2017 Drexel System Annual Report

Drexel School System Annual Report 2015-2016

Let us open wide our hearts.

It is joy which invites us.

Press forward and fear nothing.

St. Katharine Drexel

Transforming Catholic Education The Drexel School System is a resource-rich, cutting-edge approach to Catholic education.

Committed to redefining student engagement through robust technology and data-driven instruction, the Drexel School System is Transforming Catholic Education.

Drexel Schools Strategic Plan We are committed to: ▪▪ ensuring improved student learning as evidenced by positive trends in testing outcomes of all students; ▪▪ increasing enrollment in our Catholic Schools; ▪▪ embracing our Catholic identity for today and the future; ▪▪ investing in our infrastructure to improve operating costs and deliverables;

Drexel School System Vision Statement Drexel Schools seek to prove that the creation of a new model of Catholic schools is possible and scalable.

Guided by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the network of Drexel Schools forms the whole person through faith, knowledge, community, and by leveraging the resources and knowledge of a network of Catholic schools. Drexel Schools are recognized for sending forth into the greater community Christ-centered, compassionate, and confident leaders and problem solvers who exercise moral courage and service to others in their daily lives.

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Message from OUR Chairman, Board of Trustees Dear friends of the Drexel School System; As we commence our fourth year as the Drexel School System, I am pleased to provide an update on several significant accomplishments in the past year.

Our academic progress continues to be extraordinary, as reported more fully by Dr. Rolle below. We attribute this to our commitment to the Blended Learning Model of instruction, and the professional development and dedication of our teachers and administrators. Our partnership with the Blended Learning Academy at Santa Clara University is exceptionally strong, and we continue to look for additional ways to collaborate with the university, including the Effective Principal Program and the Academy Blended Learning.

Among all the generous contribution to the Drexel Schools Foundation in the past year, two in particular have had a very positive impact on our operations. Shea Homes provided over $2 million for facilities improvements at 3 of our 7 schools last summer, and has pledged an additional $3 million for facilities improvements at current or future Drexel Schools. Also, John and Timi Sobrato have pledged $5 million over 7 years for tuition assistance throughout the Drexel System, which will enable more students to benefit from a Catholic education. We thank them, and all of you, for your support.

One of the primary objectives in creating the Drexel School System 3 years ago was to reverse the trend of declining enrollment at the elementary and middle schools in the Diocese. When we commenced the 2017 school year, our enrollment was up about 4 % from the previous year and has continued to increase over the past few months. This occurred despite a decline in enrollment in the Diocese as a whole.

At this point, we believe we have proved that the model has worked for our 7 initial schools. We also believe our model is scalable, and are now accepting applications from additional schools within the Diocese to join us.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without your generosity and belief in our vision. Thank you.

Sincerely Howard Graham Chairman, Board of Trustees Drexel Schools Foundation

Message from OUR Assistant Superintendent It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter as the Assistant Superintendent of the Drexel School System- a cutting edge, reimagination of Catholic education that transforms how we are able to serve families in our Catholic schools.

As we open our fourth year as a system, there is much to celebrate. The Drexel School system has reversed the trend in enrollment, netting 65 students during the 2015-2016 school year. In addition, the Drexel schools have established themselves as some of the highest performing educational institutions in the Diocese, the system averaging performance in the top 17% of the country in math and growing 6 percentile points across the system in reading in a single year.

As a result of the system’s commitment to focusing on transparent communication and strategic action around data, the growth of the system has resulted in the implementation of the first of three phases of a new compensation plan. This new Blended Learning Educator Salary Schedule, BLESS, ties additional compensation to the positive gains at the individual Drexel schools and reflects the additional effort and education required of Drexel teachers.

The Drexel School System is proud of all that has been accomplished, credited largely to systemic fidelity to the Strategic Plan. As a result of the stability across the Drexel sites, the Drexel System has announced the opening of an application process for Parish schools that would like to transition into Drexel schools. These new schools, if deemed an appropriate fit for the system, would open as Drexel schools in the fall of 2017.

The success of the Drexel School System would not be possible without Bishop McGrath’s steadfast commitment to Catholic education, the generous support of our site and system donors, the active engagement and support of the Diocese of San Jose Department of Education and the evident talent and commitment of our Drexel School System faculty, staff and administration. I look forward to the good work that lies ahead as we continue to be inspired by our faith. As St. Katharine Drexel reminds us, “let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing”.

