St. Mark's Episcopal School Annual Report 2013-2014

Annual Report 2014

Contents FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

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Mission Statement

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Letter from the Headmaster

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Letter from the Board Chairman

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Listing Of Board Of Trustees

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Who We Are

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The Annual Fund: Individual Contributions

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The Annual Fund: A Closer Look

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Courtyard

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Professional Development

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Parent Guild

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Booster Club

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Library Report

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Gala

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Awards and Honors

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Total Financials and Revenue

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St. Mark’s Staff

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T T h e c o m m u n i t y o f S t . M a r k’s E p i s c o p a l S c h o o l c e l e b r a t e s t h e u n i q u e n e s s o f e a c h c h i l d . We a r e s t e w a r d s o f o u r s t u d e n t s ’ i n t e l l e c t u a l c u r i o s i t y, f a i t h , a n d p a s s i o n f o r d i s c o v e r y. We c u l t i v a t e j o y, p l a y f u l n e s s , a n d g r o w t h in a child-centered env ironment.

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Letter from the Headmaster GARHETT WAGERS

Dear St. Mark’s Families and Friends, Each year, I become more impressed with the community we have at St. Mark’s. While it is true that many of our families live in the surrounding neighborhoods, there are also many who commute from some distance. But the word community refers to more than geographical proximity; I feel it speaks to the values of its culture.

You can see in this report that the generosity of our families is providing St. Mark’s with the means required to accomplish our goals.

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A great school requires a strong internal infrastructure and is built on the support of wonderful teachers. We make a commitment to professional development that recognizes each teacher’s growth as an individual, just like our individualized education approach with each of our students. A positive community environment that inspires curiosity is supported also by the continued improvement of our physical facilities, as well as the expansion of technology-based resources. From the inviting turf of our field, to the interactive Mimio centers in our kindergarten class, to the innovative one-to-one iPad program

in middle school, we continue to build an environment that inspires learning and growth.

I want to highlight a special area of this report.

For the first time this past year, we chose to feature a specific area of need in our Annual Fund. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and we were able to provide an extraordinary amount of resources and funding for our science program across many grade levels. This exciting project highlights another way that our community responds and engages in a major way when called upon.

I thank you all your generous gifts this past year and for the support you provide our school. I hope you enjoy this report as it provides a clear and visual representation of our priorities: quality teaching, an environment that inspires curiosity, and curriculum and technology resources that enhance the learning experience.

Garhett Wagers Headmaster

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Letter from the Board Chairman

Board of Trustees 2013 - 2014

The Rev. Patrick Miller, Rector

SHERYL GUSSETT Dear Parents and Friends, Serving as the Chairman for the Board of Trustees at St. Mark’s has been an incredible experience.

Over the past three years, I have watched our school experience success and tremendous change. The 2013-2014 school year for St. Mark’s was another productive and successful year for our school and our children. This important document, the Annual Report, is one of the ways that we say thank you to our families. I continue to be amazed by the St. Mark’s community. The 2013-2014 Annual Fund was the best campaign in school history; 89% of our parent population contributed to the Annual Fund, totaling $327,323.89. Our enrollment remains a source of pride; we started in the Fall of 2013 with 432 students. Our school is growing by leaps and bounds, much like our students.

Because of the incredible generosity of our families, as well as our healthy enrollment, we were able to complete many projects for our school to meet our growing needs.

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ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

For the first time this year, the Annual Fund allocated support for improvements to the Science labs and curriculum, as well as Performing Arts.

New speakers and automatic basketball goals were installed in the gym to enhance our performance and play space. Upon returning to campus this Fall, our families were greeted with a renewed and renovated courtyard. Finally, directional signage was installed around campus to make visitors feel more comfortable and welcome. These physical changes to our space are incredible reminders of the growth that takes place at St. Mark’s every day.

As parents, trustees, and stewards of the school, we provide a foundation of support. As you read the pages that follow, I hope you will share my sense of pride in our school. Your generous gifts and support allow us to continue to make St. Mark’s the very best place for our children.

Sheryl Gussett Board Chairman

David Andrews Alicia Bowling Bradley Dodson Jim Edwards Elizabeth Fulghum Amanda Hrachovy Donna Pedersen McGinnis Eric Moen Barr y Palmer ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Garhett Wagers, Headmaster Sher yl Gussett, Board Chairman Bret Scholtes Ellen Shelton Peg Van Bree Randall Wade Richard Willson EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Gwen Samora, Vestry Representative Carrie Gillette, Parent Guild President Amanda Grace, Board Clerk

Who We Are A COMMUNITY ENGAGED

432 403 378

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378 368

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432 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED OPENING DAY FOR THE 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR. THAT’S 54 MORE STUDENTS IN JUST FIVE YEARS.

This is truly an exciting time to be at St. Mark’s.

One of the ways that we have continued to grow in 2013-14 was our enrollment. We are delighted to report that we started the school year with 432 students. In addition, we continue to experience an exponential increase in the amount of inquiries and interest in our school.

