Why wasn’t the BRC involved in formulating the Consolidation Plan?
It was made clear to the Committee at the outset that the Archdiocese would focus on those schools with immediate needs. The Blue Ribbon Committee was charged with making strategic recommendations that will help the Archbishop succeed in his goal of developing a school system from a system of schools. This enabled the Committee to utilize its experience and expertise to assess the current systemic needs, and research and discuss the various program models and initiatives, locally and nationally, that would form the basis of its recommendations.
