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resources of value to board members of Seventh-day Adventist schools, colleges and universities
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Adventist Professionals' Network LifelongHave you registered yet? The Adventist Professionals' Network (APN) is a global registry of Seventh-day Adventist professionals in any field. Housed at the world headquarters of the Church, APN will help locate candidates for positions, consultants with expertise,... -
Philosophy of Adventist Education - GC Working Policy 2003 Preschool-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,... -
A Board Member's Guide to Financial Statements Kindergarten-Grade 12This article can assist board members in the enormous task of ensuring that schools use their financial resources wisely so as to achieve their mission. It is their responsibility to adequately monitor the financial records of the school. Questions that board... -
A Board’s Duty of Care in Financial Oversight - How to Avoid the Question “Where Was the Board?” Kindergarten-Tertiary"Being a member of an institution’s board, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, carries significant responsibilities, including three important fiduciary duties: the duty of care; the duty of loyalty; and the duty of obedience." -
A College President and Her Board - Reflection on the Journey TertiaryAfter unexpectedly becoming a college president, the author gained experience working with the board of education. Read her detailed best-practice tips and advice to current and future college and university presidents. -
A Guide for School Board Success Kindergarten-Grade 12"The purpose of this manual is to assist individuals to become effective school board members and provide boards with the tools to operate successfully. Conference superintendents of schools and local administrators are encouraged to use this manual for... -
A Look at the Board of One Adventist University Tertiary-LifelongLawrence Geraty, the President of La Sierra University, shares the similarities and differences of Adventist university and college board of trustees from the perspective of his university. -
A New Framework of Governance Kindergarten-Lifelong"This article presents a new framework for the governance of Christian Schools—a Community Governance Framework that centres on the key roles and relationships contained within that community. Relationships are central to the Community Governance... -
An Inquiry of Governance Training , Perceptions of Board Members Qualifications , and Board Assessments of Day Academies in the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of study: The purpose of the study was to investigate the school boards of non-boarding secondary schools in the Southern Union regarding their governance training programs, the perceptions of the board members regarding their qualifications,... -
Board Book Checklist - SSD Sample Grade 1-TertiaryA checklist of items to include in the suggested 'Board Book' prepared by principal and board chair, for board members to reference during meetings. -
Board Members' Guidebook East-Central Africa Division 2008 Kindergarten-LifelongThis East-Central Africa Division handbook contains excerpts of presentations made during the Board members' seminar organized and conducted by the ECD Leadership and Education Department. This guide was compiled to assist in fostering an understanding of... -
Board of Education Checklist - SSD Kindergarten-LifelongThis one-page document, prepared by the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), consists of a list of documents and necessary information that should be easily available for board members to make decisions. Documents include agendas; minutes; financial, accreditation,... -
Board, Faculty, Community - Structure to Results Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2015 ASDASA presentation relating to school boards and a successful school business model gives "a fast paced overview of structural thinking leading to behavior change that leads to results. How do you define your WHY? How does that get you results?"... -
Boardmanship 101 Kindergarten-Grade 12Is your school under managed and over led? In this 2018 NAD convention presentation, "discover the difference between managing and leading. What is the board's role in school improvement? Learn an alternative manner in presenting the fiscal health of... -
Boardsmanship 101 Kindergarten-Grade 12A comprehensive discussion on the role of a board member and trustee in the successful governance and operation of educational Seventh-day Adventist institutions. Some topics include: Why is Boardsmanship Important?; Roles and Responsibilities; Board Members... -
Budgets and Boards Kindergarten-LifelongA schools budget plan reflects is commitment to education in monetary terms. The combined efforts of staff, school organizations, constituency members, and the board, in preparing the budget, will help schools become more accountable to those they serve. Topics... -
Building Your Fundraising Team - Avoiding the Solo Performance Kindergarten-Grade 12"It’s vital to develop a functional and professional team of volunteers, board members, colleagues, and others who participate in the fundraising process. This 2012 NAD session PPT and handout provides suggestions and materials for building a successful fundraising team." -
