Message from the Board Chair

Thank you for choosing St. Andrews Lutheran School for your child’s academic and spiritual education!  For over 100 years, St. Andrews Lutheran School and Church have benefited from many of God’s amazing blessings.  The school, its faculty, its students, and their families, are some of our greatest blessings. 

The Board of Christian Day School (BCDS) is the school’s governing board.  BCDS is composed of parents and faculty that strive to support the mission statement “St. Andrews Lutheran School nourishes the whole child in spiritual and academic growth by partnering with families to prepare the child for Christian living as an exemplary light in God’s world”.  We believe this approach not only provides the best educational experience for your child but also prepares them for incredible success in the future.  

BCDS has three sub-committees that review all facets of the school.  The BCDS Finance Committee works on developing the budget for the upcoming fiscal school year. This includes budgeting for curriculum, technology, staffing and setting tuition/registration fees.  The school’s tuition and budget are approved by the Church Council.  We are so grateful for the congregation’s financial support as the actual cost to educate a child is greater than the tuition.   Our Outreach Committee organizes community engagement events.  St. Andrews participates in the Park Ridge Memorial Day parade, Taste of Park Ridge, Edison Park Fest and other community opportunities to share information about our wonderful school and church.  Finally, our School Committee takes on reviewing school policies, ensuring that they are up-to-date, and continue to reflect our mission and vision.  All of these pieces come together like a puzzle, and allow our board to make necessary decisions and recommendations to our Church Council.

It is a pleasure to serve St. Andrews Lutheran School.  Your partnership, cooperation and contribution of time and talents make our school special and unique.  I look forward to continuing to work with you all to ensure the success of St. Andrews Lutheran School. 

On behalf of the BCDS, I’d like to once again thank you for choosing St. Andrews.  

God’s Blessings to You,

Cori Tiberi, BCDS Chair

Board of Christian Day School

The Board of Christian Day School (BCDS) is directly responsible for all school educational activities at St. Andrews. The BCDS is also responsible for all matters relating, directly or indirectly, to these activities:

  • Provide learning opportunities for all age levels of the day school: early childhood, primary, intermediate and middle school.
  • Approve selection of curricula, proper teaching of texts, and other educational materials so that objectives for the day school can be achieved. The curriculum shall be Christian, comprehensive, balanced, and functional.
  • Give attention to enrollment, attendance of pupils, and expansion of programs.
  • Coordinate the school budget and establish tuition/registration.
  • Secure and maintain the proper administration and teaching staff pursuant to the current needs of the day school.

The Board of Christian Day School is made up of nine congregational members (voting) and two non-congregational members (non-voting). The St. Andrews Principal, Pastor and Director of Christian Education all serve as advisory members of the BCDS.

***The BCDS meets the second Tuesday of every month.  Meetings are open to both school families and church members (with the exception of confidential portions of our agenda).

The 2022/2023 BCDS Members are as follows:

Cori Tiberi – Board Chair

Pastor Matt Hoffmann

Principal Laura Boggs

Julie Hock

Sara DeVito

Sari Higgins

Angelica Tobias

Dave Butterfield

Carly Gaba

Avila Kilroy