St. Teresa's Academy General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Address St. Teresa's Academy 5600 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64113 1298 Phone (816) 501-0011 Fax 816 523-0232 Website Facebook Twitter Email www.stteresasacademy.org facebook.comhttps://www.facebook.com/stteresasacad emy twitter.com/stastars bcusick@stteresasacademy.org At A Glance How to donate, support, and volunteer St. Teresa's Academy is willing to work with a donor to donate in a manner that is convenient for the donor. Potential donors may contact our president, Nan Bone, directly, may donate using our webiste at www.stteresasacademy.org, or may send a check to the attention of Nan Bone. 1
Mission & Areas Served Statements Mission Statement St. Teresa s Academy is committed to the education of young women. We are a Catholic, independent, college preparatory high school, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Academy is rooted in Christian values and embraces a diverse student body. We promote excellence in education through a challenging curriculum, personal responsibility and participation in extracurricular activities. Background Statement Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1866 the school began on the corner of 12th and Washington. It moved to its present location at 5600 Main in 1909. The school began as a two-year college along with its secondary school in 1916, which later became a four-year college for women in 1942. The Sisters moved the college and renamed it Avila College in 1962. At that point the 5600 Main campus became solely a secondary school. The school sits on a 20-acre campus and is comprised of four buildings, the Music and Arts Building, Donnelly Hall, the Goppert Athletic Center and the Windmoor Center. Impact Statement Top 5 Accomplishments in 2016: 1. St. Teresa's introduced a newly constructed Math Hub which is an independent as well as collaborative learning space. Students who are strong in math staff the hub and offer tutoring services to other students. A math department faculty member is also on hand to assist students. 2. The StarWrite Writing Center opened in the Fall of 2016. This resource center is also staffed by students who provide guidance and/or assistance with the writing process. An English faculty member is also available for assistance. 3. STA added two newly constructed active learning classrooms and remodeled three other classrooms to transform them into active learning classrooms. 4. STA began the silent phase of the Academy 150 Capital Campaign. To date, over $7,000,000 has been raised with a campaign goal of $15,000,000. 5. STA expanded the STEAM (science, technology, engineering arts and math) curriculum by adding six new courses. Both Computer Programming 1 and College Pre-Calculus expanded their eligibility requirements; more than double the students enrolled for these courses in 2016-2017 Top Goals for 2017: 1.Introduce the Academy 150 Capital Campaign to STA community. 2.Increase annual fundraising by 5%. 3. Increase STA s endowment through fundraising efforts ($3,000,000 of the $15,000,00 campaign is designated for endowment). STA will also increase the endowment by not withdrawing funds from the endowment for five years. (We met this goal in 2016). 4. Construct a 21 st century library which will promote collaboration, research, independent study and peer-to-peer interactions. This facility enhancement along with the construction of STEAM studios, a robotics lab and a new space for our campus ministry department are all part of the capital campaign. Needs Statement 1.Increase endowment to assist students in financial need and promote diversity. $300,000 2.Facility improvements/repairs. $250,000 3.Funding for two active learning classrooms. $100,000 Board Chair Statement 2016 marks the 150th anniversary of St. Teresa's Academy, the oldest educational institution in Kansas City. When the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet arrived in Kansas City on a riverboat to open the city's first school, their courage, vision, and dedication created the strong foundation for learning that is now second to none. We are fortunate to have a strong, diverse governing body to continue the Sisters' legacy of serving the dear neighbor without distinction. Our Board works in a solid, committed partnership with school leadership and faculty. Through several committees, the Board acts to realize the sisters' mission while insisting on the highest academic standards to prepare our students for success in an ever-changing global world. 2
Service Categories Secondary & High Schools Scholarships & Student Financial Aid Scholarships & Student Financial Aid Areas of Service Areas Served Areas MO - Jackson County MO - Clay County MO - Platte County KS - Wyandotte County KS - Johnson County MO - Eastern Jackson Co MO - Jackson County Urban Core 3
Programs Programs High School Instruction Description College prep instruction grades 9-12. Category Education, General/Other Elementary & Secondary Education Population Served Adolescents Only (13-19 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Students graduate from the Academy within four years. Students complete college or university within 4-5 years of graduation. Students are surveyed four years post-graduation to determine status. 100% of graduates are accepted into colleges/universities. 80% of seniors some form of scholarship for their freshman year. 4
