School Governance
Emmanuel Lutheran Congregation Council
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church Congregation Council has general oversight of the life and activities of the congregation and its respective ministries, helping ensure that everything is accomplished in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. All organizational programs, including Laurel Hall and its activities, are under the oversight of the Congregation Council.
Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation (ELF) Laurel Hall Student Scholarship The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation is pleased to announce that it has a limited number of needs
based scholarships to award to deserving Laurel Hall Students. Applications are being received for the 2026-2027 Laurel Hall academic year. The Tina Overton Brende, Eames Family, and Foundation Board Scholarship Funds were established to provide tuition assistance for Laurel Hall students. These scholarships are not open to Emmanuel/Laurel Hall staff families and scholarships may not be combined with Laurel Hall financial aid.
Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation (ELF) Grant The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation supports recognized ministries of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, North Hollywood and Laurel Hall School projects. The Trustees award grants as funding becomes available. In the event a project is not funded, it should not be interpreted that the project is without merit. Grant recipients are requested to include the Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation in all project publicity. Grants are now closed for 2025.
Laurel Hall School Committee
The Laurel Hall School Committee is responsible for the oversight of Laurel Hall School, ensuring that the school:
- Attains/Maintains proper accreditation;
- Fosters students spiritual, academic and physical growths;
- Submits recommendations to the Congregation Council in areas of budgeting, financial management, staffing and governance;
- Ensures that all policies of Laurel Hall School are consistent with employment policies of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and are in compliance with current state and federal laws;
- Ensures that all Laurel Hall policies and procedures are included in the Parent-Student handbook;
- Establishes and enforces, as necessary, progressive disciplinary procedures for employees and students;
- Carries out other responsibilities as assigned to the committee by the Congregation Council.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church School Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Groom as the 2025-2026 Laurel Hall School Parent Representative. We welcome him and look forward to working with him on this committee. If you are aware of Laurel Hall School success's, milestones or accomplishments you think ELC should know about or have ideas to strengthen the relationships between the school, church and broader community, please do not hesitate to mention these to Mr. Groom.
If you are interested, please contact Mark Rickertsen (mark.rickertsen@yahoo.com) for more information.
Mark Rickertsen
School Committee Chair
Communication Policy and Formal Concern Report
There are many ways for parents to communicate with teachers and school and church leaders when they have a question, want to make a suggestion, or raise a concern. The Emmanuel Lutheran Church Council provides the two documents here as one path for communicating your concerns.
Our hope is that this helps foster the well-being of all who are part of our community while encouraging respect, timeliness, fairness, and efficiency.
