Vision 2020: Crespi Strategic Plan

VISION 2020 CRESPI CARMELITE HIGH SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN

CRESPI CARMELITE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dear Members of the Crespi Carmelite Community:

student interest and time, we will strive to accomplish

What incredible opportunities await the Crespi family in

all the goals suggested. Stay tuned!

the next five years! Normally, when you hear the term “2020,” it’s usually in the context of hindsight. But there

Heartfelt thanks are extended to our President,

is nothing about looking back with this plan; we have a

Rev. Thomas Batsis, without whose prayerful, brilliant

brilliant future before us as set forth in this strategic plan.

and humble leadership, this strategic plan would never have seen the light of day. And thank you to

A group of 65 Crespi parents, faculty, staff, administra-

the Salernos, the task forceleaders and all committee

tors and board members generously gave of their time

members whose efforts resulted in Vision 2020.

and talents to dissect the structure and essence of Crespi Carmelite High School over the last year and a half.

May Our Lady of Mount Carmel watch over our Crespi

Hundreds of hours later, guided by Dr. Anthony Sabatino

community as we move onward and upwards in the

of Loyola Marymount University and the leadership of

next five years. Celt Pride!

Crespi parents Whitney and Michael Salerno, this five year strategic plan was born. And beginning with the

Gratefully,

2015 academic year, it will be put into action.

Crespi’s ongoing development will be guided by the ideas and strategies set forth in this plan. And,

Judith Cannavo-McKeever

depending on variables such as funding, personnel,

Chair, Board of Directors

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CRESPI HISTORY CRESPI CARMELITE HIGH SCHOOL, established in

As members of the Carmelite education ministry, we

Encino, CA, in 1959, is an all-male, Catholic, college

seek to build a community which listens and bears

preparatory high school conducted by the Carmelite

witness to the divine plan through the promotion of

Order. Current enrollment is 500 students with an

justice in the service of the whole person. We, therefore,

average class size of 23, and a student-to-teacher ratio

commit ourselves to forming the “Crespi Man’ following

of 14:1. Typically, 98% of the graduates go directly to

these basic values.

higher education, 85% to four-year colleges. Crespi offers a curriculum satisfying all requirements for college entrance plus a wide range of programs, including athletics, art, and drama.

The Crespi Man

Is a moral and spiritual person Is a lifelong learner Is a productive and mature person

Dedicated to excellence and responding to the challenges of education in our time, Crespi offers a holistic model of education emphasizing the spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of young men. In the spirit of the Gospel, and the Carmelite tradition, the Crespi Community engages the student in three interlocking dimensions: Community, Prayer, and Justice.

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VISION 2020: THE PROCESS IN FALL 2013, the President of Crespi Carmelite

provided by the school’s president. The task force

High School envisioned a strategic planning process

committees were supervised and directed in their work

that would develop a long-range plan for the future

by the Vision 2020 co-chairs through the person(s)

of the school. His vision of the strategic planning

serving as the task force committee chair. It was evident

process was to form a collaborative effort by all the

throughout the process that committee members

stakeholders to examine the current status of mission,

regularly collaborated by sharing and using their

operations, finance, and programs of the school. From

strengths and skills to develop a plan that ultimately

that examination, and through the collaboration of the

serves the needs of the mission of Crespi Carmelite

school’s stakeholders, a plan for the future would be

High School.

developed. The organizational model constructed for the strategic planning process was designed to populate eight thematic task force committees with administrators, faculty, parents, and alumni so that they could develop recommended goals and objectives related to the theme of their committee.

The work of the committees was to thoroughly research the topic of their committee by using guide questions

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THE 15 GOALS GOAL 1

GOAL 5

MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY

MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Support the continual development of brotherhood

Ensure that the Carmelite charism is evident in

among Crespi’s students.

GOAL 2 MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY Develop tools and activities that encourage members

of the Crespi Carmelite Community to strengthen their relationship with God.

GOAL 3 MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY Emphasize the role of justice as a major component of faith development among members of the Crespi Carmelite community.

GOAL 4 MISSION, CORE VALUES, AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY Build space, human, and financial resources aligned with Crespi Carmelite High School’s commitment to Mission, Core Values, and Catholic Identity.

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all aspects of the school’s programs and operations.

GOAL 6 EDUCATION / ACADEMIC PROGRAM Crespi Carmelite High School’s college preparatory

academic program will create adaptable, self-directed leaders through a dynamic, holistic curriculum

based on strong foundational concepts. This 21st

Century curriculum builds towards digital media,

and global literacies, and will inspire each student to become the best possible version of himself, as

modeled through the school’s professional learning community. The academic program will nurture a

love of learning and frame the high school years as a time of creativity and exploration, allowing students the time and opportunity to explore a wide range of academic interests.

