St. Mary's School Advisory Committee (SMSAC)
The SMSAC acts in an advisory capacity to assist the Pastor, Parish Council, and School Administrator in the operation of SMS. Its primary functions include: creation and review of School policies and oversight of the goals and activities of the SMSAC sub-committees and other SMS volunteer groups.

Following are the sub-committees of the SMSAC:

• Planning Committee
  The Planning Committee assists with the creation of the strategic vision for the School and the establishment of short-term and long-term objectives for the School.

• Recruitment and Retention Committee
  The Recruitment and Retention Committee assist with recruitment of new students and retention of existing students, including, but not limited to, activities in the areas of marketing, communication, and public relations.

• Development Committee
  The Development Committee assists with the acquisition of funds in support of the School through collaboration, fundraising and solicitation efforts.

• Finance Committee
  The Finance Committee assists with the development of an annual budget for the School and ongoing monitoring of the financial results of the School.

Other volunteer groups that support the activities of the School:

• Home & School Association
  The Home & School Association assists in providing volunteer support and educational & enrichment programs for the students, faculty, and families of the School. Home & School volunteer activities include: Market Day, Dad's Club, Hospitality/Bakers Club, Box Tops & Grocery Receipts, Secret Santa, and Classroom, Recess & Library Volunteers.

• Athletics Committee
  The Athletics Committee assists in providing volunteer and financial support to the SMS athletic teams.

• Music Parents
  The Music Parents group assists in providing volunteer and financial support to the SMS and Catholic Central High School music programs.

Anyone wishing to share their time and talent for the benefit of the School or learn more about the SMS committees can contact Greg Reesman, Chairperson of the SMSAC, at jr@reesmans.com.