PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD

"The concept of the school advisory board is based on a belief in the importance and power of shared leadership. Parents, faculty, administration and the entire community work together to set direction and determine policy in accordance with the mission of the school and the policies of the Board of Education of the Archdiocese of Washington.

The first and foremost function of the advisory board is to provide advice and assistance to the administrative team (pastor and principal) in the development of policy.

By "advisory" is meant that board members offer their experience and expertise to strengthen the decision making process. This assistance is provided through the function of the following committees: planning, policy development, finance, public relations/marketing, development/fund-raising, and evaluation. "

This information was taken out of the School Advisory Board Handbook. August 1995