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Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Strategic Plan

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August 20, 2009

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Strategic Plan2009-2012

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Mission Statement

“Let the little children come to me.”

Mark 10:13

We walk in faithWe learn without end

We care for and treasure allWe are the family of God

Goals: To cultivate respect for all God’s creatures To provide the highest quality education in a diverse educational environment that

will empower our students to develop their God-given talents To provide our students with experiences and activities that will enable them to

assume a value-centered role in society

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Belief Statement

Grounded in faith all are nourished by one another in Jesus Christ

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a place of learning where staff and children are respected for their cultural diversity, accepted as individuals, and nurtured with loving care.

We encourage our students to make decisions and accept responsibilities that will develop them into well-rounded, self-confident, and responsible members of the world community who are grounded in the values of Jesus. While recognizing the individual differences within the learning process, we endeavor to teach academic skills, to inspire creativity, and to measure excellence through varied instruction and assessment. We are striving with the compassion of the Gospels to respect the varied cultures within and beyond the community.

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Philosophy

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has, throughout its eighty year history, served the parish and the surrounding community. Grounded in faith – administration, faculty, families, and students are nourished by one another in the strength of our source of life: Jesus Christ. Rooted in His teachings, we are committed to the values of His Church and its tradition.

As a total school community, with the support of the Pastor and the parents/guardians, we realize the importance of educating the child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. As educators, we strive to provide a safe, stable, nurturing, and healthy environment where growth in all areas is possible. While recognizing the individual differences within the learning process, we endeavor to teach the basic skills and inspire creativity and excellence through varied instruction and assessment.

We strive to understand the varied cultures of our school community and respond to their needs with the compassion of the Gospels. We encourage our students to make decisions and to accept responsibilities that will develop them into well-rounded, reliable, self-confident and responsible citizens of the world who are grounded in the values of Jesus Christ.

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Profile of a Graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

A graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School must be prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century in the following areas:

Vision in Faith Age appropriate knowledge of the Scriptures Continuing to develop a relationship with God Has a feeling for what is sacred Active participant in liturgy/theological celebrations

Values Honest/person of integrity Respect for self and others Demonstrates a compassionate attitude toward others Reverence for the sacredness of the earth as our home

Education Possesses a desire to become a life-long learner Willing to be challenged academically Self-motivated in the educational area Utilizes research skills Is an active problem-solver

Member of a Global Community Appreciative and respectful of cultural diversity Thinks in global terms especially on issues of social justice Treasures the foundation and beliefs of democracy

Technology Has a basic knowledge of/ hand on experience with the computer, including

programs such as Word, Power Point, and Excel Possesses the ability to type at an elementary level Utilizes and respects the Internet as a medium for research Has hands-on experience with Smart Boards and the like Understands how i-pods/i-phones are able to interact with pod casts and how they

serve to assist in learning.

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Academic Objectives and Strategies

Vision

Each student will be able to perform effectively, according to ability, in a spiritually and academically challenging environment

Objective 1: Curriculum Improvement

Teachers will be given the time and the tools to work cooperatively to improve instruction. Success will be measured by class performance and proficiency assessment.

Strategies:

1. Time will be designated to permit teachers to meet to establish more consistency between grades in the curriculum and classroom standards.

2. Curriculum committees will be re-established and curriculum coordinators assigned to consult with the faculty on curricula matters, including the implementation of existing curricula, the development and assessment of new curricula and the development of flow charts in the areas of language arts, mathand Religion.

3. A Kindergarten Science program and Social Studies program will be implemented.

4. Expansion of learning methods and experiences through the increased use of field trips, learning games and cooperative learning

5. Teachers will be encouraged to attend more workshops in Science and Math to ensure that students are taught grade-appropriate scientific and mathematical principles within the guidelines established by the Diocese of Trenton and the State of New Jersey.

6. A family life curriculum will be developed.

Objective 2: Increase Integration of Technology in the Curriculum

Student learning will be enhanced by the use of technology integrated in every area of the curriculumStrategies

1. Increase use of computers and Smartboards including the assignment of web searches, computer projects, Publisher projects, and Power Point projects in every grade.