At St. Mark’s, we emphasize serving the whole child while offering a rigorous academic curriculum.

We actively nurture the development of personal autonomy and agency in all of our students so they may develop into independent learners and thinkers. St. Mark’s is a second home to families who strive to partner with their child’s school, truly creating a community engaged.

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The Annual Fund INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

2013-14 ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS Joanie and David Andrews CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Alicia and Lance Bowling Jocelyn and Anthony Dayao Allison Pritchett and Clint Doerr Jennifer and Ken Dunphy Amanda and Daniel Hrachovy Alyson and Ryan McConnell Donna and Mike McGinnis Allison and Pablo Mercado Mollie and Bob Myers Deborah and David Roylance Carla and Reagan Singer Grace and Ben Smith

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SOCIETY OF ST. MARK’S David and Joanie Andrews David and Catherine Crabtree Mr. and Mrs. Rick Giunta CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE The Bollinger Family Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fulghum Roger and Elizabeth Fulghum The Gilbert-Smith Family The McGinnis Family Tonya and Bartley Pickron Deborah and David Roylance Anna and Bret Scholtes Mr. and Mrs. Shane Treleaven FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Batchelor Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bradford JoAnna and Allen Burton Mr. and Mrs. Tobin Carlson Marsha and Sam Dodson

Dr. Allison M. Pritchett and Dr. Clinton Doerr Drs. Angela and Brandon Fisher Carrie and Tim Gillette Phil Watts and Sheryl Gussett The Kerrigan Family Mr. and Mrs. Ryan McConnell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Melton Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Mercado Dr. Dean Smith and Ms. Kristina Shu Scott and Sharon Soler Wade and Leslie Stubblefield Mr. and Mrs. John Toubassi HEADMASTER’S COUNCIL Hala and Joe Ahmad Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios Anaipakos Kathryn and Mark Artlip Jud and ZoeAnn Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bankston Alicia and Lance Bowling

Mr. and Mrs. David I. Brink Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brooks Kevin and Kari Brophy Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Cassens Steve and Lea Cherek Julie and Stephen Chiu Dr. Bruno Chumpitazi and Dr. Corrie Chumpitazi Mr. and Mrs. Justin Coddington Mr. and Mrs. James Crosby Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Doan Ali and Bradley Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Doris Gury and Pratik Doshi The Dunphy Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Durden Sarah and Earl Dyke Cecilia and Jim Edwards Susanne and Randall Evans Catherine and Kelvin Fok Mr. and Mrs. Jason Funderburk Ms. Karen M. Gilmore

Michael and Jae Graham Amanda and Daniel Hrachovy Paul and Namieta Janssen Dr. Daniel Lemke and Dr. Hilary Suzawa Mr. and Mrs. John Madewell Dr. Phi Nguyen and Mrs. Ly Mai Dr. Charles Manner Robert and Julie McGarr The Mehnert Family The Rev. and Mrs. Patrick Miller Paul C. O’Sullivan and Mary Healy Kristin and John Ownby The Palmer Family Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parker Michele and Paul Pilibosian Sonja Kristiansen and Andrew Pollard Leslie and Ed Royer Mr. Ronald Ruffini and Mrs. Katherine Labastida

Mr. and Mrs. Ian Salmon Aimee and Dan Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Art Shelton Mr. Brian Simmons and Mrs. Carey Jordan-Simmons Janet and Michael Sisolak Grace and Benjamin Smith Michael and Rita Stringer Mr. Walter Lynch and Dr. Emily Todd Margaret M. Van Bree Kathy and Jeff Vrabec Christine and Garhett Wagers Robert and Katie Walmsley Dr. Jennifer S. Welch and Mr. Michael Welch Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Williams Dr. Aniko Sabo and Dr. Richard Willson George Younis and Ketti Awad

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The Annual Fund

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS continued

PRESIDENT’S LIST Anonymous The Parents of Tej Aliota Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anstead Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barrett Barbara and Dan Batchelor Mr. and Mrs. Bob Baze The Birdwell Family Ron and Diana Boihem John and Karla Buergler Mr. and Mrs. Eric Christ Mina and Robert Covington The Dayao Family Anton and Oxana Derkach Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ducey Don and Nicole Ellithorpe Drs. Rola and Hashem Elserag Mr. and Mrs. Ole Engels Mr. and Mrs. Ziad Fleyhan The Garcia-Moros Family Dee, Dina, and Dominic Green Derek and Alisa Green Mr. and Mrs. Greg Grissom Mr. and Mrs. Ravi Gudimetla Dr. Ihab Hamzeh and

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Mrs. Fidaa Shaib The Harkness Family Mr. and Mrs. Keith Harrison Mr. and Mrs. John Hays The Henry Family Larry and Lisa Hollier The Irr Family The Jones Family Melissa and Todd Joyner Ms. Laila Kahkeshani Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kennett Mr. and Mrs. Christopher King Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Koush Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kurtin The Leonard Family The Mashburn Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael McConnell Allison and Mark McMillan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myers Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parikh Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Phillips The Pulido Family Mr. Michael Robinson and Mrs. Denise Branson

