School Advisory Council

Mission:
Provide strategic counsel and direction to the Pastor and Principal in order to assist them in accomplishing the mission of the school. Read the Annunciation Catholic School Advisory Council Bylaws

Duties include:

  • Planning
  • Policy formulation
  • Finance
  • Development
  • Accreditation
  • Communication
  • Participation in the selection and evaluation of principal

Council Members

Marcie Mills, Chair 

Chelsea Cordell, Vice Chair

Valerie Lederer, Secretary

Don Raiff

Marty Roop

Chris Baasten

Jenn O'Neill

Marcia Balestrino

Andrew Krahe

School Finance Council

Finance Council Purpose

The finance council's purpose is to ensure the school's financial stability and to help the school fulfill its mission. The council provides advice and assistance to the pastor and principal.

Finance Council Responsibilities

  • Budgeting: Create and review budgets, including revenue and expenditure forecasts
  • Financial reporting: Prepare financial reports and ensure responsible stewardship
  • Financial analysis: Analyze financial data and make recommendations
  • Long-term planning: Develop long-range financial goals and strategies
  • Asset management: Safeguard the school's assets and oversee investments
  • Business affairs: Oversee business affairs such as insurance and capital improvements

Finance Council Members

The finance council of Annunciation Catholic School includes members from the parish and school who possess extensive financial analysis and accounting backgrounds (listed below). The council members' experiences range from CEOs, Bookkeepers, CPAs, and Financial Analysts of both for-profit and non-profit organizations. An outsourced accounting firm oversees the school's financial plans and budgets and complies with Diocesan requirements.

  • Lisa Johnston - Streamline Accounting
  • Richard Johnston - Streamline Accounting
  • Greg Lewis - St. Gabriel Parishioner & ACS Parent
  • Todd Modic - St. Gabriel Parishioner
  • Hal Cranmer - St. Gabriel Parishioner
  • Damon Miller - St. Gabriel Parishioner
  • Marcie Mills - ACS Parent, Advisory Council Chair
  • Dena Wholey - ACS Development Director (non-voting)
  • Sharon Pristash - ACS Principal (non-voting)
  • Fr. Chad King - St. Gabriel Pastor
  • Bill Marcotte - St. Gabriel Parish Manager