Purpose To strengthen the quality of QUUF's Religions Education program, the DRE Relations Committee serves as a personal and professional support mechanism for the Director of Religious Education, and as liaison between the DRE and the congregation. The committee offers this support through advocacy and by providing a forum to relay negative and positive information from the congregation to the DRE in a constructive manner.Membership: The committee shall consist of a chairperson appointed in a manner consistent with Bylaws Articles VII, Section 1(a) and Article VIII, Section 1(b).
Objectives:
- 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.
- To work with the DRE on his/her plans for continuing education and other professional development, and to advocate such plans and funding for them to the Board and the congregation.
- To assist in the establishment of goals for the DRE, and to submit a proposal for the DRE's annual compensation to the Finance committee and Board.
Procedure for dialogue between members of the congregation and the DRE:
If a member of the congregation approaches a committee member with a concern regarding the DRE, the committee member
- Will explore the issue, not giving answers.
- Encourage the congregation member to speak directly with the DRE and volunteer to accompany the person speaking with the DRE.
- Report interactions at the next DRE Relations committee meeting. There will be follow-up by another committee member after the space of a few weeks, as needed.