Can Adventist College Boards Pass the Test? Tertiary-LifelongWith higher education facing serious financial, enrollment, and identity challenges, college boards are the object of considerable discussion and controversy. During this year following the General Conference Session most of the Adventist colleges and universities... -
Challenging the Status Quo - The Journey from a So-So School to an Effective One Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the special JAE issue on staff development discusses the process that the school board at South Bend Junior Academy (Indiana) went through to address the two major problems: declining enrollment and nonpayment of tuition. This report shares... -
Communicating Financial Matters - Expectations of the School Business Officer Kindergarten-LifelongTo be an effective team member, the school business officer must be acutely aware of the expectations of the office and skillfully craft his or her responses to the different audiences served.... The most important responsibility of the school business officer... -
CUC Recommended Elements of a K-12 System - Governance Kindergarten-Grade 12This document outlines the roles of a superintendent or vice president of education, the conference K-12 Board of Education, the conference office of education's personnel, financial and administrative functions, and their relationship with school and other... -
CUC Sample School Constitutions Kindergarten-Grade 12Found on the Columbia Union Conference's website, this document contains three sample school constitutions for the K-12 and academy levels. -
Early Childhood Education Center Board Manual - Southern Union 0-2 years-PreschoolThis 34-page manual contains information on the function and roles of a center's operating board members, as well as center administration. -
Effective Governance - The Legal and Fiduciary Duties of Boards Kindergarten-Tertiary"How should a board function in order to effectively fulfill its legal and fiduciary obligations? This article examines these obligations and will suggest best practices that will empower boards to function effectively, and enable individual board members... -
Effective School Boards PowerPoint - Columbia Union Preschool-Grade 12This PowerPoint complements the Columbia Union Conference School Board Manual. -
Eight Pet Peeves of Adventist College and University Board Members Tertiary-LifelongRichard Osborn addresses the challenges of serving on college and university boards by identifying 8 complaints/concerns board members often share. He offers solutions for each one, and suggests that implementing the solutions will enable boards, collectively... -
Eine Grundsatzerklarung zur Erziehungsphilosophie Preschool-LifelongThe Philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist Education statement serves as a guideline for Adventist educational institutions world-wide. This includes sections entitled: Premises; Rationale; Aims and Mission; Agencies of Education (home, local and world church,... -
Ethical Issues for College / University Boards of Trustees Tertiary-LifelongThe authors of this article conducted in-depth interviews with eight board chairpersons or secretaries of Adventist colleges and universities in the North American and Southern Asia-Pacific divisions in order to identify issues relating to ethics at the board... -
Governing Board Autonomy, Independence, and Accountability in Colleges and Universities - Guidelines TertiaryThis document was designed to assist trustees and governors in understanding how the board functions and demonstrates accountability to all concerned parties. It recognizes that while denominational colleges and universities function in widely differing political,... -
Hawaii Conference Model K-8 School Bylaws Kindergarten-Grade 8A sample K-8 Adventist school bylaws shared by the Hawaii Conference superintendent of education. -
Hawaii Conference Model K-8 School Constitution Kindergarten-Grade 8A model Adventist K-8 school constitution shared by the Hawaii Conference superintendent of education. -
Help Wanted: College and University Trustees Tertiary-LifelongThis article looks at the qualifications college and university trustees, who serve as a vital link in the governance process of Adventist higher education, should have. -
How to Deal With Difficult Parents and Board Members Kindergarten-Grade 12Guidelines to help teachers deal with parents and board members. These include learning school rules, adapting personal style, enhancing communication, curriculum crises, professional growth, keeping parents informed, discussing classroom rules with students,... -
IAD School Board Manual for Secondary Schools Grade 9-Grade 12This School Board Manual for Secondary Schools covers school constituencies, school operating boards, general school policies and practices, personnel, finance, and curriculum. FAQ, school board members' qualifications, code of ethics, and philosophy of education... -
Information essential for accountability and planning as identified by board chairs and principals of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools have been facing problems with enrollments and finances. The purpose of this research was to identify those elements of information and data that the board chairs... -
Is My School Board Effective? Grade 1-Grade 12This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation will make you aware of a governance model for running a school board. It shows the proper relationship between the faculty, staff and the board. -
JAE Editorial: Professional Trustees Must Demonstrate Leadership Kindergarten-LifelongGuest editor Ed Boyatt previews articles, listed below, in the third issue on Boardmanship for K-12 and college/university board members or trustees. Articles in this issue include: ... -
