ANNUAL REPORT Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School October 2014
As we look back on all that has been accomplished at the conclusion of the Bogardus project,(2006-2014), we realize how the vision shared by the school, parish, family and general community has become a reality. The journey toward completion has been well documented at every stage. The material that follows here is intended to summarize the goals and achievements of the past few years, and to pass on a few ideas that could convince us that the best is yet to be.
We are deeply grateful to all who have been a part of this incredible journey and assure you of our continued prayers of thanks and appreciation.
The Aerial View THE AERIAL VIEW
The Site
Present facilities The present facility at North Main Street consists of
Nine traditional classrooms,
Four modern classrooms
Math lab
Music room
2 Science rooms
Art room
Computer lab
Kindergarten double room
a multi-purpose auditorium-lunchroom,
Dance studio
Full library
Medical suite
lower level conference room and faculty lounge.
Presentation room
Preparation room
Full gymnasium with suspended running track
The Pre-school program for three and four year olds is run in the Parish center of St. Rosalies in Hampton Bays
THE BOGARDUS PROJECT 2008-2014
The PREP
Renovations to the First floor (built 1960)
KINDERGARTEN
THE PRIMARY LEARNING COMMUNITY
Renovations to the second floor (built 1998)
INTERMEDIATE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Common areas
TECHNOLOGY LAB
DANCE STUDIO
INTERMEDIATE/PRIMARY SCIENCE LAB
LIBRARY
Common areas
AUDITORIUM/ LUNCHROOM
MUSIC STUDIO
ART ROOM
The History OLH (grades K-8) is a school building housed entirely on the property of Our Lady of Poland Parish. The Pre-school for three and four year olds is housed in the Parish Center at St. Rosalie’s in Hampton Bays. The community support for OLH has grown over the past twentynine years The school has advanced educationally as is seen in test scores, the national Blue Ribbon and Middle States accreditation The population is shifting favorably in the area (long term residents, younger families) There is currently a substantial waiting list for grades four, five and six.
THE NEXT FIVE YEARS The future of Our Lady of the Hamptons must continue to be made secure Educationally Spiritually Financially
SPIRITUALLY We must be able to guarantee A faculty that is steeped in the Catholic faith and able to transmit this faith to the students through example and teaching Abundant opportunities to grow in scripture, prayer, liturgy and social awareness Continued updating of faculty and parent communities to support the faith-based instruction of students Continued co-dependence with the local parishes, striving for greater visibility of presence on bot the schools and the parishes
EDUCATIONALLY We must be able to provide • Ample funding for a wellprepared and excellent faculty and enable them to strive for excellence and differentiation of instruction •Proper space for development of technology, the arts and athletics as enhancements of the academic •Constant updating and proper maintenance of current facilities
The greatest increase in the number of families seeking admission appears to be from Sacred Hearts, while St. Rosalie’s remains constant and strong. There is significant enrollment as far east as Montauk and west reaching to the Moriches. For the past few years, we have seen an increase in interest in transferring from public school to OLH especially in grades five and six (when local schools switch to middle school While some families are still concerned about our large class size, they do endorse the programs we offer The past six years heralded the growth and development of physical facilities and a strong interest and support of the school by parish and local communities.
FINANCIALLY We must be able to provide adequate financial resources to staff the school create a vibrant educational facility guarantee proper maintenance and upgrades begin an endowment fund for future development
The following data is the most recent financial statement For the 2013-2014 school year:
THE BOGARDUS PROJECT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PHASE I PURCHASE OF PROPERTY, PERMITS, TESTING, ARCHITECTURALS, SURVEYS EXTERNAL BUILDING, COMPLETION OF LINK SPACE, GYMNASIUM $3,622,938.20
PHASE II INTERIOR SPACE FOR CLASSROOM WING** $788,607.28 **INCLUDES RESTORATION OF EXTERIOR SITE: REPAVING PARKING LOT, LANDSCAPING TOTAL COST $4,411,545.48
FUND RAISING TOTALS 2007-2014 PHASE I $3,642,707 PHASE II $792,750 TOTAL $4,435,457.00
**PLEDGES scheduled for future payment *465,000
Curriculum demands warrant continued growth of a facility to house greater technology and Science teaching Recent advances in athletics programs have placed increased demand on the already “stretched” auditorium-lunchroom There is growing concern for the general health and physical development of our children
LOOKING BACK ON THE PAST FIVE YEARS GOALS TO BE ADDRESSED Middle States reaccreditation Certification of all teachers in Virtus, CPR and First Aid Development of a stronger Middle School program
In-house Religious education courses for teachers Greater awareness of student health and welfare Providing appropriate athletic space Increased attention to teaching of Math and Science
REVIEW OF THOSE GOALS 100% ACHIEVED
ON-GOING
Successful Middle State re-accreditation
Certification of all teachers in religious studies, CPR, First Aid and Virtus
Building of the Wellness center/Classroom extension Addition of Living Environment and Common Core Algebra Regents classes Creation of three distinct learning communities
Continued supervision and support for healthy foods, life style and exercise within school community In-service education for teachers in Common Core methods and curriculum
GOING FORWARD INTO THE NEXT FIVE YEARS GOALS TO BE ACHIEVED Increased development of the STEM program (Science,Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) Aggressive study of the existing Pre-school program at St. Rosalie’s campus to ascertain its viability and how it can best meet the needs of the community Creation of one expanded library-media center with state-of-the-art technology available for students and teachers Creation of green space to allow for better outdoor recreation especially for primary children
Where do we go from here?
As we complete this annual review of goals set….and met……we look toward the future with optimism and renewed energy. Meeting the new goals and five year projections will, of necessity, involve: •Continued support of academic preparation of faculty •Investigation of possible property acquisition to enable future growth •Exploration of possible fund-raising potential •Re-energized campaign of public relations to involve the public in the future of Catholic education. •IS IT POSSIBLE TO DREAM…..AGAIN….STILL?????
IMMEDIATE FUNDING will be sought to: • Remove the now-vacant St. Joseph’s Hall and replace it with a green area complete with benches and an area for lunchtime outdoor recess (Budget $15,000) • Initiate the planning and physical relocation and development of the library-media-technology center (Budget $250,000) • Upgrade and update the lunchroom tables and auditorium chairs (Budget $ 25,000) • Renovate the front entrance (doors, steps and landscaping) Budget $25,000) • Provide additional professional training and materials for STEM education (Budget $50,000) • Establish a base for possible future property acquisition
• Build a basis for an endowment fund