State of the School • January 24, 2011
Mission Statement Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school, equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical truth and learning into their daily lives and to impact the culture for Christ.
Our Collective Vision Spiritually - developing a Biblical worldview in
our students and mentoring them in their walk with Christ Academically - preparing our students for
institutions of higher learning with a rigorous program Financially - establishing a stable and sustainable
school for generations to come
“Everyone shall consider the main end of his life and studies to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternal life.” “Cursed be all learning that is contrary to the cross of Christ.” source: What Good is God? In Search of Faith that Matters by Phillip Yancey
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loves us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.� Ephesians 5:1-2
Board of Trustees Jamie Harris, Chair (1, 8)
Jim Kallam
Paula Banks, Vice-Chair (9)
Tony Norwood (7, 9)
Mike Seelig, Treasurer (3, 9, 11)
John Putnam (8, 10, 12)
Andy Calhoun, Secretary (11,12)
Christy Reid (A)
Bill Blank (4, 11)
Charles Saleh (7, 9, A)
Julie Deuink (7, A)
Steve Smith (A)
Erica Donnalley (5, 7, 9)
Kathy Trotter (4, 6)
Greg Gombar (A)
Rick von Gnechten (12, A)
Iris Hubbard (A)
Marty White (JK, 3, 5)
Steve Israel (1, A)
Board of Trustees Three Primary Roles of the Board: 1. Protect the Mission of the School
2. Ensure the School’s Financial Sustainability 3. Hire, Retain, Evaluate, and/or Release the Head of School
Personnel Update Bill Fairchild, Director of Facilities Director of Academics Lower School Principal
Initiatives for Spring 2011 1. Partnership with Paramount International Education (PIE) 2. Charlotte Christian Website
3. Focus Groups
Initiatives for Spring 2011 4. Keyboarding 5. Physical Education 6. Strategic Planning
Calendar Initiatives Exam Weeks August 2011 First 90 Days
WrAP Testing 30 25 20 Fall 07 Fall 08 Fall 09 Fall 10
15 10 5 0
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Goal, $475,000 ($475,315 in 2009-10)
To Date, over $304,590 pledged or given Participation, to date:
100% of Board of Trustees
88% of faculty and staff (full-time)
38% of parents
Monday, May 9 at Ballantyne Resort Play, Volunteer, Sponsor
Budget Process 1. Enrollment Projections 2. Personnel, Facilities, and Program Needs
3. Scenarios presented to the Finance Committee 4. Board of Trustees Discussion & Approval 5. Communication to Employees and Families
Budget Process Tuition Revenue
Enrollment or Tuition Levels
Budget Process Tuition Revenue
Enrollment or Tuition Levels
Salaries
Development Efforts
Benefits
Fees, Rentals‌
Operations
2011- 12 Budget Plan
1. Salary Increases 2. Reduce Fee Burden on families
2011- 12 Tuition Eliminated Fees: • Facility Usage (all families) • Windy Gap (grades 6 – 12)
• Fine Arts (grades 6 – 12) • PE Uniforms (grades 4 – 8)
• Novels for Language Arts (grades 6 – 12) • Graduation (all seniors)
Tuition Levels 2010 – 11 2011 – 12 JK/K
$10,760
$11,240
Grades 1 – 5
$12,330
$12,880
Middle School
$13,270
$13,930
Upper School
$15,360
$16,125
Jacob & Emma Wilson Tuition 1st Gr. 2nd Gr. Tuition 4th Gr. 5th Gr. Facility Usage Fee Family Fellowship Total Tuition
2010 – 11
2011 – 12
$12,330 $12,880
$12,330 $12,880 $ 500 ($300)
$0 $0
$24,860
$25,760
$ Increase- $900 % Increase- 3.6%
Susie & Sam Smith
Tuition 1st Gr. 2nd Gr. Tuition 6th Gr. 7th Gr. Facility Usage Fee Windy Gap Fee PE Uniform Novels for L.A. Family Fellowship Total Tuition
2010 – 11
2011 – 12
$12,330 $12,880 $13,270
$13,930 $ 500 $190 $ 15 $ 25 ($300)
$0
$26,060
$26,810
$ Increase- $750 % Increase- 2.9%
Billy & Jimmy Jones Tuition 9th Gr. 10th Gr. Tuition 10th Gr. 11th Gr. Facility Usage Fee Windy Gap Fee x2 Fine Arts Fee x2 Novels for L.A. x2 Family Fellowship Total Tuition
2010 – 11
2011 – 12
$15,360
$16,125 $15,360 $16,125 $ 500 $380 $ 60 $ 25 ($300)
$0
$31,410
$32,250
$ Increase- $840 % Increase- 2.7%
Frankie James Tuition 5th Gr. 6th Gr.
Facility Usage Fee Windy Gap Fee Fine Arts Fee Novels for L.A. PE Uniform Total Tuition
2010 – 11
2011 – 12
$12,330 $13,930
$ 500
$0
$12,830
$13,930
$ Increase- $1,100 % Increase- 8.6%
Your Involvement • Re-enroll! • PTF
• Head of School Prayer Emails • Focus Groups barry.giller@charchrist.com or tami.clark@charchrist.com