School Board

The Roanoke Catholic School Board recommends policy to the Superintendent of Schools consistent with the diocesan policy, with state guidelines and directives for the operation of the school so that the largest possible number of students may be effectively educated in a Christian environment where they are encouraged to make a deep personal commitment to Jesus Christ. The primary function of the Board is to recommend policy in the areas of strategic planning, finance, development, and building and grounds.

The five supporting Catholic parishes as well as other school-related organizations are represented on the School Board. The Board meets in the school library at 6:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open, and parents, students, and teachers are encouraged to attend.

Roanoke Catholic School retains the right to amend this handbook at its sole discretion. Parents and students will be notified promptly if changes are made.

[from the School Board Handbook for Catholic Schools]
“According to Canon Law, the Bishop, as the chief catechist of the diocese, has the final authority over all schools….
In the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, each Regional/Parish school must have a Board of Directors….

The Board of Directors functions as a consultative body to the Superintendent of Schools (in regional schools)/Pastor (in parish schools) in the following areas:

  • Finance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Development (recruitment, marketing, endowment, etc.)
  • Buildings and Grounds

Policy-making for a school is the responsibility of the Superintendent of Schools/Pastor….
The purpose of the Board of Directors is to recommend policy to the Superintendent of Schools/Pastor consistent with the diocesan policy, state guidelines and directives for the operation of the school so that the largest possible number of students may be effectively educated in a Christian environment, and encouraged to make a deep personal commitment to Jesus Christ and the Church.”

School Board Members 2011-2012

OFFICERS
 Mike Russell, Chair 540-772-2778
 Jeff Linick, Vice Chair  540-563-6244
 Mike McEvoy, Treasurer (Finance)  540-725-5122
Karen Clark, Secretary  540-776-6355
ST. ANDREW’S
 Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller  540-344-9814
 Rich Joachim (Strategic Planning)  540-342-8781
 Jim George  540-353-1098
 Kris Levy  540-345-0438
 Steve Nagy (Development)  540-915-9625
OUR LADY OF NAZARETH
 Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Lehman, Pastor  540-774-0066
 Al Connelly  434-942-7515
 Rick Poggendorf  540-798-7598
 OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
 Rev. Kevin Segerblom, Pastor  540-387-0491
 Mary Eapen  540-989-9489
ST. GERARD
Rev. René Castillo, Pastor  540-343-7744
  TRANSFIGURATION
Rev. Stephen McNally, Pastor  540-473-2656
 Rosann Kryczkowski (Facilities)  540-992-6874
ORGANIZATIONS/AT-LARGE MEMBERS
 Ann Russell (Home & School Assoc.)  540-776-3222
 Paul Yengst (Past Chair, Member Emeritus)  540-556-8883
 Dave Burns (Past Vice-Chair, Member Emeritus)  540-342-8000
 Suzanne Guilfoyle (RCScrip)  540-772-6936
 Bill Hart (Celtic Athletic Booster Club)  540-529-8701
 Debbie Finnegan (Past Secretary, Member Emeritus)  540-314-0048
 Dan Zipfel (Knights of Columbus)  540-362-0902
 Sam Silek (At-Large)  540-777-0000
 Steve Lendway (Past Treasurer, Emeritus)  540-985-6175
 Chad Sartini (At-Large) (Marketing)  540-809-0445
 Jamie Clayton (RCS Alumni Association)  540-537-1828
EX-OFFICIO
Patrick Patterson, Principal ppatterson@roanokecatholic.com
 Julie Frost, Lower School Assistant Principal jfrost@roanokecatholic.com
Kathy Futrell, Upper School Assistant Principal kfutrell@roanokecatholic.com
 Annette Parsons, Chief School Administrator Diocese of Richmond Office of Schools
Francine Conway, Superintendent Diocese of Richmond Office of Schools