Archdiocesan School Board
Mission of the Archdiocesan School Board
In conjunction with The Center of Catholic Education and Formation, the mission of the Archdiocesan School Board is to further the advancement of excellence in Catholic education for students in the Archdiocese of Hartford by providing leadership, direction, and support of Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, Reverend Michael Whyte, Vicar for The Center of Catholic Education and Formation, Valerie Mara, Superintendent and Laura McCaffrey, Executive Director for School Finance & Technology.
Current Membership
Fay Lenz, (Simsbury), Chair Second Term Ends 2023
Claude Howard (Avon), Vice Chair Term Extended 2023
Deacon Robert J. Barry (Bloomfield)
Marsha Bryant, Ed.D. (Bloomfield)
Keith J. Hubert, CPA (Southington)
Jude Kelly (Wethersfield)
Peter M. O'Meara (Canton)
Reverend Michael A. Santiago (North Haven)
Reverend Joseph Benicewicz, OFM Conv. (Kensington)
Reverend Shawn Daly (Windsor)
Second Term ends 2025
First Term ends 2024
Term Extended 2023
Second Term ends 2024
First Term ends 2024
Term Extended to 2023
First Term ends 2025
First Term ends 2025
Reverend Michael G. Whyte (West Simsbury), Vicar for The Center of Catholic Education and Formation
Valerie Mara (Bloomfield), Ex-Officio Member, Superintendent, The Center of Catholic Education and Formation
Laura McCaffrey (Bloomfield), Ex-Officio Member, Executive Director for Finance & Technology, The Center of Catholic Education and Formation
Inquiries on becoming a member of the Archdiocesan School Board
The Archdiocesan School Board is seeking nominations of individuals who meet the qualifications as outlined in the by-laws for a three year term, with a possible additional term. Please contact Fay Lenz, Chair of the Nominating Committee, at lenzfay@gmail.com if you are interested in more information about the Archdiocesan School Board.
Standing Committees
Executive Committee:
- Fay Lenz, Chair
- Rev. Michael Whyte, Vicar of The Center of Catholic Education and Formation
- Valerie Mara, Superintendent
- Laura McCaffrey, Executive Director for Finance and Technology
Nominating Committee:
Goal: Recruit 1 - 3 new members to serve on the Archdiocesan School Board.
Community Outreach Committee (Local School Boards)
Goal: Increase the purposefulness of the visits to the local boards by using the Leadership Manual of Catholic School Boards as a tool, and provide feedback to the The Center following local board visits to improve local school board development.
Community Outreach Committee (Pastors)
Goal: Provide support to and build relationships with pastors, particularly those with no school experience and/or with complex school issues.
Planning Committee and Pastoral Planning AD HOC Committee (in collaboration with the Office of Pastoral Planning)
Goal: Continue to cooperate and collaborate with the vision of the pastoral planning committee
School Success Committee
Goal: Provide support to local school boards