1. McDonogh 35 Alumni Association
Special Meeting
February 19, 2018

2. Purpose Alumni will receive results of Alumni Association survey
Alumni will receive information on the proposed management of McDonogh 35
Alumni will be able to ask questions and share comments regarding the proposed plan

3. Process Vice President will present survey results
Superintendent Lewis will present information regarding the transition of McDonogh 35 from a direct-run school
Alumni questions, submitted via index cards, will be answered
Speakers, who have signed up in advance, will have 2 minutes to share comments

4. Payoff Alumni will know results of association survey
Alumni will hear member articulation of the McDonogh 35 Legacy
Alumni will receive information, get questions addressed, and understand the OPSB plans-to-date for the future of McDonogh 35

5. Alumni Association Survey
December 28, 2017 – January 8, 2018
Survey sent to members
72 members responded to the survey
18% of the membership at that time

6. Alumni Association members described themselves
81% read the association newsletter
67% follow the association on social media
51% participate in fundraising/association events
47% donate funds to association
33% attend school athletic events
28% attend meetings regularly; serve on an association committee
21% reside in another state
10% volunteer regularly at the school

7. Graduating class of members responding
– 48%
– 19%
– 15%
– 11%
– 7%

8. Recommend family member or friend to attend
Very likely – 46%
Somewhat likely – 33%
Not likely – 21%

9. Important to member’s vision for McDonogh 35
Supporting academic success of students; enhancing the school’s reputation; traditions and identity of McDonogh 35
Selective enrollment, networking with other alumni at association events
Alumni Association affiliated charter management of McDonogh 35
Independent charter management of McDonogh 35

10. Important to upholding our legacy
School’s name; mascot; academic excellence
School’s colors
Extracurricular activities

11. Expectation on timeline for positive change
1-2 years – 50%
3-4 years – 44%
Over 4 years – 6%

12. Members are most proud of
Education
Family legacy
School community
Reputation
Experienced educators
Selective enrollment for top African-American students
Confidence built in students

13. The Legacy of McDonogh 35 Rich History Proud Tradition
Learner- and Learning-Focused School
Capable Students

14. What we want as an association
McDonogh 35 maintains its historical significance and identity as a New Orleans Public School
Support our school and the academic success of its students and staff with alumni time, talent, and treasure
Foster and enhance the legacy of McDonogh 35