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2. Regular weekly access to the computer room will be available to each class to ensure that students gain proficiency in Internet-based research

Academic Objectives and Strategies Continued

Objective 3: Improvement of the Math Program

The Math Program will be enhanced by placing greater emphasis on problem solving and applications while continuing to reinforce basic skills. Various forms of assessment will be used to measure success.

Strategies:1. The use of hands-on manipulatives will be implemented in all classes.2. Mastery of basic math facts will be emphasized in the lower grades.

Objective 4: Improvement of the Language Arts Program

The Language Arts Program will be enhanced by inclusion of supplemental materials in all grades to improve student reading and by placing greater emphasis on student writing in the upper grades. Various forms of assessment will measure success.

Strategies:1. Student reading will be enriched through the inclusion of supplemental materials

at all grade levels and the use of accelerated reader.2. Ninety minute reading blocks and grouping by ability will be used to improve

student reading proficiency.3. Literature circles will be used for reading and writing in grades 6, 7, and 8.4. An increased focus will be placed on student writing in all grades with an

increased focus on phonics in the younger grades.

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Academic Objectives and Strategies Continued

Objective 5: Increased Parental/Guardian Involvement

Parents/guardians will be encouraged to become more involved in their children’s academic progress through an outreach program.

Strategies:1. Presentations will be made to acquaint parents with grade –specific expectations2. Study skills will be taught to parents and students early in the school year

(September/October) to reinforce organizational skills taught in the classroom.3. Parents will be encouraged to become more involved in student activities and with

the PTA.

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Academic Action ItemsObjective 1: Curriculum ImprovementTeachers will be given the time and the tools to work cooperatively to improve instruction. Success will be measured by class performance and proficiency assessment

Strategy1.1 Time will be designated to permit teachers to meet to establish more consistency between grades in curricula and classroom standards.

Actions Schedule time in faculty meetings and after school meetings for decision making in these areas.

Responsibility Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ and the curriculum coordinators

Date forCompletion

June, 2010,2011,2012

Resources Needed

Time

Indicators of Success

Minutes of each meeting

CurrentStatus

Re-initiated

Strategy1.2 Curriculum committees will be established and curriculum coordinators assigned to consult with the faculty on curricula matters, including the implementation of existing curricula, the development and assessment of new curricula, and the development of flow charts in the areas of Religion, Math and Language Arts

Actions During curricula meetings, the above items for these subjects will be discussed and worked upon.

Responsibility Curriculum coordinators

Date forCompletion

June 2012

Resources Needed

Time and the curriculums needed


Completed flow charts, choices of new reading series and shared methods in these areas

CurrentStatus

On-going

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Strategy1.3 A Kindergarten Science and Social Studies program will be implemented.

Actions Order Weekly Reader each year.Use little books presently in the classroom

Responsibility Kindergarten teacher

Date forCompletion

October 1, 2009, 2010, 2011

Resources Needed

Money needed for the weekly reader subscription.


Use of resources observed in the classroom and in plan book.

CurrentStatus

New initiative for Kindergarten

Strategy1.4 Expansion of learning methods and experiences through the increased use of field trips, learning games and cooperative learning.

Actions Increased planning using methods above.

Responsibility Classroom and special teachers

Date forCompletion

On-going, June 2012

Resources Needed

Money, workshop for teachers in cooperative learning


Varied methods observed and indicated in plan books

CurrentStatus

On-going

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Strategy1.5 Teachers will be encouraged to attend more workshops in Science and Math to ensure that students are taught grade-appropriate scientific and mathematical principles within the guidelines established by the Diocese of Trenton and the State of New Jersey

Actions Encourage and provide information on workshops

Responsibility Professional Development Coordinator

Date forCompletion

On-going

Resources Needed

Brochures/ Title IIA monies


Report from faculty on new learnings and copy of certificated earned at workshop in personnel file

CurrentStatus

New initiative

Strategy1.6 A family life curriculum will be developed.

Actions Exploration of various publishers for materials; use by religion teachers as part of the curriculum.

Responsibility Sr. Joanne Tarpey, RSM and religion teachers

Date forCompletion

June 2010

Resources Needed

Money and resource material in family life curriculum


Lesson plans monthly

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Academic Action ItemsObjective 2: Increase Integration of Technology in the Curriculum

Student learning will be enhanced by the use of technology integrated in every area of the curriculum.

