School Advisory Board
Old St. Mary's School Advisory Board
The Old St. Mary’s School Advisory Board welcomes you to the 20th year of excellence in faith-filled education. Dictated by the Archdiocese of Chicago, our board is considered a School Advisory Board. It is comprised of 12 members intended to bring professional expertise in the specified areas to enhance educational and spiritual leadership.
The Pastor and Principal invite its members to the board in order to provide for a strong infrastructure for the school in Planning, Development, Finance and Facilities Maintenance, and Marketing, Recruitment and Enrollment Management. An individual is recommended by the Executive Committee and appointed by the Pastor and Principal. Selection is based on a certain skill set and expertise in one of the above mentioned areas of board responsibility.
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Up to twenty percent (20%) may be non-Catholic
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Parents of current students (up to 25%)
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Parishioners
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Alumni/ae and parents of alumni/ae
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Leaders within the neighborhood, business, and professional communities
Board Members are appointed to serve on a task team or working group based upon their expertise and desire. The task teams are project-directed groups focused on the school's implementation of its Strategic Plan. Other interested individuals from the parish, school, and/or civic communities are recruited to join the task teams as well, to help accomplish the projects of the task team. Board Members’ commitment is to come prepared to Board meetings and actively participate on one of the Standing Task Teams.
If you have ideas, insights, or any questions related to the School Advisory Board or one of the Working Groups, please reach out to a School Board member.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Old St. Mary’s School embarked on a strategic planning process in 2018 and implemented its plan around four pillars: Catholic Identify, Academic Excellence, Governance & Leadership, and Financial Vitality. Four Task Teams were created in the 2019-20 Academic year and parents were invited to join those task teams. Below is additional information about the work being done since the development of the 2019 Strategic Plan and information on how you can become involved. Further below are additional opportunities for parents to become involved in the broader parish school community.
OSM School Advisory Board Working Groups:
ALUMNI & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
This work group will build and maintain relationships with alumni, alumni parents, local parishes, and civic & business partners to generate support, and foster a sense of community beyond current students.
FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT:
This work group will plan and execute annual giving programs, major fundraising events, capital campaigns, and planned giving initiatives to develop multiple sources of revenue and endowment growth for the school’s future.
STRATEGIC PLANNING:
This group will review former Strategic Plan and provide advice regarding long range plans to ensure the sustainability and vitality of the school. This plan will take into consideration the above standing committee work, and the OSM school history, data, organizational structure, and behaviors.
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Other ways to get involved in our Old St. Mary’s Community:
FAMILY AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (FSA):
There are also opportunities to get involved through the Family and School Association, FSA. Click HERE to learn about opportunities to get involved with our FSA: https://www.osmschool.com/family-and-school-association
PARISH COUNCIL
If you or someone you know has an interest in serving on the Parish Council, please contact Dean Molitor, Chair of the Parish Council, at dean.molitor@gmail.com.
For additional background, please click here to review Old St. Mary’s School Strategic Plan
2025-26 School Advisory Board
Kim Cook - Chair
Michael Andrews - Vice Chair
April Greer - Principal
Father Rich - Pastor
Justin Funches
Dean Molitor
Nandita Manglavil
Kathleen Dragan
Monica Gonzalez
Sandy Shelley
James Gross
Maria LaGiglio, FSA President
OSM School Advisory Board Meetings 2025-26
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025
January 14, 2026
March 4, 2026
May 13, 2026
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Closed Board Meetings: Board meetings will be closed to the public. A summary of the Board meeting notes will be available for the school and parish community.
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Community Engagement Opportunities: Our school and parish community will continue to connect with leadership through the Principal Chats, Open Houses, and Parish events.