the funding of catholic schools
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The funding of Catholic The funding of Catholic SchoolsSchools
Trying to use old wineskins just doesn’t cut it any more.
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A Quick TourA Quick Tour
• The current state of funding of Catholic Schools
• The “old wineskins” of school funding
• Problems with current methods of funding
• Taking control of tuition
• Making sense (and cents) out of tuition setting.
Then and Now:Then and Now:
• 1962: 47% Catholic students
• Parishes: 63% costs• Tuition: < 10% costs• 96% professed
religious• 4% non-Catholic• Av. ES tuition: <$100
• 2001: 16% Catholic students
• Parishes: 25% costs• Tuition: 66% costs• 5.6% religious• 17% non-Catholic• Av. ES tuition: $1787
State of fundingState of funding
• Many dioceses have crafted policies restricting the amount of parish contribution to the school.
• In the short run, tuition increases have resulted in enrollment decreases.
• Parents are tired of endless fundraising.
Parish SubsidyParish Subsidy
Average Parish Subsidy/Parish School
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
1980 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995
Year
Current $Constant $
Parish Subsidy(Investment)Parish Subsidy(Investment)
Parish revenue/school expense
0
100000
200000
300000
400000
500000
600000
fiscalyear
1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1993
Parish rev.School expen.
Some other considerationsSome other considerations
• Dioceses have already paid out over $100 million in lawsuits, with hundreds of suits still pending. Dioceses may declare bankruptcy.
• The stock market decline has had a severe impact on church endowments and other investments
• Uneasy about the final destination of their contributions, many Catholics have withheld contributions to annual appeals.
• Public schools’ costs have skyrocketed, raising property taxes excessively.
Nontuition IncomeNontuition Income
Elementary schools raise an average of $102,000 from fundraising.
26.2% have an annual appeal, and 48% have endowments.
15% have a development director
Secondary schools derive between 1% and 5% of their income from annual appeals.
57% employ a full-time development director.
70% have an endowment of less than $1 million; 4% of more than $5million.
Sources of nontuition income:
Sales (income from candy,
magazines has declined by 5%)Raffles have increased
Annual appeal
Endowment
Bonds
OtherExit
Tuition for various schoolsTuition for various schools
Type of School Elementary Secondary
Catholic $1787 $2823Other religious $2606 $5261Private, nonsectarian $4693 $9525
Average per pupil expenditure, all private: $5908
Average per pupil expenditure, public: $7628(Figures as of 2000)
Tuition and CostsTuition and Costs
Tuition vs. Costs
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
1990 1992 1994 1996 1998
year
tution
p/p cost
Why have costs outstripped Why have costs outstripped revenue?revenue?
• Smaller class sizes
• More “special” teachers, programs
• Updates to technology
• Upkeep on aging/ ill-built buildings
• Fewer religious
• Meeting state/diocesan mandates
Perils and Pitfalls in FinancePerils and Pitfalls in Finance
• Lack of system for handling cash
• No control over tax exempt form
• No petty cash system• No receipt system• Commingling monies• Reluctance to balance
bank statements• Lack of attention to
budget
• Keeping cash unsecured
• Allowing school groups their own accounts
• Misplaced trust in employees and volunteers
• Ignoring cash shortfalls, missing funds
Maintaining Control over Maintaining Control over Income:Income:
• Craft policies and controls over who may handle income, how it is handled, how it is accounted for.
• Have control over bank accounts, checks, purchase orders.
• Screen volunteers
Maintain ControlMaintain Control
• Screen all persons who handle money;
• Bond those who handle money;
• Maintain control over cash; get rid of small accounts of other groups;
• Use multiple controls over disbursements;
• Have an annual audit or review;
• Have procedures for petty cash;
• Follow up on your suspicions;
• Promise prosecution and FOLLOW THRU!
Beware the Signs of Beware the Signs of TemptationTemptation
• Caring for an aging parent
• Spouse out of work
• Children in college
• Catastrophic illness
• Addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, shopping
• Increased activity
Some thoughts on tuitionSome thoughts on tuition
• Non-payment of tuition constitutes a real loss.
• The gap between the cost per pupil and the income per pupil must be covered somehow.
• Fundraising only covers a gap temporarily.
• There is a “tuition threshold” where people finally say, “I can’t do it any more.”
• Every empty seat represents a real loss that cannot be made up.
