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Annual Community Gathering With Board of Trustees

Discover the highlights from St. Thomas School's annual community gathering with the Board of Trustees on January 24, 2013. Gain insights on strategic planning, financial goals, program enhancements, and major accomplishments. Find out about the school's growth in enrollment, innovations, and philanthropic efforts. Explore the in-depth discussions on governance, decision-making processes, and collaboration between the Board and the Head of School. Stay informed about the school's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in various areas. Engage with the St. Thomas School community through shared initiatives and progress updates.

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Annual Community Gathering With Board of Trustees

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  1. Annual Community Gathering With Board of Trustees • . St. Thomas School, January 24, 2013

  2. Welcome and Introductions Panel Discussion President’s Report Head of School’s Report Q&A

  3. Panelists Tom Cusick, Trustee JayasriGhosh, Trustee Anne Kearney, Faculty Representative Facilitator Rita Egrari, Trustee, Vice President Trustees:

  4. The Board’s Governance Role BOARD’S DECISIONS HEAD’S ADVICE SHARED DECISIONS BOARD & HEAD BOARD’S ADVICE (when asked) HEAD’S DECISIONS Above: The Diagonal Line = Allocation of Board’s Time * From the NAIS Trustee Handbook—8th Edition Below: The Diagonal Line = Allocation of Head’s Time

  5. Strategic Planning • Long term outlook • Short term checkpoints • Annual goals • Board retreat • Monthly Board meetings • Board operated committees • Self-evaluation • Benchmarks of Excellence

  6. Strategic Areas • Core Values, Quality of Experience, Admissions • Student Achievement • Financial • Leadership and Faculty • Facilities and Operations • Development

  7. 2012 – 2013 Goals in Action • Role of the Board & Communication • The Partnership Initiative & Planned Giving • Long-term Financial Plan • Investment Opportunities & Returns • Health Care/Retirement Benefits & Insurance • Benchmarks of Excellence

  8. Board Committees Support Goals • Executive Committee • Leadership Committee • Finance Committee • Investment Committee • Development Committee • Campaign Leadership Committee • Audit Committee

  9. Faculty • Community • Family

  10. School Finance

  11. School Finance: Balance Sheet (Assets & Liabilities)

  12. School Finance: Operating Revenues

  13. School Finance: Operating Expenses

  14. 2012 – 2013 Focus • Curriculum & Program • Partnership Initiative • Community • Marketing and Enrollment • Accreditation

  15. Major Accomplishments • Enhanced communications • STS News • Excellence in Action • Teacher websites • Parent portal • Satisfaction surveys • Curriculum renewal in Spanish, Music, PE and Athletics • Expanded program offerings • Saturday activities (drama) • Athletics: Orienteering, cross-country… and growing • Master classes, clubs, the Senate, Health Fair

  16. Major Accomplishments • First-ever, all-school musical! • Choir performed at Bellevue Square • Andrew Mechling received Patsy Collins Award • STS recognized as one of the most innovative schools in the world • STS students continue to meet and exceed academic benchmarks • Nearly 100 students in Grades 2-6 were eligible for the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Talent Search • Growth & Enrollment - all time high from 167 in 2005-06 to over 300 in 2013-14 (projected)

  17. Contributions illustrate strong confidence in our programs and vision Annual Fund First The Auction The Partnership Initiative Major Accomplishments

  18. Financial Aid: Grant Applications & Awards 2007-2008 • 7 applicants, 7 grants • Total funding cost of $95,000 • 35 applicants, 25 grants • Total funding cost of $236,000 • 73 applicants, 37 grants • Total funding cost of $371,000 • 57 applicants, 39 grants Total funding cost of $423,732 • 61 applicants, 43 grants • Total funding cost of $423,730 • 52 applicants, 31 grants Total funding cost of $443,027 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

  19. Questions? • .

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