Ms. Elizabeth Roth Dan and Gwen Samora Dr. Kirti Saxena and Mr. Sailesh Saxena Dr. Berta De Leon and Dr. Julio Scaglia Melinda and Brent Scheps Rick and Lisa Schrimsher Reagan and Carla Singer Mr. Christopher Tribble and Mrs. Julie Kinzelman Mr. and Mrs. Chun Sin Tsang Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Van Gundy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yeary DEAN’S LIST Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Alaniz Mr. and Ms. Gerardo Amelio Mrs. Judy Andrews Rose Anton Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Ashcroft Daniel and Bonna Bergen Dr. Kristina Burt and Mr. Bryan Blasingame Drs. Keith and Kelly Bourgeois

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Cadena Steve and Patricia Carter Mrs. Erika De la Garza and Dr. M. Alejandro Chaoul Dr. Victoria Diaz and Dr. Bruno A. Chumpitazi Michael Curran and Maria-Isabel Zapata Michael and Stasa Cushman Mr. and Mrs. Vijay A. D’Cruz Beatriz and Orlando Diaz Dr. and Mrs. Shreenath Doctor Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Elkins Mr. and Mrs. Eric Enger The Ferstl Family Robert Freedman Joe and Kelli Gallegos Dr. Donna Coffey and Dr. Alfredo Gei Dr. Silvia C. Faria and Mr. Eduardo Gil Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Gilmour Mr. and Ms. Thomas A. Gilpin Janan and Gary Grissom Stephen and Diane Hecht

Mr. and Mrs. David Hess Mr. Desmond Hoebig and Mrs. Alison Hendry Mr. and Mrs. Allen Holmes Tiffany and Phan Huynh Dr. and Mrs. Mark Jones Mr. and Mrs. David Madrigal Mr. Russell C. Maloney Mr. Octovianus Mamuko and Mrs. Imelda Purba Drs. Angela and Erik Mazur Ms. Rhian W. McKinney Amy and Eric Moen Dr. Rakshanda Aslam and Dr. Tariq Muzzafar Mr. Mark Padon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patchett Dr. and Mrs. Chad Pedley Mr. Patrick Perryman and Mrs. Laura Valbuena Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pickron Mr. Brian Rew Mr. and Mrs. Craig Richa Jerry and Linda Shamburger Dr. Marcelle Mallery and

Mr. Joel Silverman Ruth Ann and Trey Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theriot Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Uptmor Phillipa and Ara Vaporciyan Patrick and Elizabeth Villarreal Dr. Anuja Vyas and Mr. Udayan Vyas Joe Bill and Emily Whittenburg Dr. George Zabaras HONOR ROLL Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Ariz Dr. and Mrs. Art Armenta Drs. Prakash and Sudha Balan Drs. Ashley and Aaron Baxter Mr. and Mrs. David Berman Mr. Paul Bogers and Mrs. Karen Hautz Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Breitbeil Ms. Kitson Camp Mr. and Mrs. Trey Clark Mr. and Mrs. Byron Clay

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The Annual Fund

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS continued

Mr. Martin Cocco and Ms. Melissa Luzardo Mr. and Mrs. David Currier Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dominey Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Evans Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Farley Mr. William Frame Mr. and Mrs. Tanner Franks Dr. Jennifer Finch and Mr. Hank Fuselier Mr. Gary Gaetti Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Garza Dr. Clarence E. Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Gonzales The Reverend Beth Holden and Mr. Sam Holden Mr. and Mrs. Ross Huthmacher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jernigan Dr. Jeena M. Varghese and Mr. Justin Jose Dr. Kathy S. Kelley and Mr. Matthew Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Wasay Khan Dr. Richard Klucznik 14

Dr. Anatoly Kolomeisky and Mrs. Maria Igoshina Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kung Mr. and Mrs. Oscar M. Lander Gisette and David Leathers Dr. Tim Lotze and Dr. Aloysia Schwabe Mr. and Mrs. David MacConnell Ms. Leslie Manner Drs. Laura and Joseph Masters Patrick and Karen McHenry Kesha Mclean Mr. and Mrs. Scott McNinch Mona L. McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Miller Dr. Darlene Miltenburg Dr. Ana Solari Neumann and Dr. Erik Neumann Chuong Nguyen and Hoa Bui Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Noble Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Nottingham The Olivarez Family Dr. Semhar Olubunmi and Mr. Amos Olubunmi

WE ARE PROUD TO REPORT THAT OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OUR FACULTY & STAFF REACHED PARTICIPATION IN 2013-14.