Strategy2.1 Increase use of computers and Smartboards including the

assignment of web searches, computer projects, Publisher projects, and Power Point projects in every grade.

Actions A weekly use of above assignments with a monthly long term project assigned to classes in one subject a month.

Responsibility Classroom teachers, Mrs. Krook, Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ

Date forCompletion

On-going

Resources Needed

Technology planning with the integration of the curriculum; use of computer room in the times available.


Completed projects displayed for school at a Technology fair.

CurrentStatus

On-going

Strategy2.2 Regular weekly access to the computer room will be available to each class to ensure that students gain proficiency in Internet-based research

Actions Schedule an extra period for each class in the computer room.

Responsibility Mrs. Krook

Date forCompletion

September 2009, 2010, 2011

Resources Needed

Time and Schedule


Same as Strategy # 2.1

CurrentStatus

On-going

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Academic Action ItemsObjective 3: Improvement of the Math Program

The Math Program will be enhanced by placing greater emphasis on problem solving and applications while continuing to reinforce basic skills. Various forms of assessment will be used to measure success.

Strategy3.1 The use of hands-on manipulatives will be implemented in all classes

Actions 1. Organize manipulatives foe easier use by using bags for units;2. Initiate a 3M Club: Math Manipulatives Managers-children.

Responsibility Math coordinator and 3M Club

Date forCompletion

September 2009, 2010, and 2011

Resources Needed

Math Manipulatives and Student Volunteers


Increased use of manipulative observed and indicated in planning.

CurrentStatus

New initiative

Strategy3.2 Mastery of basic math facts will be emphasized in the lower grades

ActionsDevelop a check list for each student based on flow charts for Math

Responsibility Math Curriculum committee

Date forCompletion

June 2010

Resources Needed

Completed flow charts in Math


Checklists completed and used by each teacher in June 2010,2011, 2012

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Academic Action ItemsObjective 4: Improvement of the Language Arts Program The Language Arts Program will be enhanced by inclusion of supplemental materials in all grades to improve student reading and by placing greater emphasis on student writing in the upper grades. Various forms of assessment will measure success.

Strategy4.1 Student reading will be enriched through the inclusion of supplemental materials at all grade levels and the use of accelerated reader.

.Actions Assignment of novel reading during Christmas, Easter and summer

reading. Use of novels for grades through third to eight. Every grade will use accelerated reader program

Responsibility Language Arts teachers; Language Arts Coordinator

Date forCompletion

June 2010

Resources Needed

Library books, novel series, accelerated reader program


Book reports or other assessment by grade; use of planning in plan book; reading lists for vacations.

CurrentStatus

On-going

Strategy4.2 Ninety minute reading blocks and grouping by ability will be used to improve student reading proficiency.

Actions Appropriate reading schedules set up; groupings used in classrooms.

Responsibility Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ and the Language Arts teachers

Date forCompletion

June 2012

Resources Needed

Schedules and reading materials


Increase in Terra Nova scores in reading: 2% per year

CurrentStatus

On-going

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Strategy4.3 Literature circles will be used for reading and writing in grades 6, 7, and 8

Actions Reading circles by grade level and ability

Responsibility Language Arts Teacher monitoring with follow-up in journals and reports.

Date forCompletion

Spring 2010-2011

Resources Needed

Novels and supplemental reading materials purchased for each grade level.


Performance on student tests and continued student involvement.

CurrentStatus

New initiative

Strategy4.4 An increased focus will be placed on student writing in all grades with an increased focus on phonics in the younger grades.

Actions Writing journals will be used weekly. Schedules of types of writing to be accomplished each trimester.

Responsibility Language Arts Coordinator and Language Arts teachers

Date forCompletion

On-going

Resources Needed

Journals and lists of types of writing to be done each trimester.


Accomplishment of writing instrument of the Terra Nova by 2012 with 50% of 3 or 4 achievement.

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Academic Action ItemsObjective 5: Increased Parental/Guardian Involvement

Parents/guardians will be encouraged to become more involved in their children’s academic progress through an outreach program.

