St. Margaret School is accredited by the Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA). As a part of our accreditation process, the School Improvement Team meets regularly to discuss concerns and needs identified during site visits by MNSAA. Site visit reports may be viewed in the front office. Annual reports of progress from the school are also available for review and are updated each spring.

Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Association
 
National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools

All Catholic school teachers within the Diocese of Kalamazoo hold the expected credentials of any teacher; at a minimum a bachelor’s degree with the needed certification to teach at their respective levels in core subject areas. All teachers must maintain their certification by participating in professional development or obtaining continuing education. 





 

All the schools in the Diocese of Kalamazoo, including St. Margaret School, are governed by Local Consultative Advisory Boards (LCAB). Membership on the board is open to parents, parishioners, and local community members. 

Boards contribute to vision, leadership, and service to ensure the school's future. Members of the LCAB work within the framework of the general school policies and regulations established by the Diocese of Kalamazoo.

The purpose of the LCAB is:

• To provide an opportunity for laity to participate in the educational ministry of the church
• To provide unity, direction, and stability for the educational programs
• To ensure the rights and duties of those served by or employed by the institution
• To foster the institution's mission
• To represent the stakeholders

All board members must complete board training provided by the Diocesan Office of Schools before they hold voting rights. 

The main functions of an LCAB are:

• Formulate policy
• Conduct long-range planning
• Review and approve the budget
• Assist in the solicitation of funding 
• Evaluate the school administrator 
• Assist in promoting the educational program and public relations