Dr. and Mrs. Orlando Ortiz James and Kathryn Prappas Mr. and Mrs. Vinod Ramani Dr. and Mrs. Tiberiu Riconte Rolando and Edith Rumbaut Mr. and Mrs. Patrik Ryham Dr. Radwan A. Sabbagh and Mrs. Hadeel Mujarkesh Tracy Saucier Charles and Katherine Settoon Mr. and Mrs. Muzaffar Siddiqi Drs. Jasvinder and Trepanjeet Sidhu Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smetek Mark and Debbie Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Standish Mr. and Mrs. Bruno A. Stanziale Reverend and Mrs. Barkley Thompson

Elizabeth Trammell Mr. and Mrs. William Van Gundy Chris and Patty Wailes Mr. and Mrs. David Welp The Whittaker Family Ms. Gina Yang FACULTY & STAFF Anonymous Allison Akers Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alvarez Christine Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mohit Arora Scott and Cathy Basso Michele Bourque Mr. and Mrs. Simon Brabo Sara Brannon Brittney Brown Maggie and Gordon Brown Sharon Bukaty Jason Carroll Mrs. Nicole Carville Ms. Rita Cofield Marjorie and David Connolly

Graciela Cuellar Genie Darilek Susan Davis and Larry Kahn Mrs. Kristen Dorton Mrs. Shannon Duncan John and Laura Giffin Amanda Grace Leticia Hernandez Bobbye and Steve Hicks Janet A. Hinojosa Dorinda Howard Mrs. Jean Marie Howard Claudia Hutcheson Anne and John Jackson Maria Jaramillo Sharon Jaster Ms. Allie Johnson Yong and Erika Lee Maria Mandell Janet Mayr Noah Miller Laurie and Gary Mitchell Peggy Murray Susan Orlicek

Mrs. Dawn Owen Cathy Partney Leila-Scott and John Price Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Quinn Barbara W. Reid Cortney Richa-Hebert Ms. Mallory Rigney Greg and Dawn Robins Dr. and Mrs. Troy Roddy Mr. Steve Salley Evelyn Canales Mr. Scott Seaman Mary and Fred Silverstein Allison and Ben Sonnier Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stansell Mrs. Grace Tan Amy Tichacek Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Uptmor Chau T. Vu Christine and Garhett Wagers Barbara and Philip Williams Cindy Williams Sallie Wilson Diane Wylie 15

The Annual Fund

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS continued

IN HONOR OF DONORS TRIBUTE Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Adamson, in Honor of Amy and Mark Melton, parents of Daphne and Max Melton Mrs. Judy Andrews, in Honor of her grandchildren, Catherine, Sarah, and David Andrews Susanne and Randall Evans, in Honor of their grandchildren, Catalina Amelio, Julian Amelio, and Walker Evans Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patchett, in Honor of the Andrews Family Mr. and Mrs. William Van Gundy, in Honor of Grayson VanGundy

IN MEMORY OF DONORS TRIBUTE Tracy Saucier, in memory of Donald Claxton CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS AIG Matching Grants Program Air Liquide USA LLC Aramis Rx Baker Hughes Foundation Chevron Colket Family Foundation ConocoPhillips Company Enterprise Products ExxonMobil Flournoy Davis Manzo Child

Development Foundation GE Foundation Goldman Sachs Hess Corporation IBM Corporation Kinder Morgan Quad State Sales and Marketing, Inc. Richard Stodder Charitable Foundation Spectra Energy Matching Gifts Program St. Mark’s Episcopal Church The 2008 Wade Stubblefield Trust

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE ST. MARK’S STUDENTS WHO GENEROUSLY DONATED Miss Leanne Currier Miss Kennedy Gilmore Miss Reagan Jernigan

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Miss Hannah Maloney Miss Nia Mclean Miss Zoe Meshberger

Miss Valerie Ortiz Miss Tess Padon Miss Eliza Thompson

“I love it when parents ask me questions about the Annual Fund. It gives me an opportunity to discuss the value it adds to our school and to the student experience.

We tried something new this year with adding a focus of science and performing arts and our community truly responded.”

– LOU ELLEN STANSELL, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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The Annual Fund

A CLOSER LOOK

At St. Mark’s, we continue to emphasize that the Annual Fund benefits four main initiatives on campus: Technology, Facilities and Campus, Curriculum and Classrooms, Professional Development.

For the first time this year, in addition to these important categories, the Annual Fund aslo allocated support for improvements to: Science Labs and Curriculum, Performing Arts.

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TECHNOLOGY

FACILITIES AND CAMPUS

$126,340 ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS

$121,593 ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS

Our new Director of Technology has positioned St. Mark’s ahead of other schools in terms of access and hands-on capability. We continue to invest in the right tools to give our students the very best learning experience.

• Security system upgrades including new hardware and server

• New desktop computers • New ThinkPad laptops • iPads • iPad sync cart, battery back-ups and cables

• New state-of-the-art fire system • New phone system upgrade • Various repairs to HVAC and water heater • New directional signs on our campus • New Early Childhood shade structure • New desktop computers

• Projectors • Software

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CURRICULUM AND CLASSROOMS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$42,060 ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS

$50,931 ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS

Our Curriculum and Learning Coordinator researched the multitude of options to help us select these new comprehensive and exciting tools for our teachers.

We have invested in the following:

Professional Development is at the heart of our mission and growth. See the list of the many opportunities our teachers took advantage of on page number ___.

