Regent Board Update

11/11/2014

PCA REGENT BOARD

Paul Ellinger, co-chair (Elder Rep) Kim Anderson (non-CBC) Dave Henry Jodi Moore Bill Palms Dan Paulson (non-CBC) Jim Rich Eric Shook Dwayne Roi (non-CBC) Joyce Zandee, co-chair

PCA ENDS STATEMENT

Matured in their love for God Confess and believe Jesus is Lord Lead transformed, joy-filled, Spirit-led lives

Steeped in His Word Habitually apply biblical understanding to all aspects of life Practice in devotional use of Scripture

Educated about His world Demonstrate understanding of history and present day—peoples, events, and cultures

—in the context of God’s sovereignty Exhibit proficiency in mathematics, science, fine arts, language arts, and technological,

financial, and life skills Appreciate the need for physical activity to become lifelong stewards of their bodies Maintain a balance between academic and extracurricular pursuits

Dedicated to lives of service and learning Are critical and logical thinkers who read proficiently, strategically, and continually Actively engage our pluralistic society as salt and light Demonstrate a servant spirit and sacrificial giving

Prepared to fulfill their calling in His kingdom.

The purpose of Plymouth Christian Academy is to produce students:

NEW SINCE SPRING MEETING

Technology Improvements at PCA Integrated into classroom teaching

International Student Program 1st international student enrolled in

September

AdvancedEd/ACSI Accreditation Initiated Preparing for standards audit in April 2016

NEW SINCE SPRING MEETING

New elective classes Additional dual enrollment & AP class offerings Increased membership on Parent Advisory

Teams New website/enhanced social media presence Connecting more with alumni Biblical integration training at teacher in-

service day Small group student leadership “seminars” New chapel theme: Where are you in Christ?

2003-2004

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009 - 2010

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012

2012 - 2013

2013 - 2014

2014 - 2015

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

107 108 96 97 72 52 72 70 57 66 85 84

46 51 48 35 4634

38 35 28 32 20 32

363 329318 306

251257

251 257236 208 196 170

119115

115111

9885 88 75

74 97 80 71

210177

173178

160175

185 187189 156

148147

845

780750 727

627 603 634 624584

559529 504

PCA Enrollment Trend: 2003 - Current

High SchoolMiddleElementaryKGPreschoolTotal

Drop in enrollment: ~4.5%/year over last 11 years: 845 in 2003 504 in 2014

Declining enrollment means decreased school

revenue Decreased revenue necessitates operational

cuts to ensure budget is balanced Cuts impact school programs, curtail our ability

to make improvements, and impact the amount of financial aid we can offer

Need to bolster PCA value proposition to retain families and attract new students

= BUDGET CHALLENGEENROLLMENT CHALLENGE

ADDRESS THE ENROLLMENT

/ BUDGET CHALLENGE

1. Identify areas for improvement Renew emphasis on customer satisfaction Identify opportunities to enrich the

experience of PCA students and their families and will help us achieve our mission with excellence

2. Identify funding to make improvements

and support financial aid

The following 5 areas emerged as critical for strategic investment:

Academics (including teacher merit pay and professional development)

Technology Fine & Performing Arts Bible/Chapel Program Student Leadership

5-Year Investment Plans are under development for each of these areas

IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS

Develop relationships with PCA ministry

partners Identify individuals who believe in the PCA

mission and feel called to support Christian education

Pursue alternative revenue streams Establish International Student program

IDENTIFY FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS

A growing number of Christian schools are enrolling

international students International students want to attend high school in the

US so they are prepared to attend college in the US Advantages to PCA include:

Diversify our student body Give PCA students opportunities to interact with students from

other countries Provide opportunities to lead non-Christian international

students to a saving knowledge of Christ Provide a cross-cultural experience for PCA, CBC, or other

Christian families in the community who would like to host an international student for a year

Generate revenue for investment in PCA

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

Enroll 5 freshmen students per year with

expectation they will stay for four years of high school

Steady-state of 20 students achieved by year 4 Students to be housed with Christian families from

the area PCA was inspected by Homeland Security in April

and was cleared to enroll students in June Moving forward to recruit students for next year Revenue from international program will allow us

to make strategic investments in PCA

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM

PCA ALIGNMENT WITH

CBC MINISTRY COMPASS

Purposefully seeking closer partnership with CBC leadership

Actively engaging students for Christ Providing students with strong

academic training from a biblical worldview

Training students how to study God’s word and act on His teaching

Developing leaders prepared to reach the lost for Christ

Discipling young people and teach them how to disciple others