A Faith Filled Future Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Academy State of the Academy May 1st, 2018
Academy Organization Members Fr. Bill Sweeney-St Francis de Sales Fr. Rayder- Blessed Trinity Bishop Massa- Vicar General Brooklyn Diocese Thomas Chadzutko Ed.D. – Superintendent Brother Ralph Darmento- Deputy Superintendent of Governance, Leadership & Strategic Planning Board of Directors Terry Quinlan, Chair (As of 9/1/18 Keith Sullivan will be taking over the chair position) Administration Christopher Scharbach- Principal Rori Martello- Assistant Principal Faculty and Staff 2
Member Roles and Responsibilities ● Members are appointed by the Bishop ● Members function as the prime sponsors of the Academy ● Meet annually to review the Academy results ● Ensure that the Academies are maintaining their Catholic Identity ● Members appoint the Board of Directors after they are nominated and voted on by the Board ● Ratify the appointment of the Principal 3
Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities ● Directors are volunteers who function as the governing body of the Academy ◦ Chairperson – Terry Quinlan– Lead representative of the Board of Directors responsible for the management of the Academy ◦ Vice Chairperson – Keith Sullivan– Assists the Chairperson in carrying out the management of the Academy As of 9/1/18 Mr. Sullivan will be taking over the chair position ◦ Treasurer – William Lavin– Responsible for the financial matters of the Academy and a true and accurate accounting of all financial transactions ◦ Secretary – Tara Stackpole– Official custodian of all records, reports, and minutes of the corporation, directors and committees ◦ Other Directors –Sal Amodeo, Ann Cordes, Desmond McGowan, Dina Tammaro, Tim McElhinney ◦ As of 9/1/18 Mrs. Lorraine Aggolia will be joining the Academy Board of Directors 4
Administration Roles and Responsibilities ● Principal – Christopher Scharbach– The instructional, educational, and daily spiritual leader of the Academy, direct operational accountability to the Directors, and Chief Educational Operating Officer of the Academy ● Assistant Principal – Rori Martello– Specific focus in Literacy and supports the Principal in teacher observations, curriculum development and the daily operation of the Academy 5
MISSION STATEMENT 6
Mission Statement St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy strives to foster a Catholic centered education while supporting, developing and encouraging the positive learning that is taking place in the home. We endeavor to create a faith filled Christian community based on respect and dignity for all people. Our academic aim is to develop well rounded, respectful students who are prepared to meet most of the challenges of everyday life. While stressing the intellectual, the personal, social and spiritual growth of the students is also emphasized. 7
Mission Statement St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy strives to foster a Catholic centered education while supporting, developing and encouraging the positive learning that is taking place in the home. We endeavor to create a faith filled Christian community based on respect and dignity for all people. Our academic aim is to develop well rounded, respectful students who are prepared to meet most of the challenges of everyday life. While stressing the intellectual, the personal, social and spiritual growth of the students is also emphasized. 8
Mission Statement St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy strives to foster a Catholic centered education while supporting, developing and encouraging the positive learning that is taking place in the home. We endeavor to create a faith filled Christian community based on respect and dignity for all people. Our academic aim is to develop well rounded, respectful students who are prepared to meet most of the challenges of everyday life. While stressing the intellectual, the personal, social and spiritual growth of the students is also emphasized. 9
BUDGET 2018-2019 TUITION RATES 2018-2019 10
Tuition 2018-2019 Budgeted Expenses per Child : $5,500 Nursery (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) Catholic - Affiliated 3,650 ● Pre-Kindergarten (Monday – Friday) Catholic – Affiliated 4,750 ● Discounted Pre-Kindergarten (for families with a child or children in K-8) Catholic - Affiliated 3,840 ● K-8 Catholic—Affiliated ● 1 child 4,550 ● 2 children 7,950 ● 3 children 10,550 ● 4 children 12,850 ● 5+ children 14,650 ● Please visit our website for non-affiliated rates 11
