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) 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.
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.
School Committee is excited to introduce our 2024-25 Parent Representatives.
Our Preschool Parent Representative is Anna Wilson, TK -2 is Justin Tripp and 3 - 5 is Mary O'Malley. Please feel free to introduce yourself to any of these parents and provide solution-oriented ideas and feedback to improve Laurel Hall School and Preschool.
We are still accepting applications for the Middle School (6 - 8) Parent Representative position. 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.
