may address the Board at an Open Forum Meeting.  Details and procedures for addressing the Board at the Open Forum are released in advance via School News.

 

VISITOR POLICY - The meeting visitor policy may be found HERE.

 

TENTATIVE MEETING DATES for the 2025-2026 School Year:

  • Monday, August 25, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, September 22, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, October 27, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, November 17, 7pm in Media Center - Open Forum
  • Monday, December 15, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, January 26, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, February 23, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, March 23, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, April 27, 7pm in Media Center
  • Monday, May 18, 7pm in Media Center
WHO TO CONTACT
Ms. Nora Gill
Board Chair
[email protected]
 
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MINUTES from Board Meetings are available in a password-protected format. The password is shared with school families; please connect with a School Advisory Board at
[email protected] if you need access to the password.