SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dear Parents,
It is with a great sense of pride and confidence that we welcome you to Holy Family Elementary School. Sincere dedication and love of children on the part of our staff and parents are what make Holy Family Elementary School both unique and special.
Holy Family Elementary School provides Catholic education for children from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, St. Joseph Parish, St. Nicholas of Myra Parish, and parishes in the surrounding area.
The Holy Family Elementary School Council promotes the school as building upon the influence of the home. The Council presumes that parents want and expect their children to think, act, and live in a way that reflects the values and attitudes of the Catholic Church. The Council believes that Holy Family Elementary School exists to assist parents in helping their children discover the dignity, uniqueness and worth of themselves and others as human beings created by God; explore their Christian and Catholic heritage; deepen their relationship with God and the Church; and develop their spiritual, intellectual and physical capabilities to fulfill their particular role in life.
As members of the the Holy Family Elementary School Council, we have pledged ourselves to the challenging ministry of catholic education. We are your representatives, and as such we open ourselves to any concerns and interests you may have regarding the school. We share the sacrifices of your families and realize that only by working together will we be able to continue the fine tradition of Catholic elementary education.
As in the past, you can count on our support.
Sincerely,
The Holy Family Elementary Advisory Council
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL OVERVIEW
The Holy Family Elementary School Advisory Council is an advisory body that supports the School Administrator. It receives and makes recommendations relating to the operations of the school. The school advisory council meetings are held on the second Monday of every other month, typically at 5:15 p.m. in the school library, unless otherwise posted. Bi-Monthly meeting minutes will be posted on the website as soon as possible. The School Advisory Council consists of the following members:
Two (2) ex-officio members to include: the Pastor Designate (Fr. Nick Parker), and the School Administrator (Rachel Wentling).
Seven (7) members are elected to School Advisory for 3-year terms on a rotating basis. Members must be parents of the school population. Of those seven members, two member must attend Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, two from St. Joseph’s Parish, two from St. Nicholas Parish, and one at large member representing the smaller parishes within Ellis County. All elected members must be approved by the Pastor Designate. Officers are elected annually by the School Advisory Council Members. Officers include: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Members.
Three (3) Parish Council Representatives are appointed to School Advisory by each of the local parishes, (IHM, St. Joseph, and St. Nicholas). Representatives are appointed annually by the their respective Parish Council.
SCHOOL POLICY & BYLAWS
Responsibilities: Establish school policies and bylaws for Holy Family Elementary, consistent with the requirements of the Salina Diocese, the law, and the statewide goals and standards established by the Board of Education. Provide insight and advice on major adoptions or revisions of school policy and periodically review policies for Holy Family Elementary. Maintain and update the school faculty, parent, and student handbook for Holy Family Elementary. Approve and oversee various school and volunteer committees. Make the necessary revisions, additions, and deletions to school policy and bylaws upon approval of the Pastor Designate and School Administrator.
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS 2025-2026
Jennifer Brown (STN)
President
785-639-3310
Jabrown831@gmail.com
Anne Haas
Vice President
785-639-9141
aehaas6679@gmail.com
Kacy Gerstner (Outlying Parishes)
Secretary
785-650-4743
cupidscornerinc@yahoo.com
Fr. Nick Parker
785-628-2468
frparker@ihm-church.com
Allison Ochoa
785-259-2911
allisonsochoa@yahoo.com
Emalee Taylor
785-620-7497
taylore@tmpmarian.org