School Board Resources
About Us
The alliance of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids includes 26 elementary schools and five high schools. To learn about our individual schools, scholarships and enrolling, click the CatholicSchools4U.org button below.
Resources on this page include information about our mission and vision, our “Catholic Schools: Bridging Faith and Future” strategic plan, our board, policies and reports, and links to board member materials, our educational technology site, and GRACEAC athletics.
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CatholicSchools4U.org
Mission
We prepare students to seek and fulfill God's plan for learning and life.
Vision
Be an alliance of Catholic schools expanding outstanding educational ministry.
Catholic Schools:
Bridging Faith and Future
Catholic Schools: Bridging Faith and Future is our strategic plan for Catholic school vitality. This five-year plan guides us as we live out our mission in pursuit of our vision.
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Diocesan Catholic School Board
Our Diocesan Catholic School Board, as an advisory body, is a collaborative and strategically-focused body delivering leadership, mentorship, and expert recommendations that enhance the quality and growth of our Diocesan schools. Guests at Diocesan Catholic School Board meetings are limited to Catholic school constituents. All guests must register in advance and receive confirmation of attendance from the Office of Catholic schools to be admitted. Guests wishing to address the Board must submit their topic for approval at least one week in advance of the meeting.
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Meeting Minutes
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Meeting Agendas
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Teresa Reid
- Development Committee Chair
Cheryl Butkus
Committee on Directors Chair
Sue Haas-Williams
- Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Rev. Darrel Kempf
Mission Effectiveness Committee
Kristina Martinez-Precious
School Principal
TBD
Mission Effectiveness Chair
Doug Anter
Marketing & Communications Committee Chair
Kevin Simon
Finance Committee Chair
Luzia Tartari
Admissions Chair
Rev. Peter Damian
Clergy Representative
Tim Thimmesch
Board Chair and Building & Grounds Chair
Andrew Blum
Diocesan Catholic School Board
School Board Training, Strategic Planning & Governance
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School Board Training
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Strategic Planning Resources
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Governance Model Types and Descriptions
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- Important training instructions for board members
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Fundamental training for all board members (2023 Video (58:34), 2024 Video (1:48:39) | PDF)
- DCSB Summit Recording Archive
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Executive committee (PDF)
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- Click the resource title to download
- Planning map guide
- Parish survey (sample)
- Planning sessions presentation (PowerPoint)
- SWOT (sample format)
- Strategic planning map (11x17 Google Drawings template | Publisher template)
- Annual planning tactics (worksheet)
- "Catholic Schools: Bridging Faith and Future" strategic planning map
- National Catholic schools standards five-year planning map (11x17 poster)
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- Individual Committee Charges and Work Plans For Committee Chairs
- Boards of limited jurisdiction description
- Parish-owned model
- Interparochial-owned elementary model
- Diocesan secondary schools
- •Catholic Central High School (currently being updated)
- • West Catholic High School (currently being updated)
- San Juan Diego Academy
- WINGS satellite model
- •Catholic Central High School (currently being updated)