Strategic Plan 2022-2027

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

DEAR FRIENDS OF DE LA SALLE COLLEGIATE,

I am pleased to announce that De La Salle Collegiate has developed a strategic plan that will help guide us through our 100th anniversary in 2026 and beyond. This plan will assist in providing direction and priorities in delivering the best educational experience for every student. Our goal continues to be a school that strives for excellence in everything we do.

The planning process was a grassroots effort, involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, and benefactors of De La Salle. We were able to identify our strengths, which we can continue to use as a solid foundation for growth. It will provide the basis for a plan that faces challenges strategically and head on, while identifying and acting on opportunities that support success. I believe this well-developed document is thorough and inclusive. It is the direct result of us working hard together to identify today’s successes and forming a progressive future. It lays out a bold, but achievable vision for the future that supports our mission.

Now the real work begins – the implementation. We are focused on developing metrics and keeping each other accountable to make this plan our roadmap. It will serve to guide us in achieving our goals and objectives while taking a proactive approach to address the evolving educational landscape.

I promise to keep the community abreast of the progress of the strategic plan, and welcome feedback as we press forward. Thank you to all who contributed to the development of the plan and who give generously to the school for the future of our students. Without you De La Salle would not be the institution it is today.

Larry Rancilio, ‘86 President

Our Mission

De La Salle Collegiate is dedicated to the Lasallian Catholic education of its diverse students, including the poor and disadvantaged. We are a college-preparatory school inspired by the spirit and tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle, where learning takes place in the presence of God. Each student is encouraged to develop his faith, character, intellect, and morality.

This mission is embodied in the school’s motto: Builders of Boys. Makers of Men.

Our Vision

De La Salle Collegiate is dedicated to the education and growth of the whole student in the Lasallian tradition. We are committed to excellence in everything we do. We respect each student’s learning needs and assist them in becoming confident, open-minded, faith-filled honorable men who are prepared for the life ahead of them.

PRIORITY

Offer a transformational education, led by a community of educators, centered on Catholic values and personal relationships that emphasize academic excellence, faith formation, inclusion, respect for the individual, service and social justice. As a Lasallian community, De La Salle faculty and staff will educate minds, touch hearts and cultivate leadership by preparing boys to become men, and by encouraging in them a sense of responsibility for the common good.

OBJECTIVES

Develop a robust Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics (STEAM) Program/Curriculum.

Enrich students’ lives outside of their coursework by ensuring each student has organized time for activities, clubs, and opportunities during the school day to build students’ sense of belonging to De La Salle and their Pilot Pride.

Create a data-driven, dynamic academic support program that will evaluate a student’s progress and their post DLS goals throughout their career at De La Salle Collegiate.

Support and develop the faculty, staff and coaches to ensure they are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to build the best student experiences and relationships.

Continue to provide a safe and collaborative learning environment, so our students have the best opportunity for success.

Enrich the faith formation opportunities for our students’ individual and Lasallian identity.

OBJECTIVES

Hire an additional, qualified staff member.

To assist prospective families and their sons in making high school commitments, De La Salle admissions and financial aid decisions will be made in an expeditious manner.

Achieve maximum enrolment and create a five-year strategic recruiting plan to achieve that goal.

Assertively market our strong academics.

Continue Internal discussion and consideration of adding an academy.

Engage our alumni, current students, parents, benefactors, and

INITIATIVE:

FUNDING

OBJECTIVES

Significantly increase our endowment so that we can more as sertively offer financial aid and recruit and retain the very best faculty.

Engage in a comprehensive capital campaign.

Add a staff person.

Expand our donor base.

Enhance our Planned Giving initiative.

Keep tuition at a competitive level.

A Special Thank You to All Who Participated In Our Strategic Planning Process

Strategic Planning Committee

Larry Rancilio, ‘86 Dan Rohn Amy McGill

Student Experience

Sheryl Anderson

John Berlin

Gary Buslepp

Chris Dean, ‘89

Joe Gerardi, ‘86

Br. Ken Kalinowski FSC, ‘84

Matt Loria, ‘95

Aaron Meier

Annmarie Michol

Thaier Mukhtar

Joe Novak, ‘03

Brad Robinson Lindsey Tula

Funding

Russ Agosta, ‘64

Dave Barstys

Jack Brusewitz, ‘77

Mark Campbell

Ed Carolan, ‘87

Dr. Peter Cracchiolo, ‘03 Greg Esler

Tim Grajewski, ‘63

Jeff Jamerino, ‘81

Dan Loepp, ‘75

Steve McShane, ‘61

Tom Petzold

Mike Sokol, ‘98 Mark Switalski

Jodi Switalski

Mark Wisniewski, ‘83

Jerry Zaccardelli, ‘75

Marketing & Enrollment

Ben Aloia, ‘91

John Bernard, ‘70

Stephen Brillati, ‘93

Kay Douglas

Kevin Fitzhenry, ‘03

Mike Guerin, ‘92

Roma Heaney

Zack Issa, ‘09

Rob Kirsch, ‘87

Dennis Koch, ‘94

Mark Rusch, ‘75

Rick Stanza, ‘93