Pastor​

​​The pastor is ex officio the chief administrative officer of the parish school. He implements the policies of the Department of Catholic Schools in the parish school. On matters not covered by the Administrative Handbook, the pastor determines policies consistent with archdiocesan policy and appropriate to the school's needs. Relying on the expertise of the Department of Catholic Schools, the pastor is ultimately responsible for the spiritual, administrative/financial, and personnel aspects of the school. However, he delegates the immediate direction and supervision of the school program to the principal.

1 Spiritual Responsibilities

The pastor:

• Establishes and maintains the spiritual tone of the school with the cooperation of the principal and faculty

• Provides for the liturgical and sacramental life of the school​  

2 Administrative/Financial Responsibilities

The pastor:

• Is responsible for the financial sustainability of the school
  

• Has the right of prior approval of members and officers of the consultative school board
  

• Is responsible for all the major and ongoing maintenance of the school plant
  

• Is consulted on all serious disciplinary matters and should be present at conferences with parents/guardians about serious disciplinary problems
  

3 Personnel Responsibilities

The pastor:

• Implements the personnel policies and the directives of both the Department of Catholic Schools and the archdiocese

• Employs the principal, in consultation with the Department of Catholic Schools, using the selection and evaluation process

• Has the right of consultation regarding personnel changes, employment, or termination of all school employees​​