The Immaculate Heart of Mary School Board operates under and supports our school mission:

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)

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:

  1. To provide overall Board leadership and coordination of Board functions and responsibilities.
  2. To act as liaison with the school administration and Board.

Mission Effectiveness Committee

Purpose: 

  1. 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.
  2. 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: 

  1. To create a process for recruiting new Board members and to design and implement a process for the selection of Board officers.
  2. 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:

  1. To assist the administration in the formulation of a long-range strategic plan.
  2. To monitor the strategic plan and review objectives for possible policy.
  3. To assist the administration in the formulation of policy to guide academic, student, business, development and faith community affairs.

Marketing and Communications Committee

Purpose: 

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. To monitor the current year budget, and to assist in development of next fiscal year’s budget to present to the Board.
  2. 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

2026-2027 Campus Liaisons

Board MemberOrganization
Aaron TallmanAthletic Association
Open PositionFinance Council
Monica ReederHome and School Association
Marleigh PlacheckiKillgoar Foundation