2013-2014 Annual Report
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2013-2014 Annual Report
[LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL] Dear Families and Friends of Saints Peter and Paul School, “Our vision is clear: our Catholic schools are a vital part of the teaching mission of the Church…We must respond to challenging times with faith, vision and the will to succeed because the Catholic school’s mission is vital to the future of our young people, our nation, and most especially our Church.” (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium) The undertaking three years ago of partnering with the Healey Education Foundation and the Connelly Foundation to form a new governance model for Saints Peter and Paul School has come to a close. It is with great pride that we emerge from this partnership better equipped to face the challenges of sustainability. We are now armed with the keys to success. We have taken ownership, installed leadership, and reached out to the members of the community for support. We have a valuable Board of Limited Jurisdiction that is mission driven, data-informed, and family centered. I thank the Board and the people who have given their support to Saints Peter and Paul School as we continue this journey to strengthen our foundation. The success of the 2013-2014 Annual Fund Campaign and the attainment of our 2013-2014 enrollment goals have positioned us as the finest school in Chester County. These achievements are testaments to the generosity and the commitment of the families and friends of Saints Peter and Paul School. As stated by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the future of the Church depends on the strength of Catholic education. As Principal, it is my duty to ensure that Saints Peter and Paul School is preparing each student for the academic rigors of high school and college, as well as instill a love of the Catholic faith. I cannot do it alone. Each page of this Annual Report is evidence of the many individuals who have demonstrated support of our mission of Hearts to Love and Hands to Serve. Together, we will continue the tradition of academic excellence, rooted in Catholic values for generations to come. God bless, Mrs. Margaret Egan Principal 1 [LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD] Saints Peter and Paul School Dear Friends: Hall Mall On behalf of the entire board and school community, I want to thank you all for your generous support of Saints Peter and Paul School over the past year. Your gifts make a real difference in the lives of every student in this school and allow us to continue to provide an authentic Catholic experience in a world class academic environment. Our students, faculty, staff, programs and facilities are all enhanced by your generous contributions and continued support. In the past year we have pursued new development opportunities while at the same time solidified our financial aid program to an unprecedented level. I am proud to say that through a combination of EITC funds and our own financial aid reserves, we have aided a record number of families in their goal to participate in the abundant opportunities to learn and grow offered at Saints Peter and Paul. We are striving to continue to operate more efficiently and reach out to our community more effectively. We remain aware of the challenges of operating a successful, sustainable educational institution in 2014 and we remain proud of the experience each student receives in our school community. We pledge to continue to aggressively pursue academic excellence, faith formation and the notion of service to others in our efforts to educate the whole person in the Catholic tradition. We could not achieve these goals without the support of the individuals listed in the following pages. I invite you to examine our success set forth in this report and to get to know us better. Please join with us in the mission of creating a premier school community rooted in gospel values, located right in our community. Very truly yours, COLIN R. HUESTON, ESQUIRE 2 BRINGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS On April 11, 2014, Saints Peter and Paul School proudly announced the Grand Opening of the Saints Peter and Paul Hall Mall, a student run and operated school store. Over the several months, middle grade students met weekly to learn the logistics of a starting up a retail business and preparing for daily operations. From naming the store, to the selection and pricing of merchandise, to inventory control and cash management procedures and marketing to their schoolmates, these students are making the decisions. The Hall Mall garnered the support of some prominent local busin esses, including Brennan’s Office Interiors. Brennan’s Office Interiors, partnered with the SSPP Hall Mall team to create a functional design for “We have a capable group of local business professionals, who are also parents of the students at the school, providing leadership, but the real decision-makers are the