SCHOOL BOARD
With Advancement as a major responsibility of the St. Peter/St. Francis School Board, the members of the Board would like to thank all of our parents, faculty, staff, and the community for their continued participation in fundraising activities-advancement events and the Annual Fund. Advancement helps to carry out institutional plans through its goal of obtaining greater acceptance for the organization from its major publics.
Members of the board are deeply committed to the Mission of the School and help to strengthen their communities because they serve by choice. The members of the board understand the need to publicize to the greater school community their role and the purpose in relation to the advancement of the school.
Meet the members of the 2011-2012 St. Peter/St. Francis School Board
In order to ensure quality education for the children of St.Peter/St. Francis School, the board is composed of members who have expertise in assessment, curriculum, marketing, fundraising, community organizing, and members who could provide appropriate professional wisdom.
Reverend Christopher Tiano, Pastor
Reverend Carlos Echavarria, Parochial Vicar
Reverend John Granato, Parochial Vicar
Mrs. Jo-Anne Gauger, Principal
Dr. Lori A. Noto, Chairperson - My background is in special education. I am a professor at the University of Bridgeport in the School of Education. I am a community member who is committed to Catholic education.
Mrs. Bonnie Rossi, Vice-Chairperson and
Advancement Chairperson - I am a CPA with Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Co. LLC in Torrington and parent of a student at St. Peter/St. Francis School. I am a firm believer in the quality and value of the education provided by the School and I am happy to help ensure the availability of it to future students.
Mrs. Suzanne P. Tocci, M.S.,
6th year Certificate in Ed., Secretary - I am retired from special education administration, and currently teach part-time G.E.D. courses for adults with learning disabilities. I hold a firm belief in the value of a Catholic education for our children.
Mrs. Debra Kraft, Alumni Chairperson - I am a retired classroom St Peter/St. Francis teacher and currently tutor math students through the Title One program. I strongly support St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Mrs. Alyce Pollock, Annual Fund Chairperson - I am a former faculty member of St. Peter/St. Francis School. I am also the proud parent of Stephen who graduated with the class of 2009. Currently, I serve on the staff of the Development Office of Canterbury School. I am a strong proponent of the preservation of Catholic education in the Torrington area.
Deacon James Sullivan, Building and Grounds Chairperson - Aside from his professional life as a building and restoration contractor, he was ordained a deacon in June, 2008 with his first assignment being the Torrington Cluster. A teacher of Confirmation and youth groups for over 20 years, Deacon Sullivan has always been an avid supporter of Catholic education.
Mrs. Cheryl Considine, Finance Chairperson - I am the Budget Analyst for Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington CT. I have been a St. Peter/St. Francis School parent for the past 9 years and a School Board member for 7 years. I am a Parishioner of Torrington Cluster committed to Catholic education.
Mrs. Tina Howe, Recruitment Chairperson - I am an Insurance Professional. My 2 daughters are in First Grade.
Mr. Ralph Calabrese, Board Member and Finance Committee - I am the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Alaris Technology, Inc. and a graduate of St. Peter’s School. A strong supporter of catholic education and who currently has both children enrolled in St. Peter/St. Francis School.
Mrs. Mary Ann G. Ring, Board Member - I am a retired educator. I taught in Torrington and Warren Schools for 35 years. My daughter Laura attended St. Peter School from 1981 to 1990. Catholic school education is important to me.
Mr. Warren Toland, Board Member
Major aims of the School Board
The overarching goal of the St. Peter/St. Francis School Board is to set institutional goals and to approve plans for reaching these goals. The Board is charged to assess and audit the performance of the organization and its major parts. In doing so, the board members must evaluate the performance of the organization with the goal of continuous quality improvement.
The Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) of the Archdiocese of Hartford provides guidance for the governance structure of the school. The School Board is advisory to the pastor and it assists the school in fulfilling its mission as a center of quality Catholic education. The School Board appreciates and respects the administrative functions and educational responsibilities of the principal, which are directed by the mission and the OCS of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Past and Current Board Activities
- o Periodic review of the operational validity of the mission statement;
- o Leadership and participation in Advancement events;
- o Raffle
- o Golf Tournament
- o Penny Auction
- o Silent Auction
- o Wine-Tasting
- o Development, systematic evaluation, and adoption of schools goals and policies;
- o Development of policy for management of students with food allergies;
- o Development of school wellness plan;
- o Leadership in Annual Fund campaign;
- o Seeking grants in the areas of curriculum and advancement;
- o Development of strategic plan and assist with preparation for national accreditation;
- o Proactive reporting on current and future financial health of the school- preparation of the school’s operating budget to be sent for approval to the Office of Catholic schools;
- o Active recruitment and retention plan for both campuses;
- o Development of an orientation manual for new board members
- o Review and update of the current alumnae database;
- o Continued community outreach.
The board members are sincerely grateful to Father Tiano and Mrs. Gauger for the opportunity to be ambassadors for the St. Peter/St. Francis School.
|