Strategy5.1 Presentations will be made to acquaint parents with grade –specific expectations

Actions To be presented at back to school night by each classroom teacher.Reinstate the 2nd Cup of Coffee Café for parents/guardians.

Responsibility Teachers, Parental Involvement Coordinator

Date forCompletion

On-going

Resources Needed

Time, teacher input for planning of topic and information


Sign-in sheets for parents/guardians; survey on topics for parents/guardians

CurrentStatus

On-going as to back-to school night; reinstate the 2nd Cup of Coffee Café

Strategy5.2 Study skills will be taught to parents and students early in the school year (September/October) to reinforce organizational skills taught in the classroom

ActionsSchedule two- hour workshop for parents and guardians

Responsibility Interested teacher: Parental Involvement Coordinator

Date forCompletion

June 2011

Resources Needed

Study Skills Curriculum


Attendance sheet

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Strategy5.3 Parents will be encouraged to become more involved in student activities and with the PTA

Actions To obtain a volunteer to be the Volunteer Parent/Guardian Coordinator to work with the Faculty Parental Involvement Coordinator in order to have more parents involved.

Responsibility Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ and the Faculty Involvement Coordinator

Date forCompletion

August 2010

Resources Needed

Honeywell call system


Increased parental involvement sign-in sheets

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Administration Objectives and Strategies

Vision

Through the spiritual and academic guidance of the pastor and the principal, a learning environment will continue to develop where faculty, staff, and students will grow as members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School community.

Objective 1: Professional Development

The administration will present diverse in-house professional development opportunities to be used across the curriculum. Teachers will consistently employ these strategies in order to ensure student success, performance, and/or achievement by building on these skills from year to year. Success will be measured by multiple assessments

Strategy:1. Provide in-house professional development opportunities in conjunction with an

ongoing process of identification of areas of need and evaluation of development.

Objective 2: Delegation of Responsibility

In order to be free to more fully focus on the critical aspects of her job and to more fully recognize the faculty as important stakeholders in the growth and success of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, the principal will delegate more responsibilities to appropriate members of the faculty.

Strategy:1. The principal will meet with the faculty to identify tasks appropriate for

delegation.

Objective 3: Ensure Adequate Prep Time

The administration will review for the need for a regular substitute to ensure that teachers don’t lose prep time because they are needed to substitute

Strategy:1. The principal will review the schedules so that, when possible, teachers’ prep time

(of at least one prep period a day) will be safeguarded.

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Administration Objectives and Strategies Continued

Objective 4: Discipline

Discipline coordinators will work with teachers to devise a plan for discipline concerns.

Strategy:1. The principal and the faculty will meet to formulate a plan for this area of concern

Objective 5: More Visible Presence of the Clergy

Coordinator for clergy presence will initiate and continue on-going contact with parish priests.

Strategy:1. Coordiantor wll devise a form for faculty to request presence of clergy in the

classrooms.

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Administration Action ItemsObjective 1: Professional DevelopmentThe administration will present diverse in-house professional development opportunities to be used across the curriculum. Teachers will consistently employ these strategies in order to ensure student success, performance, and/or achievement by building on these skills from year to year. Success will be measured by multiple assessments

Strategy1.1 Provide in-house professional development opportunities in conjunction with an ongoing process of identification of areas of need and evaluation of development

Actions Survey at opening faculty meeting each year will be taken.

Responsibility Professional Development Coordinator

Date forCompletion

Each September 2009, 2010, 2011

Resources Needed

Survey


Certificates of participation and list of workshops attended or planned in-house

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Administration Action ItemsObjective 2: Delegation of Responsibility

In order to be free to more fully focus on the critical aspects of her job and to more fully recognize the faculty as important stakeholders in the growth and success of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, the principal will delegate more responsibilities to appropriate members of the faculty.

Strategy2.1 The principal will meet with the faculty identify tasks appropriate for delegation

Actions List of responsibilities given to faculty to be discussed each opening faculty meeting.

