State of the School

TO: Administration, Faculty, and Staff
FROM: Stacy Bartkowski
RE: State of the School

Here is a copy of the Validating the Vision overview on the State of the School. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions.

Overview
“What is presented in this part of the protocol is intended to be both comprehensive and substantive. Collection of information across a broad scope is combined with reflection and analysis to achieve an internal scan. It is incumbent upon the steering committee to blend the elements to achieve the optimal result for this school at this time. One objective of this section is to exit with a clear understanding of the operational level of the school Mission. Another is to target those aspects of the school that merit attention in the Strategic Plan. The plan will hinge on three to five school-wide objectives that will shape priorities and the use of time and resources as the school community realizes its desired vision for the school, enhances its mission effectiveness and the expression of its Catholic identity and focuses the process of ongoing improvement. Prior to commencing the State of the School, it is recommended that the planning committee review the entire section and select those components that will be studied (School Community, Climate and Culture, etc.) and the elements (Data Collection, Summary Snapshot, etc.) that will be completed for each component. The selected Data Collection components can be undertaken simultaneouslywith the development or review of the Foundation Documents.

Each component of the school addressed in the State of the School includes the following elements: data collection, summary snapshot, assessment criteria and focus for planning. Several sections also include a set of reflection questions. The purpose of each of these components is as follows:

Data Collection: These sections provide a quantitative and qualitative measure of the school at the present time. The information provides an objective basis for assessment
and planning. The data can provide the information backdrop for rating the assessment criteria. Data need only be collected and presented to the extent that it is necessary as part of an accreditation and/or planning process.

Summary Snapshot: This element can be used to capture information from the data
that warrants special consideration relative to the school’s Mission and Strategic
Plan. This may be a particular strength as well as an issue that has come into focus.
It may also be a factor the school considers important relative to accreditation. It follows the Data Collection and is meant to be a quick and immediate response to a first look at the data.

Assessment Criteria: The intent of the Assessment Criteria is to reach a consensus judgment about the match between the respective statement and the achievement of the Mission of the school. This is the central piece in the State of the School as it engages the appropriate stakeholders in placing a marker both on the value of the particular statement and how practice matches mission. The results focus planning. It is recommended that the Assessment Criteria element be completed for any component being studied.

Reflection Questions: Several sections, either because of importance relative to the
Mission of the school or the nature of the component under consideration, lend themselves to reflective discussion. The questions posed in these sections ask appropriate members of the school community to look at this program, this school community, these students in light of the Catholic character of the school. It is meant to deepen and enrich the study of the area and should receive consideration.

Focus for Planning: This element draws together the portrait developed through the assessment criteria, summary snapshot and/or reflection questions. It provides an intentional narrowing and drawing down of the particular elements that will be included in the Strategic Plan. These elements will find expression in the school-wide objectives that focus the Plan.”

(Taken from: Validating the Vision: An Assessment Protocol for Mission Effectiveness, Institutional Accreditation, and Strategic Planning in the Catholic High School. Mary Frances Taymans, SND, EdD
National Catholic Educational Association: Washington, D.C., 1999.)

State of the School Committee Areas and Members:

Demographics:
The demographic make-up of the school: including income, diversity, etc.

Mr. Dave Stevens
Mr. Jack Kramer
Mr. Chirs Coralezi
Mrs. Christine Williams
Fr. John Spellman
Mrs. Elizabeth Diemer
Mr. Dennis Harris
Mr. Brendan Haley '82
Mr. George Horn

Administration, Faculty, Staff:
Profiles of Administration, Faculty and Staff

Fr. Michael Cavanaugh
Mr. Joe Romans
Mr. Phil Vavala
Mr. Mark Quinn
Ms. Katie Orga
Mrs. Heloise Osborn
Mrs. Cathy Marston
Mr. Robert Mazzio

Climate and Culture:
Our school environment: including cultural and diversity awareness, discipline, spiritual life, etc.

Mrs. Lourdes McLaughlin
Mr. Leo Beattie
Mrs. Ellen King
Fr. John Mokluk
Mr. Tom Cleary
Fr. John Fisher
Mr. Bill McGowan
Mr. Tom Vresics

Health and Safety:
An overview of school health and safety procedures; E.G.: blood-borne pathogens, emergency procedures, etc.

Bro Joe Schodowski
Mrs. Kate Looney
Mr. Bill Burawski
Mr. Ray Foley
Mr. Jim Brazill
Mrs. Florence Szczerba
Mr. Robert Longo '87
Ms. Jen Albanese

Curriculum and Instruction:
Overview of the Academic program and methods of teaching

Fr. Steve Shott
Me. Roch Luberti
Mr. Tony Wolanski
Mrs. Patty White
Mrs. Marianne Sianni
Mr. Ralph Heiss
Mrs. Amanda McMillan
Ms. Kara Wilson
Mr. Joe Sczcerba

Library, Media Services and Technology:
An analysis of the library, media services and technology program

Mr. Joe Talley
Ms. Juliann Wylam
Fr. Francis Pileggi
Mr. Dennis Walker
Mr. Pat Dever
Mrs. Linda Manuel
Mrs. Connie Eastlack
Fr. Tom Tucker
Mr. Joe Naccarato

Student Services:
Guidance department and resources, the school nurse.

Mrs. Rita Rosaio
Mr. Larry Fletcher
Mr. Brandon Bailey '97
Fr. Bill McCandless
Mrs. Norma Manolopolous
Mrs. Joanne West
Mr. Mike Gallagher
Mr. T. Warren McCafferty
Mr. Bill DiNardo

Student Activities and Athletics:
Activity and Athletic offerings: how they are run, percentage of student involvement, etc.

Mr. Scott Mosier
Mr. Bob Mullins
Mrs. Bonnie Krystopolski
Mrs. Nancy Meier
Mr. Dave Szaroleta
Ms. Cindy Pilipczuk
Mr. Ted Godfrey
Mr. Brian Cox
Mr. Frank Mieczkowski

Professional Development:
Faculty memberships in professional organizations, participation in seminars, esp. technological, faculty educational opportunities, etc.

Ms. Kathy Haleda
Mrs. Maria Minutola
Mr. Charlie Crawford
Mr. Ed Stephan
Mrs. Marianne Ryan
Fr. Jack Kolodziej
Mr. Mike Hart
Mrs. Carol Dignan
Mr. Don Savard

Governance and Accountability:
The philosophy and performance of the Board of Trustees and President

Mrs. Shirley Hornyak
Br. Harry Schnedier
Mrs. Susan Gardner
Mr. Jon Allison
Mr. Neil Kane
Mrs. Mary Facciolo
Mr. Michael LoSapio
Mr. Randy Johnson

School Finance, Institutional Advancement and Facilities:
How efficiently school finances are allocated. The appearance and maintenance of the school building and facilities, etc.

Mr. Tom Ford
Fr. James Dalton
Mr. Mohammed Ahmed
Ms. Jessica Packer
Mr. Robert Battisto
Mrs. Donna Gleason
Mr. Joel Lang '90
Mr. Tom Keville

School and Community Relations:
How the school relates to the neighborhood it is in, the diocese, parishes, alumni, and other community members.

Mr. Mike Johnson
Mr. Nick Vavala
Mr. John Rusnak
Mrs. Dolores Ballintyn
Mr. Brian Magargal '83
Mr. Matt Kegelman
Mr. Mike Gutzat
Fr. Edward Roszko