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ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT APPLICATION "7
Thank you for your interest in serving on a City advisory board and for taking the time to fill out this form.
Please print or type all answers clearly. If interest is expressed in appointment to more than one board, selections must be
prioritized. If instructions are not followed or the application is not filled out in its entirety, the form will be returned for clarification.
Name ,John Edward McGovern
Address 12620 Spiceberry Lane
City ,Boynton Beach State FL Zip Code 133436
E-mail Address (johnm555fl@aol.com;jmcgover@co.palm-beach.fl.us
Current occupation or, if retired, prior occupation'Director of Education - Florida State Courts 15th Judicial Circuit
Education 1PhD-Administration and Policy; MA-Administration/Human Resources; MMEd-Music Ed;BA-English Literature
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If so,which board(s)and when?1Subcommittee on Governance and Public Information - Boynton Beach Assembly
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If so, when? I Where?
Please indicate(by number)to which advisory board(s)you are seeking appointment. You may serve on only one board.
Please do not check more than three boards. Prioritize your choices by number,1 being the most desired and 3 being the least preferable.
For board requirements,responsibilities and meeting times and dates,see the attached listing.
3 Arts Commission Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund
Building Board of Adjustment&Appeals Golf Course Advisory Committee
Cemetery Board Library Board
Code Compliance Board 2 Planning & Development Board
1 Community Redevelopment Agency* Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund
4 Community Relations Board Recreation & Parks Board
Education and Youth Advisory Board Senior Advisory Board
Employees' Pension Board Veterans Advisory Commission**
* Resume required
**List Branch of Military Service or Organization on Reverse Side.
What personal qualifications do you pos (i.e., profession, previous experience, bralligif military service or organization)which '
you feel would make you a good candidate for this board? Please be specific.
First Choice: Proficient policy analyst; experienced in government policy formulation and legislative testimony.
Resume attached.
Second Choice.Knowledgeable of various public agencies whose mission is to assist the public. Good listener. Experienced in
defining a problem and suggesting resolutions
Third Choice: Advanced degree in music; professional experience in related arts education. A connoisseur of fine art
Feel free to attach an extra sheet or resume. Return the completed form to:
City Clerk's Office, 100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard, City Hall. Mailing address: P.O. Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310
FAX to: (561)742-6090
It will be placed in the City's Talent Bank, a file to which Commissioners may turn for candidates when board openings occur.
I hereby certify that the statements and answers provided herein are true and accurate. I understand that, if appointed, any false
statements may be cause for removal from a board.
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John Edward McGovern 2620 Spiceberry Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Tel: (561) 736-5568 Fax: (561)736-5568
Email:johnm555fl@aol.com/JMcGover@co.palm-beach.fl.us
Profile
Senior Administrator with experience and training in strategic planning, evaluation, budget administration, systemic
change strategies, personnel management, labor relations, school choice initiatives
• - developed study used on international level to assess "mission effectiveness."
• designed and implemented a comprehensive planning process which brought 120 operating units to cooperate in
planning for program improvement and cost savings of$1.5 mil per annum
• managed the transition from an employer sponsored 401(a)defined benefit retirement plan to a 403(b) defined
cQntribution plan; employer potential liability reduced by$7 million
• obtained foundation support for a new technology curriculum design in 30 schools within system
• founder(CT)Parents Advocating Choice in Education—PACE (501) c(4)
Experienced personnel administrator and financial manager with a proven track record in:
• collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration for management(unit sizes 100 to 2,000 employees)
• management of arbitration proceedings
• promoting structured interviewing programs and improvement of evaluation programs for staff of 120 persons
• budget development, analysis and evaluation - 100 units and $67 mil in annual expenditures
Innovative Manager and Experienced Fiscal Administrator
• founded two nationally recognized special interest groups advocating reforms in education.
• first public policy research associate for world's largest private educational association.
• designed and implemented a program of planned giving to benefit a not-for-profit organization.
• experience in foundation management
• supervised $35 mil equities portfolio and fund managers; distributed $500K in grants annually.
Twenty years of Leadership experience serving on boards of national and state membership organizations.
• chaired committees focusing on development of new initiatives; provided legislative testimonies.
• selected for membership in cultural exchange programs in Europe and Central America
Excellent analytical skills- educated in fields of quantitative and qualitative research designs.
• executed three studies of national significance which led to new initiatives in legislation and/or policy.
• trained and skilled in various aspects of multivariate (statistical) analysis.
Skilled communicator and facilitator
• developed, marketed and implemented a program of cooperative financing of a new initiative which involved the
collaboration of 150 units committing $4 mil assets per annum.
• experienced public speaker; presenter at national conventions; process facilitator for meetings of national
significance; author of 18 articles on a variety of public policy issues.
• facilitated management retreats with emphasis on development and evaluation of mission effectiveness.
Education:
BA Stonehill College 1966 Major: English Literature/Minor: Latin Literature
MA Fairfield University 1974 Major: Educational/Human Resource Administration
CAS Fairfield University 1977 Concentration: Admin. Certification
PhD Fordham University 1985 Ed. Admin./Policy and Organizational Development
Languages Spoken: English, French, Spanish, Latin Languages Read: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Latin
Computer Literate; skilled internet researcher Widely traveled both nationally and internationally
Certifications: CT Permanent Certificate- English, Latin, Music; CT School Administrator; FL Child Protection Specialist
Specializations:
CSC (Church, School and Community) Consultants
• Founder and CEO (2005)—Consultant for Not-for-Profit Advancement—Grantsmanship, Board Development and
Institutional Advancement—not for profit agency and board development and grant writing.