Extra Curricular Activities Description Category ATHLETICS: Basketball, tennis, softball, swimming, diving, volleyball, golf, track, lacrosse, soccer, cross country, EXTRA CURRICULAR: Campus Ministry,Cultural Diversity Committee, Debate, Dance, Forensics, French Honor Society, Freshman Retreat Core Team, Future Business Leaders of America, Gateway Reading Program, Girls for Social Awareness, Inclusion Project, Junior Classical League, Math Team, Number One Club, Peer Helpers, Praise Band, Rotary IMPACT, Science Quiz Bowl, Spanish Honor Society, Students for Life, Windmoor CLUBS: Bowling, STEM, Latin French, Filmmaking, Paws, Philosophy of Mugs, Drama, Cooking, Art, CARE, Social Justice,Asian Cultures, Creative Writing, Human Dignity, Junior Law Society, SADD, SCO, Spanish, Spirit, Book, World Cultures, CSJ FINE ARTS: Varsity Singers, Musical, Play, Musical Support Crew, Play Support Crew ASSOCIATIONS: CSJ Summer Campers, Ambassadors, National Honors Society PUBLICATIONS: The Dart, Windmoor,Teresian Education, General/Other Extracurricular Activities Population Served Adolescents Only (13-19 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Extracurricular activities provide STA students with opportunities to grow and evolve outside of the classroom setting. They play a vital role in helping us carry out our mission to educate the whole student. Students have a change in behavior and attitude when they are made aware of how others near and far can positively impact their daily lives if approached with respect and understanding. Through the broad spectrum of sports, clubs and activities offered at STA, students have an appreciation and an understanding of working together as a team. Students learn to share their talents and to expand their knowledge in areas of interest. Students learn how to appreciate and respect other's areas of interest. These experiences help our students build concern for others, add to her own character and develop a partnership with her peers to build a better world. Attitudinal surveys conducted as part of the school's accreditation with College Preparatory Association of North Central Accreditation of Colleges and Schools, University of Missouri. STA Stars athletic teams all experienced great success in 2016. The soccer team won state for the second consecutive year. The Softball team had its most successful season. Lacrosse took 4 th in state and were the KC Metro champions. Basketball was Class 5 District 13 Runner-up. STA had individuals qualify for State in cross country, swim and dive, golf, and track and field. Future Business Leaders of America had 50 members qualify for Districts, 16 went to State, 1 went to Nationals. The Dart (student newspaper) was a 2015 Pacemaker Finalist, and received an All-Missouri Rating. DartNewsOnline received an All- Missouri Rating and was named best high school news website in Kanas City. Teresian (yearbook) received a 2015 All-American Rating and an All- Missouri Rating. STA received a Blue Star nomination for Outstanding Female in a Supporting Role in STA s production of the The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. An STA student received a 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Award. 5
Community Service Description Category 100 hours required for graduation. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, General/Other Community Service Population Served General/Unspecified,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Students behavior and attitudes are changed by direct experiences with helping those in our community who are less fortunate than themselves. Students come away with an appreciation of how as a member of society one must learn the value of giving back and helping those that have less than themselves. Community Service is monitored and coordinated by the school's Director of Campus Ministry who receives evaluations from agencies at which the students are placed, and exit interviews with all students. These are compiled and used to improve programming. As part of the school's accreditation process the Community Service program is reviewed by the College Preparatory Association of North Central Colleges and Schools, University of Missouri. 6
Campus-Wide Technology Initiative Description Category St. Teresa's recognizes that to be a leader among area college-prep high schools, we must teach, utilize and make available the latest technology has to offer. Our graduates are proficient in the use of state of the art technology. Every student at St. Teresa's works from a Microsoft Surface Pro. A wireless campus allows students to conduct research, take online tests, communicate with peers and teachers, and submit assignments from anywhere on campus. The four high-tech classrooms in the Windmoor Center provide opportunities for distance learning, audio visual conferencing and communication with mentors and peers throughout the world. The newly added active learning classrooms incorporate some of the newest innovations in education technology including Smart Boards and active learning classroom furniture. Education, General/Other Education & Technology Population Served Adolescents Only (13-19 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Students continue to develop technology literacy. As students participate in online course work, they will build skills including time management and self-motivation. The STEAM curriculum at STA was expanded this year to include Advanced Placement Chemistry, Advanced Placement Environmental Science, 3-D Design and Sculpture, 2-D/3-D Spatial Design, Statistics, and Economics. Eligibility requirements for Computer Programming I and College Pre-Calculus were expanded which lead to an increased enrollment in these course. It is the goal of St. Teresa's Academy to be the leader among area college-prep high schools in the area of technology. We hope to produce graduates who are proficient in the use of state of the art technology. St. Teresa's Academy has a Technology Committee who will work with the administration to monitor the success of the program and make needed changes accordingly. In addition, STA recently named one of our faculty to act as STEAM Director. This faculty member and our president sit on a newly created STEAM advisory board which includes area experts in STEAM. Every student at STA has her own netbook. Students are now able to participate in online classes through our Online School for Girls. Students are participating in distance learning (i.e. Mandarin Chinese). 7