JAE Editorial: Called to Lead in Tumultuous Times Kindergarten-TertiaryIn this guest editorial, the author discusses the substantial amount of tumult the world of education has seen in recent decades and the opportunities these challenges can provide. Additional titles in this issue include: Ten... -
JAE Editorial: Choosing to Stand Kindergarten-LifelongDulan prompts readers to consider the impact of not speaking up on committees or boards. When members of committees and boards choose not to share their own ideas or rightly speak out regarding the perspectives of those they represent, their participation... -
JAE Editorial: School Boards - A Key Role Kindergarten-LifelongAdministration and leadership in Adventist education is the focus of this special issue. Rasi notes that an educational institution's stability, continuity, and success are risk without the support of its board. This editorial outlines and summarizes the role... -
JAE Editorial: The Stewardship of Boardsmanship Kindergarten-LifelongOsborn shares six biblical principles of members of school boards or trustees of higher education. Articles included in this issue: Principals and Boards: A Team The... -
K-12 Adventist School Boards - Leading Now and Into the Future Kindergarten-Grade 12 New!!"The role and responsibility of the Seventh-day Adventist school boards require more learning about visioning and governance as we move further into the 21st century. To maintain their central position in educational governance, boards must be future-ready... -
Legal Responsibilites of Board Members Kindergarten-LifelongCharles McKinstry examines the legal responsibilities of school boards and its individual members. He also discusses areas of particular concern for Adventist school boards. Topics include: Conflict of Interest; Protection of Students; Protection of Employees;... -
Legal Responsibilities of School Board Members Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides an overview of the primary legal responsibilities of a school board and its members. Conflict of interest, protection of students and employees, finances, insurance, and confidentiality and defamation are topics discussed in this reprint... -
Memorandum to a Trustee Kindergarten-LifelongA college/university faculty member outlines seven things they need trustees to do: 1. Understand the nature and scope of our educational enterprise 2. Be a cheerleader for the work my colleagues and I are trying to do 3. Respect me professionally... -
Mission Enablers: Nonprofit Boards and Leadership blog Kindergarten-Grade 12"How the board interacts with the staff, how it makes decisions, and what issues it focuses on are important to the sustainability of the organization. We provide short, simple, useful guidance that makes board governance easier and improves organizational sustainability." -
NAD Manual for School Boards - Member Guidelines Kindergarten-Grade 12"The purpose of this handbook is to provide a resource that will assist school board members in meeting their responsibilities in the Seventh-day Adventist (Adventist) school system. Conference superintendents are encouraged to use this manual for... -
Path to Successful Hiring - Helpful Hints Kindergarten-Grade 12This thorough document considers steps to take before, during, and after the interview process while hiring educational personnel. -
Prayer Breakfast Grade 1-Grade 12Suggested program for a breakfast with the purpose of bonding home, church and school, identifying and encouraging support of key players and prayers. -
Preparing to Serve on the Local K-12 School Board Kindergarten-Grade 12"Congratulations! You have just accepted the invitation to serve on the local K-12 school board. Now what? Our schools are sacred—consecrated to God; each institution is an important link in a global network dedicated to educating children in Christ." -
Preserving the Identity of the Governance Process Kindergarten-LifelongIssues that impede higher education boards from managing and governing Adventist colleges/universities effectively are discussed, including: 1) members who are unfamiliar with the process of governance, 2) mixed identity or divided loyalties, and 3) the approval... -
Principals and Boards - A Team Kindergarten-Grade 12What is the purpose of the governing board of an Adventist school? The author presents the results of his observations as a participant on a number of boards. He posits that boards can effectively serve three major functions: policy making and enforcement;... -
Professional Learning for Teachers and Board Members - The School Board’s Responsibility Kindergarten-Grade 12"Educational experts agree that the quality of an educational program is primarily dependent on the quality of the teaching, and that ongoing professional training for teachers is the critical element in improving that quality." -
Sample K-12 School Constitution Kindergarten-Grade 12A sample constitution for an Adventist K-12 school in the North American Division. This document includes a preamble, articles of constitutions and bylaws. The constitution articles include name and location, philosophy and purposes, objectives, non-discriminatory... -
Sample School Constitution and Bylaws Kindergarten-Grade 12This sample includes sections on constituency sessions, school board, constituent churches, home and school, parliamentary procedure, and indemnification. -
