Advisory Councils
School Advisory Council
The Thomas More Prep-Marian Junior/Senior High School Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Bishop’s Designate and the Principal in ensuring the highest possible spiritual and academic education for the students attending Thomas More Prep-Marian Junior/Senior High. Advisory Council members are appointed by the pastors and approved by the Bishop.
2025-2026 VOTING MEMBERS | Parish | Term | Year |
Immaculate Heart of Mary | 1st | 2026 | |
Jody Hipp, vice chairperson | Immaculate Heart of Mary | 2nd | 2027 |
Megan Purinton, secretary | St. Joseph | 2nd | 2026 |
Joe Billinger | St. Joseph | 2nd | 2028 |
Erin Brungardt | St. Nicholas of Myra | 2nd | 2027 |
Tina Herrman | St. Nicholas of Myra | 1st | 2026 |
Dr. Jon Kinderknecht | Immaculate Heart of Mary | 1st | 2028 |
Jarett Schmeidler | St. Catherine, Catharine | 1st | 2028 |
Cammi Williby | St. Francis of Assisi, Munjor | 2nd | 2027 |
Three-year terms expire on June 30th of the year listed | |||
Ex-officio Members | Role | School/Parish | |
Geoff Andrews | Pastoral/Administrative Designate; Superintendent of Schools | Diocese of Salina | |
Curtis Hammeke | President | Hays Catholic Schools | |
Tom Meagher | Assistant Principal/Business Director | TMP – Marian | |
Chad Meitner | Principal | TMP – Marian | |
Fr. Damian Richards | Canonical Designate | St. Nicholas of Myra | |
The Hays Catholic Schools Finance and Development Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Bishop’s Designate and the Holy Family Elementary and Thomas More Prep-Marian Principals in ensuring the good stewardship of both school communities’ time, talent, and treasure. Finance Advisory Council members are appointed by the pastors and approved by the Bishop.
2025-2026 VOTING MEMBERS | Role |
Bryan Vonfeldt | Chair |
Bryan Brady | |
vacant - seeking member | |
Bill Dowling | Endowment Representative |
Lisa Gabel | |
Joe Bain | |
James Robben | |
Ex-officio Members | |
Curtis Hammeke | |
Chad Meitner | |
Tom Meagher | |
Fr. Nick Parker | |
Geoff Andrews | |
Fr. Damian Richards |