Board Of Education
Mission and Belief Statement
St. Joseph Grade School is committed to an exemplary educational program by providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences through the combined efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.
We Believe: In the ability of all students to learn. In the worth and dignity of each individual. In the development of skills that enables students to function effectively in a global and technological society. In providing a safe environment that nurtures, challenges, and enables individuals to achieve their full potential. In promoting good citizenship through responsible decision making. In recognizing commonalities and respecting diversity.
St. Joseph Grade School is committed to an exemplary educational program by providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences through the combined efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.
We Believe: In the ability of all students to learn. In the worth and dignity of each individual. In the development of skills that enables students to function effectively in a global and technological society. In providing a safe environment that nurtures, challenges, and enables individuals to achieve their full potential. In promoting good citizenship through responsible decision making. In recognizing commonalities and respecting diversity.
The School Board meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 P.M. in the Grade School conference room.
Current Month's Board Meeting Agenda
Approved Board Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Policy Manual
Negotiated Teacher's Contract 2024-27
Board Members
Board Members
E-mail the Board Members at schoolboard@stjoe.k12.il.us
Lois Hewerdine-President
-elected Spring 2003-current term expires 2027IASB Master Board MemberLois Hewerdine-President
Completed TrainingsMandated Reporter trainingOpen Meetings Act trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)
Scott Perkins-Vice President
-elected Spring 2017-current term expires 2025Scott Perkins-Vice President
Completed TrainingsOpen Meetings Act trainingMandated Reporter trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)
Danielle Aguirre-Secretary
-elected Spring 2013-current term expires 2025Danielle Aguirre-Secretary
Completed TrainingsMandated Reporter trainingOpen Meetings Act trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)
Jennifer Carlson
-elected Spring 2017-current term expires 2025Jennifer Carlson
Completed TrainingsMandated Reporter trainingOpen Meetings Act trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)
Brooks Bennett-Miller
-elected Spring 2017-current term expires 2025Brooks Bennett-Miller
Completed TrainingsMandated Reporter trainingOpen Meetings Act trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)
Jen Wagner
-elected Spring 2019-current term expires 2027Jen Wagner
Completed TrainingsOpen Meetings Act trainingMandated Reporter trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)
Jeff Damler
-elected Spring 2023-current term expires 2027Jeff Damler
Completed TrainingsOpen Meetings Act trainingMandated Reporter trainingLeadership trainingPerformance Eval. Reform Act training (PERA)