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    • School Board 2022-23 edited

The Monte Cassino School Board of Directors is a governing body that has been charged with the financial, operational and strategic oversight of the school.
The Monte Cassino Board of Directors is made up of between 12 and 20 elected or appointed individuals, plus four "ex officio" members (the Prioress, Sub-Prioress, Head of School and PTO President). A list of current board members is provided below.
 
Additional contributors to the work of the board are all of the members of our standing committees, including Finance Committee, Building and Grounds Committee, Development Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee and Diversity and Equity Committee. Occasionally, and ad hoc committee is formed for a particular purpose, such as strategic planning.

The Board is responsible for setting institutional policy, ensuring the financial well-being of the school, and fostering the mission and vision of the school.

The following currently serve as members of the Monte Cassino Board of Directors:
 

2022 - 2023 Board of Directors

Sister Marie Therese Long, OSB
President, Monte Cassino School, Inc.
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David Jeter
Chair
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Kristin Bradshaw
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Sarah Buchan
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Missy Embry
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Del Gustafson
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David Guten
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Fred Jordan
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Libby Kaczmarek
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Trey Karlovich
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Tracie Kutmas
Interim Head of School, DFO
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Damon Lee
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Mary Kevin McNamara
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Blake Murry
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Carolina Reens
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Julie Roberts
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Larry Rooney
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Sister Julia Marie Roy, OSB
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Terrell Siegfried
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Satish Thomas
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Mary Catherine Ward
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Courtney Wilson
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Standing Committees

If you would like to support the Board of Directors by serving on any of the following committees, please contact David Jeter.

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  • Building & Grounds Committee

    Background/Experience:
    Engineering, construction, architecture, design, landscaping, facilities management.

    Duties Include:
    Assist the school board in overseeing school facilities and grounds with respect to improvements, maintenance, design and safety; review (and become familiar with) the annual capital budget and assist in recommending and prioritizing capital projects; provide counsel and support to the school's maintenance personnel; occasionally assist in the solicitation of bids for capital projects; assist in preparing monthly reports to the board.

    Requirements:
    Attend and participate in scheduled committee meetings (usually 4-6 per year) and tour the school grounds periodically.

    Current members:
    Larry Rooney - Committee Chair
    Lucas Daffern
    Damon Lee
    Kevin Rice
    Julie Roberts
    Justin Sack 
    Tracie Kutmas - Interim Head of School
    Preston Taylor - Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
  • Development Committee

    Background/Experience:
    Non-profit advancement and/or development, fundraising, annual fund volunteer, etc.
     
    Duties Include:
    Participate in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of past, current and prospective donors at Monte Cassino School. Provide support in fundraising and development activities.
    Foster and maintain positive and meaningful relationships between all community members and stakeholders.
     
    Requirements:
    Attend and participate in scheduled committee meetings, participate in the solicitation process and other fundraising activities.

    Current members:
    Courtney Wilson – Chair
    Kristin Bradshaw
    Lane Hartshorn
    Erica Healey
    Jo Lynn Jeter
    Fred Jordan
    Christian Leikam
    Nicole Pugh
    Cindy Rapacki
    Conner Snedden
    Brooke Sturdivant
    Courtney Tetzlaff
    Chris Armstrong – Brick by Brick 2023
    Jo Armstrong – Brick by Brick 2023
    Stephanie Price Brown - Octoberfest 2022
    Emily Hollaway – PTO President Elect
    Libby Kaczmarek – PTO President 2022-2023
    Jill Millaway – Brick by Brick 2022
    Kristen Rice – Annual Fund 2022-2023
    Kevin Rice – Annual Fund 2022-2023
    Lindsay Sage – Octoberfest 2023
    Joan Anderson - Director of Development
    Jessica Franczyk – Director of Marketing and Communication
    Tracie Kutmas – Interim Head of School & Director of Finance and Operations
    Audrey Morris – Development Coordinator, Data and Reporting
    BJ Weintraub – Development Coordinator, Events and Programs
     

  • Diversity and Hospitality Committee

    Duties Include: Committee advises school leadership as to the development and implementation of strategies and processes that are responsive to the demands of diversity, equity and inclusion at Monte Cassino School (the "School"). The Committee will promote Benedictine Hospitality so it is broadly construed and applied in building and maintaining a community in which all members and anyone in contact with the community would be received like Christ as a gift from God to the community. 
     
    Requirements:
    Attend at least 6 meetings per year.

    Current Members:
    Missy Embry
    Sara Barry
    Mary Kevin McNamara
    Brittany Radcliffe
    Carolina Reens
    Sister Julia Marie Roy
    Satish Thomas
    Joan Anderson – – Director of Development
    Robbie Davis – Elementary School Assistant
    Brooke Jones – Director of Admissions
    Marci Jubelirer – Early Childhood Learning Centner Principal
    Marisabel Kremeier – Middle School REACH Instructional Coach and Reading Specialist
    Tracie Kutmas – Interim Head of School & Director of Finance and Operations
    Steve Moore – Middle School Dean of Students
  • Finance Committee

    Background/Experience:
    Accounting, finance, audit, ability to read and understand financial reports.

