Board Committees Key to Effectiveness

Purpose of Committees Do the work of the board Involvement of non-board members Able to do research

Who Can Serve Non-board members; e.g. teachers, DRE, aides, secretary, etc. No term Board representative

Standing Committees Finance Student Life Buildings and grounds Development Membership

Finance Prepare budget Interface with parish finance Monitor budget Manage investments Make recommendations

Student Life Monitor test scores Insure Catholicity Recommend extra-and co-curriculars Recommend academic improvements Recommend social, spiritual programs

Buildings and Grounds Monitor maintenance needs Recommend repairs, improvements Suggest economic, efficient use of buildings and grounds

Development Strategic Planning Non-tuition fundraising, e.g. annual fund, alumni, capital campaign Recruitment Public Relations

Membership Cultivate new members Orientation of new members

Functioning Regular Meetings Reports to Board Research Recommendations for Action Policy Setting goals and objectives

Some further suggestions: Use non-board members Look for expertise Consider consultants to the committee Use a uniform reporting procedure Be sure to assign tasks Recommend action, discussion, etc. for meetings

Remember: Your board will only be as strong as your committees are active and productive.