STA Scholars Description Category This program is part of St. Teresa's continuing efforts to further our mission, support diversity and underserved communities. It provides substantial tuition assistance to students who graduated from a Strong City School. The Strong City Schools and their parishes are run by the Dioceses of Kansas City-St. Joseph and have some of the highest levels of poverty in the diocese. St. Teresa's works with these organizations to identify strong candidates to consider for this program. Although academic achievement is an important factor to consider when identifying these potential candidates, it is simply one of many factors considered. Additional factors such as participation in the parish/school community and level of family support/.involvement are also considered. This program provides significant financial support to these students, opens the door to an education that these girls could not otherwise afford, and is a source of strong support for these students to break out of the cycle of poverty. Education, General/Other Education, General/Other Population Served Adolescents Only (13-19 years),, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Five students are now attending St. Teresa's Academy who otherwise would not have had the financial means to attend. They are active members in the St. Teresa's community. They are engaged in student leadership roles, sports as well as extracurricular activities. In addition, all five students are performing very well academically. The STA Scholars program will provide substantial financial assistance to students who would not otherwise have the financial means to attend St. Teresa's Academy. The program allows for a four year secondary education at a premier, Catholic, all-girls high school for these young women. With this education, these young women will develop the foundation to be successful at the collegiate level and beyond. St. Teresa's will continue to collaborate with the Strong City Schools to identify strong candidates for this program. The process will begin with an application and input from the student's elementary school. Grades are monitored by our Academic Counselors and Academic Principal. At St. Teresa's, we utilize an advisory program. Through this program, students from all grade levels form four-year relationships with their faculty advisors and classmates within their homerooms. The administrative team will consistently review the program and evaluate student grades and social success. Another resource available to freshmen students at STA is the Number 1 Club. This club is for students who are the only ones to come from their grade school to STA. The two newest STA Scholars are both in this club and have found the support it provides helpful. St. Teresa's Academy added two new STA Scholars to the program this fall. There are a total of 5 students involved in this program. The students are performing well academically and feel very fortunate to be a part of this program. Last fall, the first three STA Scholars spoke with prospective students from the grade school they attended and shared their enthusiasm about their academic, spiritual and social experiences at STA. This year those students continue to embrace the community at STA by getting involved. One of the newer scholars is very active in STA's campus ministry department and pro-life club. Our counselors work closely with students to find extracurricular activities that match a student's interests and passions. 8
CEO Comments The Academy has a strategic plan to which the board and administration is committed to monitoring and adjusting as needed. Programs are regularly reviewed to ensure that goals are being attained in a timely and costly manner. 9
Leadership & Staff Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start July 2007 Email Ms. Nan Tiehen Bone M.A. nbone@stteresasacademy.org Experience In July 2007, Nan Tiehen Bone became the 24th president of St. Teresa's Academy in the school's 145 years of operation. Ms. Bone holds a master's degree in educational administration as well as her degree as an education specialist. Ms. Bone is the first alumna of the school to ascend to head administrator. She was formerly principal of St. Peter's Catholic School and spent over thirty years in the education field as a teacher, director of special programs, school to work coordinator, special education coordinator, and administrator. Former CEOs Name Term Sister Suzanne Giblin Jan 1991 - Jan 1997 Dr. Faith Wilson Ph.D. Jan 1997 - July 2007 Senior Staff Ms. Barbara McCormick M.A. Title Experience/Biography Principal for Academic Affairs Barbara McCormick brought over twenty years of experience in education with her when she joined St. Teresa's Academy in 2009. She most recently served as principal of Our Lady of Peace School. Additionally, she has held positions as a teacher, technology professional, assistant principal, and as North Central Accreditation Council representative for the state of Missouri. Dr. Liz Baker Title Experience/Biography Principal of Student Affairs Dr. Baker graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1982. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Baker went on to earn a master's degree from the University of Notre Dame through the ACE Leadership Program, and then an educational specialist degree from the University of Central Missouri. She also has a doctorate degree from UMKC in educational administration. Staff Paid Full-Time Staff 72 Paid Part- Time Staff 14 Volunteers 150 10
