Board of Directors

The Regis St. Mary Catholic School Board of Directors plays an important role in supporting and advancing the educational mission of the Catholic Church. In collaboration with the Archdiocese, Archbishop, pastors, and school administrators, the Board serves as a steward of the Catholic community and provides long-term vision, guidance, and direction for the school.

While the Board focuses on governance and long-range planning, the day-to-day operation and management of the school is the responsibility of the principal. The principal works within the policies established by the Board and is responsible for putting those policies into practice in the administration of the school.

Together, the Board and school administration work to ensure that Regis St. Mary remains faithful to its Catholic mission while providing a strong educational foundation and a bright future for our students and families.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enable mission effectiveness & purpose
• Ensuring the Catholicity of the school
• Provide for the future: stability, continuity, growth and resources
• Ensure effective planning
• Provide overall direction
• Ensure adequate resources & monitor their effective use
• Select and support the principal according to archdiocesan policy
• Enhance public image and advance the school in the community
• Enable periodic performance reviews of the principal according to archdiocesan policy
• Monitor programs and services
• Perpetuate itself through an effective director selection process

Board Makeup

The board of directors consists of nine to fifteen directors appointed by the Archbishop.

• There are three Ex Officio directors—the Director of Catholic Education, the Archdiocesan Chief Financial Officer and the principal. Ex Officio members are voting members.
• Up to two of the board positions may be filled by non-Catholics, provided they participate in a faith community, support the values of a Catholic school and have the best interests of Regis St. Mary at heart.
• The board identifies people to fill board vacancies by forming a selection committee that nominates individuals to the board to recommend to the Archbishop for appointment.

Current Members

• Reid Highberger (’07) / Chair
• Sara Adams (’94) / Treasurer
• Mandy Shine (’99) / Secretary
• Austin Highberger (’03)
• Chad Hollmeyer
• Fr. Luan Nguyen
• John Lorenz (’86)
• Travis Lulay (’02)
  

Board Committees

In order for the board of directors to fulfill its responsibilities in the most efficient and effective manner possible, it has established several committees to ensure appropriate focus on several areas critical to the school. Committees meet and conduct their work apart from the board meetings. Committee decisions and actions are reported to the BOD during its quarterly meetings for information and approval.

Each committee will have at least two board members—with one serving as committee chair and who may invite other interested individuals to participate as committee members. If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please contact the committee chair or the board.

Executive Committee

• Members: chair, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary
• Mission: provide leadership, administrative guidance and speak for the board of directors

Finance & Facilities Committee

• Primary tasks: Review monthly income statements, monitors cash flow, plan for capital expenditures and assist in budgeting; develop and review the long-range facility improvement plan.
• Needs: Members with experience in reading and analyzing financial statements and budgets of companies or organizations; expertise in accounting, construction and/or general contracting.

Mission & Catholic Identity

• Primary areas of interest: Helps ensure that Regis St. Mary remains grounded in and faithful to its Catholic mission. Supports integration of Catholic faith, values, and traditions throughout the school community.
• Needs: Members with a strong understanding of Catholic faith and teachings. Commitment to the mission of Catholic education. Ability to evaluate whether school policies and practices reflect the Catholic mission.

Advancement Committee

• Primary areas of interest: Review advancement plans, assist in recruitment and retention, help develop new sources of income.
• Needs: Members who are innovators, open-minded and creative in looking for new ways to increase enrollment and funds for the future of the school; background in marketing.

Investment Committee

• Primary areas of interest: Enhance, promote and plan for the financial security of Regis St. Mary Catholic School.
• Needs: Members who are passionate about the school’s cause and mission and strategic thinkers who can see the big picture; background in business, finance, or entrepreneurship.