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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The CJB School Advisory Council comprises 12 representatives—three from each of the school’s four sponsoring parishes—as well as the Executive Pastor and Principal. Its responsibilities, set by Archdiocesan guidelines, include:
- Developing policies that enable the school to fulfill its mission;
- Reviewing and advising on the school budget, tuition rates and other sources of funding;
- Participating in the school’s fundraising, student recruitment efforts and long-range plans;
- Acting as the public relations and marketing arm of the school; and
- Participating in the Archdiocesan Principal Performance Review Process.
The Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and December) at 7:15 p.m. in the school’s Faculty Lounge.
Much of the Council’s work is accomplished though its committees, in which school parents are encouraged to participate along with Council members, school staff and parishioners. The Council’s four primary working committees are:
- Development, which coordinates various fundraising efforts to help keep tuition affordable and provide financial assistance to families unable to pay full tuition;
- Finance, responsible for working with the Principal, Executive Pastor and parish finance councils in the review and approval of the school’s annual budget and tuition rates, as well as monitoring fiscal performance throughout the year;
- Long Range Planning, whose responsibilities include developing and maintaining a long-range plan and assisting in the Archdiocese-mandated School Improvement Plan; and
- Marketing, which works to promote CJB’s positive image in the community, publicizes and markets the school to parish families, assists in the development and promotion of spirit wear and other merchandise, and assists in student recruitment.
OFFICERS FOR 2006–2007
Chris Bannon, President
Bill Baker, Vice President
Annette Houlihan, Secretary
Judy Schutter, Principal
Rev. Edward Upton, Executive Pastor
We are grateful to the Council members and we ask for your prayers as they work on behalf of the children who attend the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School.
From St. Elizabeth Seton Parish:
Christopher Bannon is an attorney and a partner with the Chicago law firm of Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, where he assists businesses and individuals in resolving financial and business disputes. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois-Chicago and obtained his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law. Chris, his wife, Sue, and their daughter, CJB student Cassidy, are members of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, where he serves as a lector. Chris was the founding president of the school’s Family School Association from 2000 to 2002. He served on the Management Team responsible for development of the School Improvement Plan in 2003 and has coached CJB volleyball for several years. He was elected president of the School Council for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years. Council Committee membership: Long Range Planning, Development.
Rose Brandt Ucha is the controller of the American Dental Association where she manages the accounting and budgeting functions. Previously she worked in public accounting, serving clients in a variety of industries. She is a graduate of DePaul University and is a C.P.A. Rose is a member of the Council's Finance Committee. Rose and her husband Joe are parishioners of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish where she is a member of the Women’s Club. Their daughter, Julie, is a third grader at CJB and their son, John, is in kindergarten. Council Committee membership: Finance.
Jodi Eisenberg is the program manager for Accreditation & Clinical Compliance at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Jodi has held a variety of positions in healthcare quality and compliance over the past 20 years. She obtained her B.S. in healthcare administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet where she will soon obtain her masters in healthcare administration. Jodi has worked in the Virtue Program at CJB for the past two years. Jodi and husband, Michael, have two children, Sarah (sophomore at Providence Catholic High School and CJB alum) and Kaitlyn (7th). The Eisenberg family is very active at St. Elizabeth Seton parish. Council Committee membership: Long Range Planning (chair).
From St. Francis of Assisi Parish:
Daniel Baffoe has been married to Colleen since 1991. He is the father of four CJB students: Claire in 7th grade, Julie in 5th, Grace in 3rd & Frank in 2nd grade. Colleen & Dan have been members of St. Francis Parish for the last 10 years. Dan was a member of St. Francis CHRP team 1. Both Dan & Colleen have served as Baptism Greeters since 1998. Dan has served on the joint CJB/SES Athletic Advisory Council since 2003 and is the School Council’s liaison to that group. Dan earned his B.S. degree from DePaul University and was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. He has been an institutional bond salesperson since 1982. Council Committee membership: Finance.
