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State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. The John Thomas Dye School. William S. Calvert President of the Board of Trustees.
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State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow The John Thomas Dye School William S. Calvert President of the Board of Trustees
Mission StatementJohn Thomas Dye School, an independent elementary school, provides for its students a program of academic excellence, one both traditionaland dynamic, with a commitment to family and community. The school encourages its students to reach their highest individual potential intellectually, artistically, and physically; it nurtures their emotional, moral and social development, and prepares them to meet the challenges of a diverse and competitive world. The John Thomas Dye School
The John Thomas Dye School • The Role of the Board of Trustees • Has the ultimate responsibility for the establishment of school policy that is implemented by the administration • Oversees the financial operations of the school • Establishes fund-raising goals and implements strategies to achieve those goals • The Board is notinvolved in the day to day running of the school operations nor the admissions process.
The John Thomas Dye School Composition of the Board of Trustees • 18 elected members who serve 2-3 three year terms • Past and Present Parents, Alumni • Individuals not otherwise affiliated with JTD but special expertise • Headmaster and Parents’ Association President serve as ex-officio members
The John Thomas Dye School Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees Each member of the Board serves on at least two of the standing committees of the Board. Academic/School Life Ad Hoc Audit Executive Development Finance/Building and Grounds Nominating Strategic Planning
The John Thomas Dye School Operating Expenses2004/05 ANNUAL REPORT
The John Thomas Dye School Operating Revenue
The John Thomas Dye School Tuition Comparison 6th Grade 2005-2006 Tuition $23,707 $23,250 $19,800 $18,980 $18,79 $17,600 $16,925 $16,800 $16,645 $15,600 School Crossroads Buckley Brentwood Turningpoint Oakwood JTD Center Curtis St. Matthews Carlthorp
The John Thomas Dye School Tuition Increases 1997-2006 1997-1998 5.38% 1998-1999 7.91 1999-2000 8.75 2000-2001 7.61 2001-2002 7.47 2002-2003 9.62 2003-2004 9.40 2004-2005 5.64 2005-2006 4.45 2006-2007 5.11
The John Thomas Dye School The Benefits of Giving Capital Expenditures 1995-2006 2002 Classroom Remodel $2,173,102 Lower School Playground $844,725 -Plumbing, Electrical,Handicap Access Lower School Science/Kindergarten $182,300 Technology $971,000 Teacher Wish Lists $766,678 Property Purchases $3,385,529 Total $8,323,334
The John Thomas Dye School Honoring the Dream, Sustaining the Vision Campaign Components Annual Fund Faculty Endowment Financial Aid Property Acquisition Capital Campaign Goal $14,500,000 Gifts, Pledges as of January 31 $12,219,108
State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow The John Thomas Dye School Raymond R. Michaud, Jr. Headmaster
JTD: A Decade of Change In only 10 years the following shifts have occurred at JTD: • Out of 214 families today only 16 were here in 1995 • In 1995 we had 245 families, 229 have graduated since 1995 • The class of 1995 has graduated from college • The kindergarten class of 1995 are now juniors in high school • 94% of our parent body has changed in just 10 years • 46% of the faculty in 1995 is still at JTD • 1995- 37 teachers for 345 students 1:9 ratio • 2005- 44 teachers for 321 students 1:7 ratio • 1995 Median Faculty Salary $45,350 • 2005 Median Faculty Salary $68,000 • 1995 Financial Aid Budget $108,813 • 2005 Financial Aid Budget $328,375
The John Thomas Dye School • Continual Refinement of the Curriculum • Technology • Grade level configuration • Mathematics Program/ Pre-Algebra • Community Service • Writing Program K-6 • Lowering of student/teacher ratio • K-3 Science Program • Expansion of Student Services-School Psychologist
Academic Consistency Last year’s ERB test showed that our median student (50%) compared to other independent school students in the same grade level scored at the following levels: Reading Math Second 75 72 Third 73 75 Fourth 70 86 Fifth 73 80 Sixth 73 81 The average JTD student scores 20-30 percentile points higher than the average student in independent schools nationally.
The John Thomas Dye School • Professional Development-Teachers as Learners • Over the past two years the faculty and administration have attended over 100 conferences, educational meetings and classes. • National Association of Independent Schools • California Association of Independent Schools • California Kindergarten Association • National Association of Educators for Young Children • National Council of Teachers for Mathematics • Museum of Contemporary Art • National Service Learning Conference • California Science Teachers Conference
JTD on the National and Regional Scene Member-National Association of Independent Schools The NAIS is a membership organization and national voice of independent education. It represents nearly 1,200 U.S. independent schools. NAIS members schools are non-profit, belong to a state independent school association and are accredited by a NAIS -recognized accrediting agent. The schools demonstrate sound financial operations and adhere to the NAIS Principles of Good Practice. Member/Accredited -California Association of Independent Schools CAIS is a non-profit organization of 190 elementary, middle and high schools in California. The Association serves and strengthens its schools by setting standards of academic quality and ethical conduct. To be a full member schools must have received accreditation by the Association. -Western Association of Schools and Colleges WASC is one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. The affairs of WASC are administered by a board of directors from three commissions for colleges, community colleges and schools. It provides service and assistance to over 3,500 public, independent, and church-related schools.
CAIS/WASC Accreditation Progress Report Chapters The School’s Philosophy The Governing Body Finances Development/Fundraising Administration, Faculty, Staff Students The Community of the School The Program The School Library The School Plan Health and Safety
The John Thomas Dye School • The Governing Body • Criterion for CAIS/WASC Self-Study • The governing body (1) sets policy consistent with the school’s purpose (2) delegates implementation to the head of school; (3) ensures the fiscal stability of the school through financial oversight and fundraising; and (4) monitors results • Standards to Be Applied: • 1. The governing body actively supports the policies and philosophy of the school. • 2. The governing body ensures that the purposes of the school are being met. • 3. The governing body sets and reviews policies • 4. The governing body is appropriately informed of the school-wide learning expectations. • 5. The governing body understands its responsibility to support the head of school • and respect the boundaries that separate the board and administrative roles.