Each school in the Wichita Diocese is to have a Catholic School Council of representative parishioners selected according to guidelines established by the local parish and school. The Catholic School Council is consultative in nature and is governed by a written set of bylaws approved by the Pastor.

The responsibilities of the School Council include:

• Assist the principal in developing and communicating the school’s vision and mission in consultation with the pastor, parents, parents, parish leadership groups and the faculty and staff;
• Help carry out annual and strategic planning for the school in the areas of Catholicity, curriculum/personnel, enrollment, facilities, finance, and communication;
• Monitor and enhance the school’s financial status with particular attention to budget and long-term (endowment) financial needs;
• Strengthen the image of the school through an informative and interactive public relations plan;
• Provide input and recommend policies to the pastor and principal that are consistent with diocesan policy;
• Evaluate the Council’s progress in accomplishing its short and long range goals on an annual basis