Catholic Schools

The Catholic Schools Office (1) assists school administrators with updated personnel guidelines and/or policies; (2) provides continuing education opportunities for school administrators; (3) offers Board Training workshops for Catholic Education  Board members; (4) generates information regarding current trends and practices in curriculum development and educational practice in general; (5) directs the Diocesan Continuing Education Committee in maintaining licensing requirement records for teaching personnel; (6) notifies schools about legal standards and laws which affect all elementary and secondary educational institutions; (7) ssists Accreditation teams with reports and strategic planning.

Steinmetz receives honor from NCEA

ROCHESTER -- Monica Steinmetz, a sixth grade teacher at St. Francis of Assisi School in Rochester has been named a Distinguished Teacher of the Year by the National Catholic Educational Association. She will receive the Sister Miriam Joseph Farrell Distinguished Teacher Award March 25 at the NCEA convention in Indianapolis. NCEA honors 12 teachers across the country each year. Steinmetz received the award for Region VIII. She was selected for her commitment, passion and demonstrated success at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. Areas considered in her selection involved volunteerism, integration of technology, involvement in professional activities and committees, as well as an understanding of the ministry of a teacher in a Catholic School. Dave Dody, Director of the Rochester Catholic Schools praised Steinmetz for her accomplishment. “I am extremely proud to have one of our Rochester Catholic Schools teachers honored in this way. Mrs. Steinmetz is a truly extraordinary teacher,” Dody said. “What makes RCS such an exciting school system is that we have quite a number of ‘Teachers of the Year’ caliber educators in the ranks, and many teachers (who are) putting forth great efforts to make the jump from very good teachers to exceptional ones!” Dody and Barb Plenge, principal of St. Francis of Assisi School, will travel with Steinmetz to see her receive the award.

Catholic Schools Directory

Continuing Education CommitteeThis diocesan committee meets (October 2007, February 5, 2008, May 1, 2008) to review and approve continuing education hours for licensed professionals. Representatives are trained annually so they can serve the school personnel at each site.  Clock hour units may be mailed to this office any time during the year but will only be verified at one of 3 meetings during the school year. Please submit the appropriate forms.  If you have questions about your main file record you can now review your status on-line. click here.

CEU Forms to Save and Download for your own file.

A-D Form

E Form

F Form

G Form

G-3 Only Form

Clock Hour Verification Form

State RequirementsNonpublic institutions are required to follow certain state guidelines for safety, transportation, and facility management. Information regarding blood borne pathogen training, asbestos management practices, Labor Law postings and disaster plans and drills is available.

Employee File DataTo help school administrators maintain appropriate information for employee files, specific guidelines have been established. We offer services regarding general employment contracts, criminal background checks, employer/employee relations, and professional standards.  Templates and sample of position descriptions, handbook set-ups, interview processes and employee performance appraisals are available. Connect to the Human Resources Office on this web-site for further information in these areas.

Administrative NetworkThe Catholic School administrators in the diocese will have the opportunity to meet as a group in conjunction with the diocesan Ministry Days gatherings.  Mornings will be focused on the discussion of our diocesan initiatives as outlined in the bishop's Pastoral Letter: Alive in the Spirit!  and specific groups will have break out meetings in the afternoons on the same day.  This maximizes time spent together with leadership and minimizes the amount of time away from the schools.  Pastors are always invited and encouraged to attend these gatherings.  Please make every effort to check the published dates on the diocesan calendar and plan to join us.