CISVA Policies and Procedures exist for Education Committees to function effectively. The effectiveness of our Catholic schools is strengthened by clergy and lay people working together with faith and commitment for the education of our young people. It is very important, therefore, that those who accept the call to serve on an Education Committee understand the expectations of office and conduct themselves in a way that will foster collaboration and Christian community and put into practice the philosophy of Catholic education as promulgated by the Roman Catholic Bishops of British Columbia. (CISVA POLICY 110)
The primary responsibility to keep up-to-date on policies relating to CISVA rests with each member of an Education Committee. These policies, which are available in electronic form on the CISVA website (www.cisva.bc.ca), provide much useful information on how CISVA schools are administered and run. It is incumbent upon all Education Committee members, particularly those new to the role, to familiarize themselves with these policies. They contain much pertinent information needed for Education Committee members to carry out their respective roles. (CISVA POLICY 109)
Parish Education Committee
2025-2026
Chairperson – Ron Coldham
The role of the Chairperson in the parish or regional education committee is critical to the successful functioning of the Education Committee and ultimately to the successful functioning of the school. The Chairperson’s main task is to work closely with the Pastor and Principal to ensure that the goals and objectives of the school are being met and that the policies and guidelines of the Society are followed. CISVA POLICY 114)
Vice Chair/ Society Delegate Representative – Elbert Wong
The role of the Vice-Chairperson in the parish or regional education committee is critical to the successful functioning of the Education Committee and ultimately to the successful functioning of the school. Policy The Vice-Chairperson will take over the tasks of the chairperson and become acting chairperson during the chairperson’s absence. CISVA POLICY 115)
Treasurer – Elaine Tham
The role of the Treasurer in the parish or regional education committee is critical to the successful functioning of the Education Committee and ultimately to the successful functioning of the school. Role and Function The role of the Treasurer is a critical one in the financial management of the school and as such must be filled by a person with a formal accountancy designation and/or business administrative skills with direct experience in preparing and managing budgets, and undertaking financial analysis. The treasurer prepares both the preliminary and final annual budget for the school working closely with the Pastor, Principal, Chairperson and Facilities & Maintenance person. (CISVA Policy 117)
Secretary – Serafina Chau
The Secretary plays a crucial role in the effective functioning of the school’s governing body. Their responsibilities include ensuring proper documentation and reporting of all meetings, maintaining records, and facilitating communication within the committee and with external stakeholders.
Parent Participation – Cherie Yiu
Parent Participation Coordinator is to oversee and manage the parent participation program within a Catholic school or parish. This includes coordinating and monitoring parent involvement, communicating with parents about participation requirements, and ensuring that families fulfill their service hours. The coordinator also handles billing for non-fulfillment of participation hours and provides regular reports to the PEC.
Maintenance – Nathan Rumohr
The role of the Facilities & Maintenance person on a Parish or Regional Education Committee is critical to the successful functioning of the Education Committee and ultimately to the successful functioning of the school. The primary role of the Facilities & Maintenance Manager is to ensure that routine maintenance and upkeep of the school’s facilities is undertaken and done so on a regular and scheduled basis each year. By doing so it ensures that our school environment is safe for our students, inviting and demonstrates a pride of place reflective our commitment to excellence in Catholic education. This includes longer term asset management. (CISVA POLICY 118)
Parish/School Fundraising – Tomy Tiangco
Fundraising enriches the educational experiences of the students, encourages parent involvement in school activities and builds a strong supportive community.
The role of the Parish Fundraising Coordinator is to supervise the Parish/School Fundraising Committee, as the PEC representative, and to oversee the parish/school fundraising program. The Parish Fundraising Coordinator provides a monthly report on the fundraising program to the PEC.
For any PEC inquires, please email: pec@cchristi.ca.
If you would like to read PEC meeting minutes, they can be found in the parent binder in the lobby