St. Patrick School Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
2009-2010 Letter From the Chairman
School Commission Members
School Commission Meeting Minutes
Policy for Addressing the Commission
Two years ago I typed a welcome back letter as chairperson of the school commission. I mentioned the great senior class that was set to lead our school during the 2007-08 school year. I wrote about how much we had heard about this group as they worked their way through middle and high school at St. Patrick.
And for sure, they did not disappoint. While sitting in on a student council meeting that year, I was very impressed with their leadership and enthusiasm. I remember thinking and writing that I hoped the classes coming behind them would follow that example.
I also remember at that meeting there were some sophomores who exhibited those same qualities. This group is now the senior class that leads our school. While the names have changed, the quality, class and integrity have remained the same. Our class of 2010 will be just as great. They will make us proud of our Shamrocks. I hope the other high school classes as well as the Jr. High are paying attention because their time is coming. Go to the Student Council page to read the opening letter from Council President Michelle Fox. We have another outstanding senior group.
This reminds me of a time many years ago when John Vallier was “stepping back” from the Athletic Association. We all talked about how hard it would be to replace John. But he said that there is always someone to step in to do the job. Our current Athletic Association proves that as usual, John was dead on the mark. Different names, same results.
In a time where other schools are charging pay to play fees and cutting back programs, our Athletic Association just keeps on working to provide the funds to run and grow the program. When our old bus is kicked off the road, there is no worry. The Athletic Association just orders up a new bus. Good advance planning. Thank you for that.
Thanks to Kevin Schrauben and the members of the Father Flohe Foundation committee. They have been working for many years to grow the foundation that was started to provide long term stability for our school system. Kevin can tell you how this could benefit not only the current crop of students but also students that are many years from graduating as Shamrocks.
There are so many groups that work together to make this school the very special place that it has been for over 100 years. Sometimes we go through challenges, but those challenges always take us to a better place.
The school commission is working with the administration to build and secure the school from a financial standpoint. You’ll hear more about this in the coming weeks and months. We do expect success. We would contemplate nothing less.
Our administrative team of Fr. Larry, Deacon Don, Randy Hodge and Mike Johnson are excellent. But even more important from the viewpoint of a parent and commission member, all four of them stand firmly and openly in support of our entire Catholic school system. Being excellent is a good thing, but being afraid to stand up negates any talents or skills. Our administrators are not afraid to stand up.
So the names change, but the results are the same. It means something more to walk into Church wearing that green cap and gown as a St. Patrick School graduate.
We Pray. We Learn. We Achieve.
Ralph Willemin
School Commission Chairperson
| Position | Term Expires | Name | Phone |
| Chair | June, 2010 | Ralph Willemin | (517) 647-2462 |
| Vice Chair | June, 2011 | Ken Cook | (517) 647-2331 |
| Recording Secretary | N/A | Nancy Wohlscheid | N/A |
| Member | June, 2010 | Diane Bissell | (517) 647-4741 |
| Member | June, 2011 | Dan Lawless | (517) 647-1709 |
| Member | June, 2012 | Mark Davis | |
| Member | June, 2012 | Dave Zimmerman | (517) 647-7151 |
| Member | June, 2012 | George Rutherford | (517) 647-2071 |
School Commission terms are three years. A member can serve a second consecutive three year term at the discretion of the Pastor. Nominations are sought from the parish in May of each year to select replacements for those whose terms are up and do not wish to be considered for a second term. .
Any parent of a St. Patrick School student, as well as any contributing member of St. Patrick Parish, is welcome to address the School Commission using the follow procedure which was established in October 2007.
A written request, including the topic, must be submitted no later than eight days prior to the meeting. The request may be submitted to either the school administrator or the chair of the School Commission to be placed on the agenda. Every attempt will be made to notify you no later than the Thursday before the meeting if your request can be honored.
The School Commission will post the agenda items approximately one week prior to a scheduled meeting. Some additions or deletions may occur before the meeting takes place.
The School Commission minutes will be posted within three days following the scheduled meeting date.