1. Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles
Board Orientation
November 18, 2014

2. Introduction and Background

3. Community founded in 1850 in Coesfeld
St. Julie Billiart
Amersfoort
Coesfeld
Community founded in 1850 in Coesfeld
Received training from Amersfoort Sisters who were descendants of St. Julie’s congregation
Sister Mary Aloysia,
SND Foundress

4. Fr. Bernard Overberg
Saw teaching as a vocation and the person of the teacher as the most significant factor.
He promoted a mature integration of spirituality and educational practice in an atmosphere of love, making learning both practical and engaging.

5. Overberg’s approach fostered a classroom atmosphere of
respect and love
student-centered learning
questions
conversation
narrative
education related to daily life
religious instruction that touched both mind and heart.

6. SNDs arrived in USA (Cleveland)
1874
SNDs arrived in USA (Cleveland)

7. SNDs came to California in 1924

8. In the USA today Four Provinces*: Chardon OH 345 Toledo OH 214
Covington KY
Los Angeles CA 56
* By 2020 all four provinces will merge to one
Sponsored Educational Institutions:
5 high schools
4 elementary schools
3 early childhood centers
1 college
2 non-school (after-school and Double ARC)

9. China
Viet Nam
Nicaragua

10. “SPONSORSHIP”

11. Defining Sponsorship
Sponsorship of an apostolate or ministry is a formal relationship between a recognized Catholic organization (Sisters of Notre Dame) and a legally formed entity (e.g. Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles) entered into for the sake of promoting and sustaining the Church’s mission in the world.
Francis G. Morrisey, OMI

12. Sponsorship entails three important
elements on the part of the Sisters of
Notre Dame
Use of the Sisters’ name
Exercise of certain governance responsibilities
Accountability to Church authorities

13. Roles within Sponsorship
Relates to Church,
appoints
Member group (or
Serves as Member)
Provincial Council
Sisters of Notre Dame
Canon Law
Holds Reserved Powers
Approves Directors
SND
Member
Civil Law
Strategic Planning
Finances
Physical plant
Policies
Develop resources
Evaluate the President
NDAS
Board of Directors
Civil Law

14. Mission

15. Elementary School Mission Statement
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School, in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, is committed to providing a thoroughly Catholic education in an academically challenging environment designed to nurture socially responsible citizens.

16. Elementary School Student Learning Expectations (SLEs)
CHRIST-LIKE SLE 1- An NDAE graduate is a Christ-like Catholic who lives like Jesus through service and leadership. COMPETENT SLE 2 – An NDAE graduate is a well-rounded, competent student who solves problems independently, communicates effectively, has good study skills and meets goals. COMPASSIONATE SLE 3 – An NDAE graduate is a compassionate citizen who always respects others and takes action to make a difference in the world.

17. High School Mission Statement
Notre Dame Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school dedicated to educating young women to make a difference by living Gospel values.

18. High School Integrated Student Outcomes (ISOs)
Notre Dame Academy graduates are:
Women of Faith who live Catholic values and witness to God’s goodness and provident care.
Women of Academic Excellence who think critically and communicate effectively.
Women of Vision and Leadership who collaborate, problem solve, and use technology ethically.
Women of Service and Compassion who make a positive difference in the world.

19. Corporate and Administrative Governance Structure

20. Corporate Structure

21. NDAS Administrative Structure

22. An Effective Board and its Members
Executive Committee
Standing Committees/ad-hoc committees/task forces
Board composition

23. Reserved Powers of Member
Member Originated Actions:
Removal of Directors
Appointment of SNDs
Disposition of corporate assets
Merger
Election to dissolve corporation
Amendment to Articles or By-laws
Amendment to philosophy, mission statement, investment policy, other public statements

24. Reserved Powers of Member
Member Consent Actions:
Appointment of Directors elected by Board
Approve Chairperson elected by Board
Approve Vice-chairperson elected by Board
Approve Board’s selection of President
Approve alienation of real estate

25. Responsibilities of Directors
Support the administration/serve as ambassador
Leadership through partnership
Confidentiality
School Knowledge
Board Operations
Participation
Engagement
Primacy of Director Role
Philanthropy
Board self-evaluation

26. Responsibilities of the President
Supervise Principal, CFO, Advancement, Admissions, Plant
School Oversight
Archdiocesan Relations
Board Relations
Long-Range Planning
Financial Management
Development/Advancement

28. Annual Agenda Items Budget Audit Monitoring Strategic Plan
Monitor Enrollment
President Employment Agreement

29. Resources Items in Binder Strategic Plan Master Plan Audit Bylaws
Benchmarks
Commissioning
Self Assessment
Websites
Terms/Acronyms