The St. Joan of Arc School Advisory Board (SAB) is a consultative board, serving in an advisory capacity to the Pastor and Principal in strategic, legal, financial, policy, and confidential matters. The purpose of the SAB is:
- to advise the Pastor and the Principal with respect to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies which govern the operation of St. Joan of Arc School,
- to assist the Pastor and the Principal in strategic planning for the School, and
- to promote the school mission of providing students a firm foundation in the Catholic faith, thereby creating the opportunity and the means to achieve academic excellence.
2025-2026 School Advisory Board
Beth Minor – President
Beth and her husband, Jeff, became members of St. Joan of Arc when they moved to Lisle in 2016. They have two daughters and have been SJA parents since 2019. This is her first term on SAB and her second year on the Executive Board.
The President presides at all meetings of the SAB and works closely with the Principal in setting the agenda for SAB meetings.
James Shanahan – Vice President
Jimmy and his wife, Chrissie, became members of St. Joan of Arc when they moved to Lisle in 2020. They have five children and have been SJA parents since 2020. This is his first term on SAB and first year on the Executive Board.
The Vice President assists the President in all matters and oversees the discernment process of new members in the Spring.
Brendan Hannigan – Secretary
Brendan grew up in Lisle and graduated SJA in 2002. He and his wife, Mary, moved back to the Lisle area in 2020. They currently have three sons, two of which are current SJA students, and a daughter. This is his first term on SAB and second year on the executive board.
The Secretary takes minutes of the Board meetings and maintains its written records.
Dan Dalton – Treasurer
Dan and his wife, Christine, became members of St. Joan of Arc when they moved to Lisle in 2015. They have three sons and have been SJA parents since 2020. This is his first term on SAB.
The Treasurer represents the SAB at meetings of the Parish Finance Council, participates in the development of the school budget, and coordinates with the Parish Operations Manager on regular financial reports.
Other SAB Members
Alex Gervacio
Michael Anselmo
Joelle Dzikowicz
Oscar Giraldo
Corey Humphreys
Tom Ward
Rich Weigel
The SAB is composed of St. Joan of Arc parishioners selected through a discernment process each spring. By being responsive to the values of the Parish community, the SAB is responsible for providing policy direction as a concerned and competent body which is representative and accountable to the community of faithful at St. Joan of Arc Parish. Administrative and discipline decisions are the responsibility of the Principal within the framework of established school policies subject to regulations from the Pastor and the Joliet Diocese Catholic Schools Office.
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings of the SAB are open to all interested parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Parish and/or parents of St. Joan of Arc School students. Other non-parishioners may attend upon invitation by the SAB. If you would like to address the SAB, please submit the topic in writing to the Principal or SAB President at least 10 calendar days before the next SAB meeting.
The SAB’s 2025-2026 meetings will be held on the following dates at 7:00pm in the Parish Center:
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- January 12
- February 9
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18