Strategic Plan 2025

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Strategic Plan 2025

Dear Members of the Lake Catholic High School community, Lake Catholic’s newly developed strategic plan charts an exciting course for the important and inspired work we will undertake as we write the next chapter in our school’s history. With the enthusiastic support of both the Diocese of Cleveland and the Lake Catholic High School Advisory Board, our strategic plan builds upon the growth and success Lake Catholic has achieved throughout its existence.

This strategic plan is a roadmap. This multi-year plan will ensure that Lake Catholic High School will grow and thrive.

OUR MISSION Lake Catholic High School is an educational community centered in the mission of Jesus Christ where young men and women of diverse interests and abilities are encouraged to learn, to work, and to think for themselves.

OUR VISION Lake Catholic High School will strive to educate students in the model of our patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, by preparing its students, faculty, and staff to create a culture that embodies love of knowledge, love of persons, and love of God.

The plan was written using a detailed assessment of where Lake Catholic is today. Once those facts were available, surveys with the broader community were conducted to gain a sense of the issues. Those issues were analyzed and refined after another survey. The results were used by a group of community leaders to develop strategic goals and objectives across eight domains, ultimately becoming our Strategic Plan.

Over the course of the next few years, the fruits of our Strategic Plan will become reality. Each year we will assess how we did from the previous year. Remaining aligned with the goals and objectives, we will adjust and continue moving forward. We are excited to get to work and share our progress with you.

I want to recognize and thank our Steering Committee CoChairs, Mike Creadon (’81) and Mike Denk (’83), faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, our Advisory Board, and the Diocese of Cleveland who have engaged in this extensive process. Our Strategic Plan is a bold living document representing the collective work of many who served on our committees. This plan focuses on who we are, where we are going, and what our impact can be on our students, our community, and our world. It embodies the envisioned goals and strategies that will lead us into the next era of Lake Catholic High School.

My deepest gratitude goes to all who led and participated in our collaborative process. Your hard work has made an aspirational plan that will shape and prepare our learners to be difference-makers and guide us in Creating Extraordinary Futures.

Sincerely,

John Morabeto President

STRATEGIC PLAN RETREAT AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mike Creadon (’81)

Cathy Fyffe (’84)

Tom McKrill (’07)

Karen Perez Steigerwald

Fr. Eric Garris (’08)

Matt Moran

Sean Stewart (’84)

Tim Gibbons (’95)

Brett Nalepa (’14)

Judy Taylor (’76)

Brenda Harriss (’76)

Barbara O’Brien

Robin Thacker

Partners in Mission

Therese Hasul (’75)

Judge John O’Donnell (’80)

Erin Trem

John Morabeto

Jeannie Jeckering (’88)

Lindsay O’Donnell (’07)

Matt Trem

Sue Karel (’74)

Patrick O’Donnell (’07)

Katie Trinetti (’95)

Michael Keresztesy (’83)

Lisa Patt-McDaniel (’83)

Jeannine Turk (’88)

Eileen A Kilroy (’76)

Steve Patt (’85)

Patty Valentino (’85)

Sharon Koncilja

Carrie Povejsil

Bill Wade

Tammy Konte (’86)

Kimberly Puskus (’80)

Kristi Ward

Dione DeMitro

Jennifer Kutas – DeNiro (’87)

Gregg Resetar (’86)

Sean Ward (’89)

Lauren Denk (’17)

Lisa Resetar (’86)

Bill Weaver (’84)

Michael Lisi (’83)

Megan Denk (’16)

Carla Ronnebaum (’00)

Jennifer Weaver (’96)

Stephanie Loncar

Denise DiFrangia

Mark Ross (‘83)

Beth Webb (’02)

Dana Lutz (’84)

Joe Dobbins

Jeff Rowan (’96)

Sandra Webber

Keith Lutz (’81)

Andrew Dubeansky (’81)

Kathleen Schneiderman

Kelly Wolf

George P Malec (’80)

Mary Jo Elber

Barb Schoen (’95)

Ashley Williston (‘03)

Joe Manning

Michelle Federico

Deacon Tom Shetina

Tony Zampedro

Lisa Martin

Diana Fogarty

Jim Slike (’07)

Bobby Zappitelli (’11)

Patrick Martin

Maghen Frindt

Kevin Smith (’81)

Michael Zelenka

Shawn Mayernik (’80)

Greg Smolik (’81)

Robert Zgoznik (’83)

Steering Committee Co-Chair

Mike Denk (’83) Steering Committee Co-Chair

Mike Loyet

President

Jim Aveni (’85) Michael Bernot (’01) Jennifer Bretz Melissa Brugh (’97) Kenneth Cahill Esq (’83)

We apologize for any inadvertent omissions.

LAKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD Jeff Fenner (’84) Chair

Jim Aveni (’85) Christine Blake (’86) Karen Burton (’85) Mike Creadon (’81)

William DeSantis (’79)

Joe Manning

Kevin Smith (’81)

Joe Dobbins

Tom McKrill (’07)

Bill Wade

Mary Jo Elber

John Morabeto

Tony Zampedro

Cathy Fyffe (’84)

Steve Patt

Bobby Zappitelli (’11)

Geoff Hoff (’00)

Carla Ronnebaum (’00)

Michael Zelenka

Brian Kampman (’07)

Deacon Tom Shetina LAKECATHOLIC.ORG

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Advancement

Catholic Identity

Engage Lake Catholic High School stakeholders to create a culture of support which ensures the viability of the school now and for generations to come.

Form faith-filled disciples who encounter Jesus Christ through meaningful and transformative faith experiences, learning, and Christian action.

OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES

Create an enthusiastic culture of philanthropy

Incorporate the teachings and values of Jesus

which fosters connection and encourages a consistent commitment to giving.

Christ throughout the student experience, fostering academic growth alongside spiritual, moral and personal transformation.

Build a dynamic, comprehensive advancement

plan to educate and engage stakeholders while raising funds to support Lake Catholic.

Develop and execute a clear, compelling,

and consistent communications and brand strategies to enhance the image and visibility of our school.

Research and implement a data-driven

approach that generates support for all fundraising initiatives.

Prioritize the growth of the endowment to

exceed the current and future needs of Lake Catholic.

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Enhance faith-based clubs, activities, retreats,

and opportunities for students to foster personal enrichment, spiritual growth, and community with each other and Jesus Christ.

Offer faith formation experiences for faculty and

staff to deepen their faith and enhance their ability to share the love of Jesus Christ with students and one another.

Enrollment

Facilities

Be the school of choice centered in the mission of Jesus Christ to attract and retain students of diverse interests, abilities and backgrounds thus achieving optimal enrollment.

Provide an inviting campus that inspires faith, learning and pride, which incorporates state of the art technology, and ensures a safe and secure environment.

OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES Create and execute a comprehensive

enrollment management plan to optimize recruitment, engagement and retention.

Implement clear and timely communication

of financial obligations to help families make informed enrollment decisions.

Develop a strategy to encourage legacy

student enrollment.

Develop a comprehensive Master Plan

that addresses deferred and preventative maintenance, implements an effective space utilization program, and envisions future enhancements.

Evaluate the technology infrastructure and

applications to develop and execute a dynamic technology plan.

Develop and implement a safety and security

plan focused on preparedness, response, and facility alignment.

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Academics

Finance

Create an academic culture in which students identify, develop and share their talents and abilities to serve God, family, and community.

Adopt and implement a modern, sustainable, and transparent financial strategy to ensure the mission and vision of Lake Catholic.

OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES

Develop a Christ-centered academic

Develop a strategic rolling 5-year financial

framework that includes expectations for classroom culture, planning, instruction, and assessment and empowers students through the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.

Implement a comprehensive program for

faculty and staff formation which includes faith development, observations and coaching, targeted professional development, collaborative professional learning communities, and mentoring opportunities.

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plan to align resources and strategies, ensuring financial sustainability.

Refine and improve the annual budgeting

process to support decision making.

Transparently share financial information to

gain stakeholder trust and build confidence.

Establish a strategic process to address

deferred maintenance.

Governance

Student Life

Develop systems and structures to effectively collaborate across the Diocese of Cleveland, Lake Catholic High School, Board and Committees to promote visionary direction, demonstrate accountability, communicate transparently, and operate with efficiency.

Foster the development of the whole student, which includes spiritual, emotional, intellectual, mental, and social growth.

OBJECTIVES Improve the effectiveness and transparency

of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes across the Diocese of Cleveland, Lake Catholic High School, and its Board and Committees through professional learning, formation opportunities, and performance management.

OBJECTIVES Implement enhanced emotional, spiritual,

social and academic support services, while also offering resources and guidance to help students navigate next steps after graduation.

Establish a framework where students are

empowered to participate in meaningful school decisions and provide input to leadership.

Continuously research student interests to

ensure Lake Catholic’s extracurricular offerings adapt to meet the students’ needs.

Foster an effective dialogue between the

Diocese of Cleveland and Lake Catholic High School, and its Board and Committees to ensure informative and trustworthy relationships through consistent communications, reporting, and analysis.

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