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School Commission

St. Monica Catholic School Commission

Parish school commissions in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis are considered "advisory" to the local pastor.  The Commission participates in the decision-making processes by formulating, adapting, and recommending policy to the pastor.  Responsibilities include planning, policy development, financial leadership, institutional advancement, public relations/community relations, marketing and enrollment management.  Members of the 2022-2023 School Commission are listed in the table below (year indicates beginning of service).  Please direct your questions for the School Commission to sc@smsindy.org.

Chair Fr. John McCaslin 317-253-2193 N/A
Principal Eric Schommer 317-255-7153 N/A
President Stephanie Mason   2020
Vice President     2020
Past President Mary Stumpf   2017
Secretary Alyssa Preddie-Allen   2019
Member Karla McLaughlin    2020
Member Don Henry    2020
Member  Nick Shanahan   2020
Member Michael VerKamp   2021
Member Nora Burkhart   2021
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Community Representative Greg Wright   2018

Meetings are generally held virtually until further notice at 6:30 PM on the third Tuesday of the month August through May; please email the current president at sc@smsindy.org if you wish to attend an upcoming meeting.

In addition to the SMS Mission and Vision statements, all Commissioners shall have familiarity with and understanding of the following resources:

School Commission and Board Guide

School Commission Bylaws

Safe Parish Program

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

School Commission Minutes

SMS Strategic Plan - Updated August 2022

SMS School Improvement Plan - Updated June 2022

St. Monica Catholic Church Annual Stewardship Report