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Department Vision Statement
The Department of Boards and Councils of the NCEA will be the premier source for information and services related to governance for: Catholic elementary and secondary schools, Diocesan boards,* and Catechetical programs, thus fostering the viability and sustainability of Catholic education.
*The word boards will encompass all boards, councils and commissions.
Department of Boards and Councils Executive Committee
Comprised of leading Catholic educators in a variety of fields from across the country, this committee assists the department's staff in planning and providing services to
board members across the world of Catholic education.
Read about the best practices of award-winning boards. Outstanding Boards, councils, and commissions are showcased to provide inspiration and ideas for others.
Each year an individual is recognized for his or her outstanding contribution to establishing and supporting collaborative leadership through boards of Catholic education. Descriptions and photos of previous recipients can be found here.
Online training courses to help your school leaders excel (board members, administrators, principals, chairpersons, officers, pastors, superintendents, committee members, etc.). ________________________________
Featured publications and access to: Department publication order form, Online Store, AmazonKindle Store, Newsletter back-issue order forms and index of articles published in Issue-Gram and NCEA NOTES and link to Momentum. An index of articles from the monthly E-Newsletter is sent each month only to members of the Department of Boards and Councils.
To serve effectively on boards and councils, today's members must have knowledge of a vast array of disciplines. This glossary defines over 200 Catholic educational governance terms as well as terms from Canon Law, the nonprofit sector, public education, business and industry, Catholic best practices and generally accepted accounting practices.
By Sr. Deborah M. Cerullo, SSND, J.D., J.C.L.
Examining canonical and civil legal structures of Catholic schools. This work, aimed at the lay-person, includes samples of governing documents and fiduciary obligations.
Building Better Boards for a New Age DVD & Guidebook Produced by Christopher Salvador NewGroup Media. Script written by Regina Haney, Ed.D. and Rev. Phillip J. Brown, SS
We are proud to offer an updated version of the Building Better Boards DVD. The revised DVD can serve as core element in an orientation session for new members as well as a useful review for current board members.
A past project identifying, validating, and sharing successful, innovative Catholic programs so that other educators may replicate and/or adapt them for their school's needs. SPICE Book Sale
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Yearly Fact Sheets
Fact sheets contain the number of U.S. Catholic schools, school boards, and diocesan boards by region during the school year.