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ADVISORY |
BOARD OF LIMITED JURISDICTION |
| Nature and Purpose |
Convoked to be a sounding board on topics/issues presented to them for discussion and input. |
Empowered to act in specified areas, namely Advancement (Development and Enrollment), Fiscal Management, Strategic Planning, Mission Effectiveness, Board Management & Development. |
| To advise and recommend on certain matters brought to the board by pastor and/or principal. |
To promote and advance mission of the school through participatory, policy-making powers, in collaboration with pastor and principal. |
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| Appointment |
Appointed by pastor |
Nominated and vetted by committee. |
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| Members |
Primarily parents and employees wishing to advance influence over current issues |
Diverse membership of community stakeholders (within and beyond parish boundaries) with specific professional skill sets (legal, financial, marketing, etc.) |
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| Duties |
Agenda/Issue-driven, based upon current concerns |
System/Process-driven to create infrastructure to secure project development and strategic planning |
| Limited only to discussion and recommendations in targeted areas of school community |
Empowered by pastor and Archdiocese to take leadership, ownership, and set policy |
| Rarely has any interaction with outside players |
Regularly includes external interaction (enrollment, development, finance) |
| Role and responsibilities sometimes unclear |
Clearly defined authority |
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| Governance Model |
Due to responsive nature toward issues brought to its attention, gives appearance of public school board |
Specified jurisdiction clearly defines BLJ does not function like a public school board |
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| OCE |
No involvement |
Trained and supported by OCE |
