The Diocesan Board of Education is responsible for giving direction to the total educational ministry of the diocese through policy development and consultation with the bishop of the diocese.  Its policies and regulations must be followed by all local (parish and regional) Boards of Education and parish council education committees in the diocese.  Implementation of those policies is monitored by diocesan staff whose departments relate to the Diocesan Board of Education.  The Diocesan Board also serves as the "identifiable agent" required by the Iowa Department of Education for all schools holding state accreditation.

It is the role of the Board of Education to provide direction and establish policies, which will enable the stated mission of the educational program to be accomplished. Ordinarily the Board of Education is responsible for the religious education, youth ministry, adult education and, where available, Catholic school programs provided by the parish, region or diocese.

Among activities undertaken by the Board of Education to fulfill its role will be:

• assessment of needs

•  implementation of an on-going planning process

•  development of policy consistent with Canon Law, Diocesan Board of Education policies, civil law, and Iowa Department of Education regulations

•  participation in selection and evaluation of program administrators

•  establishment of program budgets to be presented to any designated review group (i.e. parish finance council)

•  provision for assessment of programs and policy implementation

•  approval of faculty/staff contracts as recommended by the program administrator

•  leadership of public relations effort for all educational programs

2011-2012 members of the Diocesan Board of Education are:

Bishop Martin Amos

IlaMae Hanisch - Adult/Family Formation Coordinator/Lay Ministry Formation Coordinator

Lee Morrison - Superintendent of Schools

Mary Wieser - Director of Faith Formation

Pat Finan - Faith Formation Coordinator / Youth Ministry Coordinator

Nancy Peart - Clinton

Chad Steimle - Davenport

Molly Schnell - Davenport

Mary Hanna - Grinnell

Carolina Espinoza - Iowa City

Gary Schmidt - Iowa City

Dan Kieler - Keokuk

Fr. David Steimle - Keokuk

Fr. Bernie Weir - Ottumwa

Fr. Rich Adam - Priest Rep.

Sr. Cheryl Demmer - Sister's Council

Diocese of Davenport Board of Education Policy Manual

The Board Policy Manual is intended to serve as a guide and explanation of some of the roles, responsibilities, procedures and structures for boards of education within the Diocese of Davenport. It is the responsibility of every board of education member to be familiar with the content of this manual in order to best serve the educational ministry of the Church.

• Policies for Faith Formation and Education Programs

• Board of Education / Faith Formation Committee Orientation Manual

  • Series 100

  • Series 200

  • Series 300

  • Series 400

  • Series 500

  • Series 600

  • Series 700

  • Series 800

  • Series 900

• BOE By-Laws - Nov. 2010

• BOE Constitution - Sept 2010

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