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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Letter From The Principal
    • Letter From The Pastor
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • Board Of Education
    • Volunteer >
      • Becoming A Volunteer
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Careers
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Enrollment Process
    • Non-Discrimination Policy
    • Tuition
    • Financial Aid
    • Visit Us
  • Academics
    • What Sets Us Apart
    • Early Childhood
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
    • Blue Ribbon
    • STEM
    • Middle States Accreditation
  • Student Life
    • WINGS Extended Care
    • Athletics >
      • Basketball
      • Cheerleading
      • Golf
      • Middle School Soccer
      • Soccer Shots
      • Track >
        • Directions
      • Volleyball
    • Activities >
      • Band
      • Boy Scouts
      • Cub Scouts
      • Girl Scouts
      • Snapology
      • Science Explorers
    • Voice & Piano Lessons
    • Summer Camp
    • Wellness Policy
    • School Live Streams
  • MySJA
    • Rediker Portal
    • Classroom Pages >
      • Early Childhood >
        • Pre4A - Mrs. Beeghley Homework >
          • Pre4A - Mrs. Beeghley Classroom Page
        • Pre4B - Mrs. White Homework >
          • Pre4B - Mrs. White Classroom Page
        • Pre4C - Mrs. Brennan Homework >
          • Pre4C - Mrs. Brennan Classroom Page
        • KA - Mrs. Lively Homework >
          • KA - Mrs. Lively Classroom Page
        • KB - Mrs. Stake Homework >
          • KB - Mrs. Stake Classroom Page
        • KC - Miss. Rugalla's Homework >
          • KC - Miss. Rugalla's Classroom Page
      • Elementary >
        • 1A - Mrs. Fausey Homework >
          • 1A - Mrs. Fausey Classroom Page
        • 1B - Mrs. Miskinis Homework >
          • 1B - Mrs. Miskinis Classroom Page
        • 1C - Mrs. Lausch Homework >
          • 1C - Mrs. Lausch Classroom Page
        • 2A - Sister Jo Ann Homework >
          • 2A - Sister Jo Ann Classroom Page
        • 2B - Miss. Buszta Homework >
          • 2B - Miss. Buszta Classroom Page
        • 3A - Mrs. Kline Homework >
          • 3A - Mrs. Kline Classroom Page
        • 3B - Mrs. Chardo Homework >
          • 3B - Mrs. Chardo Classroom Page
        • 4A - Ms. Spaeder Homework >
          • 4A - Ms. Spaeder Classroom Page
        • 4B - Mrs. Severs Homework >
          • 4B - Mrs. Severs Classroom Page
        • 5A - Mrs. Waning's Homework >
          • 5A - Mrs. Waning's Classroom Page
        • 5B - Mrs. Waverka Homework >
          • 5B - Mrs. Waverka Classroom Page
      • Middle School >
        • 6A - Mrs. LaGrelius Homework >
          • 6A - Mrs. LaGrelius Classroom Page
        • 6B - Mrs. Denisco's Homework Page >
          • 6B - Mrs. Denisco's Classroom Page
        • 7A - Mrs. Gensemer Homework >
          • 7th - Mrs. Gensemer Classroom Page
        • 7B - Mr. Bogrette Homework >
          • 7B - Mr. Bogrette Classroom Page
        • 8A - Mr. Brennan's Homework Page >
          • 8A - Mr. Brennan's Classroom Page
        • 8B - Mrs. Smoker's Homework Page >
          • 8B - Mrs. Smoker's Classroom Page
        • Religion - Sr. Eileen Homework >
          • Religion - Sr. Eileen Classroom Page
      • Specials >
        • Library - Mrs. Murphy
        • Art - Mrs. Mindy Homework >
          • Art - Mrs. Mindy Classroom Page
        • Music - Mrs. Stoltzfus Homework Page >
          • Music - Mrs. Stoltzfus Classroom Page
        • PE Mr. Lawler Homework Page >
          • PE Mr. Lawler Classroom Page
        • Technology Miss. Ringenbach Homework Page >
          • Technology Miss Ringenbach Classroom Page
        • Instructional Support - Mrs. Bonn
      • CAIU >
        • CAIU-ANPS Mrs. Beveridge, Reading & Math
        • School Counselor
    • Guidelines >
      • Handbook
      • Extended Absence Form
      • Snow Day
      • Evacuation Information
      • Wellness Policy
      • Bully Prevention
      • Non-Discrimination Policy
      • Uniforms >
        • Uniforms - Flynn & O'Hara
        • Uniforms - Lands End
    • PTO >
      • PTO Calendar of Events
      • PTO Individual Events >
        • Halloween Parade
        • Trunk or Treat
        • Spaghetti Dinner
        • Chicken dinner
        • PTO International Faire
        • Egg Hunt
      • PTO Board
      • Get Involved
      • PTO Reimbursement
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Homeroom Parents HQ
      • Dinner for Dollars
      • Dinner for Daughters
      • Seasonal Activities
    • Photo Galleries
  • Support SJA
    • Annual Fund
    • Signature Events >
      • Race For Education >
        • Donate to Race for Education
      • Night of Knights Gala >
        • Night of Knights Gallery
    • Make a Payment/Donation
    • Planned Giving and Endowment
    • Grants
    • No Cost Fundraising
    • Sponsor a Child
    • EITC
    • Donate Your PA Tax Dollars (SPE)
    • Alumni Relations
    • March Madness Winners
  • Quicklinks
    • Wish List 2022-23
    • Payments & Donations
    • Lunch Menu
    • Calendar
    • Friday Family Folder
    • SCRIP
    • Spirit Wear
    • Parish
    • Bus Information
  • Staff Forms
    • Supply Order Form
    • Book Order Form
    • Maintenance / Technology Request

