To support the long-term sustainability of Catholic schools, many dioceses have discovered that a change in school governance may offset many of the challenges presented by the traditional, parochial model. How can school leaders determine when a change of governance is necessary? What governance models work best in certain situations, and how should those broad changes be managed?
This report reveals the key findings of a recent qualitative study conducted to address those questions, including a “Governance Change Cycle” planning tool with which bishops, superintendents, principals, pastors, and board members may utilize in their strategic planning discussions.