Retention Rate 93% Paid Contractors 0 Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency NonManagement Formal Evaluation Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually Annually Annually Plans & Policies Organization Has a Fundraising Plan Organization Has a Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Organization Policy and Procedures Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy No No Collaborations Kansas City Young Audiences and the Kansas City Chorale office on the campus. Kansas City Young Audiences also manages the Community School of the Arts which is a metro-wide after school, weekend and summer K-12 arts program. Kansas City Young Audiences will move to a new location in December of 2016. St. Teresa's also collaborated with UMKC and formed an innovative partnership, and together constructed the McDonnell Family Sports Complex on the north end of campus. Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the government? No 11
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Michelle Wimes Esq Company Affiliation Ogletree Deakins Term Sept 2016 to Sept 2018 Email michelle.wimes@ogletreedeakins.com Board Members Name Ms. Nan Tiehen Bone Mr. Kevin Connor Esq. Ms. Eileen Drummond Mr. Doug Fielder Mr. Steve Fletcher Sr. Jeanne Janssen CSJ Mr. Jim Kissick PE Ms. Marilyn Lott CSJ Sr. Rose McLarney CSJ Dr. Marion Pierson Ms. Ann Tierney Prochnow Ms. Kiran Chandra Ross Ms. Holly Streeter-Schaefer Mr. Eric Vogel Mr. Pete Walsh Ms. Michelle Wimes Esq. Mr. Owen Zidar Affiliation President AMC Retired from Hallmark Asurion Sr. Vice President - FTN Financial Missionary Society of St. Columban Kissick Construction Company Sisters of St. Joseph Avila University Village Pediatrics, LLC CEO Julia Farr Collection Principal - K2 Media Burns and McDonnell Black & McDonald Walsh KC, LLC Ogletree Deakins Kansas City Southern Railroad Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 2 Asian American/Pacific Islander 1 Caucasian 14 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 7 Female 10 Unspecified 0 12
Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 0% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 5 Standing Committees Finance Academic Affairs Building Student Affairs Institutional Advancement Community Outreach / Community Relations CEO Comments Leadership and strong fiscal management have been hallmarks of the Academy for over 150 years. Cultivation of this leadership is an ongoing concern both at the board and administrative level. Nan Tiehen Bone assumed the presidency of STA in 2007, and under her leadership enrollment numbers have grown, the campus has seen significant improvements, 21st century learning techniques have been implemented, and students continue to be well educated and spiritually inspired. St. Teresa's Academy is one of the oldest accredited college prep schools (1923) of the College Preparatory Association of North Central Colleges and Schools, University of Missouri. 13
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July 01, 2016 Fiscal Year End June 30, 2017 Projected Revenue $7,423,569.00 Projected Expenses $8,092,093.00 Endowment Value $5,639,648.00 Spending Policy Percentage Percentage 5% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Total Revenue $8,050,973 $9,609,279 $7,540,000 Total Expenses $8,112,381 $8,241,260 $7,599,486 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Foundation and Corporation $1,209,515 $2,200,083 $718,936 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $0 $0 $0 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $6,646,310 $6,549,496 $5,991,124 Investment Income, Net of Losses $79,219 $690,276 $426,199 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $241,966 Revenue In-Kind $16,182 $33,213 $0 Other $99,747 $136,211 $161,775 14
Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Program Expense $7,136,601 $7,118,273 $6,744,396 Administration Expense $539,204 $459,662 $386,408 Fundraising Expense $436,576 $663,325 $468,682 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.99 1.17 0.99 Program Expense/Total Expenses 88% 86% 89% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 36% 30% 49% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Total Assets $24,647,803 $24,991,333 $25,139,185 Current Assets $1,921,217 $1,649,888 $1,946,207 Long-Term Liabilities $1,948,084 $2,588,067 $3,763,822 Current Liabilities $1,529,173 $1,171,312 $1,511,428 Total Net Assets $21,170,546 $21,231,954 $19,863,935 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 1.26 1.41 1.29 Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 8% 10% 15% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2015 2014 2013 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- Kauffman Foundation -- Matching Gifts Program $271,250 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- Individual Donor -- Amount $225,000 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- Individual Donor $83,625 -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Campaign Purpose Our current capital campaign, Academy 150, has three main objectives: Facility Enhancements, Growth of Endowment and Campus Preservation. The campaign budget includes a contingency plan for unfulfilled pledges and/or construction cost adjustments Goal $15,000,000.00 Dates Jan 2017 to Jan 2022 Amount Raised to Date 7052510 as of Oct 2016 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Organization Comments St. Teresa's Academy conducts an independent audit of its finances and accounting procedures annually. 15
Foundation Comments FYE 6/30/2015, 2014, 2013: Financial data reported using audited financial statements. Foundation/corporate revenue line item may include contributions from individuals. Created 11.18.2017. Copyright 2017 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation 16