Board of Education

The Board of Education is a policy-recommending body to the pastor as superintendent of the school. It is responsible for governance oversight of all aspects of the School. Its responsibilities include:

Long range planning for the school and overseeing the plan’s implementation,
Recommending and drafting policy to the pastor under which the administrator operates the school and seeing that approved policies are implemented,
Serving as a body of consultation for the pastor and principal in major decisions of administration,
Annually evaluating the administrators,
Recommending an annual budget to the Parish Finance Council and seeing that it is adhered to,
Fostering better understanding and support for Catholic education in the parish community.

Directors

Board Chair: Matt Maczka

Board Vice Chair: Erin Schmuker
Board Secretary: Derek Damstra

Committee Chairs

Building and Grounds: Josh Szymanski

Executive Committee: Matt Maczka

Finance Committee: Jason Balgavy

Marketing and Outreach: Jill Hulswit
Mission Effectiveness: Cathy Buehler

Policy and Planning: Christi Blum

At large members: Judi Koepnick, Brian Hillary, Dr. Michelle Anderson, Veronica Perdue, Michael Pavona

Ex-officio Members: Pastor, Father Jim Chelich, Principal Suzi Furtwangler, Director of Outreach Betsy Edgerton, Boosters President Kyle Wohlgemuth, Education Foundation President Kristy Irwin, and Home and School President Jessica Poelma

If you have questions or concerns for the Saint Thomas Board of Education, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .