ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL
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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
  • Student Life
    • WINGS Extended Care
    • Athletics >
      • Basketball
      • Cheerleading
      • Golf
      • Middle School Soccer
      • Soccer Shots
      • Track >
        • Volleyball >
          • Academics >
            • What Sets Us Apart
            • Early Childhood
            • Elementary
            • Middle School
            • Blue Ribbon
            • STEM
            • Middle States Accreditation
        • Directions
    • Activities >
      • Boy Scouts
      • Cub Scouts
      • Girl Scouts
      • Science Explorers
    • Music & Arts >
      • Choral & Theater Events
      • Voice & Piano Lessons
    • Summer Camp
    • School Live Streams
  • MySJA
    • Rediker Portal
    • Classroom Pages >
      • Elementary >
        • 1A - Mrs. Altland Homework >
          • 1A - Mrs. Altland Classroom Page
        • 1B - Mrs. Miskinis Homework >
          • 1B - Mrs. Miskinis Classroom Page
        • 2A - Sister Jo Ann Homework >
          • 2A - Sister Jo Ann Classroom Page
        • 2B - Miss. Buszta Homework >
          • 2B - Miss. Buszta Classroom Page
        • 2C - Miss Spruyt Homework >
          • 2C- Miss Spruyt Classroom Page
        • 3A - Mrs. Kline Homework >
          • 3A - Mrs. Kline Classroom Page
        • 3B - Mrs. Chardo Homework >
          • 3B - Mrs. Chardo Classroom Page
        • 4A - Ms. Spaeder Classroom Page
        • 4B - Mrs. Severs Classroom Page
        • 5A - Mrs. Waning Classroom Page
        • 5B - Mrs. Waverka Classroom Page
      • Middle School >
        • 6A - Mrs. LaGrelius
        • 6B - Mrs. Denisco
        • 7th - Mrs. Gensemer
        • 7B - Mr. Hopstetter
        • 8A - Mrs. Brooks
        • 8B - Mrs. Smoker
      • Specials >
        • Library - Mrs. Murphy
        • Art - Mrs. Mindy Homework >
          • Art - Mrs. Mindy Classroom Page
        • Music - Mrs. Stoltzfus Classroom Page
        • PE Mr. Lawler Homework Page >
          • PE Mr. Lawler Classroom Page
        • Technology Mrs. Purcell Homework Page >
          • Technology Mrs Purcell Classroom Page
        • Spanish - Mrs. Tropp
        • Instructional Support Mrs. Bonn Classroom Page
        • Reading Specialist Mrs. Sansone
        • CAIU >
          • CAIU-ANPS - Reading, Math & Speech
          • 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
        • PTO International Faire
        • Egg Hunt
      • PTO Board
      • Get Involved
      • PTO Reimbursement
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Homeroom Parents HQ
      • Dinner for Dollars
      • Dinner for Daughters
      • Seasonal Activities
  • Support SJA
    • Make a Payment/Donation
    • Annual Fund
    • Signature Events >
      • Race For Education
      • Night of Knights Gala >
        • Night of Knights Gallery
    • Planned Giving and Endowment
    • Grants
    • No Cost Fundraising
    • Sponsor a Child
    • EITC
    • Donate Your PA Tax Dollars (SPE)
    • Alumni Relations
  • Quicklinks
    • Wish List 2024-25
    • Payments & Donations
    • Lunch Menu
    • Calendar
    • Friday Family Folder
    • SCRIP
    • Spirit Wear
    • Parish
    • Toys For Tots Program
    • Bus Information
    • Scholarship Volunteer Hours

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.

2024 - 2025 Board of Education Contact Persons

Contact Person
Title/Committee
Email Address
Father Al Sceski
Pastor, Saint Joan of Arc Church
[email protected]
Father Kevin Key
Parochial Vicar, Saint Joan of Arc Church
[email protected]
Sister Eileen McGowan, DM
Principal
[email protected]
​​Faris Beshara
​Assistant Principal
​[email protected]
​Debra Rizzotto
Director of Development
[email protected]
Nichole Jones​
Board President, Catholic Identity
​​nicholecjones.yahoo.com​
​Faith Sgagias
Marketing
[email protected]
Jessica Schnupp
TBA
[email protected]
​Richard Burdette
Buildings and Grounds
​[email protected]
​​Stacey Mackes Moore
Finance
[email protected]
​Kelly Bekelja
​PTO President
​[email protected]
Ashley Schreiber
Finance
[email protected]
​Christine Gorman
Fellowship
[email protected]​​
Julie DeDonatis
Parish Representative
[email protected]
Michael Minnaugh
Finance
​[email protected]
Kristen Sanders
​Educational Excellence
​[email protected]

Upcoming Meetings

Meeting Minutes

2024-2025 School Year

SJA Board Minutes May 2025
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SJA Board Minutes February 2025
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SJA Board Minutes January 2025
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SJA Board Minutes December 2024
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SJA Board Minutes November 2024
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SJA Board Minutes October 2024
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SJA Board Minutes September 2024
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2023-2024 School Year
BOE May Minutes
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BOE April 8th, 2024
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BOE minutes Feb 5, 2024
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SJA Board Minutes 12-4-23
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SJA Board Minutes 9-11-23
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2022-2023 School Year
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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