• History Alive curriculum • Strategies for Writers curriculum • Various other new permanent materials

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SCIENCE LABS AND CURRICULUM $65,000 ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS The incredible improvements to our science labs and curriculum has transformed the way that an entire department works within our school. Students of all ages benefit from: • New comprehensive stemscopes curriculum from Rice University • Upgrades and new furniture and cabinetry in Science classrooms • Much needed improvements to safety equipment including a new safety shower

• A myriad of new Science equipment for teaching the areas of Bacteriology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Geology/Earth Science, and Astronomy/Space Science • Addition of the pet sharing program for the Lower School • Improvements to the outdoor learning space adjacent to the Middle School Science labs • Addition of compound cordless microscopes, dissecting steromicroscopes, digital wi-fi microscopes, as well as prepared slides

“When you walk out to the science area, it is different. It looks like a new place. It feels like a new place. Everything that I imagined needing is here. I do not think you could find a middle school that it as well equipped as St. Mark’s.

Some hospitals do not have as much equipment as we do.

We’re so blessed.”

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– STEVE SALLEY, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER

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PERFORMING ARTS $13,351 ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS Our performing arts department received an important upgrade in the form of a new sound system.

Better quality sound gives our student performers the confidence of knowing that their voices can be heard!

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Courtyard RENOVATION UPDATE

Upon returning to campus this fall, our families were greeted with a renewed and renovated courtyard.

By now, many of you have walked on the turf or sat at a new picnic table, but some of the work that has been done is not as visible.

• Make repairs to drainage system in main green space

PHOTOGRAPHS OF COURTYARD BEFORE AND DURING RENOVATION.

• Eliminate the center drain grill • Install new drainage system in picnic area • Remove gravel and layout new irrigation system for trees • Remove diseased tree in Early Childhood playground • Level and lay new turf, extending to picnic area under the trees • Create flagstone pads for existing concrete picnic tables • Construct new Early Childhood sandbox, including storage benches continued

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• Install a new shade structure over sand area • Install new turf in Early Childhood play area • Install new perimeter LED lighting in central courtyard • Install new awnings over Hauser Hall doors • Add five additional picnic tables with benches

AFTER THIS CENTRAL AND INVITING SPACE SERVES SO MANY PURPOSES THROUGHOUT THE DAY; IT IS TRULY THE HEART OF OUR FACILITY AND WHERE SO MANY OF US FEEL THAT SENSE OF COMMUNITY THAT MAKES US ST. MARK’S.

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WE ARE INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE VAN GUNDY FAMILY. THEIR GIFT MADE THIS RENOVATION A REALITY.

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Professional Development

A CLOSER LOOK

St. Mark’s teachers attend countless hours of Professional Development opportunities each year. These invaluable experiences inspire refresh our educators and staff. They consistently bring back fresh ideas and new methods to the classroom. In the 2013-14 School Year, our dedicated faculty attended the following events, as a direct result of Annual Fund dollars.

“Professional development provides both growth and renewal for our faculty. Reflecting, recharging and responding to new methods and materials to advance student learning fosters our growth mindset at St. Mark’s

– BOBBYE HICKS, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

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• Child Development Associate Training Course • Cross Curricular Strategies for Lifting Achievement and Motivation • Guided Math Strategies • Using iPads and iPad Apps to Challenge and Engage Gifted Students • Personal consultation, mentoring and observing on-site at the University Child Development School is Seattle • SAES Conference • Using iPads and Highly Effective Apps to Strengthen Literacy Learning in K-5 • TAPHERD Annual Conference • Texas Association for Gifted and Talented Annual Conference • Early Literacy Summit: Rice University School Literacy and Culture Project • Texas Music Education Association Annual Conference • National Science Teacher’s

Conference • Texas Library Association Annual Conference • Texas Ministry Conference • CDA renewal • Tots and Technology Conference: learning the EC and EL classroom • iCore • National Art Education Association Conference • Bureau of Education and Research – Flipped Classroom training • International Society for Technology in Education Conference • Seminar on using Socratic Method • National Science Teachers Association Conference • CAST Science Teachers Association of Texas Conference • Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools Conference • Independent Schools

Association of the Southwest Conference • Texas Music Educators Association Conference • Neuhaus Multi-Sensory Grammar and Written Comprehension • University of Houston – Enter the Gifted Mathematics Program

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Parent Guild

Parent Guild Leadership

A COMMUNITY ENGAGED

2013 - 2014

PRESIDENT Carrie Gillette

Boo Hoo Breakfast Aimee Shapiro

TREASURER Verity Gilpin

Breakfast with Santa Chairpersons Laura Bradford and Kari Brophy

VICE-PRESIDENT Tonya Pickron SECRETARY Jennifer Ducey

The Parent Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting St. Mark’s students, faculty, and staff while building community spirit.

All parents of St. Mark’s students are automatically members of the Parent Guild, and we welcome everyone at monthly meetings. Parent Guild hosts several events, each with varying volunteer needs to provide opportunities for all parents.

