Bishop Paul Coakley is the chief representative of the teaching authority of the Church in the Diocese of Salina and is responsible for the teaching mission of the Catholic schools within the diocese. He shares this responsibility with the pastors who are the delegates for the bishop for the Catholic school within the parish. Aiding Bishop Fitzsimons is the diocesan superintendent who is the bishop's delegate for all Catholic schools within the Salina Diocese.
Fr. Larry Letourneau is the spiritual leader and is responsible for the religious education program, Sacrament preparation, worship experiences, and the total faith community. He works closely with the principal on a regular basis. He has the right of veto in all school matters whenever he believes it is necessary for him to exercise it.
Mr. Nick Compagnone is the superintendent of schools appointed and delegated by the bishop as the chief administrative officer of the Catholic schools in the Salina Diocese. Subject to the bishop and to the mandates of the Diocesan Council of Education, he is the director of the Office of Education and, as such, bears the responsibility for the general organization, administration, and supervision of all Catholic schools within the diocese.
Martin Hesting is the administrative and educational leader. He has the responsibility of administering the educational program of the school, and is responsible for the selection and hiring of the teachers. He determines the direction and procedure for best operation, and exemplifies to the best of his ability, a strong spiritual leadership that bonds and unites all persons in the school community in the love and service of both God and neighbor. Both the high school and grade school principals combined serve as the executive officer of the school council and plan the monthly agenda in cooperation with the School Council President.
The School Council is a non-policy making council, serving in an advisory capacity, with no authority to implement policies or make decisions binding on the school without the approval of the pastor. The School Council serves as an advisory group to the bishop, pastor, diocesan superintendent and principal in ensuring the highest possible religious and academic education for the students attending Catholic school.