St. Joseph School Handbook(Please consult the current printed handbook. This version is offered for convenience, but may not contain all revisions)
X. PARENT INVOLVEMENT AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
A. PARENT-TEACHER COUNCIL (PTC) The education of your child involves a cooperative enterprise between home and school. You, as a parent, are urged to contribute your suggestions and viewpoints concerning the educational needs of your child. The most efficient means of carrying out this privilege is to become a member of the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) and participate as often as possible. The objectives of the council are to bring teachers and parents into closer contact, to encourage the efforts of the teachers, to improve the surroundings of the children, and to arouse the interest of the community in the welfare of the school. Annual membership dues are $10.00. The PTC Board is a group of members who have accepted additional responsibilities for school programs and events. New members are always welcome. B. SCHOOL BOARD The purpose and duty of the School Board of St. Joseph School is to make policy, study finance, and assist the school administration in any matter pertaining to the operation of the school. Parents are welcome to attend school board meetings (held the 2nd Monday of each month) and may discuss routine concerns during the first 15 minutes of any board meeting. (See COMMUNICATION: School Problems).
The School Board is comprised of several members in addition to the Pastor and the Principal. The term of office is 3 years. This Board is a consultative body subject to the regulations that proceed from the Diocesan Board of Education.
C. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Development Committee is comprised of interested parents and parishioners who support the school in the area of Annual Appeal, endowment, publicity and alumni relations.
D. PARENT VOLUNTEERS Our school is always in need of volunteer help. The Vice-President of the PTC serves as coordinator of volunteer activities. Some of the volunteer activities include library aides, cafeteria helpers, school yard and teacher aides. Volunteer sign up sheets are sent home at the beginning of each school year or you may call the school office at 717-755-1797.
E. FUND RAISING Although it is optional, parental and parishioner participation is strongly encouraged in our Scrip program, the Race for Education, and our Annual Appeal to help pay for special school projects and to keep tuition affordable.