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Transcript of School Board Development Discernment of new members.
Content
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
Two Parts
Education Governance
Archbishop
Executive Director Catholic Education
School & BCEO employees
Catholic Education Council
Pastoral model - not a Management model
Characterised by two operational principles
Collaborative Ministry
Shared Wisdom
About Boards
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.
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 treasure one another’s
wisdom.
We must work for a climate that is open and
respectful.
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.
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.
Board AccountabilityTo 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.
Key Responsibilities
Mission and Vision
Policy development
Strategic Planning
Support of the school's educational leadership
Collaboration and communication, including confidentiality
Board sustainability
Board Mandate excludesManagement 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.
Ideal qualitiesCommitment 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
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.
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.
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.
Local discernmentWhat 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?