Montini Catholic High School 50th anniversary Capital campaign Celebrate our Future ... Building on Success
PHASE IV
“As we reflect on our 50th Golden Jubilee school year, we find ourselves in a moment of great opportunity.”
FROM OUR PRESIDENT Dear Alumni and Friends of Montini Catholic, The 2015-16 school year was a significant and meaningful moment in our school history as it marked the 50th year of Lasallian Education at Montini Catholic. There was so much to celebrate during our Golden Jubilee. It was an opportunity for us to come together as a school community to remember, to reminisce and to be proud of our accomplishments and achievements. Throughout our history, Montini Catholic has provided its students with the opportunities, educational resources, programs, and facilities to grow in their faith, to learn and to achieve academically, to develop talents and skills in extracurricular activities and to lead and serve through community service experiences. Over the last sixteen years, our ‘Celebrate Our Future … Building On Success’ Campaign has been committed to advancing this mission of education by providing present and future students with the very best in educational instruction, facilities, equipment and programs. As we reflect on Montini Catholic’s fifty year history and tradition, we find ourselves in a moment of great opportunity. We have a chance to build upon our rich history and accomplishments of the first three phases by successfully completing Phaze IV of our ‘Celebrate Our Future...Building On Success’ Campaign. Please review the initiatives described in the following pages. I ask that you reflect on the impact Montini Catholic has had on your life as you consider your support of Phase IV. Montini Catholic is a very special school. I hope that you will recognize the promise Phase IV of the campaign holds for the school, its students and its future. Working together, we can achieve our campaign goals and ensure that the Lasallian mission of education continues for the next fifty years. Please join us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary Captial Campaign and “May Jesus Live In Your Hearts…Forever” Sincerely,
James F. Segredo President
during phase iV we celebrate our past achievements as we look to the future.
Montini Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
phase IV initiatives
Goals
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Endowment $500,000
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Continue Growth of Endowment Funds – General and Scholarship
Develop a fully integrated Science, Math, Technology and Engineering (STEM) curricula for grades 9 through 12. Construction of a Music Wing consisting of two rehearsal studios (one for choir and one for band) Construction of a Physical Fitness Center and gymnasium addition Renovation of the original 22 classrooms in the Main School Building Renovation of the G Wing to provide additional space for music and physical fitness instruction Renovation of the boys locker rooms
Continued renovation of the cafeteria Construction of two prayer/reflection areas on the school campus Replacement of 16th Street outdoor message board
Music wing $800,000 Physical Fitness CENTER & Gymnasium addition $1,000,000 Classroom Renovations $500,000 Cafeteria Renovations $150,000 locker room Renovations $200,000 OUTDOOR ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD $20,000 Blessed Mother Prayer & Reflection Area $30,000 St. John Baptist De La Salle Prayer & Reflection Area $150,000 sTEM INITIATIVE $350,000
$3,700,000
total campaign goal
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Challenging the imagination . . . Over the next three years, Montini Catholic is committed to developing a fully integrated science, math, technology and engineering (STEM) curricula for all 9th through 12th grade students, with additional STEM courses for interested students. The Montini Catholic STEM Initiative is designed to meet the needs of students with an aptitude for science, technology, math and their application to the field of engineering. It also includes exposure to the field of engineering through activities and competitions outside of the classroom.
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Computer Apps, Programming in Java, CAD I, Digital Design, Web Design and Programming Robotics Courses are offered in the curriculum. Computer Club and Robotics are provided as extracurricular activities Scratch Programming Camp, Robotics Camp and App Inventor Camp are offered in the summer as camp opportunities to grade school and high school students Professional Development program in STEM-related teaching techniques
STACKS
Montini Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
LOUNGE & RECEPTION
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• • • Left Page, Above and Below: Ed and Pam Mack Learning and Technology Center Renderings
Introduce CAD II, Robotics II, AP Computer Science Principles and Introduction to Engineering courses to the curriculum
To support our Digital Learning iPad Program, renovate the Ed and Pam Mack Learning Resource Center into a Learning and Technology Center. This facility would include a 30 station computer lab for general student use, a quiet area for students to study and read individually, a group project discussion room and a student lounge/ collaboration area
Computer Center would be renovated into one large room that would serve as the school's STEM Lab where STEM courses would be taught and a Makers Laboratory consisting of work stations for the designing, building and programming of custom robots Purchase large-format 3D printer, laser cutter, machine tools for basic fabrication of metal and plastic components and all requisite safety gear for the Makers Laboratory To establish a Robotics Team and acquire a corporate team sponsor
Introduce an Engineering Challenge Camp as a summer camp opportunity for grade school and high school students
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Fostering flourishing talent . . . current situation The present Music Wing was built in 1983 as part of the East Gymnasium Expansion. Three rooms were constructed for the purpose of instrumental and vocal instruction and rehearsal. Cement block was used in the construction of the rooms and sound insulation and absorption were not incorporated in the plans. Ten foot ceiling heights were approved for each room. The recommended range of ceiling heights for band and choral rooms is 16 to 22 feet. Individual practice rooms, and recording equipment were not included in the design. Storage space for instruments, equipment, uniforms, sheet music were not adequately provided for in the original design. Over the past four years, student interest in the Montini Catholic music program has significantly grown, especially in the area of instrumental music. Currently, 21% of the student body is involved in at least one music class at Montini Catholic. There is enough interest to host a freshmen and varsity band. Our vocal music program consists of freshmen, sophomore, varsity and chamber choir and two acappella music groups.