Responsibility Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ and faculty

Date forCompletion

September 2009,2010,2011

Resources Needed

Ideas and volunteers from the faculty


Evaluation with principal and faculty members in June 2010

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Administration Action ItemsObjective 3: Ensure Adequate Prep Time

The administration will review the need for a regular substitute to ensure that teachers don’t lose prep time because they are needed to substitute

Strategy3.1 The principal will review the schedules so that, when possible, teachers’ prep time (of at least one prep period a day) will be safeguarded.

Actions To schedule at least one prep period per day that will not be lost due to substitution.

Responsibility Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ

Date forCompletion

August 2009,2010,2011

Resources Needed

Schedules


Teacher questionnaire at end of school year

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Administration Action ItemsObjective 4: Discipline

Discipline coordinators will work with teachers to devise a plan for discipline concerns.

Strategy4.1 The faculty will meet to formulate a plan for this area of concern and submit the plan to the principal

Actions Plan to be formulated at opening faculty meeting.

Responsibility Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ

Date forCompletion

September 2009 with review each September

Resources Needed

Volunteers as Coordinators of discipline/discussion with faculty.


Questionnaire at the end of the school year on effectiveness and how to improve for the following year.

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Administration Action ItemsObjective 5: More Visible Presence of the Clergy

Strategy5.1 Encourage the presence of the clergy in the school in addition to special events and liturgies.

Actions Questionnaire for teachers in area of times, dates, seasons to which theywould like to invite clergy

Responsibility Clergy presence coordinator

Date forCompletion

Early September of each year

Resources Needed

Questionnaire and volunteer


Increased presence of clergy

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Finance Objectives and Strategies

VisionTo create a financial structure that will through increasing revenue and recruiting new students ensure the long term viability of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Objective 1: Increase Revenue

Methods of increasing revenue through a variety of means will be explored.

Strategies:1. The base of donors to the Annual Fund will be broadened to include alumni,

parents/guardians, teachers, and board members.2. A method to identify potential donors will be developed.3. A plan to increase Bingo revenue will be developed.

Objective 2: Recruitment of New Students

Methods for attracting new students will be explored. Success will be measured by increasing enrollment by five percent.

Strategies:1. A recruiting plan targeting students from Our Lady of Providence and St. Mark’s

parishes will be formulated.2. Continued recruitment of Asbury Park and Neptune

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Finance Action ItemsObjective 1: Increase Revenue

Methods of increasing revenue through a variety of means will be explored.

Strategy1.1 The base of donors to the Annual Fund will be broadened to include alumni, parents/guardians, teachers, and board members

Actions Develop an alumni list as donorsRequest for all board members, parents/guardians and staff to donate

Responsibility Sr. Marjorie Smith

Date forCompletion

January 2010,2011,2012

Resources Needed

Mailings, address list, time and money


Increased donations of $25,000.00 each year

CurrentStatus

On-going

Strategy1.2 A method to identify potential donors will be developed

Actions Research on donors; research foundations in the area

Responsibility Sr. Marjorie and Sr. Jude

Date forCompletion

June 2010

Resources Needed

Computer and the internet; foundation book


Increase revenues from large donors and foundations

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Strategy1.3 A plan to increase Bingo revenue will be developed.

Actions To initiate a parent/guardian bingo on Thursday night

Responsibility Parents/guardians; Sr. Jude Boyce, SSJ; Mrs. Krook; Mrs. Cafiero

Date forCompletion

September 2009

Resources Needed

Volunteers


Sign-in sheets

CurrentStatus

New initiative

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Finance Action ItemsObjective 2: Recruitment of New Students

Methods for attracting new students will be explored. Success will be measured by increasing enrollment by five percent.

Strategy2.1 A recruiting plan targeting students from Our Lady of Providence and St. Mark’s parishes will be formulated.

Actions Interview with pastor at St.Mark’s ; bus plan for pick-up

Responsibility Sr. Jude and Sr. Marjorie

Date forCompletion

June 2010

Resources Needed

Bus, donations


Increased enrollment of 5%...8 children

CurrentStatus

On-going with Divine Providence; new initiative with St. mark’s

Strategy2.2 Continued recruitment of Asbury Park and Neptune

ActionsBuddy days; mailings; and PreK trips

Responsibility Sr. Jude, Sr. Marjorie and faculty

Date forCompletion

June 2010, 2011, 2012

Resources Needed

Invitations; plans with faculty; bus transportation


Increase enrollment : 5%...8 children

CurrentStatus

On-going

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Marketing and Development Objectives and Strategies

Vision

To position Our Lady of Mount Carmel School as a faith-based, value-centered, safe alternative to local public schools.

