Transcript Consultative School Boards

Consultative School Boards and
Membership
Diocese of Orange
Definition
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Part of the governing body of a school
whose role is to participate in decision
making at the local school level and
whose responsibilities and authority are
stipulated in its founding documents,
such as a constitution or bylaws.
Taken From: Dwyer, Glossary of Catholic Education Governance
Terms, NCEA
Purpose
(Diocese of Orange)
Consultative in Nature
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Serves as a Body of Advisors to the Pastor
and Principal-Is Consulted Within Purview
of Responsibilities
Supports the Mission/Vision of the School
Does Not Have Legislative Authority
Board Responsibilities
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Planning
Promotion
Policy Formation
Duties of a Board Member
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Leadership
Participation
Collaboration
Areas of Function
(Standing Committees)
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Mission/Faith Development
Strategic Planning
Development
Marketing and Communications
Finance
Public Policy—Political and Legislative Action
(USCCB/CCCB, CAPSO)
Liaison to Diocesan Consultative School Board
Successful Model
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Specific tasks are assigned to each member
of the board and each becomes the chair of a
standing committee
Standing committees meet to do assigned
tasks
Chair of committees report out at Board
Meetings
Additional ad hoc committees formed as
needed within the purview of the standing
committees
Mission/Faith Development
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Members are to be committed to
developing and promoting a Catholic
faith community
Further promote the over-all mission of
the school
BALANCED SCORECARD
APPROACH
FINANCES
CUSTOMERS
MISSION
LEARNING &
GROWTH
ACADEMIC
PROGRAM
Strategic Planning
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Maintain, Monitor and Revise the
School’s Strategic Plan
Can Initiate Development of Strategic
Plan
Commitment to Long-View
(Strategic Planning)
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Extends horizon to 2-4 years
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Moves from reactive to proactive
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Inspires confidence in the future
Components to Consider in
Strategic Planning Process. . .
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Catholic Identify of the School
Ownership/Governance/Administration
Enrollment
Staffing
Curriculum/Programs/Technology (from WCEA/WASC
Self-Study)
Facilities
Finances
Development/Public Relations
The School in the Community
Development
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Oversight of all programs concerning
major fund-raising, grant writing,
endowment and foundation programs
Works with alumni relations
Marketing and
Communications
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Monitor student enrollment
Seek ways to continue to market the
school
Develop strategies to further
recruitment and retention of students
Develop strategies to assist in
communications to shareholders and
outside community.
Finance
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Provides guidance in all aspects of the
school’s financial management with
special emphasis on establishing the
budget and providing input on all areas
requested by the school administration
Recommends tuition increases to create
a balanced budget
Public Policy
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Keep current on any legislation that
could affect the school
Communicate to shareholders
information on upcoming legislation
that would benefit Catholic education in
general
Develop mechanisms of communication
for political activism in this area.
Liaison to Diocesan Consultative
School Board
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Serve as a liaison between the Diocesan
Consultative Board and school parents
in relation to the California Catholic
Conference initiatives.
Attend inservices/meetings sponsored
by Diocesan Board meant to strengthen
the work of local boards.
Areas Outside Level of
Functioning
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Personnel Matters
Day-to-Day Operations of the School
Personal Financial Information of
Parents (e.g. relating to scholarship
awards and tuition arrears)
Development and Monitoring of
Curriculum
Role of Confidentiality
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Confidentiality requires that no
information discussed by the Board at
its regular meetings is shared with
anyone outside until a decision is
published in the formal minutes and/or
in other ways with the approval of the
Pastor and Principal
Characteristics of Effectiveness
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Diverse Representation/Balance
Assumes Ownership of Issues Under
Their Jurisdiction.
Involved With Issues Pertaining to
Budget, Policy, Mission/Philosophy, and
Planning
Goals—Basis for Effectiveness
Characteristics of Effectiveness
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Active Working Committees
Positive Liaison Between Administration
and Other School Shareholders
Role of Pastor/Principal Is Understood
Constitution, By-Laws, Term Limits
Committee Structure
Characteristics of Effectiveness
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Decisions Based on School Mission and
Accurate Data
Strong Commitment of Time, Talent,
and Treasure of Members
Members Work as a Collaborative Team
in Decision Making for the Present and
Future Viability of the School
Characteristics of Effectiveness
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Is Involved in Development, Not
Fundraising
Orientation and Ongoing Inservice
Adheres to a Strong Code of Ethics
Realizes that the Board Membership is
Important!
Characteristics of Effectiveness
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Scheduled Monthly Meetings
Written Agendas/Posted Minutes
Member Term Limits
LOOKING FORWARD:
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Affordability and Accessibility:
How do we effectively manage rising
tuitions and declining parish support
while making sure that Catholic schools
remain available to all who desire them?
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Advocacy and Marketing:
How can we more effectively tell the story
of the benefits and contributions of
Catholic schools?
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Communications:
How can Catholic schools be more
effective in educating parents about true
cost, and being transparent in our
financial reporting?
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Governance:
How can we enhance the role of lay
leadership in our schools by maximizing
the involvement and expertise of
parents in governance?
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Developing the Long View:
How can we assist schools in moving away
from the year-to-year survival mentality
and toward a 2-4 year vision for a more
prosperous and successful future?
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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Innovation and Change:
Given the public’s identification with
quality and innovation, its perception of
Catholic schools as traditional rather than
innovative, and the general resistance to
change, how do we assure that our
schools remain on the cutting edge?
SEVEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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High Tech and Global Future:
Given the imperative for schools to create
a 21st century curriculum so students are
prepared for a more technological and
global future, how can Catholic schools
secure and utilize the latest technologies
as part of their academic program?