The purpose of the school board is to provide an appropriate representative body for identifying and articulating the educational needs and aspirations of the school community.

The board’s primary responsibility is to define the policies that govern the operation of the school. All other duties are subsidiary functions.

In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the local board for an elementary school is advisory to the pastor and the principal. The board does not have authority to formulate local educational policy, monitor the implementation of the policy, or evaluate educational programs and policy objectives.

Board members have no power or authority as individuals. The authority is vested in the school board acting as a board to make recommendations.

It is the mission of our board to:

1. Be instrumental in aiding and assisting the St. Vincent School pastor, principal, teachers and staff to provide a quality education rooted in the Catholic faith for all students.
2. Understand our advisory role to the pastor and principal and assist them in developing meaningful school policy.
3. Be a sounding board for the pastor and principal in school matters.
4. Facilitate the involvement and accountability of parents to their children’s education.
5. Be the conduit for proactive communications between the church community and the board in promoting the school.
6. Set the example and promote respect and love for the teachings of Christ.

The School Board meets at 6:30 on the last Wednesday of each month in the school library.

Parents/guardians wishing to address and/or question an area or situation regarding a specific teacher or classroom must follow the concerns procedure established by the School Administration. See Diocesan Policy 2310 on page 8.