Objective 1: Development of an Interactive Website

The website for Our Lady of Mount Carmel School will serve as a complete, interactive communication tool for administration, teachers, parents/guardians, current and potential students.

Strategy:1. A Webmaster with extensive experience will be employed to develop a website to

include an Administrative Page, Faculty E-Board, New Parent Information page, Yearly School Calendar, Monthly Calendar of Events, Weather Closing Information, Newspaper Releases, Interactive Alumni Link, and DVD capability for the media player.

Objective 2: Public Awareness Through NewspapersStrategy:

1. Local/Diocesan newspapers are a vital link for visual exposure especially to those persons who do not have home computers. With this in mind one/two newspaper articles will be submitted to the Coaster and Monitor on a monthly basis. For special occasions, such as Catholic Schools Week, ads will be placed

Objective 3: Reaching a Broader AudienceStrategy:

1. To entice a broader audience with interest in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School

Objective 4: Generate RevenueStrategy:

1. To pursue any additional grants/private donations, which would generate revenue into the school’s ability to continue with the scholarship program

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Marketing and Development Action Items Objective 1: Development of an Interactive Website

Strategy1.1A Webmaster with extensive experience will be employed to develop a website to include an Administrative Page, Faculty E-Board, New Parent Information page, Yearly School Calendar, Monthly Calendar of Events, Weather Closing Information, Newspaper Releases, Interactive Alumni Link, and DVD capability for the media player

Actions Explore ZUMU software as a format for the new website

Responsibility Sister Marjorie will meet with Liz Iniederberger to explore the options involved in the establishment of anew domain. Together, based upon actual costs, the formatting of a new site with addition links will be established

Date forCompletion

June 2009 The website was completedSeptember 2009 Teaching training for individual class pages, alumni, and advancementDecember 2009 Full running of the website

Resources Needed

The initial resources will be covered under a grant from the Mary Borden Foundation. Liz is under contract until June of 2010. Individual faculty members will be responsible for their pages through June of 2010 and the succeeding school years


A survey for parents on their availability and use by spring of 2010General report from the alumni on the hits etc by June of 2010

CurrentStatus

The New Website is initially running with general information.

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Marketing and Development Action Items Objective 2: Public Awareness Through Newspapers

Strategy2.1 Local/Diocesan newspapers are a vital link for visual exposure especially to those persons who do not have home computers. With this in mind one/two newspaper articles will be submitted to the Coaster and Monitor on a monthly basis. For special occasions, such as Catholic Schools Week, ads will be placed.

Actions The Staff will be called upon to keep the Advancement Office informed of articles worthy of newspaper coverage. Pictures will be taken, articles printed, and then submitted to the local paper offices

Responsibility The Office of Advancement will be responsible for pulling together the information, writing the articles, taking the pictures and submitting the acquired materials

Date forCompletion

A portfolio of all such articles and events will be complied into a scrapbook by the end of July 2010 for the past school year.

Resources Needed

It will be the responsibility of the school Staff at OLMC to keep the Office of Advancement up to date on any newsworthy projects


In the initial invitation for new parents, the simple question to be asked is…How did you find OLMC School?

CurrentStatus

Up and running newsworthy articles monthly

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Marketing and Development Action Items Objective 3: Reaching a Broader Audience

Strategy3.1 To entice a broader audience with interest in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School.

Actions To send announcements to the ‘free space’ provided on the local programming channel 78 which is sponsored by cablevision.

To participate in the City of Asbury Park public affairs such as the Lighting of the Christmas Tree, National Night Out and other local invitations as they arise.

To maintain ready presentation and DVDs for participation in Spirit Day at Eatontown Mall as well as events scheduled by the Diocese of Trenton. This latter would include the Monmouth County Fair.

Responsibility As information is assimilated into the school office, it should be directed to the Office of Advancement. In turn reasonable invites can be pursued and responsibilities filtered out to the respective persons involved.