GO DREXEL! Tara Rolle, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Drexel School System Diocese of San Jose 3

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Academic Integrity The Drexel School System is committed to ensuring that the Drexel Schools maintain a high standard of academic achievement. Championed by the full integration of Blended Learning, the Drexel School System supports and evaluates for effectiveness the successful incorporation of technology and data-driven instruction in the classroom.

2015-2016 Results Math at Drexel ■ Increased the percentage of students exceeding the national average in math by 2% ■ The Drexel School System placed in the top 18 percent of the nation in math performance with

Start of School 16%

an average percentile rank of 82%

End of School 14%

84%

86%

■ Less than 15% of the students in the Drexel School System scored below the national average in math, placing over 86% of the students in the Drexel School System above the national average

Reading at Drexel ■ Increased the percentage of students exceeding

Start of School

End of School

the national average in reading by 10% ■ Placed near the top quartile of the nation in Reading with an average percentile rank of 73%

37%

27%

63%

73%

■ 2 New adaptive programs will be implemented for the 2016/2017 school year to support continued improvement in English Language Arts

Students in the Drexel School System exceed the national average for student growth (50) in both reading and math across all Drexel School System sites.

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Enrollment & Retention The Drexel School System is committed to supporting the Drexel Schools in the active recruitment and retention of quality families committed to Catholic education. The Drexel School System has a vested interest in the healthy enrollment of each Drexel School and works collaboratively with site leaders and parent marketing teams to support the enrollment and retention needs of each school.

Enrollment in Drexel schools increased by 1% for the 2015-2016 school year 5% Less attrition occurred during the 2015-2016 school year 40 + Volunteer Parents have partnered with Principals and Pastors along with our system wide Director of Admissions to focus on Recruitment, Enrollment and Engagement while improving access to a Catholic Education

“This is an opportunity for us to truly exist in Silicon Valley, because we are in the heart of it. To incorporate the technology component of things, to build a system or put into place something where the teachers are allowed to have more one on one time with the students and that hopefully you can integrate more programs because you are working with a finite X number of hours a day, so if you have a method by which you can get from point A to point B quicker, that allows you more time to do other things.�

Jasmine, Parent, Most Holy Trinity

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Catholic Identity The Drexel School System is committed to maintaining deeply spiritual communities united in the Catholic faith. All Drexel School System employees are models of the values, heritage and traditions of the Catholic Church. The Drexel School System fully engages the wider community in support for Catholic education.

20+ parents were engaged in Parent teams to lead strategies for integrating faith in instruction 1800 students were actively engaged in the discovery of their faith 250+ weekly masses were held 170+ First Reconciliations and First Communions 500+ hours of on-campus ministry were led by clergy

“I think that our teacher brings out the best in us by combining blended learning in Religion and Social Studies. She’s taught us valuable lessons involving the Catholic faith and making me more interested than I’ve ever been. In Social Studies she talks about the other faiths and teaches us to compare and contrast them through the use of technology.”

Pierce S., 7th Grade, Resurrection School

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Drexel System Leadership The Drexel School System is committed to maintaining outstanding relationships between the governing authority of the Drexel School System Board of Directors. The collaborative spirit of the Drexel School System supports positive and productive leadership that is focused on stewarding resources for the Drexel Schools.

16 Actively engaged Board Members established and strengthened internal leadership and direction through the new Governance Model

114 Faculty Members and Administrators received over 100 hours of professional development opportunities

2 Development Team Members were welcomed to the system. Jonathan Corkery joined as Development Director and Sue Pershon as Development Coordinator

“Looking forward to meeting these other teachers to share, enhance our blended learning techniques to work with people and collaborate with other teachers I would not have been able to collaborate with.�

Lynn, Teacher,Saint Clare

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Financial Integrity The Drexel School System is committed to stewarding the necessary resources to support the efforts and needs of the Drexel Schools. The Drexel School System actively seeks opportunities to build community partnership for the visioning and development of the Drexel program.

