*** NOTICE ***

The School Advisory Body (SAB) is seeking three new members to serve a three-year term starting Fall of 2013. The SAB provides advice and assistance to the Pastor and Principal in such matters as school policy, strategic planning, public relations, budgeting, endowment development, marketing and recruitment.

We are seeking individuals with talent in these areas who feel a call to serve our school in this manner. The SAB meets one evening each month throughout the school year.

Please join us on Tuesday April 9^th 2013 at 6:30pm at the school in the faculty room for an evening of information.

If you have any questions or would like to nominate a candidate, please contact:

Patrick Lally
Patrick.Lally@comcast.net
630-390-8281

The St. Mary of Gostyn School Advisory Body (SAB) is a consultative and advisory body made up of current school parents that assist and serve as an important resource for the Pastor and Principal in developing policy direction for the School. Such matters may include school policy, strategic planning, public relations, budgeting, endowment development, and recruiting. 

The Advisory Body works with the Pastor and Principal under the Christian Principles of 'Shared Wisdom.'  The Advisory Body itself does not determine or control the policies of the School such as student admissions, discipline, curriculum, and qualification or selection of faculty and staff. Rather, each of the Advisory Body member shares his or her talents, perspectives and Spirit-filled insights with the Pastor and Principal to reach a consensus acceptable to the Pastor and Principal on issues relating to the School.

Committees of the SAB that the assist the Pastor and Principal are:

• Administration and Legislation
• Athletics
• Endowment
• Events and Fundraising
• Finance
• HSA Liaison
• Marketing and Recruitment
• Strategic Planning

Volunteers

While members of the SAB lead each committee, the SAB board members also identify parents who can participate and support these committees. Volunteering to help in any of these areas is always welcomed and appreciated, if interested, please contact the SAB President.

School Advisory Board Tenure

Each member serves for a period of three (3) years. At the end of each school year, the existing board selects three new members and the three senior members relinquish their position. The new President is also determined to lead and facilitate the meetings for the upcoming school year and act as the liaison to the Pastor and Principal.

Selection Process

The process of selecting members begins in March. The candidate application form can be found on the school website, as well as information will be in the church bulletin and a sheet will be sent home in student’s "take home” folders. In April, there is an information night to further explain the selection process as well as the demands and expectations of the SAB position. During the SAB’s May meeting, after careful review of all applications, the members, Principal and Pastor interview the agreed upon applicants to determine the three new members of the board.

Monthly Meetings

SAB meetings are typically held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the School Faculty Lounge, and are open to all school parents to attend (please note no children are allowed in scheduled meetings). At times, it is appropriate protocol for the SAB members to enter into closed session, whereby, those who are not SMG staff or SAB members will be asked to leave.

Minutes of the Meetings

Meeting minutes from the 2011-2012 school year

Within the SAB, several sub-committees oversee its matters as it relates to the School.  Below is a list of the current body.

Student Advisory Body

Information for 2012-2013 School Year

Options to Contact SAB

#1)  Complete the form below. 

A. If you are looking for an anonymous submission, sign out of your member profile and fill out the form below.

B. If you are looking for the SAB Board to reply to your comments, please enter your contact information.

C. Your information will only be seen by the SAB Board.  

#2)  Email, SAB President, Patrick Lally at patrick.lally@comcast.net or phone (630) 390-8281.

#3)  Send Letter to 
       St. Mary of Gostyn School
       Attn:  SAB President - Confidential
       440 Prairie Avenue
       Downers Grove, IL.  60515

All submissions will be sent only to the SAB President and kept strictly confidential.  Thank you for contacting SAB!  Your participation in our school and your child's education is important to us.