GOAL 7 EDUCATION / ATHLETIC PROGRAM The Crespi athletic program will be high-quality and aligned with the school’s mission. Athletic program

staff will plan, manage, and implement the activities

of the program in ways that support and advance the

concept of the Crespi Man. The Crespi athletic program will promote harmony and balance between the

• an approach to personal counseling that builds on the strengths of the Crespi community to identify

and nurture students’ needs and abilities, as well

as connecting students to partners invested in their ongoing success.

GOAL 9 EDUCATION / CO-CURRICULAR /

academic and athletic requirements for all student/

NON-ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

of the Crespi Man.

encompass a broad spectrum so that all students will be

athletes as part of a holistic approach to the education

GOAL 8 EDUCATION / COUNSELING PROGRAM In 2020, Crespi Carmelite High School’s counseling program will offer a comprehensive service that incorporates the following:

• a four-year college counseling strategy that begins in freshman year and builds capacity throughout the 4-year program;

The co-curricular/non-athletic activities at Crespi will

able to find some areas of interest. In addition to being fun, activities will offer opportunities for students to

socialize with peers and feel a sense of belonging among a group with common goals or interests. Co-curricular activities will enhance students’ time management and stress management skills, improving overall

productivity. Other benefits include discipline, goal

setting, teamwork, accountability, and responsibility.

GOAL 10 STAFFING

• academic counseling designed to foster well-rounded students by identifying and cultivating student

strengths and affinities and encouraging students to express a joyfulness in learning by exploring many facets of the school’s curriculum;

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Conduct assessment of overall programmatic

needs to provide an informed understanding of the

appropriate staffing needs for faculty, administration, staff, co-curricular/non-athletic activities program directors, and athletic department personnel.

GOAL 11 FACILITIES Develop and implement a facilities master plan

for responding to the facility needs of the school’s

department will connect programs and strategies

associated with enrollment management, marketing, and annual and long-term fundraising for Crespi HS now and in the future.

academic, athletic, and co-curricular non-athletic activities and programs.

GOAL 15 FINANCE

GOAL 12 GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP Review, modify, and/or revise where necessary the constitution and by-laws of the Board of

Directors (BOD) to respond to the current realities of the school.

GOAL 13 GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP Enhance and strengthen communications among

Board of Members (BOM), Board of Directors (BOD),

President, Principal, faculty, and stakeholders through formalized structure and practices.

GOAL 14 ADVANCEMENT/MARKETING/ENROLLMENT Design an Advancement Department model based

on internal assessment and external research. This

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Create a financial master plan to respond to the long-

range vision for the future of Crespi HS. The financial master plan will strive to keep tuition and fees at a

level that will attract a diverse community of students and sustain the Crespi Man concept.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Scott Alberts

Mrs. Michelle Hayashida

Dr. Tom Rezzo ‘72

Fr. Tom Batsis, O.Carm.

Mrs. Lisa Jackson

Mrs. Anita Rezzo

Mr. Brian Bilek ‘98

Dr. Sherryline Jogie-Brahim

Mr. Stu Riskin

Mrs. Alison Brown

Mr. John King

Mrs. Donna Rivers

Mrs. Linda Casey

Mr. Chris Knabenshue

Mr. Aaron Robinson

Mr. Victor Cosentino

Mr. Bill Knudson

Dr. Tony Sabatino, Consultant

Mrs. Susan Cosentino

Mr. Rob Kodama

Mr. Michael Salerno ’83, Co-Chair

Mrs. Kendra Day

Mrs. Gregoria Leoni

Mrs. Whitney Salerno, Co-Chair

Mr. Quinn Delgado

Mr. Michael Leste

Dr. Jonathan Schild ‘94

Ms. Ashley Dill

Mrs. Donna Long

Mr. Tim Selby

Mrs. Therese Doyle

Mr. Brett Louis

Mrs. Susan Sole

Mr. David Doyle

Fr. Marlon Mateo, O.Carm.

Mr. Alan Swaney

Mr. Ric Flores ‘81

Mr. Finn McClafferty

Mr. Jeff Thornton

Mr. Sean Florin

Mrs. Kristy McClafferty

Mr. Pat Turley ‘86

Mr. Scott Gilderman

Mrs. Teresa McNamara

Mr. Michael Van Dyke

Mrs. Lynda Gilderman

Mrs. Margie Moreno

Mrs. Monica Verheggen-Zimlin

Mr. Mark Gilles

Mr. Brett Nordyke ‘94

Mr. Hugo Villa

Mrs. Paula Gonda

Mrs. Nancy Oxley

Mr. Jose “Pepe” Villasenor

Mr. Gabe Griffith

Mrs. Karen Pelone

Mr. Russell White

Mrs. Kristy Harrigan

Mrs. Kris Perryman

Mrs. Debbi Yamada

Mr. Phil Harrigan ‘77

Mr. Manoa Pouono

Mrs. Diane Zamora

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