The mission of the St. Mark’s School Board is to define policies and assist in the governance of Catholic education at our school.
St. Mark’s School is guided by a School Board of five to seven members who advise the principal and the pastor of St. Mark’s Catholic Community, who holds ultimate authority over school operations. The Board provides guidance on budget development, tuition, and policies in alignment with Diocese of Boise guidelines. Members are elected to two-year terms.
The School Board meets monthly to support the school’s mission, reviewing principal reports and helping develop policies and budget recommendations to enhance education and address operational needs.
Interested in joining the school advisory board? It’s a great way to earn volunteer hours, be engaged with the happenings at the school, and make your voice heard.
Complete the application to be considered.
Mission: We believe St. Mark’s Catholic School is called by God and by the Catholic Community of this parish to provide a quality Catholic education for the children of this parish. We commit our school to providing a positive and safe environment that promotes strong, challenging, academic, and religious programs that fosters the development of each child’s unique talents. St. Mark’s complements the role of the family in nurturing a strong sense of self-worth in each child to enable the child to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, and encourages positive spiritual, moral, ethical and social sensibilities within the fabric of family, school, and parish. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Board shall give direction and support to the Principal, Pastor, and other school leaders so the vision of academic excellence is realized through faith, hope, love and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Therefore, we hold ourselves accountable to the children, their families, and the other members of the parish to fulfill our mission as we have defined it.
Purpose: The purpose of the School Board shall be to develop, formulate, and adopt policies that govern the operation of St. Mark’s Catholic School, collaborate in the Principal Evaluation Process, review and advise with respect to the annual School budget, serve as public advocates for the School, collaborate in the implementation of the short and long term goals of the School, and otherwise collaborate in the operation of the School in conformity with the policies and guidelines of St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the Diocese of Boise.
Role: The School Board works in an advisory capacity with the Pastor and the Principal. This involves providing counsel and advice on policy, finance review and the general development of the school in accordance with the direction set forth by St. Mark’s Catholic Church and the Diocese of Boise.
Tenure & Meetings: School Board members serve a two-year term, with a maximum of two (2) terms. The School Board meets once per month from August through June. Meetings for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month and will begin at 5:30 PM. Regular meetings are open to the public.
Eligibility: To be considered for the School Board, the applicant must:
- Be a parishioner of St. Mark’s Catholic Church
- Be a member of the St. Mark’s Catholic Church or school community for more than 1 year.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Not be an employee of St. Mark’s Catholic School or St. Mark’s Catholic Church
- Not have any immediate family members who are employees of St. Mark’s School or St. Mark’s Catholic Church
- Submit a complete St. Mark’s Catholic School Board Member Application
- Additionally, only one (1) person per household can hold a School Board position. I acknowledge that I have read the Mission, Purpose and Role and understand that the School Board is an advisory board providing counsel and advice to the Pastor and Principal. I attest I meet the criteria as outlined above to serve on the School Board. If selected to serve on the School Board, I understand I will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
Additionally, only one (1) person per household can hold a School Board position.
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