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Construction of a new building connected to the southeast corner of the school's gymnasium and the present music instructional space (G Wing) New construction should consist of two music studios - one for band and one for vocal instruction, office space and recording systems
Renovate part of the G classroom wing to accommodate the need for individual rehearsal rooms and storage space
First Floor Plans of Music Wing
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Music Wing
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Encouraging fitness and wellness . . .
Montini Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
Physical Fitness & Gymnasium addition current situation Physical Fitness Center
The weight lifting area is currently located in a small section of the balcony of the gymnasium. The room is not adequate in size for general student or team use after school hours. The room is equipped with free weights and plate loaded free weight machines. Cardiovascular equipment is at a minimum. Weight equipment is also located in the boys locker room. Separate areas for weight training pose a supervision challenge.
The present weight equipment is also inadequate for the needs of the school's two strength and power physical education classes, regular physical education classes and after school usage.
Gymnasium Area
Based on the practice schedules of the Volleyball and Basketball teams, the Broncettes and Cheerleaders use the cafeteria for weekday practices. Both teams lack privacy in this area. The Field House is not an option for practices (rubber flooring is not conducive for dance performances). In addition, required rehearsal music disrupts each team as well as other teams practicing in the Field House. Because of the two teams’ usage of the cafeteria, students do not have a place to gather after 3:30 p.m. Currently, their options are to gather in the Ed and Pam Mack Learning Resource Center or to sit in the hallways by their lockers. The Athletic Trainer area is located in a small office next to the boys locker room.
Boys Locker Room and Coaches Office
With the growth in enrollment and the growth in the number of male sport teams, the original locker room space for students and coaches, designed in 1966, is no longer adequate.
“a school is a community of believers working together to achieve a shared vision.”
- St. John Baptist de LaSalle
Top: Physical Fitness Center overlooking Gymnasium Far Left: Outside view of new entrance to Gymnasium Top: Rendering of Boys Locker Room and Coaches Office
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Encouraging fitness and wellness . . . RecommendationS •
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Remove the weight and wrestling rooms located in the balcony of the gymnasium and provide for a large fitness center to be used by students and teams at the same time. Install a full glass wall overlooking the gymnasium
• Equip physical fitness center with weight training machines, cardiovascular fitness equipment, free weights and plate loaded free weight machines
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Designate a storage area
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Total renovation and enlargement of the boys locker room and coaches office area
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Construct a new wrestling room on the second floor
Construct a two story addition to the north east side of the gymnasium to provide rehearsal/practice space for the Broncettes and Cheerleading Team, athletic trainer and wrestling The first floor of the addition should be designed as a multipurpose practice space for the Broncettes and Cheerleading Team. Ceiling height should be 20ft. When not used by the Broncettes and Cheerleading Team the space can be used by other athletic teams
The first floor of this addition should also be designed to provide office, taping and storage space for the Athletic Trainer School cafeteria becomes a supervised student commons after school hours
Montini Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
Physical Fitness & Gymnasium addition
“donors help to create the positive and caring environment that makes montini catholic a special place to be a part of, a home away from home.” - Jordan Lazowski ‘15
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campus enhancements current situation
recommendations
Cafeteria
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Many areas of the student cafeteria were renovated in 2009. The renovation consisted of enlarging the kitchen serving area, building new storage areas along the east wall, purchasing new tables and chairs, and the addition of a new audio visual system, a school store and trophy cases.
Classrooms
There are 22 classrooms in the main school building, built in 1966. Over the last 49 years the classrooms have been repainted and new carpeting installed. Light fixtures have also been replaced. The original design did not allow for outdoor lighting.