School Board Conflict of Interest Statement Sample - Pacific Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12This model conflict of interest statement can be edited and used for your school board members. -
School Board Governance Training - Myth or Must? Grade 9-Grade 12This article discusses the responses of a questionnaire given to school board members of Adventist day academies in the Southern Union Conference concerning board governance training. Member role definition, legal responsibilities, and accountability were... -
School Board Manual - NAD Columbia Union Preschool-Grade 12Download this practical guide to best practices and policies for governing boards of education in the North American Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist schools. -
School Board Manual - NAD Southern Union Kindergarten-Grade 12This Southern Union School Board Manual contains major policies, plans, and procedures recommended for the administration of conference schools. The materials in this manual are in harmony with the information and policies of the North American Division and... -
School Board Manual - NAD Southwestern Union K-10 Kindergarten-Grade 10This Southwestern Union School Board Manual K-10 contains major policies, plans, and procedures recommended for the administration of conference schools. This manual is designed to effect a caring, involved application of principles that will lead to more... -
School Board Member Handbook - NAD Mid-America Union Kindergarten-Grade 12Created for Adventist school board members in the NAD Mid-America Union Conference, this handbook includes 8 chapters titled: organization and functions, effective board membership, effective board meetings, effective leadership, financial management, curriculum... -
School Board Member Quick Start Guide Kindergarten-Grade 12"This Quick Start Guide for School Board Members is full of important information to help you fulfill your responsibilities to the church school. This guide contains a job description, instructions for getting started, tips for maintaining a successful... -
School Boards Can Improve Kindergarten-Grade 12This ASDASA 2015 session distinguishes between leading and managing as it clarifies the roles and responsibilities of effective boards. It prioritizes the importance of strategic planning and assessing the success of your school. Documents in the... -
Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Governing Boards - A Snapshot Kindergarten-LifelongCanosa shares findings from a survey of trustees of four NAD college/university governing boards. Trustees' perceptions about the extent to which their respective boards employed preferred group practices and behaviors identified in "The Effective Board... -
Some Legal Considerations for Operating Boards in Adventist Schools K-12 Kindergarten-Grade 12“This article will identify some aspects of the law that may impact the decision-making process for board members of Seventh-day Adventist schools. It will focus on raising awareness rather than providing deep legal analysis.” Specific areas covered... -
Statements on Theology and Academic Freedom and Accountability Tertiary-LifelongThe 1987 Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee voted this official position paper regarding theological freedom and accountability. This paper was presented at the 8th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Streamlining the Adventist School Board Kindergarten-LifelongThis article explores one school's attempt to cure board dysfunction through an ongoing experiment in restructuring its board. The background of the experiment, advantages of small group governance, maintaining representation while vesting power in a small... -
Substantial Change in Program Kindergarten-Grade 12Download the NAD Policy for Schools Substantially Changing Educational Program during a voted accreditation term. -
Teachers Look At Their School Boards Kindergarten-Grade 12Results of a survey conducted to examine the school board's impact on the life of the church employee. Discussion on attitudes and perceptions of teachers and principals toward board members is also presented. Topics include: Identified Problems; Poor Communication... -
Technology Planning - A Guide for School Boards Kindergarten-Grade 12Every Adventist school needs to have a technology plan that is supported by its governing board, administration, and teaching staff. To ensure successful use of technology in the classroom, school boards should follow five basic steps: Visioning, Planning, Modeling, Funding, and Training. -
Ten Mandates for Today’s Education Board Chair Kindergarten-Grade 12"Today’s board chairs are tested more than ever. The realities impacting educational institutions and challenging their boards are different from those of the past several decades and continue to change, sometimes at rapid rates." -
The Blessings of Serving on a Small School Board Kindergarten-Grade 12Working with school boards in small schools can be a tremendously rewarding experience if one is willing to work with the community, listen carefully, gather support, and appreciate God's blessing. Topics in this article include: School board is like a family;... -
The Board's Role In Teacher Employment Kindergarten-Grade 12Who has the official authority to hire and fire certificated teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist school system? This article examines the role of local school boards and conference offices of education in the process of employing quality teachers. Topics... -
