Governance

St. Joseph School – a Catholic elementary school serving the needs of Kelowna Catholic parishes, operated by and governed by:

A. The Board of Directors of the Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese (CISND) - This ten member board governs all Catholic schools in the diocese ((Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton, Cranbrook, Nelson, Trail) through policy development and fiscal planning. The Board directs local School Councils to assist them with certain aspects of school governance. The President of CISND is the administrator, Bishop John Corriveau, OFM Cap. The Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Mrs. Beverly Pulyk, is the Chief Executive Officer of the CISND and her role is to implement the policies of CISND and oversee the educational operation of all schools.

B. Kelowna Catholic Independent School Council – The Council consists of parish representatives and clergy who set local policy and determine budgets for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and Immaculata Regional High School, and are responsible to Catholic Independent Schools of Nelson Diocese (CISND).

C. Ministry of Education through the Independent Schools Branch ensure standards are maintained in educational programs, staff qualifications and facilities.

The Federation of Independent Schools Association (FISA), of which the Catholic schools are a member, is a liaison group between the government and the various independent school groups. The role of FISA is to lobby government and other groups to promote and support independent schools.

The Diocesan Policy Manual is available online at cisnd.ca.