    Duties Include:
    Assist the Board (and CFO) in the oversight of the integrity of the school's financial statements; assist the board in ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to the school's financials; assist in evaluating the independence, qualification and performance of the school's external auditors, as well as the financial plans and investment activities.

    Requirements:
    Attend at least 6 meetings per year; meet with auditors; must be able to read and understand financials and audit processes.

    Current Members:
    Trey Karlovich – Chair
    David Ellis
    Mark Lauinger
    Greg Lusardi
    Blake Murry
    Mike Tetzlaff
    Mary Catherine Ward
    Tracie Kutmas – Interim Head of School & Director of Finance and Operation
  • Nominating & Governance Committee

    Background/Experience:
    Law, compliance, risk management, previous board experience.

    Duties Include:
    Elect/re-elect board members and board officers; maintain matrix of constituencies as guideline for recruitment; assist in orientation of new members as well as continuing board education; periodically review and revise governing documents; oversee communication of board matters to the school community; prepare and implement board self-assessment.

    Requirements:
    Current Board of Directors Member. Attend 4-6 meetings per year; interview prospective Board Members; assist with orientation of new members.

    Current Members:
    David Guten – Chair
    Sister Marie Therese Long
    Sarah Buchan
    Del Gustafson
    David Jeter
    Terrell Siegfried
    Joan Anderson – Director of Development
    Tracie Kutmas – Interim Head of School

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  • Monte Cassino Diversity Statement

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Values Statement
    Rooted in our mission as a Benedictine, Catholic school for families of all faiths, Monte Cassino School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, and school culture. We believe that the diverse points of view of individuals with varied life experiences is a source of wisdom and strength that enriches our school and helps us achieve our vision to prepare students as scholars and form lives rooted in faith, service, and community.
     
    Monte Cassino School respects and affirms the dignity and worth of each member of our community as a child of God. These values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are rooted in our mission; our Benedictine Core Values and our Community Agreement, and it is our expectation that all those affiliated with our school community will uphold and demonstrate these shared values both in spirit and in practice at all times.
     
    Community Agreement
    To create a community of trust, respect, and partnership in fulfilling our mission of forming lives in faith, scholarship, service, and community, we expect all students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators and Directors to honor these commitments to our core values.
     
    Responsibilities of Monte Cassino School:
    • Fulfill the mission and instill our Benedictine core values
    • Represent Monte Cassino by acting kindly, ethically, and with integrity, knowing that
    character matters most
    • Support and abide by the school's policies and procedures, imposing fair and
    appropriate consequences when standards are not met
    • Encourage honest, open, trustworthy and courteous two-way communication toward all
    members of the community
    • Provide a safe and inclusive environment for all, including the expression of different
    points of view and the diversity of our community
    • Provide an environment where students learn to handle success with grace and
    acknowledge failure with dignity, enabling them to grow from all their experiences
    • Provide a healthy and balanced environment where students strive to give their best
    effort without undue stress
    • Be professionally accessible and responsive to parents, keeping them well informed
    through systematic reports, conferences, publications, and informal conversations
    • Actively seek the knowledge needed to educate each learner and to work effectively
    with diverse families
    • Provide a safe and secure campus environment for all members of the Monte Cassino
    community
     
    Responsibilities of MCS Families:
      • Promote and support the mission and core values
      • Represent oneself and Monte Cassino by acting kindly, ethically, and with integrity,
    knowing that character matters most
     
    • Support and abide by the school's policies and procedures, knowing there are fair and appropriate consequences if these standards are not met
    • Act in an honest, open, and trustworthy manner toward all members of the community, seeking information directly from the school, consulting with those best able to address the concerns rather than the rumors
    • Model inclusive behavior by reaching out to all members of the community
    • Respect the professional judgments and decisions made by the faculty, staff, and
    administration
    • Provide a home environment that supports academic achievement, the development of
    character, and positive learning attitudes
    • Take an active interest in the lives of the students, and become appropriately involved
    in the life of the school community
    • Share with the school any religious, cultural, medical, or personal information that the
    school may need to serve the student best
    • Take care and respect the campus environment and follow all campus and
    security/safety procedures
     
    Responsibilities of MCS Students:
    • Uphold the honor code and core values
    • Represent oneself and Monte Cassino by acting kindly, ethically, and with integrity,
    knowing that character matters most
    • Abide by the rules of the school, knowing there are fair and appropriate consequences if
    these standards are not met
    • Participate in open and respectful communication with other students, faculty, staff,
    and parents
    • Extend kindness, be inclusive and contribute to the success of the whole community
    • Learn to handle success with grace and acknowledge failure with dignity, appreciating
    the many challenges and opportunities provided
    • Commit to achieving one's utmost potential as a student in pursuit of learning, not for
    school, but for life
    • Possess a positive attitude, knowing best efforts for continuous improvement will build
    competence and confidence
    • Work to strengthen skills through dedication and diligent preparation, seeking support
    and input when needed
    • Take care and respect the campus environment and follow all campus security/safety
    procedures