School Board Mission

NCEA	Archdiocesan School Board Awarded the 2008 Outstanding School Board by the National Catholic Educational Association in Washington, D.C.	NCEA
Under the leadership of the Archdiocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools, along with the collaboration of the Archdiocesan School Board and other Catholic and civic agencies, we must be a resource of service, optimism, and joyfulness for our Catholic schools. As disciples of Christ we are called to share our time, talents, and treasure in advancing the ministry of Catholic school education. The Office of Catholic Schools must therefore carry forth a plan that will advance the Catholic identity, quality of education, accessibility, and advancement of our schools. --Archbishop Henry J.Mansell,Together, We Produce Great People MISSION: In conjunction with the Office of Catholic Schools, the mission of the Archdiocesan School Board is to further the advancement of quality Catholic education for students in the Archdiocese of Hartford by providing leadership, direction, and support to the Archbishop and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. PURPOSE: The Archdiocesan School Board is established by the Archbishop to be advisory to him and the Archdiocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools, hereinafter called Superintendent. It shall make its recommendations after adequate hearing as determined by the Chair of the Archdiocesan School Board and shall submit those recommendations in writing to the Archbishop and Superintendent for approval. FUNCTION: The functions of the Archdiocesan School Board are to: Advise the Superintendent on policies, programs, services, and strategic planning for the Catholic elementary and secondary schools of the, Archdiocese as requested by the Superintendent. Conduct special studies and assignments as requested by the Archbishop or Superintendent. Serve as an information resource for local school boards when requested. Present Catholic schools to the public, to civic authorities, and to the Catholic community, as schools imparting quality Catholic education in all aspects of living: spiritual, intellectual, cultural, physical, social, and civic.