Board of Education

Role of the Board of Education

The St. Joan of Arc School Board of Education was established by the Parish Advisory Council to be an integral part of the Parish's Mission of Education. It serves as an advisory group to the principal and the pastor, as a resource in the quest for excellence in Catholic Education. The Board of Education supports the Catholic School as a valuable component of the total Parish Ministry, and fosters the role of the family as the foundation and stimulus for the optimal growth and development of its children. 

The main duties of board members include policy formation, development (fundraising, public relations, and recruitment), budget formation, and strategic planning. According to the National Catholic Educational Association, a board in a Catholic school does not discipline students, develop curriculum, approve instructional materials, hire/fire staff, write regulations, or handle grievances. 

The St. Joan of Arc School Board of Education consists of 8 committees: 
  • Grants
  • Fellowship
  • ​​Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) / Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC)
  • Alumni Relations
  • Buildings and Grounds
  • Educational Excellence
  • Technology
  • ​Finance
The Board generally meets the first Monday of each month, and welcomes and encourages the attendance of parents and faculty members, who are also invited to participate on the committees to help board members see the school in a realistic and practical way. 

If an issue arises that a parent would like to present to the School Board of Education, the parent must contact the Secretary of the Board in writing no later than one week prior to the meeting in order to get on the agenda. Total time devoted to these issues and discussion is generally 15 minutes. This presupposes that the issue has already been addressed by appropriate school personnel (i.e., teacher, administrator, pastor). The School Board of Education should be the last resort for negative issues, since it is our hope that such issues can be resolved at lower levels through appropriate personnel.

2022 - 2023 Board of Education Contact Persons

Contact Person
Title/Committee
Email Address
Father Al Sceski
Pastor, Saint Joan of Arc Church
frasceski@hbgdiocese.org
Father Josh Weaver
Parochial Vicar, Saint Joan of Arc Church
frkroth@hbgdiocese.org
Sister Eileen McGowan, DM
Principal
sreileen@stjoanhershey.org
​​Faris Beshra
​Assistant Principal
​fbeshara@stjoanhershey.org
​Debra Rizzotto
Director of Development
drizzotto@stjoanhershey.org
​Mike Wuite
​​President/ Pandemic
​​​micahel.wuite@gmail.com
​Greg Kaiser
Alumni Relations​​​
​gjkaiser@gmail.com
​Jim Beeghley
Technology
j.beeghley@gmail.com
Kendall Gardepe
PTO President
keleinha@gmail.com
​Robert Hopstetter
​Parish Representative
rhoppy@comcast.net
Richard Burdette
Buildings and Grounds
asbreb@yahoo.com
​Carla Gallo
​Educational Excellence
​​​carlajchristy@yahoo.com
Stacey Mackes Moore
Grants
staceymackes@gmail.com
Ashley Schreiber
Finance
aschreiber16@comcast.net
Jason Krom
Finance
jkrom814@gmail.com
Scott Smith
​
scottsmith2117@gmail.com

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Minutes

SJA Board minutes 3-6-23
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SJA Board Minutes 2-13-23
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SJA Board Minutes 2-13-23
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SJA Minutes 11-7-22
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SJA Board Minutes 10-3-22
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SJA Board Minutes 9-12-2022
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SJA Board Minutes 05-02-2022
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SJA Board Minutes 03 -07-2022
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SJA Board Minutes 02-07-2022
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SJA Board Minutes 01-03-2022
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SJA Board Minutes 12-06-2021
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SJA Board Minutes 11-01-2021
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St. Joan of Arc School
1525 Sand Hill Road | Hummelstown, PA 17036
P: (717) 533-2854 | F: (717) 534-0755
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