Inspire Brave Learners to Shape the Future
Open to the World The world has changed and it’s time for education to catch up. That’s why, every day, it’s the students at La Scuola who ask the provocative questions…they lead—and embrace—their own ability to learn across languages, across cultures and across subjects. Because when children are open to the world and protagonists in their own education, there’s no limit to their ability to learn, find beauty in life, and discover extraordinary answers.
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Town Hall 2019 Agenda • Meet the Board of Directors • Strategic Plan Overview • Heart & Mind: Educational Program/Curriculum • Thriveability: Financial Performance & Advancement • Nurture & Grow: Faculty & Staff Professional Development • Community: DEI, PALs, Community • Permanence: Our new campus • Q&A
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La Scuola Board of Directors Mandate: The board has a fiduciary duty and obligation to lead the organization toward the fulfillment of its mission and purpose by: ● ● ●
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Stewarding La Scuola to achieve its mission and vision Overseeing short and long term strategic goals and strategic planning Ensuring that risk is managed, the business model and financial processes are sound and supporting the overall health of the institution Setting goals with, supporting and evaluating the performance of the Head of School Demonstrating leadership in support of fundraising efforts
*La Scuola follows the guidelines set forth by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
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2017-2023 Strategic Plan Claudia Volpi
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Heart & Mind Program
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Our Education Inspire Brave Learners to Shape the Future Reggio Emilia
Image of the Child, Pedagogy of Listening, Creativity
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International Baccalaureate
Language Immersion
Constructivist education that combines Inquiry based learning with rigorous academics
Develops executive function and divergent thinking
Looking Back & Planning Ahead • We launched our MYP Middle School and obtained MYP Candidacy • We become a “Scuola Parificata” (recognised by the Italian Government) • We obtained WASC/CAIS Accreditation for 7 years • We started implementing our New Strategic Plan • We signed a lease for a new permanent K8 site for 60 years • IB PYP and MYP accreditation in the Spring • We have moved 5-8th to the Mission Campus! • We have an SEL team in place • We will graduate our first 8th grade class
Our Preschool Program • Strengthen the Integration of Reggio/IB/Language Immersion
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Continued focus on PD and support for growth of our faculty
• Workshop-IB/Reggio for Educators (Nora Buxareau)
• ITP-Steering Committee • IB Curriculum Coordinator in Early Years (Megan Reed)
• Preschool Technology Coordinator (Alice Merli)
• Expand EC enrichment classes • Music Program (Vincenzo Muro) • New Piccoli Class 2020/2021
Elementary Program Transdisciplinary ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Enhanced IB PYP Singapore Math Columbia Readers & Writers Workshop Atelier Outdoor Play Physical Education (PE) Outdoor Education
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Knowing our learners Individual, small group, whole class Parent collaboration Faculty professional development
School community ●
Parents, Faculty and Students
Accreditations ●
IB Primary Years (PYP) Self-Study
Going from PYP to MYP IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)PreK-5th • Concept-driven transdisciplinary approach. • Students spend most of their time with one classroom teacher, exploring the connections between academic subjects. • PYP’s transdisciplinary themes and a strong commitment to collaborative teaching provides a strong foundation for interdisciplinary study in the MYP.
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)6-10th • Students study distinct disciplines (Language and Literature, Acquired Languages, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics, Sciences, Design, Arts, Physical Education and Health) • The MYP shares the PYP’s commitment to learning through inquiry and continues to develop attributes of the IB learner profile. • Careful alignment between the programmes helps students flourish personally and academically as they enter the world of early adolescence. © La Scuola
Mission Campus/ MYP 2018-2019 ● Year One of MYP Implementation (@Fell) 2019-2020 ● First 8th Grade class--High school admissions (fall) ● MYP Community Project (winter) ● Italy trip (spring) ● Yosemite trip ● Graduation (summer) Middle Years Program • Verification process • Continued implementation New Program Features: Launching MS Athletics
Atelier on Democracy & Culture
Advisory Program
PE & Health Studies
Define Reggio Pedagogy in MS
Thriveability Financial Performance & Advancement
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La Scuola Financial Performance
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Net tuition revenue growth has averaged 19% Fund-raising increases have been quite steady at 22%
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La Scuola Financial Performance
SST Support
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Focus on attracting and retaining the best teachers and staff - competitive salaries and benefits Professional development has been allocated at 2% of salaries and benefits in budget Operating expenses average growth rate is 19% © La Scuola Subject to audit
How many students at La Scuola? 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
K-8: 0 K-8: 12 K-8: 21 K-8: 39 K-8: 50 K-8: 71 K-8: 104 K-8: 130 K-8: 166
Pre-K: 88 Pre-K: 97 Pre-K: 91 Pre-K: 125 Pre-K: 132 Pre-K: 130 Pre-K: 131 Pre-K: 128 Pre-K: 125
SG: SG: SG: SG: SG: SG: SG: SG: SG:
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Total: 99 Total: 121 Total: 132 Total: 184 Total: 199 Total: 221 Total: 252 Total: 278 Total: 304
No. of Children
Whole School
K-8 PreK
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Advancement is... Moving the school forward through philanthropy.
Strategic
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Relationships
Support
Advancement at La Scuola InternationalStrategic Works closely with the Board of Directors and the strategic plan.
Relationships Works with faculty, parents, students, and community members.
Support Supports student learning through effective fundraising and communications.
