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Publications for Catholic Education Boards, Councils, and Commissions
A list of publications that support the work of Catholic education boards, councils, and commissions, on a printable order form. Orders also can be placed through our Online Store.
These concise publications are perfect for helping everyone understand roles and issues related to collaborative leadership of school and education boards/councils/commissions within the Catholic Church. Each 9-panel brochure provides a brief overview of a single topic. Discussion questions are included to facilitate their use for 15-minute training or review sessions during meetings. Some titles may assist parents who have difficulty understanding the Catholic way. $9 for a pack of 25 of a single title will provide extras for future board members and others. Titles are continually being rewritten and updated as they go out of print.
This quarterly printed newsletter contains practical tips, resources, contacts, best practices of award-winning boards, and other timely information written specifically for Catholic education boards, councils, and commissions. It is mailed to individuals who serve on a board that is a member of the Department of Boards and Councils, free of charge, as a benefit of membership. Back issues may be ordered here.
This newsletter published 5 times a year by NCEA offers articles related to all aspects of Catholic schools and education programs.
This is a sample of a monthly electronic newsletter that is emailed only to each member of the Department of Boards and Councils. It contains timely announcements, alerts, meeting tips, Web links, and other practical information. It is mailed only to individuals who serve on a board that is a member of the Department of Boards and Councils, free of charge, as a benefit of membership.
This award-winning NCEA journal that is mailed 4 times a year to administrators of all NCEA-member institutions is also mailed to all members of the Department of Boards and Councils, to keep them informed about the whole scope of Catholic education through their own personal copy. This saves the time and expense of office staff copying articles the administrator wishes to share at board meetings, and gives board members access to a broad scope of information.
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This package of self-assessment materials will enable your board or council to assess how it is functioning and then conduct a retreat to make improvements and plan goals.
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"New Board Member's Toolkit"
Each new member will be well-equipped for service on a CATHOLIC board, council, or comission with one of these kits. Key publications are packaged in a clear plastic valise that will be convenient for carrying loose papers to meetings. Each kit contains one copy of each of the following:
- Benchmarks of Excellence: Effective Boards of Catholic Education
- Glossary of Catholic Education Governance Terms
- Code of Ethics for Catholic School Board Members (on card stock, suitable for framing)
- Board Member's Prayer (on card stock, suitable for framing)
- Optional orientation DVD, "Building Better Boards"
and 3 volumes in The Board Member's Thumbnail Series:
- What Makes a Catholic Education Board Catholic?
- What Does a Catholic Education Board Do?
- Duties of an Education Board Member
The entire kit sells for $25 without DVD; $35 with DVD. If purchased separately they would cost twice as much.
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