$19M School operating budget oversight was provided by the Board of Trustees $2.8M in Fundraising donations in Fundraising donations were received from a collective of 2 Foundations and 3 Individual Donors against a goal of $1.8M

Thomas Yacono was welcomed as the controller for Drexel

"We are extremely grateful to our donors who continue to support the Drexel School System. They remain committed and dedicated to “transforming Catholic Education� with their financial resources, their wisdom and most especially their prayers. Together we will continue to build the kingdom of God through Drexel Schools. " Fr. Brendan McGuire, Vicar General, Special Projects

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2015-2016 Financial Data THE ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PIOUS FOUNDATION Non-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Year Ending June 30, 2016

THE ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PIOUS FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET Year Ending June 30, 2016

FY 2016 Total Revenues Grant/Donation Income Pledge Receivable Income, Net of Reserve (10%) Fees and Expense - Reimbursement Other Income Subtotal Revenues from Operations Net assets release from restrictions Total revenues Expenses Operating

Operating Expenses Technology

Technology Expenses Training and Professional Services Scholarships and Grants Travel and Entertainment Expenses Total expenses Increase (decrease) in net assets

June 30, 2016

$ 1,947,694 $ 864,000 $ 5,000 $ 1,042 $ 2,817,736 $ $ 2,817,736

$ 740,645 $ 40,331 $ 30,456 $ 15,749 $ 3,791 $ 22,399 $ 16,972 $ 870,343 $ 306,600 $ 446,521 $ 904 $ 754,025 $ 73,729 $ 791,397 $ 38,625 $ $2,528,119 $ 289,617

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ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Pledges Receivable Allowance for Uncollectible Pledges (10%) Receivables from Diocese Receivables from Schools Prepaid Assets for Schools Total Assets LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities Prefunded Commitments Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Undesignated Designated Total Unrestricted Assets Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

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$ 749,154 $ 1,600,000 $ (160,000) $ 1198920 $ $ $ 3,388,074

$ 373,245 $ 1,205,565 $ $ 1,578,810

$ 1,809,264 $ $ 1,809,264 $ $ $ 1,809,264 $ 3,388,074

Community Engagement The Drexel School System is committed to stewarding the necessary resources to support the efforts and needs of the Drexel Schools. At all times, the Drexel School System is committed to ensuring that all cultivation activities align with the mission of the Drexel School System and support the learning environment and experience for all children.

2015-2016 Donor Recognition

Drexel System Leadership

$1M + John M. Sobrato $100K + Isabel and B.J. Cassin Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation Bettencourt Family Foundation Charmaine and Daniel Warmenhoven $20K+ Graham Family Charitable Trust Deana Berquist and John McGraw Marisa and Andrew Pecota

Board of Trustees Howard Graham, Chairman Rev. Mark Arnzen, Diocese of San Jose Gordon Shukwit, Community Member Ron Hallagan, Finance Chair Pedro Hernandez-Ramos, Ph.D Michelle Broome, Community Member Mary Beth Riley, Mission & Membership Chair Sr. Julie Kubasak, Community Member Bridgit McGarry, Community Member Anne Milligan, Community Member Kristi Saso, Community Member Patty Tennant, School Committee Chair Jose Flahaux, Fund Development Chair Kathy Almazol, ex-officio Brian Mooney, ex-officio Very Rev. Brendan McGuire, ex-officio Tara Rolle, Ed.D, ex-officio Staff Roster Tara Rolle, Assistant Superintendent Virgilio ‘Jed’ DeTorres, Blended Learning Specialist Thomas Yacono, Controller Theresa Engkilterra, Tuition Specialist Jonathan Corkery, Development Director Sue Pershon, Development Coordinator Diocese Leadership Bishop Patrick J. McGrath

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Meet the Drexel Schools Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale Susan Morrisey Principal

195 Leota Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 738-3444

Holy Spirit, San Jose Peggy Krewson, Bob Graves, Co-Principals

1198 Redmond Ave. San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 268-0794

Most Holy Trinity, San Jose Jamie McIntyre Principal

1940 Cunningham Ave. San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 729-3431

Resurrection, Sunnyvale Jacque Wright Principal

1395 Hollenbeck Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 245-4571

St. Clare, Santa Clara 725 Washington St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 246-6797

Madeline Rader Principal

St. Joseph, Mountain View Anne Nowell Principal

1120 Miramonte Ave. Mountain View, CA (650) 967-1839

St. Patrick, San Jose Olga Islas, Principal

51 N Ninth St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408)283-5858

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Visit us at drexel.dsj.org For more information, contact: Dr. Tara Rolle Assistant Superintendent Drexel School System trolle@dsj.org | 408.983.0183