The Case Against Committees Kindergarten-Lifelong"Why not form a committee?" is often the clarion cry of many a school or operating board. According to Furst, "Committees can slow progress, strangle innovation, promote mediocrity and discourage initiative." His article addresses the effectiveness... -
The Challenge of Maintaining Impartiality on Adventist K-12 School Boards Kindergarten-Grade 12"Promoting and maintaining impartiality is one of the most essential functions of an effective school board. This article examines some of the threats to impartiality that undermine effective decision-making by school boards and suggests ways to identify... -
The Challenge to Lead Kindergarten-LifelongWhen boards govern, are they leading or managing? This article addresses the concern that many Adventist K-21 school boards over-manage and under-lead, by exploring key distinctions between leading and managing. Both skills are essential to perform four roles:... -
The Challenging World of a Board Chair Kindergarten-LifelongAn experienced school board chair shares thoughts on what to expect from board chairs in this challenging time for Adventist education. Five diverse groups that continuously interact are named. Seven suggestions on how board chairs can function most effectively... -
The Firing of Mary Mediocre - The Case for Due Process at the School Board Kindergarten-LifelongThis article outlines how to put due process into practice within the biblical perspective of Adventist education. "Due process is a legal concept embedded in the United States constitution, as well as the laws of many other nations. It is based on the... -
The Future of Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongA board chairman's perspective on the future of Adventist higher education. Issues to be addressed for Adventist education to survive along its chartered lines include: communicating the importance of Christian education, information sharing, enhancing the secondary school relationship, addressing financial dilemmas, cutting operating costs, too many colleges, salaries, and institutional board responsibilities. -
The Perceptions of Governing Board Performance Held By Trustees of Four Adventist Colleges - Select Group Practices and Behaviors in Six Competencies TertiaryHigher education board governance has, in recent years, garnered growing attention among authors and researchers, particularly in light of a confluence of social, political, and economic factors affecting the viability of private and independent colleges.... -
The Principal as Board Officer Kindergarten-Grade 12Effective school boards fulfill four essential roles and the principal has a key involvement in each. A school board's success depends on the teamwork and collaboration of its members. The principal, as executive secretary, fills the most important position... -
The Role and Responsibilities of Andrews University Trustees as Perceived by Themselves TertiaryProblem: The university board of trustees is the single most important group of the university to guide an institution in fulfilling its goals and objectives. While it may seem that trustees have a grasp of their responsibilities to the institution... -
The School Board: If You Build It, They Will Come! Kindergarten-Grade 12Seely outlines the process of building an effective school board. -
Trustee and trusteeship of selected private universities and colleges in the United States of America and Canada TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the demographics, responsibilities and role perceptions of board members in all Universities and Colleges of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada and the United States of America. The study dealt... -
When a School Board Member Goes Rogue Kindergarten-Tertiary"Although Seventh-day Adventist school boards have significant power to influence the schools under their care, they are not independent entities." -
Who's In Charge? Observations on Governance In Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Tertiary-LifelongAdventist historian Greenleaf shares keypoints in Adventist education history regarding issues of governance, and the relationship between church and school administration. The article strives to answer the question, "Will the weight of circumstances... -
Why Ex Officio Board Members and Invitees are Essential Kindergarten-LifelongThis article outlines how to help ex officio board members and invitees be as effective as possible. It includes advice to both boards and to ex officio board members and invitees. -
Building a Working Relationship Between Institutional Boards and Accrediting and Chartering Authorities Kindergarten-Tertiary"Ultimately, boards must develop strong negotiating skills based on the purpose and mission of their institution, and use a Christian ethical stance when engaging with these agencies and organizations. A healthy prayer life, team spirit, and ongoing orientation... -
Governance and Spirituality - The Profound Impact of Board Members’ Spiritual Health on the Institutions They Govern Kindergarten-Tertiary"A single person moved by the Holy Spirit can be a channel of blessings and make a substantial difference in Seventh-day Adventist educational institutions. Conversely, a board member who is disconnected from the Spirit, even for a short time, can cause... -
The Moral Work of School Boards Kindergarten-Tertiary"Ethics and moral growth, in individuals and communities, are facilitated through complex interactions related to cognitive development, cultural development, emotional intelligence, spiritual maturity, and social influence."