students,” explained Principal Margaret Egan. “They’ve truly risen to the occasion, and we couldn’t be more proud of them,” she added. the student run operation. In addition to the consulting work, Brennan’s Office Interiors donated the design, construction and installation of the store on the lower level of Saints Peter and Paul School. Saints Peter and Paul School hosted a Thank You Assembly for 2013-2014 EITC Contributors succeed in business, and there is no better teacher than experience,” says Ed Brennan, CEO, President and Founder of Brennan’s Office Interiors. “We are proud to support Saints Peter and Paul’s efforts and “Sincere thanks to Sue Zebrowski P’18 and ’20 for having the vision, talent, and resources that enabled Saints Peter and Paul School to bring the Hall Mall to life. Mrs. Zebrowski continues to lead the Hall Mall team as their entrepreneurship skills strengthen and the Hall Mall business plan evolves.” – MRS. MARGARET EGAN, PRINCIPAL “We believe in the value of teaching today’s youth just what it takes to can’t wait to see all the good that will come from it.” The store has acquired 501(c)(3) status and will use revenue to fund additional entrepreneurial programs and curriculum at the school and support the charity of the student managers’ choice. 3 ALUMNI DATA OUR OLDEST ALUMNI ARE NOW IN THEIR FOURTH YEAR OF COLLEGE. Below is a partial list of colleges and universities selected by our Alumni. Alumni Profile: Dani Doran ’10 The Miss United States Organization promotes the intellect and moral character of women and provides a platform of community service. Therefore, it was no surprise when SSPP alumnae, Dani Doran ’10, was named Miss Teen Pennsylvania United States 2014. Since Kindergarten, Dani has been an active participant of Girl Scouts of the USA and has put forth tremendous effort into volunteer work that benefits those in need. Her journey with the Girl Scouts inspired Dani to take leadership roles in community service projects that included making more than 100 meals for Aide for Friends, making toys and coordinating donation drives for SPCA, making more than 100 pillow cases for Dupont Hospital and as part of her Gold Award project, Dani led an initiative that made more than 100 mastectomy pillows for The Cancer Center of Paoli Hospital. Most recently, Dani wrote and illustrated My Mommy is Sick with Cancer. This book was written as a reaction to the relationships that Dani has with 4 breast cancer survivors. In her book research, Dani interviewed four women who have experienced life as a mom battling cancer. This is an important message that will help other families as they learn to live with this terrible disease. Dani donated copies of the book to The Cancer Center of Paoli Hospital, as well as other local non-profit organizations. Dani’s path was not always easy. She was diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia while attending Saints Peter and Paul School, and had to work hard to achieve academically. “I might have to study twice as hard to get it and it might take twice as long to get it, but it is all worth it in the end.” Dani graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 2014 receiving highest honors in art and computer science. She currently attends Kutztown University majoring in Education. Albright College Bloomsburg University Boston College Bucknell University Catholic University Clemson University Delaware County Community College DeSales University Drexel University Emery University George Mason University High Point University Holy Cross College Holy Family University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Iona College Ithaca College Juniata College Kutztown University La Salle University Lehigh University Loyola University Marywood University Messiah College Neumann University Northeastern University Pace University Penn State University Princeton University Santa Clara University Shippensburg University St. Joseph’s University Syracuse University Temple University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy, West Point United States Naval Academy University of Delaware University of Maryland University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame University of Pittsburgh Ursinus College Villanova University Virginia Tech University Wagner College West Chester University Since 2007, Saints Peter and Paul School has graduated 287 students. Below are the high schools selected by our alumni: High School # of Students Academy of Notre Dame Archbishop John Carroll Archmere Academy Bishop Shanahan Central Catholic Devon Prep Downingtown West East High School Episcopal Academy Henderson High School La Salle College High School Malvern Prep Padua Academy Sacred Heart -Bryn Mawr Saint Joseph’s Prep Salesianum Villa Maria Academy West Chester East 9 1 1 139 1 3 1 4 3 25 1 12 1 2 2 18 36 28 The Eighth Graduating Class (2013-2014) won $100,000 in Scholarship Money for High School TYPE OF HIGH SCHOOLS SELECTED BY SSPP ALUMNI Catholic Archdiocesan Catholic Independent Public Independent SUBMIT YOUR ALUMNI NOTES Alumni are asked to contact the Advancement Office at Advancement@sspeterandpaulrc.org with Alumni Updates for the 2013-3014 Annual Report. 