In accordance with the provisions of Canon Law and the policies of the Diocese of Raleigh, the School Advisory Council is established to assist and advise the principal who in turn is accountable to the pastor. The principal with the Advisory Council’s assistance will be better able to provide quality Catholic education.

Duties and Functions

The Advisory Committee

1. Advises in implementing policies and regulations as stated in the Catholic Schools administrator Handbook issued by the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools.

2. Relates (is responsible) to the Parish Council. Therefore, the Advisory Council will relate to the Parish Council by the Chair of the School Advisory Council attending the Parish Council monthly meetings.

3. Is responsible (relates) to the pastor who reserves the following powers:

a. To establish the philosophy of the organization

b. To amend the constitution and bylaws

c. To appoint the executive board of the organization

d. To dissolve the organization

e. To approve expenditures of the organization in consultation with the executive committee of the organization; and

f. To remove an officer who acts in a manner that hinders the operations of the organization.

4. Proposes policies that relate to the overall operation of the school to insure quality Catholic education.

5. Assists the principal in formulating the annual budget to be presented to Parish Finance Council.

6. Gains support of various groups and publics for the school.

7. Creates a better understanding of Catholic education and promotes financial support for Infant of Prague Catholic School.

8. Cooperates with and supports the principal in his / her role as defined by the diocesan guidelines.

9. Recommends, encourages and / or suggests all fundraisers for the school.

10. Assists the principal in evaluating the maintenance of the school facilities.