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Many demands are made of the pastor and principal of St. John Vianney, so they need assistance from the group of people committed to work for the good of the school community. Thus this functional consultative board is vital to the well-being of the school.

 

The school’s Catholic identity is the very foundation of the board and it has made this a priority. The board conducts an annual retreat with emphasis on the spiritual development of the members.

 

Board members are all visible parishioners and are involved in other parish ministries as well. The board composition reflects diversity of the school population in terms of ethnicity, gender, background, talents, and the age of children. In addition, members’ backgrounds encompass a variety of professions and currently include two CPAs, an attorney, and individuals from the fields of building/construction, communications, technology, strategy, and philanthropy.

 

This board prides itself as having an area of expertise in forming and prospering through partnerships. It works well with all other groups in the parish. This enables the board to dream big and then realize its dreams.

 

Facilities were damaged by multiple hurricanes in 2004. The board and parish rallied to prioritize and improve the campus. Parents volunteered for weekend clean-up projects. Additionally, the board was able to provide funding for a new school building roof, installation of safety glass and a major renovation of the playground, among other improvements.

 

The board also publishes and distributes a quarterly newsletter to 6,000 people. It introduced a Grandparents’ Day in 2006 and is actively reaching out to build an active alumni base. Dedicated volunteers complete many tasks for which other schools have paid staffs.