The St. Francis of Assisi School Leadership Council was formed in 2024-2025 when the former Board of Education and Home & School organization were merged. The Leadership Council oversees educational programming, fundraising and development, and volunteer activities at the school. The Leadership Council includes 12 members and the Pastor. The SFA School Principal and Preschool Director attend each meeting as non-voting members. They provide reports at each meeting and address any questions or concerns from Leadership Council members.

All Leadership Council meetings are open meetings. They are held the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the School Library. If you wish to attend, please review the meeting agenda, which will be posted on this website one week prior to the meeting. If a non-Leadership Council member wishes to address the Leadership Council during Open Forum, the person must contact the Leadership Council Chair at least one week prior to the meeting (LeadershipCouncilChair@saintfrancisschool.org). The request must identify the issue or concern to be addressed and should include any supporting materials to be presented. Please note that those requesting Open Forum must first work to address concerns with the proper school administration (following the St. Francis of Assisi School Grievance Policy) prior to addressing the Leadership Council.

2025-2026 Leadership Council Members 

Pastor Joe Pins
Steve Craig (Chair)
Brenda Pedersen (Vice Chair)
Mollie Mertens (Secretary)
John Cord (Treasurer)
Phil Stover (Communications Director)
Becky Baker (Fundraising & Development Director)
Jennifer Tracey (Volunteer Coordinator)
William Downs (At-Large)
Adam Mullinax (At-Large)
Baylie Panzi (At-Large)
Michael Perrin (At-Large)
Andrew Phillips (At-Large)

2025-2026 Leadership Council Budget

September 2025 Leadership Council Meeting Agenda

2024-2025 Leadership Council Meeting Minutes

September 2024 Leadership Council Minutes
October 2024 Leadership Council Minutes
November 2024 Leadership Council Minutes
December 2024 Leadership Council Minutes
January 2025 Leadership Council Minutes
February 2025 Leardership Council Minutes
March 2025 Leadership Council Minutes
April 2025 Leadership Council Minutes
May 2025 Leadership Council Minutes
June 2025 Leadership Council Minutes
August 2025 Leadership Council Minutes