In the fall of 2007, the WWCS was established as a Washington Nonprofit Corporation.
While continuing to serve as a ministry of the three Catholic parishes of Walla Walla, the establishment of the WWCS as a separate corporation necessitated a division of responsibilities between the religious affairs and business affairs of the WWCS.
GOVERNANCE OF RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL AFFAIRS
It is the responsibility of the Bishop of the Diocese of Spokane to appoint a Canonical Administrator (CA) for the WWCS.It is the responsibility of the CA (in conjunction with the board of directors) to both guide and ensure that the Walla Walla Catholic Schools act in conformity with Canon Law.
It is also the responsibility of the CA to oversee all aspects of the schools related to Catholic identity, including both participation with and oversight of the religious education curriculum, faculty and staff spiritual guidance, and retreat programs.
To ensure Catholic mission is considered with business affairs of the WWCS, the CA serves as an ex officio Director of the WWCS Board.Additionally, each of the acting Pastors or Pastoral Ministers of Assumption, St. Patrick and St. Francis Parishes are invited to serve as Directors of Walla Walla Catholic Schools.
A Board of Directors is responsible for the general business affairs of the WWCS.The Bylaws of the Board can be viewed by selecting here .
Responsibilities of the WWCS Board of Directors:
Policy setting
Strategic planning
Public relations and marketing
Oversight of business operations and financial affairs, including fundraising and development
Hiring, evaluation, and termination of the President
By addressing these responsibilities it is the duty of the board to ensure that the WWCS are operating responsibly, effectively, and efficiently, and planning appropriately to ensure that our mission will continue to be fulfilled well into the future.The Board executes these responsibilities largely through the President.
It is important to understand that Board responsibilities are limited to those items listed above.Regarding day to day operations of the WWCS, the board only has a role with issues pertaining to policy interpretation and execution, public relations issues, business operations, and performance of the President.
Composition, Election, and Term of Board Members:
There are currently 15 members of the board.As dictated in the bylaws, 1/3 of the members (5) may be parents of current students, and 2/3 (10) may not be parents of current students.Employees or spouses of employees of the WWCS are ineligible to serve on the board.
The board members are nominated and elected by the current board and serve a 3 year term, renewable once.If you are interested in serving on the board or you would like to nominate a board member please contact the current board chair listed below.
Below are the 2009-2010 board members.Selecting the name will link you to contact information.
Board meetings are generally held the third Tuesday of each month from September through June, 7:00 pm, in the DeSales Library.
Agendas will be posted on the web site 5 days in advance of the meeting, and Board Highlights will be posted within 1 week following the meeting
Access to Meetings:
A public portion shall be provided at each Board meeting to allow individuals to voice questions and concerns on agenda items.The comments or questions shall be limited to two (2) minutes per topic unless the presiding officer waives the time limit.Unless necessary, as determined by the Board, the Board of Directors will not address the questions or comments at the meeting.
Persons wishing to speak on items not covered in the regular agenda or who wish to make a formal presentation to the Board must make their intent known, in writing, to the Chairperson at least two weeks prior to the regular meeting. If a request arrives less than two weeks prior to the regular meeting, the decision to add the topic to the agenda will be left to the discretion of the Board Chairperson. The person or persons making the request shall briefly explain his or her or their intentions and the nature of the business.The presentation and discussion shall be limited to 10 minutes unless the presiding officer waives the time limit.Unless necessary as determined by the Board, the Board of Directors will not at that meeting of the Board address or respond to the business or matters presented.The presiding officer will acknowledge the concerns voiced by the persons at the public portion.
The presiding officer may expel or exclude from any meeting any person who engages in any improper conduct at the meeting. Improper conduct shall include, but is not limited to, speaking without being recognized by the presiding officer, exceeding the established time limit, using abusive or foul language, and any other behavior that the presiding officer determines is disruptive or unproductive.