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Replace the lighting,ventilation and ceiling systems of the student cafeteria
Renovate the 22 classrooms in the original school building by retrofitting each classroom with energy efficient LED lighting, replace floor carpeting, install new ceiling tiles and upgrade the fire alarm/mass notification system Replace the current message board with an electronic message board (Completed)
16th Street Message Board
The message board on the corner of 16th Street and Meyers Road is not electronic. The board must be updated manually each week. It is very difficult to advertise more than one event, to keep information current and to announce accomplishments. Left: Completed 16th Street Message Board installed on October 14, 2016 Below: Rendered student cafeteria’s Cloud Ceiling System
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BLESSED MOTHER
Prayer & Reflection Areas
current situation Montini Catholic’s outside campus does not have any statues representing the Catholic, Lasallian heritage of Montini Catholic High School.
recommendations To celebrate and commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Montini Catholic High School, the following two prayer and reflection areas are recommended for the school campus to signify our Lasallian mission of education and Catholic heritage: • •
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St. John Baptist de La Salle prayer and reflection area featuring a statue of the founder of the De La Salle Christian Brothers Blessed Mother prayer and reflection area (Completed)
Landscaping improvements, paved walkway, lighting and seating should be included in each of these areas
Above top right: Sample, St. John Baptist de La Salle statue Above: Blessed Mother Prayer Garden completed in August 2016.
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Endowment
Ensuring our future
Previous generations endowed our school with a vision for the future. As we celebrate 50 years of Lasallian, college preparatory education, now is the time for the Montini Catholic school community to continue that legacy shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Dominic of Adrian, Michigan. The growth of the General Endowment Fund and the Scholarship Endowment Fund will help assure the school's long term financial stability and will make a long lasting impact on Montini Catholic students and their future.
current situation Twenty-four endowed scholarships totaling $435,600 make up the school's Scholarship Endowment Fund while the General Endowment Fund is $206,000. Montini Catholic is one of the most reasonably priced Catholic, private high schools in the western suburbs of Chicago. However, as tuition and fees continue to grow, many families are finding it more difficult to afford the cost of Catholic education, especially families with younger siblings.
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Raise $500,000 in total donations for the General and Scholarship Endowment Funds which would bring the school's Endowment Fund total revenue to over $1 million dollars Earnings from the General Endowment Fund will be directed by the Montini Catholic Board of Directors to meet its mission today and to advance the mission of education in future years. Priority will be given to raise faculty salaries and benefits as well as increasing funding for faculty professional development and continuing education opportunities Earnings from the Scholarship Endowment will provide additional revenue to the school's financial aid program and sibling discount program Provide opportunities for alumni and families to establish named endowed scholarships
Montini Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
MISSION & Lasallian tradition Mission Statement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered, co-educational, college preparatory high school, rooted in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ as emulated by St. John Baptist de La Salle and committed to the education of the whole person.
Chair Walter Weisenburger ‘75
Our LaSallian tradition recognizes the sacredness of all persons and educates students of diverse abilities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. Each student is expected to participate in an educational setting that will emphasize the message of Christ, service, and responsibility to Church, family and community.
Lasallian tradition A Montini Catholic education, inspired by St. John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers, touches the hearts of each student, inspiring them to surpass their own expectations, achieve academic success, and experience personal and spiritual fulfillment within a safe, nurturing community. Montini Catholic attempts to challenge and encourage the spiritual, intellectual, personal, cultural, social and physical development of each student giving priority to the following Lasallian characteristics: • Attention to the individual
• Special concern for the poor • Commitment to excellence
• Creative education for a variety of ability levels • Religious instruction and service
• Promotion of justice and peace
• Faith-filled and zealous teachers working in association
“To touch the hearts of your students is the greatest miracle you can perform.” St. John Baptist De La Salle
Secretary Edward Mack Treasurer David Rogers
Members Michael Bava Joseph Dailey Michael Devine Charles Erdman Lauren Fitzgerald John P. Fox Leigh-Anne Kazma Dr. Scott Kier Charles Kirk ‘78 Michael Manna ‘70 Dennis McNicholas James Miller John Nania ‘79 Janis M. Orlowski, M.D. ‘74 Reverend John Ouper Charles Porcelli Brother Michael Quirk, FSC Michael Schumacher ‘71 Mark Sullivan Barry Tharp ‘78 Charles Thompson James Van De Velde ‘70 Robert Wierema ‘03
Ex-Officio Members James Nelson Maryann O’Neill James F. Segredo David Walsh William Weigel Ronald Mangelsdorf, Emeritus
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
James F. Segredo, President Maryann O’Neill, Principal Kevin Beirne, Assistant Principal Michael Kisicki, Assistant Principal
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“Live, Jesus, in our hearts … forever.” Montini Catholic High School 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign 19W070 16th Street, Lombard, IL 60148 630-627-6930 • www.montini.org