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B I S H O P
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H I G H
S C H O O L
Dear Friends, The 70th anniversary of Bishop Kenny High School will take place in 2022. With that milestone in mind, members of the administration have developed a long-range strategic plan for our school. The following pages reveal an exciting vision for the future. The plan is designed to position Bishop Kenny High School to successfully meet the needs of current and future generations of students. Key components of the plan were shaped through the examination of data collected from all of our stakeholders in preparation for the school’s 2017 accreditation review. With this revealing data in hand, and with up-to-date assessments of the state of the physical plant, the time was right to synthesize the results and develop a Strategic Plan for Bishop Kenny High School. Perhaps most importantly, the team of administrators examined the resulting recommendations to be sure they were in harmony with the mission of the school. It is my hope that you will read this Strategic Plan with the same excitement with which it is presented. I thank you for your time and commitment to Bishop Kenny High School. Sincerely,
Todd M. Orlando Principal
C A T H O L I C GOAL 1
I D E N T I T Y
Promote the Catholic identity and preserve the history of Bishop Kenny High School 1. Celebrate the important role the church plays in the daily life of our school and its students. 2. Utilize traditional and social media to share news of the good deeds of students, alumni, and staff. 3. Promote opportunities for parents to participate in the spiritual preparation of their children.
GOAL 2
Emulate in word and deed the charisms of Bishop William J. Kenny 1. Promote the historical significance of Bishop William J. Kenny to students, parents, and alumni. 2. Establish a Bishop William Kenny Award to honor and recognize students who reach an exemplary level of service. 3. Create a historical archive of Bishop William Kenny and Bishop Kenny High School in the Demetree Learning Commons.
Bishop William John Kenny Central Catholic High School was renamed three months after it was opened in 1952, in honor of Bishop William Kenny, the first American-born Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine. Why not name it Bishop Kenny High School from the beginning? Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley wanted to wait for the anniversary of Rev. William Kenny’s ordination to bestow the honor on the deceased Bishop.
C A M P U S
E N V I R O N M E N T GOAL 1
Continually improve campus safety and security 1. Upgrade existing surveillance camera infrastructure. GOAL 2
Develop short-term and long-term improvement plans for campus facilities and grounds 1. Identify and prioritize short-term and long-term physical plant and technology infrastructure needs. 2. Renovate and modernize student and faculty restrooms in the 100, 200, 300, and 400 buildings. 3. Replace student and teacher classroom desks to support collaboration goals. 4. Enhance existing infrastructure and resources to support the STEM efforts of the school.
GOAL 3
Develop an environmentally sustainable and ecologically responsible plan for campus operations aligned with Laudato Si’* 1. Purchase energy efficient appliances, lighting fixtures, and HVAC units in keeping with the BK Goes Green initiative. 2. Implement a school-wide recycling program and complementary educational plan.
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H I S T O R Y
Strategic planning on the part of Diocesan leadership and support from the Catholic faithful made the opening of Central Catholic High School, later renamed Bishop Kenny High School, a reality in the Fall of 1952. Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley had the vision to consolidate three small Catholic high schools operating in Jacksonville into one, centrally located, Catholic high school designed to serve a rapidly growing Jacksonville community. Today with a campus and program that has seen significant growth and with a reputation that is well-respected throughout the Jacksonville community and beyond, it is time to execute yet another strategic plan – one that will enable Bishop Kenny High School to address its most pressing immediate and long-range needs as it approaches its 70th anniversary.
*Laudato Si' - On Care for Our Common Home Pope Francis calls the Church and the world to acknowledge the urgency of our environmental challenges and to join him in embarking on a new path. This encyclical is written with both hope and resolve, looking to our common future with candor and humility.
F I N A N C E GOAL 1
Ensure the solvency of Bishop Kenny High School through goal-driven budgeting and sound fiscal management 1. Develop a five-year financial plan with specific short and long-term goals. 2. Continue to invite and consider the input of the Advisory School Board Finance Committee. GOAL 2
Expand the information-sharing processes 1. Publish an Annual Report. 2. Promote the financial affordability of a Catholic secondary education.
GOAL 1
Promote leadership within Faculty and Staff 1. Identify and prepare personnel for leadership opportunities. 2. Develop a financial assistance plan and agreement for continuing education. GOAL 2
Redefine the role of the Advisory School Board 1. Formulate a selection process of board members. 2. Provide orientation and ongoing training.
L E A D E R S H I P
I N S T I T U T I O N A L
A D V A N C E M E N T
GOAL 1
Position Bishop Kenny High School as the premier Catholic college prep school in North Florida 1. Continue to focus on branding through the use of approved logo and mascot. 2. Increase the presence of Bishop Kenny High School via social media and website. GOAL 2
Admissions 1. Strengthen commitment to Financial Aid and Scholarship programs. 2. Sustain community outreach to ensure a strong and diverse enrollment.
To change the world we must be good to those who cannot repay us. — POPE FRANCIS
GOAL 3
Fundraising Plan 1. Develop a plan for the next five years with a view toward the school’s 70th anniversary. 2. Increase alumni, parent, and faculty giving to The Fund for Bishop Kenny. GOAL 4
Create additional revenue streams to support the Vision and Mission of Bishop Kenny High School 1. Disclose scholarship and other altruistic opportunities to potential donors. 2. Foster established relationships with alumni and parishes. 3. Strengthen ties with current benefactors. 4. Continue to reach out to alumni and parents to ensure the continued success of special events.
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GOAL 1
Expand curricular offerings to support a vibrant and competitive college prep school 1. Further develop STEM offerings and opportunities. 2. Consider additional AP courses. GOAL 2
Increase the number of National Merit qualifiers 1. Promote the benefits of the National Merit Scholarship Program. 2. Explore ways to identify and encourage potential scholars.
S U C C E S S GOAL 3
Implement BK Goes Green, an interdisciplinary plan of environmental responsibility aligned with Laudato Si’* 1. Encourage faculty to identify existing teachable opportunities within our curriculum. 2. Promote service projects in support of BK Goes Green.
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