The primary mission of the Holy Cross Academy Board of Delegated Responsibility is to develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and revise the strategic plan for the school. The strategic plan will embody the vision and the mission of Holy Cross Academy. In addition, the strategic plan will contain the goals and action plans for Catholic identity, enrollment, marketing, public relations, educational programs, finances, development and facilities, as well as campus safety and security.

Purpose

The Board, a board of delegated responsibility, gathers in the spirit of the Gospel to promote, sustain and ensure the ministry of quality Catholic education and formation. This is accomplished by providing vision, leadership, and accountability in collaboration with the diocese and local administrators as well as key representatives of the school, parish and business community. This is further achieved by making informed and deliberative decisions in designated areas and proposing recommendations in other areas to the Pastor or his delegate who makes the final decision.

Membership, Appointments and Terms of Office

The Holy Cross Academy Board is comprised of no less than 7 and no more than nine members appointed by the Pastor and Principal. No more than 3 of the members will represent the parent community. Members are appointed for a term of three years and may serve up to three consecutive terms.

Responsibilities of the Parish School Board

A Catholic school board in the Diocese of Trenton is a body whose members are selected to participate in the decision-making process in delegated areas of responsibility. A parish school is part of the educational mission of the parish for which the pastoral leadership is responsible. Administrative responsibilities are delegated to the school principal and the School Board who are accountable to the pastoral leadership of the parish and to the diocese.

Delegated responsibilities of the parish school board include the following:

§  Develop and approve a long range strategic plan for the school

§  Be accountable for the fiscal viability of the school

§  Monitor programs to ensure that the Catholic identity and values of the school's philosophy are clearly reflected in the co-curricular and academic programs

§  Review policies and procedures in terms of state law and regulations

§  Evaluate and address the facilities in terms of safety, fire and health codes

§  Develop a marketing and public relations plan for the school

§  Develop and evaluate a comprehensive development plan that includes diverse activities and programs to promote the school