Our primary fundraiser is the annual Scarborough Fair in the fall, which supports the majority of our activities.

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Dads and Donuts Richard Willson

Parent Education Chairperson Nicole Ellithorpe Poinsettia Sale Chairperson Allison McMillan Pumpkin Patch Chairpersons Briar and Ian Salmon

Family Restaurant Night Chairperson Angela Fisher

Scarborough Fair Chairpersons Carrie Gillette, Tonya Pickron, Verity Gilpin, Jennifer Ducey

Field Day Chairperson Bethany Pedley

Spiritwear Chairperson Ali Dodson & Anna Scholtes

Grandparents and Friends Day Chairperson Julie Kinzelman

Spiritwear Assistant Sarah Dyke

Loyalty Programs Marketing Marin Kelling School Hospitality Chairperson Danielle Batchelor Helping Hands Chairperson Allison Mercado

Teacher Appreciation Chairperson Jennifer Funderburk Used Uniforms Chairperson Patty Wailes

EVENT / COMMITTEE

BUDGETED REVENUE

BUDGETED EXPENSE

BUDGETED NET INCOME (EXPENSE)

Annual Fund Gift

-

(250.00)

(250.00)

Boo-Hoo Breakfast

-

(200.00)

(200.00)

Book Fair (Decorations)

-

(250.00)

(250.00)

Box Tops

800.00

-

800.00

Breakfast w/ Santa

-

(8,000.00)

(8,000.00)

Donations

-

-

-

Donuts with Dads

2,400.00

(2,400.00)

-

Family Restaurant Nights

720.00

-

720.00

Field Day

-

(500.00)

(500.00)

Good Neighbor Program

500.00

-

500.00

Graduation Reception

-

(1,500.00)

(1.500.00)

Grandparents Day

-

(2,000.00)

(2,000.00)

Helping Hands

-

(250.00)

(250.00)

Heritage Day

-

(250.00)

(250.00)

Hospitality - Coffee Meetings

-

(750.00)

(750.00)

Ice Cream Social

-

(1,500.00)

(1,500.00)

Middle School Dances

-

(3,000.00)

(3,000.00)

Operating Expenses

-

(500.00)

(500.00)

Parent Education

-

(1,000.00)

(1,000.00)

Poinsettia Fundraiser

5,920.00

(4,670.00)

1,250.00

Pumpkin Patch*

4,700.00

(2,300.00)

1,200.00

Scarborough Fair

31,000.00

(15,000.00)

16,000.00

Spiritwear

13,750.00

(10,000.00)

3,750.00

Teacher Appreciation

-

(3,000.00)

(3,000.00)

Teacher Birthdays

-

(750.00)

(750.00)

Uniform Sales

2,500.00

-

2,500.00

Visiting Authors

-

(2,000.00)

(2,000.00)

TOTAL

$62,290.00

($60,070.00)

$1,020.00

Parent Guild 2013 - 2014 REPORT

The Parent Guild will host the following events this school year: • Boo Hoo Breakfast • Scarborough Fair • Breakfast with Santa • Poinsettia Sales • Book Fair • Father Daughter Dance • Grandparents and Friends Day • Field Day • Hospitality At School-Wide Events

The Parent Guild is also responsible for the following year-round activities: • DADS & DONUTS Bi-Monthly breakfast with Dad at St. Mark’s before school

• FAMILY RESTAURANT NIGHTS Monthly fundraisers and fellowship at local restaurants

• MUFFINS WITH MOMS Held during May, a breakfast with Mom at St. Mark’s before school

• HELPING HANDS Assist teachers in cutting, tracing and coloring projects

• FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION Quarterly breakfasts, lunches and monthly treats

• PARENT EDUCATION Book clubs and events focused on parenting topics

• SPIRITWEAR Purchase St. Mark’s gear from the Lion’s Den Spiritwear Store each Friday morning • TEACHER BIRTHDAYS Individual treats for each teacher • USED UNIFORMS Purchase gently worn uniform items

* Proceeds shared with the church.

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Booster Club A COMMUNITY ENGAGED

The St. Mark’s Booster Club is the primary way to support athletics on our campus. Students in 6th grade and above are given the opportunity to participate in competitive team sports including volleyball, soccer, basketball, track, tennis and golf.

The Booster Club helps support our students and the Athletic Department through fundraising and planning special events. In addition, Booster Club volunteers maintain and operate the concession stand, help with score-table tasks, and host tournament hospitality rooms at all home events.

The Booster Club is an important part of the St. Mark’s community, and our teams directly benefit from their commitment.

