Leadership & Governance Institute 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (1am - 1am US/Eastern)

Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue [map]
Los Angeles, CA 90026



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Wednesday March 11, 2009

08:45 am - 09:00 am Coffee
09:00 am - 09:15 am Welcome and Introductions
09:15 am - 10:15 am Boards and Vestries—Similarities and Differences; Heads and Boards—Pressures that We Face as Leaders
This presentation will examine why understanding the differences between boards and vestries is crucial to good governance. Attention will also be paid to the specific challenges of being a leader in school and church today, as well as the need for understanding the "why" behind good relationships, something at the heart of good governance.
 
The Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor photo The Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor
Bishop Diocesan
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
10:15 am - 11:15 am Leadership and Relationships: Presumed Authority vs. Real Authority
A discussion of how the building and maintaining of good relationships has an impact on good governance in schools, and when does authority in leadership become truly authentic.
 
Canon Serena E. Beeks D.Min. photo Canon Serena E. Beeks D.Min.
Haiti Partnership Program Co-ordinator

Biography
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Talking about Your Episcopal Identity
Whether it be in admissions presentations, discussion with family or faculty, in hiring or leadership transitions, a major question today is how does a school present itself, talk about itself, as an Episcopal institution to its various constituencies?
 
Mrs. Laura C. Walker


12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Lunch
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Affinity Group: Challenges in Independent Episcopal Schools
A discussion of how Episcopal identity and practice can best be lived out in the independent Episcopal school, including the building of trustee, faculty, and parent awareness.
 
The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman D.D. photo The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman D.D.


Biography
Affinity Group: Principles of Good Practice for Governance in Episcopal Parish Day Schools
An opportunity to learn about and determine the best uses of the newly-published NAES Principles of Good Practice for Governance in Episcopal Parish Day Schools.
 
Mrs. Laura C. Walker


02:00 pm - 03:00 pm Plenary Discussion of Issues and Concerns in Your Schools
03:00 pm - 03:15 pm Institute Evaluation and Closing Remarks