Abuse Survivors Network
• Founder and CEO (2003)—Networking Professionals and Consultants with victims
• Individuals and Families dealing with religious institutions on issues of abuse and power relationships
John Edward McGovern - resume page 2
Professional Experience
Florida State Courts—Fifteenth Judicial Circuit—Court Education Program Consultant / Director at Present
• Design, implement, evaluate programs of education for FL State Court personnel and constituencies
• Liaison with PBC Bar Association, PBC School District, PBC Historical Society—program planning
• Design and Implement Diversity Training Program for all court employees—judicial and non-judicial
Florida Family Safety and Child Protection Programs 1999-2006
• 1999-2002 Florida Department of Children and Families - Child Protection Specialist
• 2002 -2007 Florida Guardian ad Litem Program - 15th Judicial Circuit—Child Advocate
Case Advocacy and Instructor
The Congregation of Holy Cross, New Rochelle, NY Vice President/ Director of Education 1994- 1998
• Leadership in service of the administrative needs of this Church sector
• Personnel and program administration. Networking with business and community leaders for development
• Development and Supervision of leadership training programs for administrators and Boards of Directors
• Negotiated new defined contribution plan for 300 employees in sponsored operating units
• Supervised management of$35 mil portfolio; employed six fund managers and consultants
The National Catholic Educational Association, Washington, DC Public Policy Research Associate 1992- 1995
• Selected from a national search to be the first research associate to serve new emerging needs of organization
• Special Assistant to the President and Executive Directors; research and publications of special technical nature
Author of eighteen journal articles. Networking with professional association leadership
• Prepared legislative testimony to benefit 2.6 mil students in 8,200 schools in United States
• Facilitated a national research symposium; developed five year research agenda
• Resigned position to assume responsibilities in an elected leadership position
The Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut Superintendent of Schools 1989 - 1992
• Recruited for this position based on planning initiatives established in previous position
• CEO for System of 100 operating units; 2,000 employees; $45 mil budget. Contract negotiation and
administration; grievance and arbitration hearing officer
• Founder of a statewide network of parents advocating education reform and school choice programs
• Cultivated and received foundation support for curriculum innovations; $500K for 30 "Writing to Read" labs
• Member- Board of Directors, Connecticut Catholic Conference; wrote legislative testimony; grass roots activity
• Chief Operating Officer- Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools - $25 mil development fund
The Diocese of Syracuse, New York Superintendent of Schools 1985- 1989
• CEO for system of 65 operating units; 1,400 employees; $33 mil budget. Contract negotiations.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive planning process which restructured system for program improvement
and fiscal efficiencies. Initiated instructional leadership which facilitated curriculum enhancements.
• Designed an innovative program of financial support which brought new resources ($ 5 mil)to the system.
• Member- Public Policy Committee of the New York State Catholic Conference; Member Commissioner's
Nonpublic School Advisory Committee
• President-CACE Research Center of the National Catholic Educational Association
• Worked in close collaboration with public school district superintendents in regional planning.
Fordham University, New York, NY Asst. Director-Center for Nonpublic Education 1981 - 1985
• Program administration for professional educators seeking graduate degrees
• Graduate Assistant(doctoral degree) and supervision of special programs for the Center.
• Founder of a national conference for inner-city educators.
• Adjunct Instructor at Fordham and Fairfield Universities -taught five semesters; graduate level courses
Holy Cross High School, Flushing, NY President/CEO 1975- 1981
• Overall administrative management for large secondary school: 1,400 students, 100 faculty, $5 mil budget.
• Principal negotiator for the Board with collective bargaining units. Board representative for arbitrations.
• Curriculum Innovations included Adult Learning, Service Learning and Technology
• Member- Board of Education, Sugarloaf Union Free School District, Chester, NY
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Holy Cross High School, Waterbury, CT Vice Principal -Chief Academic Administrator 1968 - 1975
• General Supervision of Personnel and Director of Program Innovation
• Managed the merger of two schools
Bishop Hendricken High School, Warwick, RI Classroom Teacher 1966 - 1968
Awards and Recognitions:
2003 - Who's Who in America/Management —Recognition as Founder/CEO of Abuse Survivors Network
Professional network of legal, social service and religious leaders who serve in consulting roles with adult survivors
of abuse.
1985- National Catholic Educational Association
Secondary Department Award for"Significant Contributions to Catholic Secondary Education in the United States"
1981 - Fordham University- Graduate School of Education
Graduate Assistantship and Full Scholarship for Doctoral Studies
Community Service:
2007 - Boynton Beach City Commission—member on task force—Public Communications and Governance
2007 - Democrats of Boynton Beach—Precinct Clerk
2005- Member—Quail Run Villas HOA Board of Directors
2003 - Founder and CEO -Abuse Survivors Network of Florida
2002 - Supervisor of Elections—Palm Beach County—Precinct Clerk
1999 - Guardian ad Litem of Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit—court advocacy for abused, abandoned and neglected
children
Other Relevant Professional Experience:
Member- Board of Education, Sugarloaf Union Free School District, Chester, New York (3 terms/9 years— 1976-1985)
Member- New York State School Boards Association
Member— Public Policy Committee of the Connecticut Catholic Conference—legislative testimony and research
Member—Public Policy Committee of the New York State Catholic Conference—research and Legislative testimony
Member—New York State Commissioner of Education Task Force on School Improvement
List of references and copies of letters of recommendation are available immediately upon request
Please consult my personal website:
http://www.geocities.com/johnemcgovern/johnemcgovern.html?1179940714041