Board of Directors
St. Emile School is run by a volunteer Board of Directors made up primarily of parents of children attending the school. Key decisions involving the operation, finances and future direction of St. Emile are made right here at our school. The board currently has 11 members who meet monthly with Bill Yaworsky, our school Principal, and the St. Emile Parish Pastor, Father Carl Tarnopolski. Together the members put their leadership skills into action focusing on continually improving the St. Emile School community with faith, determination and charity.
Our Board of Directors as of December 2011:
- Luca Macchia – President
- Brent Kaneski – Vice-President
- Christopher Rawluk – Secretary and Policy Committee Chair
- Darren Witzaney – Finance
- Greg Kiesman – Information Communications Technology
- Alan Sirtonski – Parish Representative & Marketing/Communications
- Lorraine Mitchell – Parents Association President
- David Lapp – Maintenance
- Jonathan Cortes – Maintenance
- Tanya Macchia – Human Resources
- Gemma Skelton – Human Resources
News from the Board of Directors
St. Emile School Board Message
Over the past year the Board has overseen a number of new initiatives and facility improvements. These included:
- The expansion of our ICT infrastructure including the installation of several new smart boards and digital learning tools in the classroom.
- Air quality improvements including the installation of a new HVAC system in the ICT lab
- Installation of a reader board sign
- Installation of a new trophy and display case
- A Capital Funds and Bursary campaign
- Expansion of library resources
- Designation of instructional resources for staff-led initiatives in scientific inquiry and design
- Roof repairs and a roof maintenance plan
- Assisting the Parents Association with kitchen improvements and updates
Some current-year Board priorities and initiatives include:
- Comprehensive school policy review and update
- Facilities review and maintenance plan
- Installation of a divider curtain in the gymnasium
- Improvements to playground facilities
- Parking lot and signage improvements in cooperation with the parish
- Expansion of ICT initiatives and digital learning tools in the classroom
- Improvements in volunteer co-ordination and management.
- Improvements digital communication with parents and classrooms.
- Review of uniform policies and options
While many Board initiatives and priorities are part of longer term growth and improvement plans, others are based on proposals from staff and families in our school community. We encourage all families to get involved and help St Emile School grow! You can do this by:
- Volunteering in the school
- Offering your professional assistance, business services or expertise
- Offering financial assistance in support of school initiatives
- Volunteering your time in support of Parent's Association and Board initiatives
Of course, you are always welcome your bring your ideas and insight to our community through our Annual General Meeting or by offering your time and ideas the Board directly.