Department of Boards and Councils

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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.

 

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Annual Convention   April 2 - 4, 2013     Visit 2013 Houston to find out more.         Have you missed previous Conventions? Visit our Live Learning center to download the entire convention and listen to every session at your leisure! View Programs and Pictures of Past Conventions: 2012 - Boston, MA           View Pictures from 2012 2011 - New Orleans, LA           View Pictures and Video from 2011 2010 - Minneapolis, MN            View the 2010 slide show ________________________________   Awards and Certificates    Apply for 2013 Outstanding Board Awards through Nov. 15th   Outstanding Board Awards Read about the best practices of award-winning boards.  Outstanding Boards, councils, and commissions are showcased to provide inspiration and ideas for others. Certificates of Appreciation You can order custom-printed certificates of appreciation for presentation to outgoing members of your board, council, or commission.   O'Neil D'Amour Award 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.   2011 Outstanding Board Awardees: What Winners Have to Say about the NCEA OBA ________________________________    Board Resources & Helpful Information    Bylaws, Policy and Handbook Examples for Boards Page of links to online documents that may be helpful as you write or revise your own documents.   Environmental Health & Facilities Information A series of articles and links to help boards ensure your building is healthy for students and staff and operating efficiently.   Safe & Healthy School Resources Links and articles that will help boards to protect students and staff from abuse and emergencies.   Resources & Worksheets for Board Work Practical worksheets, checklists, suggestions, tips, and other documents that may be helpful. ________________________________              ________________________________		Continuous Learning Webcasts: 2013 Season Multiple viewers/participants per single registration encouraged.   Webinars Online training courses to help your school leaders excel (board members, administrators, principals, chairpersons, officers, pastors, superintendents, committee members, etc.). ________________________________   Publications & Articles   Department Library 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.     NEW Publications: Glossary of Catholic Education Governance Terms Revised Second Edition By Dr. Camille Lewis Brown 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. Catholic Schools in Two Worlds: Understanding Governance and Bylaws in Church and Civil Law 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. ________________________________   Membership in the Department of Boards & Councils   Membership in the Department – 2013 Click for information about the benefits of membership in the department and for a membership registration form. ________________________________   SPICE   SPICE – Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education 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 ________________________________   Yearly Fact Sheets   Fact sheets contain the number of U.S. Catholic schools, school boards, and diocesan boards by region during the school year.   2011-2012 Boards Fact Sheet 2010-2011 Boards Fact Sheet 2009-2010 Boards Fact Sheet 2008-2009 Boards Fact Sheet 2007-2008 Boards Fact Sheet 2006-2007 Boards Fact Sheet 2005-2006 Boards Fact Sheet 2004-2005 Boards Fact Sheet ________________________________
Department Staff