Fees Book and Materials Fee $150 per student (Pre-K through Grade 8) ● Used to offset costs of all resources utilized to meet all grade level ● standards Security Fee $50 per family (Nursery-Grade 8) ● Used to offset costs of professional security firm ● Technology Fee $50 per K-8 student ● Used to extend 1:1 Device program into all classrooms ● All fees are due on November 1st 2018 12
Creating a Safe and Secure Environment ● Contracted AKB Security to provide security guards in from 7:00AM to 5:30PM (Monday-Thursday) and 7:00AM to 3:00PM (Friday) ● 24 State of the Art Security Cameras ● In the process of changing over all entrance and exit doors. 13
Tuition 2018/2019 ● Exploring the use of the FACTS payments system to allow for electronic tuition payments in 2018/2019. Eliminates the need to write manual checks, avoids lost or missing checks, enables tuition account to be updated quickly, ensures timely payments. ● Continuing to post payments/charges to your Option C Family page. 14
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COLLABORATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOSTER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 16
Collaboration with Outside Educational Institutions ● St. John’s University provides professional development to the Board, Administration, and Faculty. ● Cross Academy Teaming with 8 other Academies to work on professional development on the topic of Mathematics instruction and Special Education for 2018-2019 School year ● Mad-Science, School House Chess, Paul Effman Band, Balanced Kidz, and Play Well Lego provide enrichment opportunities in science and the arts. ● Ballroom Basix (Grade 6) and Stages on Sound (Grades 4, 6, and 8) 17
Professional Development ● Professional development seminars on four full days during the school year. ● Administration continuously working with faculty to promote literacy, math and technology across the curriculum. ● Catapult Coaches in both technology and STEM working with faculty to promote hands on science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum. 18
FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INVESTMENT ENSURE LONG TERM SUCCESS 19
Capital Investments ● Approximately $2.3 million have been invested in the Academy facilities since 2013 to provide an environment that is conducive to learning including: ◦ School Building Roof and Painting ◦ New stairs outside the Fr. Reddy Hall and new stairs inside to the Kindergarten wing. ◦ New Floor and Painted Small Hall ◦ Lighting, painting, windows, new doors ◦ Energy efficient heating upgrades ◦ New Classroom Furnishings ◦ Technology including SMART Boards, Chromebooks, iPads, Printers, Wi-Fi, Mobile App, and interactive website ◦ Bathroom and water fountain upgrades 20
RESULTS ATTEST TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ACADEMY’S MISSION 21
2018-2019 Enrollment Highlights ● Over 540 Students ● Two classes on every grade level Pre-K-8 ● Three 3rd grade classes ● Several grades currently close to capacity ● 5.6% enrollment increase over the last four years. 22
High School Acceptances and Scholarships ● All students receive ● Archbishop Molloy acceptance into at ● Cathedral Prep least one Catholic ● Christ the King School. ● Fontbonne Hall Academy ● St. Edmund’s High School ● Students have earned ● Holy Cross over $1 million in ● The Mary Louis Academy scholarships to these Catholic/Private High ● St. Francis Prep Schools over the last ● Xavier three years. ● Xaverian ● Regis ● Sacred Heart Academy ● Marymount ● Chaminade 23
LONG RANGE PLANNING SUSTAINS CONTINUED GROWTH 24
Strategic Plan ● Three Year Strategic Plan Completed April 2017 ● Goals and objectives established in all of the following areas: Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, Enrollment & Finance, Governance, Leadership, Marketing ● Joint effort by members of the Board, Administration, Faculty, Parish Staff, and Families ● Updating goals and objectives in connection with the AdvancedEd accreditation process chosen by the Diocese for all schools and academies to obtain absolute charter 25
Academic Excellence Goal #1: To enhance teaching methods and performance through responsive and on-going professional development. Goal #2: To further develop the educational program through differentiated instruction. Goal #3: To create a dynamic STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math) program for students in all grades. 26
Governance and Leadership Goal #1: To maintain and expand membership for effective committees of the Board of Directors. Goal #2: To establish a system of communication and accountability between the Board of Directors and its committees and the Academy Community. Goal #3: To provide leadership opportunities for faculty and staff. 27
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