5 The Gift of EITC The Educational Improvement Tax Credit allows Pennsylvania businesses to donate to non-profit scholarship organizations to receive a tax credit up to 90 percent during the year in which the gift is made. It is an easy way for business owners in the state of Pennsylvania to make a tax-free contribution to Saints Peter and Paul School. These contributions provide need based scholarships to enrolled families. This year, Saints Peter and Paul School received EITC contributions totaling $165,518. Every dollar will be allocated to Saints Peter and Paul School families to provide tuition assistance during the 2014-2015 academic year. If your business is an S corporation, a general partnership or a limited partnership and pays taxes in Pennsylvania, ask your tax adviser if those taxes can be transferred instead to the EITC fund. EITC is the easiest way for Pennsylvania businesses to support Pennsylvania schools. Below is a list of these generous community businesses that dedicated EITC to Saints Peter and Paul School for the 2014-2015 academic year: $50,000 from $20,000 from $20,000 from $16,000 from $15,000 from Aetna First Resource Bank RBC Capital Markets DNB First Austill’s Rehabilitation Services, Inc $12,975 from BLOCS (Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools) $10,000 from DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home $10,000 from J.P. Mascaro and Sons $5,643 from The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce $5,000 from The Foundation for Catholic Education in Chester County $900 from Sterling Services, Inc., Bob DiScuillo, CPA FINANCIALS Revenue 2013-14 Expenses and Revenue Annual Fund $84,045 EITC & Scholarships $121,535 Fundraisers $125,148 $1,218,626 Parish Contribution $578,529 $65,976 Total Revenue $2,193,859 Saints Peter and Paul School’s operating budget reflects our priority of program excellence. Like most Catholic Schools, tuition does not cover the cost of a Saints Peter and Paul School education. We rely heavily on our Parish and individual donors for financial support. The Annual Fund provided necessary financial support to the 20132014 operating expenses. The Fundraisers, such as the Golf Outing, Spring Auction, Scrip and other fundraisers provided financial support for projects that enhanced the classroom experiences for students. EITC and Scholarships provided financial support to individual families in need of tuition assistance during the 2013-14 academic year. Miscellaneous Income indicates revenue received from the after school program, C.A.R.E.S and from the school cafeteria. The operating expenses are heavily skewed toward support for the academic program. This includes: salary and benefits, books, materials, equipment, technology hardware and infrastructure. Like all institutions, SSPP must maintain the physical plant. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN THE EITC PROGRAM, Academic Program $1,946,318 Physical Plant $283,131 Other Expenses $200 Total Expenses $2,229,649 Annual Fund 2013-14 EXPENSES Academic Program Physical Plant Saints Peter and Paul School hosted a Thank You Assembly for 2013-2014 EITC Contributors Expenses 2013-14 Number of Donors 295 Amount Contributed $121,535 The Annual Report for 2013-14 recognizes gifts that were received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. REVENUE Annual Fund EITC & Scholarships Fundraisers Misc. Income Parish Contribution Tuition Revenue Note: The Advancement Office has worked carefully preparing the names and proper categories for this Annual Report. In spite of our sincere effort to avoid errors, mistakes do occasionally occur. If you were a donor between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, but your name was omitted or listed in the wrong place, we hope that you will forgive us and advise us of the mistake by calling the Advancement Office at 610-696-1000 ext. 262. PLEASE CONTACT TRISH KYLE, ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR, 6 AT 610-696-1000 X262 OR ADVANCEMENT@SSPETERANDPAULRC.ORG 7 Saints Peter and Paul School Annual Fund Saints Peter and Paul School is profoundly grateful to all who took a role in supporting the 2013-2014 Annual Fund Campaign. Through your generosity, we raised $121,545. We are honored that so many supporters of the Annual Fund contributed at a Leadership level, donating gifts of $1,000 and above. This exceptional group raised $92,102 or 76%, of our Annual Fund total. We are truly grateful for the vision and dedication to the mission of Saints Peter and Paul School demonstrated by all of our Annual Fund supporters. THE SAINTS CIRCLE $5,000 AND ABOVE Healey Education Foundation Martin and Barbara Czachor Maria and Joe Milani FOUNDERS CIRCLE $3,500 -$4,999 Yvonne and Jack Wagner 2001 CIRCLE $2,001 -$3,499 Judy and Joe Binder Chris and Kristen Craft