Across the United States, dioceses have been creating new models of governance that help to create efficiencies and a unified strategic direction so that schools can become "individually excellent, but better together." The common challenges that our schools face can be solved with more cohesiveness by a board of men and women who are experts in the areas of mission, academics, leadership, finances, facilities, enrollment, and development.

Certainly, for the 2025-2026 school year there will not be any changes to the current model. At this time, we don't anticipate any changes to the employment of our teachers that will directly impact the students even beyond 2025-2026. However, the board will be planning for the future and will be in consultation with the pastors so that all are assured of the same quality education that we have always known.

Each pastor of the 4 schools has a seat on the new Board of Directors. It is expected that they will be the continued pastoral and spiritual presence at the schools as they have always been.  As members of the board, they will represent the local parishes and help to guide the board in the important issues of mission and identity.  They retain their canonical authority at the local level to assure that our schools are first and foremost delivering an authentically Catholic education.

On February 22, 2025, the new Board of Directors took part in a day long retreat and began to lay out their agenda for the coming year. Their work will include additional communication strategies, preparation of financial models, study of enrollment and development trends, and a focus on other key areas named in the strategic plan.

No.  While this was under consideration at one time, the recommendation from Avanti Advisors has been to have our schools maintain their names so that there is no confusion about your local mission and identity.