Members of Board 2016-17
Jennifer Hazleton -- president, 2nd year, parent to Mary Clare (6th), Sadie (4th), Ruby (2nd)
Kathleen Langan -- 3rd year, parent to Riley (7th), Aidan (5th), Quinn (3rd)
John Thomas -- 2nd year, parent to Cici (5th)
Alice Crawford -- 2nd year, parent to Julie (6th), Darya (3rd)
Mary Lombardo, 1st year, parent to Jonathan (2nd)
Janine Smith, 1st year, parent to Christopher (4th) and Nicholas (1st)
Rachelle Amador, 1st year, parent to Isabella (4th) and Sebi (2nd)
Brian Blomquist, school principal
Father David Brault, parish pastor
Purpose
The purpose of the School Advisory Board is to provide advice and assistance to the Saint John the Baptist School's Administrative Team (pastor and Principal) in the governance of the school. The Board fulfills its purpose and exercises its its functions in accord with the mission and goals of the parish and with the goals, policies and regulations of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Functions
a) Planning – includes goal-setting, for the school, in the light of the parish mission statement, and long-range planning for the future of the school.
b) Policy Development – providing advice on important decisions facing the school community, e.g., admissions curriculum, religious education, extracurricular, etc.
c) Financing – providing advice on the budget, tuition policies, and planning for the long-term stability of the school.
d) Public Relations – developing a program to enhance recruitment and to project the school's image both within the parish community and to the public outside the parish.
e) Development/Fundraising – planning and coordinating the overall plan for the long-term financial stability of the school.
f) Evaluation – of the overall programs of the school in the light of the goals established by the Board. The Board shall also undertake regular evaluation of its effectiveness in accomplishing its work.