Tom and Denise Czarzasty Richard Dixon Barbara and Robert Downing Lauren and Andrew Ranalli THE CRUSADER CIRCLE $1,000-$2,000 Marlene and John Babiec Gloria and Albert Baladez Carol and David Bove Mariesa and Paul Capelli Christina and Ron DellaVecchia Stacey and Brian Dillon 8 Teresa and Robert Ficoturo Lorrie and George Fox Joan and Philip Fredricks Kim and Tom French Donna and Paul Frick Izzy and John Gallen Robert Gorey Suzanne and Colin Hueston Tamara and Mark Jermyn Heather and John Lutley Christine and William Maguire Maureen and Anthony Mazzuca Edward McAssey Pat and John Mehok Msgr. Daniel Kutys Mrs. and Mr. Panico Cristina and Charles O’Brien Renie and Dan Ostien Stephanie and John Palumbo Marianne and Robert Plucienik Veronica and Kennard Porter Barbara and Kevin Quinn Esther Shinn Judi and Ted Sikorski Patricia and John Sincavage Mary and Frederick Smith Rachel and Matthew Tomlin HEARTS TO LOVE $500-$999 Felicia and Michael DellaVecchia Sharon and Francis DiFonzo Mary Donnelly James Duffy Jessica and Kenneth Enochs Janet and Dennis Galvin Amy and James Harrington Lucian Janik Michelle and Robert Judge Michelle and Kris Kaulback Rosemarie and Robert Kurtz Eleanor and Charles Porrini Constance and Joseph Stark Megan and Joseph Devine Genevieve and Howard Willis HANDS TO SERVE $100-$499 Barbara and Dominic Aleardi Gina and Paul Anderson Bob Angiulo Leanne and Nick Argonish Sandhya and Arul Praveen Dhas Loretta and Wayne Bevilacqua Tiffany and Paul Boden Tina and Jerry Bollenbach Betty Bowie Colleen and Joseph Bracken Linda and Chuck Briggs Berenice Brophy Susanne and Donald Brown Michele and Peter Browne Amy and David Carlson Megan and Daniel Carroll Jennifer and Thomas Carroll Maria and Thomas Casalnova Marie and Lou Casciato Megan and Paul Charlton Julianne and Chris Clarke Margaret Coleman Mary Ann and Joseph Congialdi Dolores Constantini Dorothy Conway Dianne and Joseph Corvino Therese Cosgrove Cindy and John Croley Christine and John Cunningham Michael Cupo Carmen and Wayne Curry Michele and Nicholas D’Alessandro Arleen and Michael Daly Jean and Robert DeBiasse Frank Delviscio Carla and Andrew DiProspero Sheila and Noel Doherty Agnes Dougherty Roger Duquette Bernadette and Robert Dymowski Mary and Stephen Edgcumbe Margaret Egan Lisa Embon Paul Endrey Carleen and Daniel Erhard Saints Peter and Paul School provided our children with an excellent education in preparation for their high school years. As one of the original families at Saints Peter and Paul School, we are strong supporters of the Annual Fund. — Bob and Marianne Plucienik P’09 and ’11 Eileen and Frank Fields Barbara and Edmund Gaffney Francis Gallagher Susan Gallagher Noreen and David Geibel Carol Gillin Michelle and Rand Ginsburg Marlene and James Gulczynski Jack and Dianne Haley Joseph and Kathleen Healey Erin and Scott Heinerichs Mary and William Henderson Candace and John Hickey Kurt Jablonski Rosemary and Terence James Lucille Johnson Trisia and Tim Kavka-Coogan Marlene and Ed Kelly Brendan Kenny Kathryn and Kevin Kerns Patricia Kratz Trish and Jim Kyle J.R. Laub Thomas Laughlin Kathleen Lawler Maureen and Robert Lennon Kathleen Liberace Jennifer and Stuart Lile Mary Jane and Mark Lorenz Richard Lucas Barbara and Joseph Lyons Joanna and Kevin Maggs John and Maryellyn Maher 9 9 I’m deeply appreciative of my Catholic School experience, so whenever I can, I support Catholic Education. Our wonderful teachers, under the leadership of our Principal Mrs. Margaret Egan, deserve our financial backing. Our students are outstanding. Amanda Levitan Katherine Littrell Courtney and Todd Lofgren Beverly Longo Joan Lowthert Gladys Luciano-Fairfield Jayne Lytle Lauren and Kevin MacLennan Nancy Maguire Anna and Donald Manz Laura Massimo Kathleen and Donald McAneny Barbara McCarron Jackie McCarter Mona and Louis McCloskey Mary Jane McGeehan Catherine McWilliams Ann and John Naughton Gretchen and Michel Nichter Bernadette Park Jennifer Peacock Dolores and Ted Roehrig — Charles Porrini Maureen and Michael Malinchak Theresa and Martin Malloy Jane and Frank Mamrol Michele and Richard Marinelli Tara and Paul McAllister Elizabeth and James McArdle Josephine McCarthy Loretta McDonald John McGuinn Patricia McGuire Maria and Daniel McKinney Nicole and James Melasecca Marjorie Millier Rita and Andrew Milligan Alison and Lawrence Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Meilinger Sally Mroz Patricia Mullen Ann and Thomas Murray Marlene Nathans Michele Nowlan Eileen and John Oakes Edward O’Brien Robert Olseski Colleen and Christopher Onderdonk Fran and Al Ostien Victoria and Michael Pagegala Emily Patella Stacey and Francis Pedicone Doreen and Louis Pietrantonio Elizabeth and Thomas Pitt Diana and Jeb Poole James Prochowski Rosemary Procko Patricia and Ralph Procopio Theresa and John Quingert Patricia and Thomas Rath Carmela and Joseph Raymond 010 1 Mary Ries Louis Rivituso Martin Roddy Mary and Joe Ryan Patricia and David Salome John Seesholtz Karen and John Seifried Helen Serby Marta Simons