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The Office of Catholic Schools is encouraging the development of a Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) as a new governance model for St. Therese elementary parish school. A BSJ recognizes the expertise of lay members while broadening school support. It has authority delegated by the Superintendent in areas like vision, development, finances, and marketing. The Board would be composed of 11-21 Catholic members with skills like parishioners, alumni, neighborhood leaders, and parents. Applications are available through the school office and parish website for those interested in the important service.

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BSJ2009

The Office of Catholic Schools is encouraging the development of a Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ) as a new governance model for St. Therese elementary parish school. A BSJ recognizes the expertise of lay members while broadening school support. It has authority delegated by the Superintendent in areas like vision, development, finances, and marketing. The Board would be composed of 11-21 Catholic members with skills like parishioners, alumni, neighborhood leaders, and parents. Applications are available through the school office and parish website for those interested in the important service.

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BOARH OE SPECIFIC JURISDICTION

Are you interested in the Catholic education of our children? The Office of Catholic
Schools is encouraging arid fostering the development of a Board cjf Specified
Jurisdiction, a new governance model for our elementary parish school, St. Therese.

A Board of Specified Jurisdiction recognizes the expertise and dedication present in the
laity; at the same time it recognizes that the school's viability and vitality for the long-
term rest on broadening the school's base of support in the community.

A Board of Specified Jurisdiction (or BSJ) has authority for decision-making for the
school in specified areas; this authority is delegated by the Superintendent of Catholic
Schools in the areas of vision and mission; institutional development; finance and
facilities; and marketing and recruitment. The BSJ is empowered to cooperate and
collaborate with the principal and the Superintendent in the work of administering and
leading the school.

Are .you interested in bringing your skills, interests, commitment, and experience to this
endeavor? Or, do you have previous board experience from business and/or non-profit
boards? Do yoiiknow sorrieone else who might be so s

The Board is empowered in these specified areas:


*Ministry Effectiveness (Mission/Vision/Faith based Core Values)
*Member Development
*Planning
*Fiseal Management (Finances and Facilities)
^Institutional Advancement (Communication, Development, Marketing,
Enrollment/Recruitment and Retention

It is recommended that a BSJ is composed of 11 to 21 members. An individual is


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members must be Catholic. Individuals with these skill sets include:


*Parishioners
*Alumini/ae and parents of alumni/ae
^Leaders within the neighborhood, business, and professional communities
*Parents of current students Tim to

An application for the Board may be obtained by contacting the school office and is
available on the parish website. If you are interested in becoming a member, please
complete the information and return to Office of Catholic Schools. Appointment of
members and their training will be scheduled for spring.

Thank you for considering this important service to St. Therese School.

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