Board Overview
(2 Interviews)
The Board of Directors is made up of individuals who believe in the value of an education at Saint Benedict School and wish to see the school reach its maximum potential.
“If you want the best for your kids – this is it.”
Members agreed that the school’s strengths include:
• Strong student participation in the community
“The kids are happy, educated, and well rounded. They participate in the faith community and in the larger community.”
• A caring, community atmosphere
“They go extra step to make sure kids are doing well academically, socially, and emotionally.”
“They give the kids a strong sense of self – they are confident.”
• Instilling Catholic values in young scholars
“It’s our faith that brings …show more content…
There are a lot kids in the area that don’t go to St. Benedicts. A lot of people don’t know it’s an option, and for some, it’s financial – but they don’t know about financial aid and the costs.”
“We need to provide the public information about what we do have and how advanced our curriculum is.”
While board members feel the school is a great options for local families and believe wholeheartedly in its strengths, they also see some room for improvement. For example, they see a need for better communication.
“Right now, they have the school system that makes calls or send texts. There are a lot of last minute things that parents only find out about from other parents. The school needs an orientation for parents to go over all the moving parts of the Saint Benedict School.”
“Communication could always be better.”
Additional concern has been raised about school security.
“There is a lack of security at school–we need to make sure we are as up to date as possible.”
They also hope to remain financially stable and eventually have a larger budget for new initiatives in the school, including:
• Maintaining the building and grounds
• Higher salaries for teachers
• Building a gym and community center
• Starting an endowment for tuition …show more content…
We are a great little school, but we just need to get information out.”
There is also a desire for Father Jude and the parish to be more involved.
“Father Jude – he’s great, but he doesn’t have a presence at the school. Father Vincent was at school events, the kids new him, and he got involved. They are both good, but it would be great if we had someone again who got more involved and brought that knowledge and excitement to the parish.”
“When father Vincent was at the parish we were stronger – there were more children’s programs for the kids and that brought kids to the school.”
Overall, suggestions for improvement include:
• A new parent orientation
• Stronger marketing/outreach efforts to showcase the school
• More parish involvement
Parents agree that tuition is very reasonable and affordable, but they do fear a lack of information about tuition could discourage other parents from choosing Saint Benedict.
Catholic education is personally meaningful to several respondents, who cited a legacy of Catholic education in their family as an important reason behind their desire to for their child(ren) to receive a Catholic
(2 Interviews)
The Board of Directors is made up of individuals who believe in the value of an education at Saint Benedict School and wish to see the school reach its maximum potential.
“If you want the best for your kids – this is it.”
Members agreed that the school’s strengths include:
• Strong student participation in the community
“The kids are happy, educated, and well rounded. They participate in the faith community and in the larger community.”
• A caring, community atmosphere
“They go extra step to make sure kids are doing well academically, socially, and emotionally.”
“They give the kids a strong sense of self – they are confident.”
• Instilling Catholic values in young scholars
“It’s our faith that brings …show more content…
There are a lot kids in the area that don’t go to St. Benedicts. A lot of people don’t know it’s an option, and for some, it’s financial – but they don’t know about financial aid and the costs.”
“We need to provide the public information about what we do have and how advanced our curriculum is.”
While board members feel the school is a great options for local families and believe wholeheartedly in its strengths, they also see some room for improvement. For example, they see a need for better communication.
“Right now, they have the school system that makes calls or send texts. There are a lot of last minute things that parents only find out about from other parents. The school needs an orientation for parents to go over all the moving parts of the Saint Benedict School.”
“Communication could always be better.”
Additional concern has been raised about school security.
“There is a lack of security at school–we need to make sure we are as up to date as possible.”
They also hope to remain financially stable and eventually have a larger budget for new initiatives in the school, including:
• Maintaining the building and grounds
• Higher salaries for teachers
• Building a gym and community center
• Starting an endowment for tuition …show more content…
We are a great little school, but we just need to get information out.”
There is also a desire for Father Jude and the parish to be more involved.
“Father Jude – he’s great, but he doesn’t have a presence at the school. Father Vincent was at school events, the kids new him, and he got involved. They are both good, but it would be great if we had someone again who got more involved and brought that knowledge and excitement to the parish.”
“When father Vincent was at the parish we were stronger – there were more children’s programs for the kids and that brought kids to the school.”
Overall, suggestions for improvement include:
• A new parent orientation
• Stronger marketing/outreach efforts to showcase the school
• More parish involvement
Parents agree that tuition is very reasonable and affordable, but they do fear a lack of information about tuition could discourage other parents from choosing Saint Benedict.
Catholic education is personally meaningful to several respondents, who cited a legacy of Catholic education in their family as an important reason behind their desire to for their child(ren) to receive a Catholic