Problems with tuition:Problems with tuition:
• One price fits all
• Lack of follow through with delinquents
• Lack of contract, policy
• Desire to be pastoral
• Lack of accountability for collections
• Lack of priority on the part of parents
• Labor-intensive
• Maintaining presence of cash, checks, etc.
More problems...More problems...
• We try to act pastorally when we are running a business;
• We are surprised when they pretend to pay,and we pretend to believe them;
• We close our eyes to their real priorities and continue to pretend to believe;
• We fail to help them to realize our real financial situation.
Crafting Tuition PolicyCrafting Tuition Policy
• Realize that tuition is collectible, and that parents can be held accountable.
• Parents should sign a tuition contract
• Parents should always be given as much information about costs as possible
• Policy should contain consequences for late and/or unpaid tuition.
• Policy should be crafted so as to be enforceable.
Gaining Control over TuitionGaining Control over Tuition
• It truly is “life’s other certainty”
• Know your per/pupil cost
• Know fixed and unfixed costs
• Give parents a choice of subsidy
• Be accountable
• Communicate
• Follow-up
Some steps toward Some steps toward improving tuition settingimproving tuition setting
• Communicate: parents should know the actual cost of education at your school.
• Communicate: how is tuition set?• Be honest: everyone, whether he/she needs it or
not, is getting a handout.• ASK parents whether or not they want the handout.• ASK parents how much of the actual cost they can
pay.• Craft specific policies for tuition payment.• Have parents sign an enforceable tuition contract.
Questions to ask about how Questions to ask about how tuition is handled:tuition is handled:
• Who has access?• Is there a smooth, safe means of collecting?• Do you have a cutoff for not accepting checks?• Is there a foolproof system for checking income
with bank statements?• Are there fees for late payment?• Are employees bonded?• How do you handle scholarships and tuition aid?
Tuition OptionsTuition Options
• Traditional– Labor-intensive– Time consuming– Hides real cost– Problems with cash flow– Low priority– Leads to annual
increases
Options for tuitionOptions for tuition
• Cost-based, or Fair Share– Determine actual cost– Individual interview– Parents choose a tuition
level– Annual renewal and
interview– Based on honesty and
trust.– Small “window” of
negotiation
Options for TuitionOptions for Tuition
• Outsourcing/tuition management– Higher priority– Tuition amounts flexible– Non labor intensive– Security for deposits– Set payment schedule– Regular cash flow– Allows for some local
control– Projects desire for good
business practices.
Some REAL things you can Some REAL things you can do now:do now:
• Let parents choose to accept tuition aid (difference between cost and tuition)
• Make tuition aid a part of registration
• Allow Board, Home-School to communicate need for tuition collection and value of Catholic Education.
• Consider a professional management company to handle tuition collection, late reminders, etc.
Determining TuitionDetermining Tuition
Fixed Costs: School Building- Utilities- Insurance- ContractsTeacher salariesClerical salariesMaintenance salaries
Unfixed Costs:- Supplies, textbooks- Mailing, ISP, Phone-Printing, PR, Staff Development
Fixed costs remainFixed costs no matterWhat the enrollment
Tuition ought to beSet to cover at least Fixed costs.
Where does your money Where does your money come from?come from?
Parish/ Diocesan SupportFundraisingEndowment/Invest-mentsGifts/BequestsGrantsRental of facilitiesOther
TUITION
What is your tuition history?What is your tuition history?
1. Have you kept tuition below the amount needed to cover fixedcosts?2. Have you kept a record of enrollment as a result of tuition increases?3. Have you kept track of cash flow schedules?4. Do you have explicit criteria for determining financial aid?5. How have you handled delinquent or tardy tuition?6. Have you made any attempt to collect past delinquent tuition?7. What are the consequences for delinquency?8. Do you have an efficient system for tracking income?9. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO IMPROVE THE SETTINGAND COLLECTION OF TUITION IN YOUR SCHOOL?
PLEASE REMEMBER:PLEASE REMEMBER:
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE THE MINISTRY
UNLESS YOU CAN PAY FOR IT.
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Earnings per share x.xx x.xx x.xx x.xx x.xx
Return on net revenues xx% xx% xx% xx% xx%
Cash & s/t investments $xxx $xxx $xxx $xxx $xxx
Total assets x,xxx x,xxx x,xxx x,xxx x,xxx
Stockholder’s equity xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
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