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Annual Fund
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La Dolce Vita Fundraising
Our Fund-a-Need allowed our sliding scale tuition to be 13% of gross tuition revenue and is awarded to 27% of students
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Nurture and Grow Nurture the professional growth of our team
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No. of Employees
Our Incredible Team
Our commitment is to continue to support our Faculty and Staff and allow them to be able to continue to live and work in the Bay Area.
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Continue to offer teacher compensation packages that are competitive with SFUSD and our independent school peers, so that we attract and retain our top talent Continue to provide exceptional PD opportunities to Faculty to promote retention and students’ experience Create a mentorship program to support a large number of new faculty members we will continue to hire to grow our program by June 2020
Community DEI, PALs, Community
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Diversity Statistics 2019-2020 Ethnicity:
37% of our families are non-white
1% Black or African American 8% Hispanic or Latino 17% Multiracial 1% Pacific Islander
7% Asian 2% Middle Eastern 1% Native American 63% White
Sliding Scale Tuition:
27% of La Scuola families are on sliding scale tuition KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 8: 34% of families are on sliding scale tuition PRESCHOOL: 23% of families are on sliding scale tuition ALL SCHOOL:
Languages:
34 languages are spoken at La Scuola Families’ homes:
Abkhazian, Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian, Bulgarian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Furlan, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Turkish, Vietnamese
Sexual Orientation: Geographic:
3% of our students are from the LGBTQ communities
40 zip codes represented
94005, 94014, 94062, 94066, 94080, 94102, 94103, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94124, 94127, 94129, 94131, 94113, 94134, 94158, 94404, 94501, 94502, 94545, 94572, 94705, 94901, 94904, 94941, 95014, 95070, 95123
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goals ●
Provide DEI training and support for teachers, students, parents and board (professional development, training, community events)
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Incorporate DEI consistently into the curriculum by bringing teachers together across grades on regular basis to discuss and share ideas and opportunities.
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Communicate DEI vision and activities with the community (website, school events, Bollettino)
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Connect with the broader community and strengthen connections with diverse organizations (AAACC, Horizon)
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Improve diversity representation across students, faculty, staff and board (Hiring process, Hispanic families in the mission, SMART program, new funding, learn from others)
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Continue to focus on inclusion and connection across campuses (single parents, affinity groups, community resources, easing burden of daily logistics) DEI part time coordinator role Middle School teacher Melina Madrigal
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Parent Satisfaction Survey 2018-19 ●
95% are satisfied or very satisfied with La Scuola
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La Scuola is the 1st or only choice for 85% of respondents
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70% find out about La Scuola through Word of Mouth
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Over 77% enter La Scuola in Preschool
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64 respondents to the Parent Survey
What is important to our families? Quality of teachers Keeping our teachers engaged and satisfied is a priority for us. We continue to offer competitive compensation packages.
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Our unique
We’re Listening: Safety and Security •
Emergency Services Consultant on board: Emergency Planning Partners
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Staff Development: Team Training + CPR + Moulage Training
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Emergency Response Teams: Command Center / First Aid / Search + Rescue / Reunification
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Monthly rotating drills: Earthquake / Fire / Lockdown / Shelter in Place + Moulage
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Emergency Notification System: Titan HST activated across campuses
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Morning coffees have begun with Head of School and Division Directors
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Parent Education Series: La Scuola Safety Evening on November 5th
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Coming soon: Staff Badges / Visitor ID system
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How can our parents help? Stay involved & participate
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Attend school events Volunteer in the class, with admissions Join a La Scuola committee
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Share with your networks
Give us your feedback
Share questions and thoughts with teachers and staff (Town Hall is a great opportunity) Fill out the parent survey (June)
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Engage, share and support Social Media efforts Be a La Scuola ambassador Share experience with local parent groups / networks
Parents Association of La Scuola (PALs) Mission ●
Engage community to support the school’s mission to inspire brave learners
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Support teachers, school endeavors, and programs by engaging parents and guardians to support, participate, and volunteer. Build community among and beyond La Scuola families, faculty, and administrators through opportunities and events to exchange ideas, collaborate, and socialize. Stock, run, and operate the La Scuola Mercato Represent the parent body with administration and La Scuola Board
Strategic Goal (2018-2020) ●
Revise and scale PALS and PALS processes to accommodate and support the growing size and distribution of our community.
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PALs 2019-2020 Events August: Welcome Picnic, Welcome
January TBD: Lunar New Year
Coffees, Parents’ Night Out
February 4th - SPEAK Event
September: PALS Kickoff
February 28th: Carnevale
October 13th: Italian Heritage Parade October 26th: School wide beach clean-up October 31st: PreK/K4/MS Autumn Festival November 4th/8th: Diwali December 15th: Holiday Party December 9th: SPEAK: Lisa Damour, Ph.D. December 11/12/13th: Grandparents Day December: Holiday Gifting © La Scuola
April TBD: Beach Clean Up May 4th – 8th: Teacher Appreciation May 17th - Fiera (School wide) June 4th - Elementary Step Up Ceremony June 5th - Preschool Graduation/Middle School Graduation
Permanence Valentina Imbeni
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La Scuola Mission Campus: San Carlos Hall
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La Scuola Dogpatch Campus Preschool improvements to meet the needs of our community La Scuola’s joy often begins at the preschool, let’s continue to nurture that joy. We are in initial conversations to...
Add an Additional Classroom Piccoli (2-yr old program) can return to our curriculum
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Include more soft turf in the play yard
Expand the PreK Entrance
Continue improvements to
Create a more inviting entrance for our community
our outdoor space
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“Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible…” Loris Malaguzzi Niente Senza Gioia! Nothing Without Joy!
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