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Saint Joseph’s School

Stewardship Committee

Ensuring a Sustainable Future

The Diocese of San Jose Pastoral Plan, following the 2023 Synod, outlines strategic objectives in six areas: Youth & Young Adults, Worship, Outreach, Lifelong Faith Formation, Family Ministry, and Structural Renewal. It also proposes increased parish-school collaboration through an integration committee.

The St. Joseph Stewardship Committee was formed in June 2025 to serve as this integration committee. Its role is to support financial stability and advance education, religious values, athletics, and community participation. The Committee works to secure funding for scholarships, facilities, extracurricular activities, and outreach initiatives, facilitating cooperation among donors, the school, and the Diocese.

Strategic Goals:

  • Maintain standards in facilities and academic infrastructure

  • Support long-term financial sustainability

  • Advance measurable academic achievement

  • Encourage professional development for faculty and staff

  • Achieve optimal enrollment

  • Increase parental and community involvement

Accomplishments:

In August and September 2025, the Committee obtained funding from an anonymous donor to complete several projects that improved the school grounds:

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  • Removed ground squirrels from athletic fields

  • Cleared yard waste from athletic fields

  • Sealed, painted, and striped asphalt surfaces

  • Added mulch to playgrounds

  • Replaced and increased the number of traffic cones

  • Painted the auditorium and classrooms (ongoing)

  • Changed lightbulbs in auditorium and outdoor lunch area

  • Conducted fire safety inspections

  • Replaced all basketball backboards and repaint poles

  • The Committee is seeking additional donor support to fund further projects intended to enhance the school environment for students, staff, and the wider community, such as:

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  • Replace windows, doors, finishes

  • Repair kitchen drainage

  • Renovate restrooms

  • Improve irrigation system

  • Develop athletic program

  • Strengthen academic program

  • Organize staff enrichment initiatives

Committee Members:

  • Sean O’Malley, Founder-Committee Chair

  • Erin O’Malley, Committee Secretary

  • James Barrett, Director of Legal Affairs

  • Tricia Chasuk-Boaz, Director of Endowment & Philanthropy

  • Dave Evans, Director Strategic Planning & Partnerships

  • Maira Gutierrez, Director of Academic Excellence

  • Alex Llamas, Excellence in Facilities and Revitalization

  • Sandra Romero, Principal St. Joseph’s School - Director of Parent Engagement

  • Director of Financial Affairs (Vacant)

Advisory Council:

  • Antonio Corbelletta

  • Fr Engelberto Gammad, St. Joseph’s Parish Pastor

  • Tom Kritzer

  • Stephen Lencioni

  • Kate Leonard

  • Dan McCrone

  • Ian McKay

  • Teresa Ochoa

  • Peg O’Malley

  • Diane Wollants-Bayona

  • Ericka Najar

For more information, or if you are interested in joining the Committee’s efforts, please contact: email@sjmv.org