The Governance Playbook: A Practical Guide for Secondary School Boards

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6:00 -7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Presented by Todd Sweda, EdD - Associate Director for Lumen Accreditation, Catholic University of America (Washington, DC)

Audience: Secondary School Boards

This session will examine the overarching principles of secondary school board governance within the context of Catholic education and mission effectiveness. The essential work of identifying, onboarding, and training trustees will be reviewed along with the deployment of these volunteers within an operating structure steeped in best practices. Attention will also be given to the critical role of the chairperson and the evaluation of board performance.

About Dr. Sweda:

Dr. Todd Sweda is the Associate Director for "Lumen Accreditation" granted to Catholic schools nationwide by the Catholic University of America through its Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE). 

Dr. Sweda’s life-long commitment to the ministry of Catholic education includes service as an instructor, dean, advancement officer, principal, associate head of school, and president. Prior to joining ITCE, Dr. Sweda served as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. 

He co-founded the Central Southern Catholic School Superintendents Association and has served on numerous accreditation visits, sponsorship review teams, and board governance consultations. He also serves as a presenter and on the planning committee for the national Virtual Board Development Series for Catholic schools. 

His university teaching includes areas of school leadership and operational vitality.

Dr. Sweda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wittenberg University, a Master of Arts degree from Georgetown University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Seton Hall University.