School Board/Parent Organizations

School Board
The purpose of the School Board is to support and implement the philosophy and Mission of St. Bonaventure Catholic School: "to partner with parents to provide a Catholic Christ-centered, academically excellent and safe school environment in which all children can achieve their God-given potential and make a positive difference in the world".
 
The School Board is actively engaged in advising and counseling in the following areas: Faith Formation/Catholic Identity, Governance, Strategic Planning, Advancement, Finance, Technology, Marketing, Communications, and any other purpose as the School Board deems necessary to promote the Mission of St. Bonaventure Catholic School. School Board members are volunteers appointed by the Principal and Pastor.
There are Subcommittees within the School Board which are made up of parents, faculty, and staff working together to fully realize the St. Bonaventure Catholic School Mission. These are not appointed volunteer positions. All are welcome. The Subcommittees include:

• Faith Formation/Catholic Identity
• Governance
• Marketing
• Communications
• Finance
• Advancement
• Technology
• Parent-Faculty Association

The School Board and Subcommittees are consultative/advisory in nature. All Subcommittees have a Chairperson that serves as the School Board liaison. The role and function of the School Board and Subcommittees is to review, make recommendations, offer feedback, and assist and support Administration in whatever way is deemed necessary and appropriate by Administration. All decision-making responsibility rests with the Principal and Pastor.
 
The School Board meets the second Monday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. in the School Library. The meeting dates for the 2018-2019 school year are as follows: 9/10, 11/12, 1/14, 3/11, 5/13.
 
Parents, Faculty and Staff suggestions, comments and concerns are welcome in advance of the meetings and will be placed on the meeting agenda at the discretion of the School Board President, Pastor, and Principal. All SBS Community members may attend open sessions of School Board meetings and/or contact the School Board via email at: sboard@stbonaventureschool.org . Meeting agendas and minutes are available on the SBS website. Please note, there may be times when matters designated by the Pastor or Principal as confidential will be discussed in closed sessions with attendance limited to School Board members only. We appreciate your positive, productive, and constructive contributions in working to enhance and foster the Mission of our Catholic School.
 
School Board Members

Father Joseph Knerr, Pastor
Mrs. Kim White, Principal
Mrs. Nicky McClure, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Colleen Hoffmann, Finance Director
Amy Wilton, School Board President
John Myers, Vice President
Pam Bettencourt, School Board Secretary

School Board Subcommittees

Mission and Faith Development Subcommittee:
Jennifer Squires-Will (Chair)
AnneMarie Downs-Stevens
Melissa Bruckler
Jenny Parsons
Maura Carr

Strategic Planning Subcommittee:  Catherine Venturini-Dauger

Institutional Advancement Subcommittee: Maricela Faust

Marketing and Communication Subcommittee:
Joe Martinez (Chair)
Tim Bush

Finance Subcommittee: Gerald Montegani

Safety and Facilities Subcommittee: Tom Cahalan

School Board Liaisons:

PFA Liaison: Jason Lambert
Advancement Director/Liaison: Kathleen Moore
Marketing and Enrollment Liaison: Vanessa Frei
School Accreditation Chair: Jeanne Miller
Teacher Liaison: Meaghan Carey
Parish Manager Liaison: Patrick Powers
Parish Council Liaison: Cheri Crocker

Please select the file below for more information about our School Board.
Consultative School Boards
 
School Board Subcommittee Descriptions
Please select the file below for descriptions of the School Board Subcommittees.
School Board Subcommittees Descriptions
 
Endowment Committee
What is an Endowment Fund?
An Endowment Fund is a professionally managed account where funds are donated and the interest is used to offset school costs. The principal is never touched and remains in perpetuity, continuing to produce income for years to come. A gift to St. Bonaventure School Endowment Fund is a gift that keeps on giving.
 
How is the Endowment Fund Used?
The interest income is used to keep tuition increases to a minimum, makes possible ongoing improvements and most importantly keeps our parish families within reach of a Catholic education.
 
Who controls the Endowment Fund?
The Diocese of Orange has contracted a professional management company to invest the Endowment Funds. St. Bonaventure Endowment funds are pooled with the funds from other schools. St. Bonaventure receives interest payments quarterly. Annual reports are provided to each participating school.
 
Why does St. Bonaventure need an Endowment Fund?
The Endowment Fund allows us to plan for future needs and maintain a predictable source of income for many years to come, insuring that Catholic education will always be available for our children.
 
Is my gift to the Endowment Fund deductible?
Yes, all gifts are tax deductible if you itemize your tax return. Different types of gifts are deductible based on the method of giving.
 
Parents in Prayer - Tuesday Morning Prayer Circle
 
Every Tuesday morning, a faith-filled group of parents, grandparents, and friends meet in the school parking lot for an informal prayer circle to pray for the needs of our school, our Parish, our Diocese, our Nation, and anyone who is need of prayer. Please join us at 7:55 a.m. in front of the physical education building on Tuesday, any week when school is in session, to share prayer intentions. Our morning circles lasts only ten minutes, but our prayers are eternal!
 
School Board Interest Inventory Form
Please select the file below to view our School Board Interest Inventory Form.
School Board Interest Inventory