The Immaculate Heart of Mary School Board operates under and supports our school mission:
Guided by Mother Mary, our patroness, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School learns, leads, and serves as disciple of Christ.
The School Board is a Board of limited jurisdiction that assists the principal and pastor in guiding the educational programs at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. The Board meets the second Wednesday every other month from August through June.
The term for each member is three years with an option to renew. Any interested candidates will be asked to complete a candidate application by clicking the “IHM School Board Candidate Application” link below. Prospective board members should possess a genuine interest in Catholic schools, a willingness to support the school and diocesan philosophy and mission, a desire to maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality, and the ability to make the necessary time commitment for meetings, board activities, and periodic in-service programs.
Board Members
Marleigh Plachecki
Board President and Committee on New Directors (Chair) Killgoar Foundation Liason
Amanda Solt
Board Secretary and Marketing & Communications (Chair)
Arielle Brown
Board Member
Cheri Dettwiler
Mission Effectiveness
Mark Fatum
Planning & Policy
Hannah Naltner
Technology (Chair) Planning & Policy
Joel Passinault
Mission Effectiveness (Chair)
Lexi Willison
Policy and Planning (Chair)
Monica Reeder
Marketing and Communications Home & School Association Liaison
Aaron Tallman
Athletic Association Liaison
Steve Weber
Building and Grounds (Chair)
Ex Officio Board Members
Fr. Troy Nevins, Pastor
Holly Lake, Principal
Anne Brown, Assistant Principal
IHM School Board Committees
Executive Committee
Made up of President, Vice-President and Secretary positions
Purpose:
- To provide overall Board leadership and coordination of Board functions and responsibilities.
- To act as liaison with the school administration and Board.
Mission Effectiveness Committee
Purpose:
- To formulate and propose to the Board, policies and plans which will ensure that the school maintains and enhances its identity as Catholic and carries out its mission.
- To work with the administration, staff and faculty on programs designed to publicly enhance the Catholic character and identity of the school.
Committee on New Directors
Purpose:
- To create a process for recruiting new Board members and to design and implement a process for the selection of Board officers.
- To ensure the strength of the Board and the implementation of its responsibilities by providing appropriate orientations, in-service training, and evaluations.
Planning and Policy Committee
Purpose:
- To assist the administration in the formulation of a long-range strategic plan.
- To monitor the strategic plan and review objectives for possible policy.
- To assist the administration in the formulation of policy to guide academic, student, business, development and faith community affairs.
Marketing and Communications Committee
Purpose:
- To assist the Principal, Board, and Recruitment Team with planning, creating, implementing, and monitoring a program to market Immaculate Heart of Mary School for image and enrollment.
- To assist the Principal in implementing Immaculate Heart of Mary’s communication plan.
Building and Grounds Committee
Purpose:
To develop and monitor long-term facility maintenance, capital improvements, security, space utilization and emergency management plans for the school.
Finance Committee
- To monitor the current year budget, and to assist in development of next fiscal year’s budget to present to the Board.
- To prepare, update and monitor long-range financial plans for Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Development Committee
To assist the administration in the implementation of development/institutional advancement programs and efforts. At Immaculate Heart of Mary, our Development Committee works closely with Killgoar Foundation.
Technology Committee
The School Board Technology Committee supports the implementation of IHM’s Technology Plan, including planning for the replacement and upgrading of technology throughout the school. The committee also helps ensure students develop the skills and understanding needed to use technology responsibly and effectively in today’s world.
Meeting Schedule for 2026-2027
Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday every other month, beginning in August. Please refer to the school calendar to confirm specific meeting time and location details. Because they are set in advance, dates and times may change, as needed
• August 12
• October 14
• December 9
• Annual Budget Meeting: January 13 (closed meeting)
• February 17
• April 14
• June 16
Meeting Minutes
2026-2027 Campus Liaisons
| Board Member | Organization |
|---|---|
| Aaron Tallman | Athletic Association |
| Open Position | Finance Council |
| Monica Reeder | Home and School Association |
| Marleigh Plachecki | Killgoar Foundation |