Board of Directors

Board of Directors

A Board of Directors plays a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of any institution, including a school. As stewards of the school's mission and vision, the All Saints Catholic School Board of Directors acts as a collective body responsible for making important decisions and providing guidance on matters ranging from educational policies and financial management to long-term planning and community engagement. Comprised of individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, the Board brings their collective wisdom to ensure the school's continued growth, excellence, and commitment to serving its students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. Our Board was established in the summer of 2024.

2024-2025 Board of Directors

Officers
Kristen Strausbaugh, President
Brian Owens, Vice President
Leah Roth, Treasurer
Clare Stieper, Secretary

Board of Directors
Fr. Tom Belczak
Fr. Paul Ballien 
Kathleen Whitney
Leah Roth
Mike VanderLaan
Larry Brennan
Michele Santillan
Kathy Hegarty 
Michelle Zyskowski
Richard McLaren
John Brahier

Board Members Application and Membership

The Board of Directors is seeking additional members interested in guiding the future of All Saints Catholic School. Individuals who wish to be considered for a one-year term (renewable) should review the following guidelines for eligibility, and submit the ASCS Board of Directors Application electronically to Kristen Strausbaugh at [email protected].

Member Requirements

  • Individuals must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
  • With the exception of clerics, individuals must provide a letter of nomination from the pastor of their current parish. For a template that can be provided to the pastor of your home parish, please utilize this document:  Sample Pastor Letter
  • Individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the vision and mission of All Saints Catholic School, through past and current actions
  • Individuals must not take a public stance against the policies and beliefs of the school and church while serving in their representative role as a member of the Board of Directors of All Saints Catholic School
  • Individuals must be understanding of the need for confidentiality of certain information discussed at meetings, and will not release personnel, financial, or other private information without a decision by the board to publish this information in an update to the community

Application and Approval

As we grow the board, this announcement serves as a calling for both for nominations/ self-nominations:

  • An individual who applies (or is invited to apply) for a position on the Board of Directors will provide a letter of application to the principal, along with the aforementioned recommendation/nomination letter from his or her pastor
    • Applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the next meeting:
    • An action item will be added to the agenda to review the information, and, if the applicant is considered to be a benefit to the board, to send a recommendation that they be appointed to the Board of Members.
  • The Board of Members will appoint recommended applicants to a term of one year, renewable, on the Board of Directors

Member Eligible and Sought

  • With respect to necessary qualifications, connections, and roles, a member would be considered eligible, and sought, for membership on the Board of Directors. While there are multiple roles listed, not all are necessary to be filled in order to have a full board; these are simply the manner in which the Board of Directors and its members demonstrate an invested connection to the mission and future of All Saints Catholic School:
    • Former Parent
    • Alumnus/Alumna
    • Individuals with experience in Building Trades/Facilities Management
    • Individuals with experience in Education, including teachers or other school professionals (not currently employed by All Saints Catholic School)
    • Individuals with experience in Fundraising, Development, and Marketing
    • Individuals with business experience that can be of benefit to the goals and direction of the school

Members Not Eligible

  • Per establishment guidelines put forth in the Canonical and Legal Statues that established the Board of Members and Board of Directors, individuals in the following capacity are not permitted to serve on the Board of Directors:
    • Any current member of the All Saints Catholic School Staff
      • A Faculty Representative will be invited by the Board Chair to attend all meetings as a non-voting member
      • The School Principal serves as the Secretary of the organization, and thus attends all meetings, but is a non-voting member
    • Any person who currently has a student enrolled at All Saints Catholic School
    • Any individual who does not meet the guidelines set and required for membership on the Board of Directors