Date forCompletion

To have a broader picture of what is involved with the above mentioned by June of 2010.

Resources Needed

Basically the costs of local displays etc. can be reasonably priced. An annual budget for materials is usually under $500. Local television programming is free.


The success of any presentation is based upon the audience and its response.

CurrentStatus

Represented this year at the Monmouth County Fair and National Night Out Celebration in Asbury Park.

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Marketing and Development Action Items Objective 4: Generate Revenue

Strategy4.1 To pursue any additional grants/private donations, which would generate revenue into the school’s ability to continue with the scholarship program.

Actions To continue to maintain Major Donor/Parish list, while pursuing additional persons willing to contribute to the cause of keeping OLMC in business. To continue to follow leads via the internet for foundation, such as the Calder/Simon/Oprah’s Angel Network, who are willing to assist with the financing of Catholic Schools.

Responsibility Sister Marjorie will be the person responsible for letters being sent to the major donors. Jackie Owens, the school secretary, maintains the list throughout the school year. Most grant writing is done through the Office of Advancement.

Date forCompletion

Major Funding letters will be sent out by the end of September 2009.Grant writing is flexible due to the dates established by each foundation.

Resources Needed

Major donations are based upon the economy.


The real measurement of success is the amount of money generated by various grants and major donations.

CurrentStatus

Represented this year at the Monmouth County Fair and National Night Out Celebration in Asbury Park.

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Facility Objectives and Strategies

Vision

To maintain a level of safety and comfort that will be conducive to teaching and learning.

Objective 1: Make Repairs and Improvements to the Facility

Strategies:1. Electrical power coming into the school will be upgraded.2. The existing air conditioning system for the cafeteria will be repaired or replaced.3. Central air conditioning will be installed in the school offices.4. The clock system will be repaired.5. The feasibility of making the intercom system a two-way system will be explored.6. Security doors will be installed in all classrooms and panic bar locks on all

corridor doors leading to the second floor.7. Addition AED will be installed.

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Facility Action ItemsObjective 1: Make Repairs and Improvements to the Facility

Strategy1.1 Electrical power coming into the school will be upgraded.

Actions Receive bids for work, Research areas of funding,

Responsibility

Kevin Devlin, Father Charles and Sister JudeDate forCompletion

July, 2009

Resources Needed

None


Project followed through and completed within 3 months

CurrentStatus

Completed

Strategy1.2 The existing air conditioning system for the cafeteria will be repaired or replaced

Actions Receive bids for repairs and replacement, research funding through grants and donations.

Responsibility Facility Committee

Date forCompletion Spring 2010Resources Needed

Funding


Ability to repair existing Physical plant, extending time frame for replacement.

CurrentStatus

Progress

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Strategy1.3 Central air conditioning will be installed in the school offices.

Actions Receive bids for installation of A/C units in Admin offices, nurses office, to reduce electrical bills using separate window units


Date forCompletion

Spring 2010

Resources Needed

Funding


Bids received

CurrentStatus

Progress

Strategy1.4 The clock system will be repaired

Actions Install new clock and intercom system throughout school with two-way communication capabilities


Date forCompletion

Winter 2009

Resources Needed

Manpower


In talks with Vendor to demonstrate new product line free of charge as a demo

CurrentStatus

Progress

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Strategy1.5 The feasibility of making the intercom system a two-way system will be explored

Actions Install new clock and intercom system throughout school with two-way communication capabilities


Date forCompletion

Winter 2009

Resources Needed

Manpower


In talks with Vendor to demonstrate new product line free of charge as a demo

CurrentStatus

Progress

Strategy1.6 Security doors will be installed in all classrooms and panic bar locks on all corridor doors leading to the second floor.

Actions Research different product lines for most up to date and code compliant devices


Date forCompletion

Spring 2010

Resources Needed

Funding. And manpower


None at this time

CurrentStatus

Progress

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Strategy1.7 Addition AED will be installed.

Actions Purchase proper mounting device for Automatic electronic defibulator


Date forCompletion

Fall 2009

Resources Needed

PTA will provide Cabinet


Funding available through PTA

CurrentStatus Progress

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