The Catholic school is a part of the parish and diocese of which it belongs. The committee chairperson was a member of the school board and the other members were parents, school administrators, and the parish administrator. Within 15 months, two high-priority safety projects were planned, funded, and completed. Over the past few years, a board subcommittee developed and implemented a technology strategic plan. Today, teachers routinely integrate technology into their everyday lesson plans to enhance their students' learning environment.
Every classroom has at least four computers and is connected to the Internet.
A full-time technology specialist was hired to provide support to teachers and to maintain the network. Over the past several years, the school board has worked closely with the pastor and parish development director to establish and build an educational endowment fund. Over the past three years, HNJ School has increased enrollment by 20 percent and added three new classes. Two years ago, HNJ School had several problems with parents' behavior at sporting events and resolving conflicts between students and parents or teachers. The school board formed a subcommittee to study the issue, get input from all parties involved, and make recommendations to the school board.