1. 0 Archdiocese of Boston St Ann, Gloucester Catholic Schools Review Presentation to Parents & Teachers January 28, 2008

2. 1 Agenda What is the 2010 Initiative? Why St. Ann? Cape Ann/Gloucester Overview St. Ann School Vision for St. Ann What Will Change? What Will Stay the Same? What is next?

3. 2 What is the 2010 Initiative?

4. 3 Archdiocesan-wide effort focused on improving, strengthening & revitalizing Catholic Schools Drawing upon collective experience: –Commitment to Catholic education – Cardinal O’Malley –Strategic Planning Committee – led by Jack Connors –Principals –Pastors –Local stakeholders –Professional education experts –Consultants –Community leaders Create long-term system that will evolve, grow & develop to meet needs of students & community

5. 4 Why St. Ann?

6. 5 Only Catholic elementary school on Cape Ann Yet decreasing enrollment number projected for future We cannot finance growing needs of the school –Limited parish resources –Growing deferred maintenance Quality schools require planning & resources to meet today’s needs: –Strong academic programs w/ technology –Competitively paid and trained teachers –Improved facilities –Pre-K/ full-day programs –Extended Day programs

7. 6 Why St. Ann? Actively Plan for the future of our school Capitalize on the new volunteer leadership that is emerging in the Archdiocese Assure all families and students in Cape Ann a stronger Catholic elementary school for the future

8. 7 Discussion Topics Cape Ann/Gloucester overview St. Ann School – Overview Vision What is next? Questions

9. 8 Gloucester Today-2007 Population: 30,273* Elementary aged children-largest population in the 10-14 age range –Ages 3 -5 – 1,082 –Ages 5-9 – 1,477 –Ages 10-14 – 1,935 From 2007-2012, population of school aged children expected to decline by 6%, the most vulnerable are among the 3-5 year olds with a 4% decline Ethnic Diversity-predominantly white –94.7% born in US, 5.3% born outside US Public elementary schools are experiencing fiscal and facility problems which have forced a redistricting Source: ESRI

10. 9 Population projections 2000-2010, Gloucester Population of 0-19 year olds is projected to decline approximately 2% from 2000- 2012, the largest Decrease is in the 5-9 year old group

11. 10 Discussion Topics St Ann School - Overview Vision What is next? Questions Cape Ann/Gloucester overview

12. 11 St. Ann School Today Founded in 1885 staffed by Sisters of Mercy 130 students currently, one class per grade Pre-K to 8 94% of Students are Catholic More than 12,000 alumni Average class size is 16 students Scores above national median in Terra Nova scores across the board Offers Spanish grades K-8 Metropolitan Opera Guild Music Program 2007-08 Scholarship Aid: Catholic School Fund $26,000 St. Vincent de Paul $2,000 Students primarily from Gloucester and Rockport

13. 12 St. Ann Enrollment Projections ActualProjection Since 1999, enrollment has decreased 43%. Enrollment trend from 2007-2012 projected to decline 30% by 2012 if nothing is changed. To become a viable school, we need to increase and stabilize enrollment to 225 students in the next three years Pre-K to 8. 19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012 St. Ann221199215181175154 1501261171091029589

14. 13 St. Ann Tuition Trends 2000 tuition was $1,625 2007 tuition is $4,208 Tuition has increased 61% since 2000, from $1,625 to $4,208 –To become a viable school, we have to decrease and stabilize tuition

15. 14 Vision for St. Ann

16. 15 New Vision - Stronger School Stronger Management New Academic Standards Merrimack College Partnershi p Construction & Physical Plant Development STRONGER ST. ANN SCHOOL

17. 16 New Vision - New Management Model TODAY Parish-Run School Pastors Principal Advisory Boards Providing a strong Catholic education TOMORROW Parish Board of Trustees Runs School Pastors/Board of Trustees Experienced professionals: - Education - Marketing - Fundraising Strengthening Catholic education

18. 17 New Vision- Merrimack College Partnership 1.Management Assisting in participation in Board 2.Curriculum Assisting in formation of curriculum strategy & academic benchmarks 3.Staff Development Assist in staff development and training programs

19. 18 New Vision- New Academic Standards Curriculum Goals 1.Broaden opportunities for instruction Introduce enhanced curriculum developed by Merrimack -Fall’08 Offer expanded Pre-K to full day Updated Math Program K-8 Enriched faith formation 2. Provide professional development opportunities for our faculty 3. NEASC Accreditation 2009 –Sr. Judy O’Brien spearheads

20. 19 New Vision- Construction and Development Facility assessment to renovate school completed by Suffolk Construction, October 2007 Development –New organization, Campaign for Catholic School –New Board of Trustees to help with on-going fundraising

21. 20 Work to Date Consulting Committee formed in September 2007 Merrimack College assessed and aligned curriculum, implementation in Sept 2008, planning for teacher training in Feb. Suffolk Construction completed facility assessment October 2007 Enrollment goals set for next 3 years –Currently enrollment is approximately 130 students. – Our goal is 175 in Sept 2008 and 225 in the next 3 years – Enrollment projections are Pre-K 15/class, K-4 20/class, 5-8 25/class Marketing effort to boost enrollment- –Launched this week: new website, brochures, events planned at the school Development Campaign planned for facility and endowment

22. 21 What is next? What you can expect in September 2008 What you can expect in September 2009

23. 22 What to expect in September 2008 Stronger Academic Curriculum –Enhanced continuity of curriculum –Teacher training –New Math Series in K-8 –Enhanced Faith Formation –New and expanded Pre-K New tuition rate set for 2 years –From 2008-2010 Salary Increases for Faculty phased in over next 3 years. New Parish Board of Trustees established Marketing to recruit new students to reach enrollment goal -175 students –New website –Brochure –On-going events at school Development goal- $5-6 Million 18 month plan, Campaign for Catholic Schools and Board of Trustees Continued financial assistance for tuition, needs based according to FACTS requirements

24. 23 What to expect in September 2009 On-going curriculum development –New Language Arts program in grades 6-8 –New Science Text series –On-going teacher training Tuition rate held to 2008 level Finalize NEASC school reaccreditation Marketing Efforts on-going to to reach enrollment goal of 225 students Facility Renovation – June- September 2009 Development On-going –Campaign for Catholic Schools Capital and Endowment –Board of Trustees Development efforts Financial Assistance for tuition

25. Questions & Answers