Charter DRE Relations

Title of Committee: DRE Relations Committee, a standing committee of Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church

Purpose: to strengthen the quality of our Religous Education Program, the DRE Relations Committee serves as a support mechanism for the Director of Religious Education and as a communication network between the DRE and the congregation.The DRE Relations Committee functions to acknowledge the sometimes isolated nature of the DRE’s job, to offer support, to help her think through problems, to advocate for the DRE, and to relay negative and positive information to the DRE in a constructive manner.

Membership: shall consist of MVUC members selected by the Board of Trustees from a list submitted by the DRE.The term of office shall be two years, staggered so that two new members will be appointed each year by the Board from a list of names submitted by the DRE.A member serving their second year shall be designated as chair of the committee for that year.Confidentiality shall be observed by the members of this committee, with the exception of items which by committee consensus must be brought to the attention of the Board or membership of MVUC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.To aid the DRE in carrying out an effective religious education program by being available for counsel.

2.To discuss with the DRE conditions in the RE program and in the total congregation as they affect the relationship between the DRE and church families, and the congregation in general.

3.To have continuous dialog and to communicate to church school families and to the total congregation the nature and scope of the work of the DRE, including clarification of role expectations and realistic priorities.

4.To work with the DRE on her plans for continuing education and other professional development, and to advocate such plans and funding for them to the Board and the congregation.

5.To work in conjunction with the Personnel Committee, on an as needed basis, regarding the DRE’s employment package (compensation, pension, benefits, leave, etc.) and as consultants when necessary on the annual DRE evaluation process.

Review:

The DRE Relations Committee Charter can be reviewed annually if needed by the Board of Trustees.