Over the years, the Booster Club has funded or contributed to the following: • Sharing the costs of bus transportation for selected away games • Custom St. Mark’s sideline team chairs for athletic events • New uniforms for teams on a rotating schedule • Family nights and Sports Banquet events • Decorations for student athlete lockers, and all booster events • Countless hours of volunteer support for home games and tournaments

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Booster Club

BY THE NUMBERS

BOOSTER CLUB INCOME DONATIONS

BOOSTER CLUB EXPENSES

CONCESSIONS 19%

21%

TRANSPORT & BUS FEES

CONCESSIONS 18%

15% 16%

30%

DONATIONS CONCESSIONS FAMILY NIGHTS & BANQUET BOOSTER STORE

25%

30%

FAMILY NIGHTS & BANQUET

BOOSTER STORE

$ 3,350.00 $ 3,789.55 $ 5,469.00 $ 5,389.00

BOOSTER STORE

FAMILY NIGHTS & BANQUET

26%

TRANSPORT & BUS FEES $ 3,000.00 CONCESSIONS $ 2,517.02 BOOSTER STORE $ 2,708.02 FAMILY NIGHTS & BANQUET $ 4,174.50 SUPPLIES $ 4,478.93

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Library Report

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CHAIRPERSON, JULIE CHIU

RICHARDSON’S BOOKFAIR NOVEMBER 2013 RAISED A COMBINED TOTAL OF

$5,496.04 +

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKFAIR MAY 2014 RAISED A COMBINED TOTAL OF

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The money raised from Book Fairs benefits our students. The lower and upper libraries added hundreds of new books and titles to their collections this past year as a result of these funds.

In addition, the libraries benefit from a partnership with the Parent Guild to bring visiting authors to our campus. In 2013-14 we welcomed Nancy Tillman, Sarah Mlynowski, and Margaret Haddix. For our youngest students, the library hosted Carranza Puppets for a performance of “The Three Little Pigs.”

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THE SOUTHERN SOIREE

GALA CO-CHAIRS Hollie Fulghum and Jamie Grissom SOCIALS Julie Chiu, Amanda Hrachovy, Tonya Pickron STUDENT ART Jennifer Ducey

THE 2014 ST. MARK’S GALA AND AUCTION WAS A ROUSING SUCCESS. THE SOUTHERN SOIREE, HELD ON APRIL 5, TOOK PLACE AT THE HOUSTONIAN HOTEL. THE 2014 ST. MARK’S GALA AND AUCTION RAISED A TOTAL OF $204,164 FOR THE SCHOOL.

COMMITTEE ZoeAnn Bailey Michelle Bollinger Alicia Bowling Laura Bradford Denise Branson Kari Brophy Corrie Chumpitazi Anne Cleary Stacia Currier Alex Doan Ali Dodson Nicole Ellithorpe Jennifer Funderburk Killian Gilbert-Smith Carrie Gillette

Suzanne Hays Laila Kahkeshani April Lopez Allison McMillan Andrea Parker Allison Pritchett Jennifer Ramani Anna Scholtes Aimee Shapiro Carla Singer Samar Tarazi Elizabeth Trammell Christine Wagers Dena Williams

SPECIAL THANKS Margaret Alvarez 42

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THE SOUTHERN SOIREE

MUSIC IN THE MOONLIGHT SPONSOR

Urban Living GREEN AND GROWING SPONSORS Laura and Steve Bradford Killian and Doug Gilbert-Smith Carrie and Tim Gillette Dina Colucci and Dee Green MORE THAN SWEET TEA SPONSORS Anne and Shawn Cleary MAGNOLIA UNDERWRITERS Hala and Joe Ahmad Allee and Jim Crosby Julie and Rob McGarr / McGarr Design 44

GARDENIA UNDERWRITERS Joanie and David Andrews / Donna and Mike McGinnis Ali and Bradley Dodson Carey Jordan and Brian Simmons Aimee and Dan Shapiro Wortham Insurance & Risk Management CAMELLIA SPONSORS Dana and Ron Bankston Michelle and Mike Bollinger Kari and Kevin Brophy Hollie and Dave Fulghum Jamie and Greg Grissom Allison and Patrick Miller Kristie and Randy Wade Jennifer and Vinod Ramani Anna and Bret Scholtes AZALEA INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS Emily and Gerardo Amelio

Dr. and Mrs. Art Armenta Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Ashcroft ZoeAnn and Jud Bailey Danielle and Josh Batchelor Skye and David Berman Alicia and Lance Bowling Denise Branson and Michael Robinson Jessica and Ken Breitbeil Monica and David Brink Karla and John Buergler Jennifer and Ryan Cassens Lea and Steve Cherek Michelle and Eric Christ Corrie and Bruno Chumpitazi Jennifer and Trey Clark Anne and Shawn Cleary Mina and Robert Covington Cathy and David Crabtree Stasa and Michael Cushman Mr. and Mrs. Vijay A. D’Cruz Alex and Matt Doan Jennifer and B.J. Ducey Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Elkins

Amy and Eric Enger Maya and Ziad Fleyhan Julia and Tull Florey Catherine Linsam-Fok and Kelvin Fok Elizabeth and Roger Fulghum Jennifer and Jason Funderburk Jennifer Finch and Hank Fuselier Kelli and Joe Gallegos Karen Gilmore Verity and Tom Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. James A.L. Glenn, Jr. Sheryl Gussett and Phil Watts Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Dr. Mary Healy and Mr. Paul O’Sullivan Lori and David Hess Amanda and Daniel Hrachovy Dr. and Mrs. Mark Jones Jill and Clay King Allison and Geoff Leach Alyson and Ryan McConnell The Mehnert Family Amy and Mark Melton

