Brent Matherne
Chairman
Lisa Matherne
Secretary
PH# 236-8897
Shannon Lasseigne
PH# 362-6757
Jean Richoux
PH# 394-3080

Jerri-Linn Parker
PH# 366-2596
Louise Davenport
Tammy Wichers
Allison Clement

Salem Lutheran School

School Board Goals

Approved January 2010

Current 3 month time table:
SHORT TERM

Improve Community Service Relations:

School board members have been more visible at school events attending basketball games and other school functions. Two members represented the board at the two most recent Congregational meetings. The board is considering ordering shirts and/or name tags to wear at events. Member contact information has been added to the school web site.

Protect the integrity of the classroom/Enforce classroom accountability:

  • Management is handled through the principal’s office with a flow chart that leads to the school board.
  • Teacher accountability procedures already in place. Documentation is tracked/filed by the principal and presented to school board as appropriate.

Enhance and strengthen the programs that promote good citizenship, teach character education and value diversity:

  • Provide Christian educational materials for each classroom
  • Incorporate the outreach of the church into the school
  • Encourage student participation in supporting volunteer organizations such as the Gretna Food Bank, Haitian relief efforts and other LCMS World Relief efforts.

LONG TERM

Meet the educational needs and interests of all students, assuring that they are provided appropriate information, services and support while preparing for their future:

  • Annually review faculty/parent/staff surveys and implement pertinent recommendations as appropriate.
  • Include school board contact information on school web site.
  • Address current topics through the school newsletter.
  • Actively support spiritual needs of students by offering bible study classes and inviting students to Sunday School, youth events, etc.

Ensure fiscal needs are being met and that District/Goals are supported:

  • Financial reports reviewed monthly at board meetings
  • Several new fundraisers are in place; schoolstore.com is the latest addition and is year-long program.
  • As a board, support Salem’s annual Winter Carnival and Fun-n-Run.
  • Utilize available grants/programs offered through Thrivent. Identify Thrivent members in the congregation and school.

Ensure infrastructure meets present and future needs:

  • Price upgrades to restrooms starting with new toilets and hand warmers.
  • New lights and a/c units were installed in the Family Life Center. Oversee monthly maintenance by building committee per the monthly principal’s report.
  • Research securing signs to help visitors see our church/school as a more user-friendly institution during church/school events.

Continue developing and expanding technology systems:

  • Appropriate Winter Carnival funds as the major contributor for funding lab. Oversee, through the principal, Salem’s IT employee as he/she continuously works to improve and maintain fiscally feasible improvements.

Ensure that our mission is being fulfilled:

  • Make sure that the church is recognized as the primary function of our institution.
  • Recognizing that our school is the primary mission of the church, reach out to our school families with all mission projects, invitations and literature.
  • Ensure that there is a visible bridge between the church and school as directed in the church constitution.