Assisting schools in evaluating and strengthening the Catholic identity of the school
Supporting the faith formation of the entire school community
Advancing the realization of the school's Mission and philosophy in accordance with Catholic social teachings
Developing resources for the faith formation of principals, teachers, and staff members as spiritual and educational leaders
Appointing the commissioner(s) and facilitating the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) accreditation for archdiocesan, parish, and independent Catholic schools
Providing training and support for financial oversight and planning, marketing and development, public relations, tuition and enrollment management
Nurturing and encouraging mutual support among Catholic schools
Providing opportunities for ongoing professional development for principals and teachers
Providing in-service programs on archdiocesan policies, practices, and procedures for school leadership
Fostering and implementing the goals of the Department of Catholic Schools
Assisting distressed schools with the development of stabilization plans
Responding to schools that seek reorganization and substantive change
Advising in the establishment and licensing of preschools
Identifying potential leaders of schools and supporting the process of recruiting, selecting, and hiring new principals and presidents
Advising pastors in supervising and evaluating principals at parish schools
Supervising and evaluating presidents and principals of archdiocesan high schools
Directing a systemic approach to curriculum development, planning and evaluation
For archdiocesan and parish high schools, guiding the process of staff selection, guiding and assessing the effectiveness of stewardship programs, and evaluating and promoting effective models of school governance
Providing guidance on the annual budget and monthly financial reports of all schools
Reviewing and approving the annual budget and monitoring monthly financial reports of designated archdiocesan elementary and high schools
Consulting and advising on issues of student behavior and appropriate disciplinary actions
Providing advice and support, as needed, on personnel matters and practices
Encouraging active engagement in community relations
Approving capital improvements and capital investments in conjunction with the regional bishop's office, the Construction Department, and the Real Estate Department, as appropriate
Collaborating with C3 on technology projects and initiatives
Such other matters as may be appropriate to assist in the successful administration of schools.
