Star of the Sea Education Committee Elections

There are 2 vacancies for the Parish Education Committee for a two-year term commencing JUNE 11, 2024. Education Committee elections will be held at Good Shepherd Church after masses on Saturday and Sunday May 25 & 26, 2024.

Those eligible to vote for members of the Parish Education Committee are Catholics who have reached the age of nineteen (19) and who are registered, participating members of the parish. Also eligible to vote are the non-Catholic spouses of all Catholics eligible to vote. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that his/her name is placed on the Voters' List. A person may vote in only one parish.

Eligible for Nomination (CISVA Policy 107 - 1.4):  Those eligible to hold office as a member of a Parish Education Committee or to represent the parish on a Regional Education Committee or are Regional Representatives (elected) are practicing Catholics, approved by the Pastor, who are eligible to vote in that parish and have reached the age of twenty-one (21), with the following exceptions:

-       all employees of the CISVA or any CISVA Affiliate School;

-       anyone who is part of the governance structure of any other CISVA School or CISVA Affiliate School;

-       past employees of the CISVA or any CISVA-affiliated school until three full calendar years have passed since the termination of employment;

-       employees of the parish; and

-       spouses, children, parents, brothers and sisters of persons covered as above.

It is imperative that capable and committed Catholics stand for election to an Education Committee.  It is important that they reflect a wide skill set willing to take on the many needs of a committee – in the areas of finance and administration, human resources, policy, repairs and maintenance, fundraising, in organizing people for parent participation and those who recognize the importance of team play and confidentiality.

Eligible to Nominate:  Only those persons eligible to hold office are eligible to nominate.

Nomination forms will be available for download HERE or at the Parish office. Forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Nominating Committee by Thursday, May 9, 2024.