Helen and Frank Smith Soccer Shots Kristine and Raymond Stein Joanne and John Strasser Anne and Joseph Tatum Nancy and Ronald Thoman Mary Patricia Thomas Rose and John Tomlinson Rita Trainer Anthony Tran Carol and Paul Tresca Rosemary Tucker Joanne and Kenneth Tunnell Julia Valderrama Jean Visser Angelita and Ronald Walker Nicole and Edward Walsh Jeanine and Erich Weichelt Father James Whelan Danielle and Dana Wilson Jocelyn and Jim Wood FRIENDS OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL $1-$99 Anonymous Domenica Antoniewicz Kathleen and Steven Bevilacqua Anne Boemer Elizabeth Brown Mary Brown Michele and Thomas Caldwell Rick Chan and Rachel Houseman Susan and Silvio Cifa Nancy Cook Mary Cooper Carol Cramsie Irene Czarnomski Anthony D’Alessandro Donna Daley Colleen DiBernardo Nancy DiCamillo-Thompson Lynn Dickson Donna Petro Rita Dougherty Isabel Egan John Fino Maureen and Thomas Fogerty Kathleen and William Foster Teddy Frain Salvatore Gaglia Roger Gibboni Kathleen and Gordon Dempsey Sally and Gary Graeber Catherine and Walter Greenfield Anne Gustafson Jeanne Halpin Marie Halvorsen Ann Harper Albert Ipri Kathleen and Kent Jensen Joan Kelley Virginia Kettenring Anne and Edward Kinslow Mary Kramaric Elizabeth Laufer Ronald Santoro Marie and Raymond Scheivert Erin Simon Marian and Edward Sweeney Julia and Herman Sweeney Stephen Taraschi Marti Terrels Patricia Thomas Martha and Robert Thompson Katherine Tompkins Corinne Trovato Doris and Edward Urbanik Theresa Vale Christine Van Wyk Norma and Gerald Walsh Beth and Corey Wegerbauer Michael Wilk Kathleen and Richard Winters Mary Wirth Hugo Valderrama Debra Walsh Matching Gifts We are grateful to our donors who make the extra effort to arrange for a matching gift from their corporation to be donated along with their own contribution. These essential dollars, which can double the impact of an individual gift, enhance our programs and facilities and strengthen our relationship with our community. We would like to thank those companies listed here, as well as our donors who do the additional work to make the gifts possible. Bank of New York Old Mutual Asset Management Penn National Gaming Foundation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program The Vanguard Group Gifts in Honor We gratefully acknowledge gifts made in honor of the following groups. Saints Peter and Paul School is thankful to those who inspired these gifts and to those who so thoughtfully gave them. The Class of 2020 The Students of Room 31 Gifts in Memory We are thankful to those who made a gift to Saints Peter and Paul School in honor or memory of the family and friends listed below. These contributions both strengthen the Saints Peter and Paul School community and live on in perpetuity as a mark of love and respect for those who are remembered. Joseph A. Brophy Dennis Cramsie, SR. Brian DiLullo Daniel B. Dougherty Mary Louise Duffy Hugh J. Flanagan Msgr. James J. Foley Emily and Colin Laughlin Joseph McCarthy Tom McDonough Anne O’Haren Andrew Terrels 11 11 Ways to Give ANNUAL FUND EITC The purpose of the Saints Peter and Paul School Annual Fund is to support the growth of the school and narrow the gap between what we charge in tuition and our actual operating expenses. Tuition covers approximately 56 percent of the operating budget and Saints Peter and Paul Parish has historically made up the difference between the cost of tuition and the actual cost of educating each student. The Annual Fund will provide vital unrestricted funds that will go directly into the operating budget of Saints Peter and Paul School and allow tuitions to remain affordable for our families. The Educational Improvement Tax Credit provides a tax credit on the Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax for contributions to schools which give tuition assistance scholarships to eligible children. Whether you are a parent, alumni, faculty or staff member or friend of Saints Peter and Paul School, the Annual Fund is a significant way to show how much you value the curriculum of excellence and the community of faith Saints Peter and Paul School continues to provide. SUPPORT OUR EVENTS Saints Peter and Paul School hosts two major fundraising events each year. The Monsignor Foley Golf Outing is held each September and 100% of the proceeds are dedicated to benefitting our School Faculty. The Spring Auction is held each spring and 100% of the proceeds are dedicated to the enhancement of the classroom experience. Recent years have allowed the classrooms to make major upgrades in technology. Gifts to the Saints Peter and Paul School Annual Fund can be made online using the school website or by check. Online giving provides a safe and secure way to make a gift via the Saints Peter and Paul School website using your credit card. Go to sspeterandpaulrc.org/ school/support-us/give-now Saints Peter and Paul School 1327 Boot Road West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-1000 email: advancement@sspeterandpaulrc.org Thank you for your support!