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School Board Development

School Board Development. Discernment of new members. Content. Two Parts. 1) Briefing about School Boards (including) Welcome, Introductions and Prayer Ideal qualities and capabilities sought in new members and reflections from prospective members Questions and clarification

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School Board Development

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  1. School Board Development • Discernment of new members

  2. Content Two Parts • 1) Briefing about School Boards (including) • Welcome, Introductions and Prayer • Ideal qualities and capabilities sought in new members and reflections from prospective members • Questions and clarification • 2) Discernment by Board members

  3. Education Governance Archbishop Catholic Education Council Executive Director Catholic Education School & BCEO employees

  4. Source Documents

  5. About Boards • Pastoral model - not a Management model • Characterised by two operational principles • Collaborative Ministry • Shared Wisdom

  6. Shared Wisdom Has a Religious Context • The School Board listens to the wisdom of the members of their community and their own board membership in order to know how best to lead and serve them.  

  7. Insight & Practice To each the Lord gives a piece of the wisdom.  To no one does He give all the wisdom of God.  We all get different pieces and, as a consequence,  we must share our wisdom.  We must hear, respect, and treasureone another’s wisdom.  We must work for a climate that is open and respectful. ​

  8. Board Purpose • To build, strengthen and nourish the school as part of the parish • The School Board is a structure intended to facilitate members of the school and faith community to share responsibility for the well being of the whole of the school within the beliefs and values, teachings and traditions of the Church. 

  9. Board Role • Stewardship: developing the school in all its facets 'in trust' for the faith community • Serving the faith community by caring for and developing its school community • Servant leadership: collectively accepting accountability for the school's well being.

  10. Board Accountability • To the Archbishop through the Executive Director of Catholic Education • Membership of the School Board is discerned by the local faith community and commissioned by the Executive Director • Boards need to develop an understanding of their fit within Archdiocesan and Parish structures, functions and aspirations.

  11. Key Responsibilities • Mission and Vision • Policy development • Strategic Planning • Support of the school's educational leadership​ • Collaboration and communication, including confidentiality • Board sustainability

  12. Board Mandate excludes • Management of day-to-day operations of the school and its curriculum • Operational decisions about the use of teaching or learning resources at the school • Making decisions about the individual teaching style used, or to be used, at the school • Making a decision that is contrary to law or a written policy of Brisbane Catholic Education; • Control of funds • Contractual dealings • Acquisition, or disposal of property • Litigation.

  13. Ideal qualities • Commitment to Catholic education in the parish and school  • Commitment to the vision and mission of the parish and school  • An understanding of the role of parish priest, principal and Board members  • Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification  • Ability to think strategically 

  14. Ideal qualities • Willingness to support the contributions of other Board members  • Capacity to listen in an active and meaningful way • Willingness to work co-operatively with others  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

  15. Key Understandings • The role of Catholic education and the Catholic school   • The history and ethos of the school  • The expectations of the particular communities they serve.

  16. Key Responsibilities • A characteristic of an effective and high performing Board is that it is engaged in ongoing Board formation activities and programs •  Board formation is essentially about board members participating in programs and activities that will enhance their skills as a board member and provide further knowledge about the operations of the board.

  17. Local discernment • What are some recent examples of shared wisdom and collaboration? • How has the Board effectively developed policies? • In what ways has the Board formed itself in mission? • What are our big ticket items for the next 12 months? • What are some qualities or capabilities we seek now in new membership? • What gifts do our prospective members offer at this stage?

  18. Questions • What are the things you would like greater clarity about? • What are the next steps in the process? • What might be required of me in the next week or so? Thank you for your generosity and time.

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