The Diocesan School Advisory Board (DSAB)advises and makes recommendations to the Bishop of Austin and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin for the promotion of Catholic education in the Diocese of Austin by:
Recommending, reviewing, and formulating school policies, in conjunction with the Superintendent, for submission to the Bishop for approval
Annually reviewing the diocesan Catholic school system;
Facilitating the development and operation of local school advisory boards
Implementing and overseeing the Strategic Plan for Catholic Schools in the Diocese
Making recommendations on other matters related to Catholic schools that the Superintendent or Bishop, in their discretion, may seek from the Board
Strategic Plan for Catholic Schools
A Strategic Planning Committee was established to work with Meitler Consultants in developing the plan. The Committee was comprised of representatives from among pastors, school administrators, Diocesan School Board members, diocesan leaders, local school board members, and Catholic Schools Office leadership. The members of the Strategic Planning Committee devoted many hours of work to bring valuable ideas, insights, and experience to the process and plan. A Steering Committee, including Bishop Aymond and other diocesan leaders, provided direction and input which also helped shape the plan.
Our Catholic schools form a faith community that invites its members to pray and to worship. They are also places of evangelization where the Gospel message is proclaimed. Additionally, our schools provide opportunities for members to transform the world through justice and service.