Open School Board Meeting May 21, 2018 Completing another great year of educating the children of this wonderful barrier island
Tonight s Presentation Mission Statement School Board Overview School achievements 2017/2018 Life of the School Educational Initiatives Projections for next year: Curriculum Student Activities Budget Where does the money come from Fundraising Efforts
School Mission Statement We at Long Beach Catholic Regional School consider education to be an ongoing enlightening process. Through a unified effort with parents, who are the primary teachers, it is our aim to provide a safe and loving atmosphere where our students become individuals who value and live their faith. Our commitment is to the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth of each child. At Long Beach Catholic Regional School, we strive to create and enrich experiences so that students may be empowered to understand and make decisions in light of Christian values.
The Role of the School Board The members act as liaisons between the parents of the school and the school administration and pastors. They serve in an advisory capacity in areas of policy, procedure, and finance. They assist with school fundraisers or functions.
The Long Beach Catholic Regional School Board St. Ignatius Martyr GJ McGreevy Jamie Lynch Maureen Davis St. Mary of the Isle Nathalie Brill Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Joe Gallinaro Maureen O Sullivan *Pastors - Fr. Brian Barr - Fr. Joseph Nixon - Msgr. Donald Beckmann *Principal Kerry Kahn *Development Kerry Ann Troy *Liaison Members Parents Club Co-President Janice McCreay & Sabrina McMahon
Educating for New York State Tests/IOWA/CogAT/Regents Exam ELA and Math State Tests Administered to our 4 th and 6 th Grade students State tests administered in Spring Math Regents Exam Program designed for 7th and 8th Graders Science State tests Administered to our 4th and 8th Grade Students State test administered in Spring
Testing info - continued CogAT Tests Administered to Grades 1,4 & 7 Grade 4 & 7 administered in October Grade 1 administered in March IOWA Tests IOWA tests administered in October Tests are administered to Grades 2-8 Common Core based Used for longitudinal studies
Academic Support Reading Assessments and Benchmarking Pre K Preschool Assessments Screening Tool determines readiness for Kindergarten Grades K 2 Adopting of Wilson program for reading Grades 3-5 Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Gives approximate reading level Given 3 times a year for all students Given 5-6 times a year for students at risk Assessments offered to students with 504/IEP or to students who are of concern to teachers
Academic Support Reading (cont.) Daily small group instruction currently for students in Grades K 2 Additional support Raz Kids online reading programs and assessment to track and improve reading, fluency and comprehension Math NWEA (North West Evaluation Association) Benchmarking tool administered to determine academic strength and weaknesses for at risk students up to Grade 5
Math (cont.) Academic Support AIS Academic Intervention Services Grades 1 3 Small group or individual support as needed Grades 3, 4 & 5 Pull out or push in support when needed Grade 6 Additional class given for NY State Math Assessment Title 1 Monthly support services offered to students in Grades 3-5(after school) in the areas of reading and math based on benchmark assessments 504 support for students which is medically determined
Academic Support Grades 6-8 Support services from District up to 5 days a week 504 directives followed Weekly meeting with teachers and Guidance to ensure that all students needs are met Extra help offered by teachers in morning or at lunch time
Significant Highlights of 2017-2018 Additional integration of Chromebooks with 6th/7th/8th Graders Enrichment Program Grades 4 & 5 Computer Science generated National Junior Honor Society community service activities New accreditation with Advanced Ed Fr. Joe - visits with Grades 4 & 5 Fr. Brian visits with Grades 1,2 &3 Sr. Diane God Moments with Grades 1-5 Deacon Bob Reed involvement Safety Programs - Keyless entry/ruvna and training
Grade 8 Achievements 100% of students acceptance into Catholic High School 6 student scholarships awarded Family rebate offered to all 8 th grade parents ($25 a year) Weekly Outreach visits Tutorial services to lower grades Buddy programs with 1 st Grade Grade 8 class trips Grade 8 Retreat Letters to teachers and letters from parents Awards Night and Graduation
Faith Based Activities Spiritual Life of the School Liturgies, School Choir Morning prayer Prayer of St. Francis Prayer Services & projects (Advent/Lent) Angelus said daily Friday morning faith based videos Youth Minister All Saints Pageant, Christmas Pageant, Passion Play Sacraments Retreat Days Be The Change Service Projects Food Fridays Intergenerational Program (Nursing Home visits w/ Gr.3)
Athletic Program at LBCRS The number of teams/clubs students have the opportunity to participate in has grown over the years Volleyball Soccer Equestrian Golf Basketball Baseball Lacrosse Track Running Club Surf Club Jump Rope Club and Tennis
Ongoing Opportunities for Student Involvement and Enrichment Smart Boards in every Classroom and Library ipads for AIS and classroom use (Grades K-5) New ipads ordered from money raised with Walka-thon Band Program Buddy Program Student Council & Yearbook Homework Help Club After Care program Choir Lilypads (Ms. Priestley) STEM activities School Play Art Fair with Saint Icons Summer Camp (6 weeks) National Junior Honor Society Diocesan STEM fair After School Clubs Math Club Debate Club
Looking at Next Year Continuation of Academic support on all grade levels School Wide Stem Fair Schedule modification in Grades 4/5 whereas students will be with homeroom teachers for Religion and Reading Purchase of additional mini ipads with charging carts to be used in classrooms with all 4 th and 5 th Graders Computer Based State testing FACTS payment of tuition Coding program utilized for Grades 1-5 in Computer Creating a Leveled Library Library will not be an assigned class for students in Grades 6-8 and will be utilized for additional research under classroom teacher supervision Retirement of Mrs. Polacco, Mrs. Juchem, Mrs. Fontana, and Nurse Pensabene.
Additional thoughts for 2018-2019 Bowling Club Swimming Club Chess Club Video Club Art Club Good News Club STEAM Club
Projected 2018-2019 School Budget Salary & Benefits account for approximately 84% of the budget. Maintenance & Utilities account for approximately 9.5%. Together, these items equal 93.5% of the overall school budget leaving very little for discretionary spending.
Long Beach Catholic Regional School Tuition Rates for 2018-19 Year Supporting Tuition Rate % of First Child Rate Diocesan Average 1 Child $ 5,950 100% $ 6,010 2 Children $ 8,290 139% $ 8,775 3 or more Children $ 9,400 158% $ 10,659 Non-Supporting 1 Child $ 6,680 100% $ 7,168 2 Children $ 9,400 141% $ 9,842 3 or more Children $ 10,500 157% $12,238
Projected Income and Expenses 2018-2019 Income Expense Tuition Subsidies Fundraising net expenses Other Income Salaries Other
Where does the $ come from? Tuition & Fees 71% Parish Subsidies 10% Fundraising Efforts 6% Other Operating Revenue 13%
Types of Fundraisers In order to provide variety of choices for parental involvement, the following major fundraisers are in place: Adopt-A-Student Program, Crystal Ball, Golf Outing, Reverse Raffle, Walk-a-thon Parents Club Fundraisers Back-to-School Fest, Beefsteak Night, Bowling, Breakfast with Santa, Campbell Soup Labels, Christmas Tree Sale, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Derby Night, Family Pasta Night, Fashion Show, Game Night, Holiday Boutique, Special Food Days, Kids Holiday Sales, Mother s/father s Day Sale, Super Bowl Raffle, Thanksgiving Pie Sale, World s Finest Chocolate, Yankee Candle Commitment to Service (CTS)
Thank you for your continued support Working together is what makes us the great success we are!