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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