Bill Baker is a software architect with Magenic Technologies. He and his wife Lori have two children attending CJB, William and Heather. The Bakers have been members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish for five years. Bill and Lori both have been active with in the school with the Family School Association and the school’s Scout programs. Bill has served as vice president of the FSA and is a member of the school’s Technology Committee. Bill is a graduate of St. Rita High School and received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science from DePaul University. Bill was elected vice president of the Council for 2006–2007 and serves as the Council’s liaison to the FSA.
Karen Calcagno and her husband, Jim, have been members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish for 15 years. Both are Eucharistic ministers and Jim is currently the chair of the St. Francis Pastoral Council. Karen earned her bachelors degree from Loyola University and is a C. P. A. After 16 years of corporate financing roles ranging from Jr. Accountant to Controller with the Brach Candy Company, Wilton Industries, Inc., and Folger Adam Security, Karen decided to temporarily leave the workforce. She is now raising her children full-time, Kelly, 8, is a second grader and Jimmy, 5, is a Kindergartener at CJB. Karen was the 2005–2006 vice president of the School Council. Council Committee membership: Finance, Development (including chair of the Everyday Fundraising Committee).
From St. Julie Billiart Parish:
John Rost is the FDA Regulatory Compliance Officer and an analytical chemist for Crown Packaging Technologies in Alsip. He obtained his Ph.D. in chemistry from Loyola University Chicago. John and his wife, Kerry, have four children. Jacob (3rd), Grace (1st) and Samuel (K) attend CJB, and Kathryn will be a preK in 2006. John is a volunteer baseball, football, and basketball coach. Council Committee membership: Long Range Planning.
Dave Laska is employed as the administrative manager for Guest Services at the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL. He has been employed at the zoo for eight years. Previous employment includes positions in financial management, budget analyst, and purchasing. Dave was born and raised in Chicago near Midway Airport. He has been a resident of Tinley Park and a St. Julie parishioner for the past 16 years. Dave is married to Cheryl and has two children, Daniel, 26, and Michael, a sixth grader at CJB. Dave earned his B.S. degree in commerce from De Paul University. Council Committee membership: Finance.
Amy Chmura and her husband, Kevin, are the parents of Justin (4th grade) and Danny (age 3). Amy is the special events coordinator for the Village of Tinley Park and owns her own public relations consulting business. In addition, she is a freelance editor for an international trade magazine and a regular contributor to a regional parenting publication. Amy holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and master's degree in organizational communication. She has been active at Cardinal Bernardin School serving on the Family School Association and as a Room Parent Coordinator. She is also a volunteer for local community groups. Council Committee membership: Long Range Planning.
From St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Parish:
Annette Houlihan and her husband, Dennis, have two daughters, Casey and Elise. Annette is a school psychologist for Kirby School District 140. She earned her M.A. degree in Psychology from Governor's State University. Annette holds Illinois Elementary and High School Teaching Certificates for general and special education as well as an Illinois Type 73 School Psychology Certificate. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists. Annette was elected secretary for the Council for 2005–2006 and 2006–2007, and also services on the school’s Crisis Management Team. Council Committee membership: Long Range Planning.
Natalie Olinger Boden is the director of marketing and communications for an international medical specialty association based in Oak Brook, IL. A former radio news reporter in Chicago (CBS, Tribune Company), she holds a B.A. with honors in broadcast journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Natalie and her husband, Chris, have two children at Cardinal Bernardin School, Ryan (8th grade) and Rachel (3rd grade). Natalie was the founding chair of the Room Parent Coordinator Committee at CJB (2000-2003) and served as liaison to the FSA (2000-2003). Council Committee membership: Marketing (chair).
Thomas Coverick has been an investment banker for nearly 10 years. He is currently Vice President of Public Finance at Lehman Brothers, Inc. Tom has worked with governmental and not-for-profit issuers of tax-exempt debt throughout the Midwest. He is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago. He previously served CJB as an executive council member and meeting planning co-chair for the Family School Association. He is currently chair of the School Council's Finance and Long Range Financial Planning Committees. He and his wife Pamela are members of St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Parish. The Covericks’ sons, Benjamin and Samuel, attend Cardinal Bernardin School. The Covericks also have a daughter, Faith. Council Committee membership: Finance (chair).
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