Parent Connections

Mission Statement

An organization of all St. Michael Catholic School parents, Parent Connections will coordinate the time, talent, and treasure of the school community for the advancement of all students in cooperation with the School Advisory Board and School Administration.

Policies

1. A Parent Connections fee will be collected upon family registration. Funds will be used according to criteria established by the Parent Connections Board and Committee.

2. A budget established from the collection of fees will be monitored by PC Board members and disbursed primarily:
a. For teacher and staff appreciation
b. To support Catholic Schools Week activities
c. For student recognition
d. To fund special requests.

3. Disbursement of Parent Connection Funds:
a. Event coordinators will be reimbursed via the “Parent Connections Reimbursement Form” signed by two Parent Connection board members and submitted to the school administrative secretary.
b. Reimbursement will be based on amounts budgeted by Parent Connections.

4. Special requests for “PC” funds submitted by staff will be considered based on:
a. Number of students impacted.
b. Alignment with Parent Connections Mission Statement

5. Parent Connections organizes and coordinates fundraising efforts approved by the St. Michael Parish Fundraising Committee.