1. State of the School Meeting
January 23, 2018

2. Meeting Agenda Prayer & Mission Statement Accomplishments Finances
Fundraising
STREAM update
ITBS Test Scores
Accreditation progress & survey summary
All recite together

3. Prayer
Our Mission
Within our strong Catholic community, we develop children to their fullest
God-given potential –   spiritually, intellectually, morally, socially, and physically.
All recite together

4. Accomplishments
100% Catholic high school acceptance rate 2 consecutive years; over 50% honors eligible
Christian Service Award winner 3 consecutive years
On the road to accreditation
Enrollment – increased 7.5% the past two years despite no addition of grades
Growing athletics program
Implementation of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs)
The community we have created. Survey quote: “Faith based, education, JOY. The school community is our 2nd family.”
All recite together

5. Financial Statement (Jul – Dec 2017)
INCOME
Tuition & Registration Income $708,496
Fundraising 89,294
Annual Appeal 17,054
Donations 21,047
Other Operational Income 52,225
TOTAL INCOME $888,116
EXPENSES
Salary & Benefits $553,749
Fundraising 37,719
Annual Appeal 248
Facility/Maintenance 5,765
Rental Expense 37,916
Depreciation 16,887
Other Instructional Expenses 54,314
Other Operational & Admin. Expenses 49,365
NET Expenses $755,963
Income Over Expenses $132,153
This surplus will decrease in the second half of the fiscal year as expenses increase at a faster rate than income.
Financial Statement (Jul – Dec 2017)
49% of tuition income from tax credit tuition assistance
Brian

6. Cost to Educate vs Tuition
Cost to educate approx. $7,100
Current Tuition $5,300
Gap = $1,800/student or $396,000* total
Brian
* Based on existing enrollment capacity at 220 (Max 20 in Kinder and 25 in grade 1-8)

7. OPTIONS FOR BRIDGING THE GAP
At ACS we choose to bridge the gap with fundraising & donations because the other options impact student learning and family finances. The other options include:
Increase class size
25 max = $1,166,000* 30 max = $1,404,500**
Increased income potential = $238,500
Cut staff/programs
Cut Aides & Resource Teacher: save $85,154
Cut Art, PE, Music, Spanish: save $71,000
Total savings = $156,154
Options combined = $394,654
Increase tuition from $5,300 to $7,100 ($396,000)
Brian
* Based on capacity 220
** Based on capacity 265

8. Fundraising Update Needed to meet fundraising budget $115,724
July 1 – December 31, 2017
Event Actual Net Profit Budgeted Net Profit
Evening Under The Stars $43,161 $61,750
Christmas Tree Lot Rental 3,000 3,000
Walkathon (March 2) 0 53,400
Annual Appeal 16, ,050
Shop w/Scrip 2,235 2,003
Misc. 3,097 14,820
TOTAL $68,299 $184,023
Needed to meet fundraising budget $115,724

9. UpDATE Jean Comer’s visit recap
Expansion of coding to include both 7th and 8th grades
Further integration of Project Based Learning and Engineering Design process K-8
3 teachers attending STEM Ready Workshop Series at GCU - designed to help schools evaluate their current STEM readiness, analyze their needs and create a strategic plan to implement STEM into their teaching and learning practices.

10. ITBS Grade Equivalent Scores
READING
TOTAL
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Diocesan GE
2.3
3.4
4.5
5.6
6.4
7.9
9.5
ACS GE
2.4
4.1
5.0
7.1
8.4
7.5
9.4
ELA TOTAL
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Diocesan GE
2.1
3.4
4.6
5.8
6.7
8.4
10.2
ACS GE
2.4
4.1
5.3
7.9
9.2
8.7
11.4
MATH TOTAL
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
Diocesan GE
2.0
3.1
4.0
5.1
6.2
7.8
9.6
ACS GE
2.1
3.6
4.4
7.0
8.1
7.7
10.5

11. ITBS Longitudinal Data – 6th grade

12. ITBS Longitudinal Data – 7th grade

13. ITBS Longitudinal Data – 8th grade

14. Accreditation Survey Summary (Parent) 81% response rate
Catholic Identity
99% state their children are receiving a solid religious education.
Order of importance for sending children here: Catholic Values, Academics, Catholic Faith Formation
Communication
98% stated that administration and teachers are approachable
98% state that the school newsletter & weekly updates are both appreciated and effective

15. Accreditation Survey Summary (Parent), cont’d
Academics
At least 94% state that their children are receiving effective education in each of the core curricular areas.
At least 90% state that their children are receiving effective education in the special areas: Art, Music, PE and Spanish.
STREAM
Although only 25% stated that STREAM was a factor in choosing ACS, 90% stated that STREAM benefits student learning.
Environment – Physical & Social
100% feel that their children are safe at school
99% indicated there is an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, staff and parents.

16. Goals Related to the Parent Survey
Implement a Family Life (human sexuality) program
Provide teacher training in ITBS data analysis and provide time for annual analysis of student scores
Provide regular communication about what students are doing in the special classes (PE, Art, Music, Spanish)

17. Accreditation Survey Summary (Student)
Students feel that . . .
K-3rd
4th-8th
They are challenged at school
97%
87%
They belong at this school
98%
94%
They are successful in class
100%
Their teachers help them gain confidence
N/A
Their teachers care about them
Religion class helps them learn about their faith
99%

18. Parent Survey Comments Summary
Top 3 Suggested Improvements (80 replied, 29 skipped)
A permanent building (40)
A gym and proper outdoor court and playing field (18)
Security – fence, restricted access, less open (16)
No improvements (7 stated so; 29 skipped the question)
Top 3 Things They Like Best (104 replied, 5 skipped)
Small School/Community/Family Atmosphere (68)
Catholic/Faith/Values (30)
Academics (20)

19. Accreditation Timeline
Complete first draft of self study Jan. 31
Send draft to commissioner Feb. 28
Revise self study March 31
Action Plan Draft April 30
Action Plan Revised May 31
Onsite Visit Nov

20. Thank you
for coming!