Building Strong Foundations
Strategic Plan Update
2022-2026 (May 2024)
ACADEMICS
● Toberecognizedandberespectedforouracademicexcellencebyensuringandsustainingrigorousprogramstoaddresstheneeds ofadiversecommunityofstudents.
● Developprogramsandstrategiestoattractandretainhighlyqualifiedteachers.
● Strengthenthecommunicationbetweenparentsandteacherstobuildandenhancethehome–schoolpartnership.
Complete
CreatedaportraitofaCAS Graduate(OBJ1) Implementedverticallyaligned scopeandsequenceforthe curriculumfromPK-8(OBJ2)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Ongoingconsultationwith representativesfromtheDiocese andlocalschooldistrictsto discusscurriculum,bestpractices, andprofessionaldevelopment opportunities(OBJ3)
Ensurethatthetechnology infrastructureismonitoredand evaluatedannually(OBJ6)
Implementaprocesstoreviewand discoverresourcestokeep educationalpracticesaccurateand relevant(OBJ4) Providerelevantandcurrent professionaldevelopment opportunitiesforteachers(OBJ5)
ADVANCEMENT
● Fullyengageourentirecommunityinanefforttocreateacultureofphilanthropy,buildaffinity,andincrease resourcestofulfillthemissionofCASforthebenefitofitsstudents,stakeholdersandthecommunityatlarge.
Complete Recommendedandcreated dedicatedAdvancementresource (OBJ1) Establishedoversightcomponent ofAdvancementinitiativesto providethecapitalforthe longevityandperpetuationofthe CatholicAcademyofStamford (OBJ2)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Establishastrategicadvancementplan thatincludesanendowmentfundforthe purposeoffundingavarietyofneedsfor theschool,including,non-tuition activities(capitalimprovements,teacher incentives,techupgrades,etc.)and tuition items(scholarships)(OBJ3) Initiaterelationshipswithhigher education,corporations,foundations,and otherinstitutionstosupportinitiatives (OBJ5)
DeveloptheexistingLGL databasetoincludePKthrough8, alumni,grandparents,andour entirecommunityforusein fundraisingandcommunication (OBJ4) Assesstheopportunityfora CapitalCampaign(OBJ6)
CATHOLICIDENTITY
● Strengthenourschool’scommitmenttofosteranauthenticandintegratedlifeoffaith,groundedinthe Gospel,amongmembersofourCatholicschoolcommunityinordertofulfillourevangelicalmission.
Complete
Takeadvantageofopportunities forstudentparticipationatparish Masses(OBJ2) Implementedtheschooloutreach serviceprogram(OBJ3)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Implementedparentambassador representativestolocalparishes (OBJ1)
ENROLLMENT&MARKETING
● CommunicateandpromoteCASbrandpromiseofacademicexcellence,nurturingenvironment,personalized learning,andstrongcommunitytotargetedaudiencestoachieveoptimalenrollmentintheschool.
Complete
ClearlydifferentiatedCAStoexternal stakeholders(whereCASKidsPlay,CAS ConnectMarketplace)(OBJ2)
Createdaholistictestimonialreview portfolio(onlinetestimonialportfolioand publishedprofilesonsocialmedia)(OBJ3)
Providedourfamilieswiththelanguageto shareaboutourschooltoproperlytellour story(OBJ3)
EnhancedunderstandingofhowCAScan improve(exitinterviewsimplemented, annualsatisfactionsurveyindevelopment) (OBJ4)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Fosterrelationshipwithmiddleschool facultytoelementarystudentsabout curriculum(OBJ5)
IntegrateandlinkCASstudenttestimonials withspecificteacherexperiences(postedand archived)(OBJ6)
Developtargetnumberandachieveoptimal enrollment(OBJ1)
DeterminepathwaysfromCASmiddle schooltohighschool,butalsotokeep preschoolenrollmentrobust(Monday MorningMeetUp,FamilyBuddyNetwork, HighSchoolHandbook)(OBJ7)
FACILITIES
● Developafacilitymasterplantonurtureasuperioracademicenvironmentbyimprovingthecapacity,quality, andusefulnessofthecurrentfacilitiesandtechnologies.
Complete
Obtainedarchitecturaland engineeringplanstoidentify potentialfuturefacilityexpansion toincreasestudentcapacityand provideforadditionalpermanent cafeteria,gym,sciencelab,music andartrooms(OBJ5)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Conductanassessmentofthe facilitiesbya3rdpartytoidentify shortandlongtermneeds(OBJ1) Upgradeelectricalservices, roofingandreplacesecondfloor windows(scheduledforJune 2024)(OBJ2)
ContractedGreekGymfor 2024-25schoolyear(OBJ4)
Researchandidentifythelatest technologytoolsthatenhancethe overallacademicexperience(OBJ 3)
FINANCE
● UsebestpracticestodevelopafinanceplanthatsecuressufficientfundingtosupporttheFive-YearPlanand long-termgrowthandvitalityofCAS.
Complete
Increasenettuitionrevenueto addresslongtermgrowth(OBJ1) Increasedteachercompensation (y/yinlastthreeyears)(OBJ3) Booksandrecordsareaudited annuallytoensurefinancial transparency(OBJ4)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Communicatefinancialstatus, development,andfundraising results,andusefundsona frequentandcomprehensivebasis (OBJ4) Managetuitionassistancetomake CASeducationmoreaccessible whilemaintainingviability(OBJ 2)
Providecompetitivecompensation andbenefitsforfacultyandstaff, andspecifically,continue to increaseteachercompensation (OBJ3) Establishafive-yearfinancialplan (OBJ5)
GOVERNANCE
● TheBoardofDirectorswillexerciseitsauthorityandoversighttoensurethattheschoolispositionedto achievetheidealssetforthinitsmissionstatement.
Complete
IncreasedthesizeoftheBoardwith variedtalentsandrepresentativeswho morecloselyreflectthecommunityit serves(OBJ1)
Amendedthebylawstoexpandthe overallsizeoftheboard(OBJ1)
ImplementedaBoardsoftwarepackage tostorematerialsandmanagemeeting processmoreefficiently(Boardable) (OBJ5)
InProgress
FutureObjectives
Implementaprocessformeasuringthe continuingeffortsunderournew long-rangeplan(OBJ5)
Increasedtheracialandethnicmakeup oftheBoardtoreflectthecommunityit serves(OBJ3)
Increasedcommunityrepresentation (OBJ4)
Increasefeelingof“connection”between theBoard,theparentsandtheteachers (OBJ2)
DevelopacomprehensiveBoard documentstoragesystemforlegaldocs, minutes,etc.(OBJ5)
STUDENTLIFE
● Expandon-campusfacilities,off-campusoptionsandincreaseparentandcommunityinvestmenttoassist studentsindiscoveringtheiruniqueabilitiesandtalents
Complete InProgress
FutureObjectives
Expandafter-schoolprogramto includelocal(off-campus) activitiesinneighboring communities(OBJ2) Developprogramtosignificantly increaseparentvolunteer involvementtoshareideas, expertise,andreal-world experiencestocomplementthe curriculum(OBJ3)
Createplanforon-campus multi-purposestudentlifefacility (OBJ1) Furtherenhanceoutdoorspacefor allagegroups(PK–8)(OBJ5)