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Education Commission

Purpose of the Education Commission
The Commission is established by the Chippewa Falls  Dean to assist him and MACS President through consultation in the governance of the education program.

Education Commission Bylaws

Approved Meeting Minutes (all pdf)

2025-26
August | September | October | November | December | January [no meeting] | February | March | April | May | 

2026-27 
August | September | October | November | December | January | February | March | April | May | June

Governing Board Meeting Dates Notification The McDonell Area Catholic Schools Education Commission is available two times a year for students or parents currently attending or applying to MACS for the following school year. This time is specifically set aside for students and parents to meet and communicate with the members of the governing body. There is no need to RSVP and you may show up at this time with your questions or comments. 

Next Meeting Times: 

  • August 20, 2026
  • September 17, 2026
  • October 15, 2026 - Listening Session 6-7pm
  • November 17, 2026
  • December 17, 2026
  • January 21, 2027
  • February 18, 2027
  • March 18, 2027
  • April 15, 2027
  • May 20, 2027 - Listening Session 6-7pm
  • June 17, 2027 [optional]

Collaborative responsibilities include:
Long Range Planning
Policy Formation
Finance, Facilities, and Technology
Advancement and Public Relations
Setting and evaluating annual Commission goals
Consultation and Information Sharing

MACS Administrators - Ex-Officio
Mrs. Molly Bushman, President
Mrs. Mary Huffcutt, Dean of Academic Affairs and Accreditation
Rev. Daniel Sedlacek, Dean of Chippewa Falls Deanery
Mr. Eric Wedemeyer, Middle-High Principal

Relationship with other groups:
Dean
Pastors
Administrators (President, Vice President, Principal(s), Directors of Parish Religious Education)
Central Office Staff
Parish Pastoral Council(s)
Parish Finance Council(s)
Parent Organization(s)
La Crosse Diocese

2026-27 Priests residing within Chippewa Falls
Rev. Daniel Sedlacek, Chippewa Falls Deanery Dean, Church of the Holy Ghost, St. Bridget, Notre Dame & St. Charles Borromeo
Rev. David Nowicki, Deanery Clergy Representative, Church of the Holy Ghost & St. Bridget & Notre Dame
Chaplain, Rev. Alex Kren, Associate Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo & St. Peter the Apostle


     All supporting parishes


 

The commission meets the third Thursday of the month, with the exception of July. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. in the McDonell Library/Media Center. 

To address the commission, please give a 20-day notice.
715.723.0538 x3301

OFFICERS
Chairperson
Chad Brady
Holy Ghost, Chippewa Falls

Vice Chairperson
Tony Willkom
St. Charles, Chippewa Falls

Finance Committee Chair, Jamie Leibrandt

Bill Eddy, Facilities

Ex-Officio / MACS Administrators
Dean, Fr. Daniel Sedlacek
Chaplain, Fr. Alex Kren
President, Molly Bushman
Dean of Academic Affairs & Accreditation, Mary Huffcutt
Principal ND/McD, Eric Wedemeyer
Principal HG, Gwen Doyle
Principal SC, Megan Mai
Controller, ***

Representatives
Tamara Bohaty, Tuition
Holy Cross, Cornell

Joseph Brick
Holy Ghost, Chippewa Falls

Joseph Petefish
Notre Dame, Chippewa Falls

Open Position
Notre Dame, Chippewa Falls

Open Position
St. Charles Borromeo, Chippewa Falls

Open Position
St. Charles Borromeo, Chippewa Falls

Diane Herron, Faith Boosters
St. Peter the Apostle, Tilden

Open Position
All Saints Parish, Stanley

Adam Thorson, 
Notre Dame, Chippewa Falls

Open Position 
Sacred Heart, Jim Falls

Open Position
St. John the Baptist, Bloomer

Open Position
St. Paul, Bloomer

Open Position 
St. Bridget, Springfield

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Senior
Lucy Pries

Junior
**Open