Resources for Boards, Councils, and Commissions
This page provides suggestions, tips, and documents to assist Catholic education boards in carrying out their mission. Permission is given to print and use copyrighted materials only with one's own local institution. Materials may not be duplicated in any form on another Web site or publication, and may not be offered for commercial purposes or for sale. Appropriate credit must be given to the source.
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Administrator's Expectations of the Board
Annual Planning Calendar for the Board's Work - Sample
Board Member Orientation/Development/Education Checklist
Characteristics of Effective Diocesan Boards
Characteristics of Effective School Boards
Commissioning of New Members of a Board, Council, or Commission of Catholic Education
Hats of Board Members
An exercise to help board members consider their various hats (roles).
How to Keep the Meeting on Track
Article from Issue-Gram, Winter 2005
Internet Safety and Terminology ◄
Things every parent and person working with youth should know.
Keeping Legally Sound Minutes
Article from Issue-Gram, Fall 2005, by Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D., Ph.D.
Praise and Prayer Service
This is appropriate for use at a group event, meeting, or retreat. It has a unique way of personalizing prayers for each member or leader of the group. It was created for a 2-day retreat for principals in the Diocese of Allentown, Pa., at which Dr. Regina Haney presented a session on the relationship of the board and the principal/administrator.
Quick Order Form for other NCEA publications that can assist you with the work of boards, councils, and commissions.
White House Report — Preserving a Critical National Asset: America's Disadvantaged Students and the Crisis in Faith-based Urban Schools
This official report follows up the White House Summit on Inner-City Children and Faith-Based Schools that was attended by NCEA staff in September 2008, where President Bush convened educators, policy makers, community leaders, and others to develop potential strategies.
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