Allison and Pablo Mercado Manju Monga and Tony Kerrigan Samar Tarazi and Jason Nasra Kasteena and Sam Parikh Dr. and Mrs. Chad Pedley Jessica and Ethan Phillips Tonya and Bartley Pickron Allison Pritchett and Clint Doerr Lauren and Michael Pulido Ilse Rew Lisa Roth Leslie and Edward Royer Kristina Shu and Dean Smith Rita and Michael Stringer Leslie and Wade Stubblefield Emily Todd and Walter Lynch Elizabeth Trammell Julie Kinzelman and Christopher Tribble Kathy and Jeff Vrabec Bridget and Gavin Wall Dr. Maria-Isabel Zapata and Mr. Michael Curran

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Awards and Honors A COMMUNITY ENGAGED

SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE • 1st Place: 4th Grader Monique Hoarau • 2nd Place: 8th Grader Daniela Rumbaut • 3rd Place: 4th Grader Stella Bogers NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM Congratulations to thirty-five of our 8th Grade Spanish students who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2014 National Spanish Examinations.

Students from St. Mark’s Episcopal School earned a total of 7 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals along with 14 honorable mentions. One student, Pierce Hollier, scored 392 out of 400 questions, scoring in the 99th 46

percentile. Not only did Pierce shatter the school record, but he also scored the third highest on the level one test in the entire United States. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 154,000 students participating in 2014.”

Students from St. Marks have a long history of high achievement on these exams and were taught

by Spanish teachers, Graciela Cuellar, Christine Anderson and Scott Basso. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12, and are sponsored

by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

NOETIC LEARNING MATH CONTEST On April 11, twenty-two 3rd Grade students competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest, a national elementary math problem solving contest held twice a year. In this year’s spring contest, 25,166 young mathletes representing 1,377 teams across the country participated.

St. Mark’s is proud to announce that 3rd Grader Jackson Parker was named as the team winner, scoring 80% on the contest.

Thirteen St. Mark’s students received National Honorable Mention, which is awarded to approximately the top 50% of participating mathletes.

Congratulations to all the winners! The contest results demonstrate our students’ great problem solving skills and math talents. More detailed information about the Noetic Learning Math Contest can be found at www.noetic-learning. com/mathcontest.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY GEOGRAPHY BEE Michael Artlip, 6th Grade DUKE TIP In 2014, the following 24 out of 27 (over 88%) of St. Mark’s 7th graders qualified for the Duke Talent Identification Program.

This means that they received a score at the 95th percentile or higher on an accepted subtest or total battery/composite of a grade-level standardized

achievement test, aptitude test, mental-ability test.

Shahad Alnujaidi, Mycah Clay, Brantley Doctor, Conor Doris Katie Dunphy, Andersson Dyke Caitlin Ellithorpe, Morgann Farley, Nicholas Gallegos, Ethan Graham, Sam Holden, Heather Huang, Ethan Huynh, Mitchell Jones, Ashley Kim, Elliott Leathers, Ruth Masters, Mark McMillan, Jonathan Micek, Vincent Perryman, Dalia Sabbagh, Sabrina Scaglia, Isabel Smith, and Reilly Wade CLASS OF 2014 AWARDS

ST. MARK’S CUP Pierce Hollier Selected by the faculty, this award is given to the graduating 8th grader who best represents the spirit of the Middle School.

FACULTY AWARD Sarah Andrews Selected by the faculty, this award is given to a graduating 8th grader who consistently and independently wants to learn more.

AMBASSADOR AWARD Sonia Kerrigan This award goes to the student who exemplifies outstanding character and demonstrates what it means to be Respectful, Responsible and Kind.

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Awards and Honors A COMMUNITY ENGAGED continued

HEART OF A LEADER AWARD Given to one boy and one girl in 5th through 8th grade who displayed remarkable effort to consistently work effectively with others and, thus, by his or her actions, added value to a group experience. The recipients of this award are chosen by the grade level teams.

8th Graders, Austin McGinnis and Lucy Wall

7th Graders, Katie Dunphy and Sam Holden

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6th Graders, Abby Bailey and Connor Hrachovy

award are chosen by the grade level advisors.

5th Graders, Grant Stringer and Jackie Vrabec

8th Graders, Ryan Fulghum, Victoria Garza, and Alex Ho 5th Graders, Leo Engels and Grace Gallegos

SCHOLASTIC VIRTUE AWARD Given to one boy and one girl in 5th through 8th grade who displayed consistent effort to adopt a growth mindset as evidenced in their attention to addressing challenges, learning from mistakes, accepting feedback, displaying perseverance, asking questions, and taking risks in his or her learning. The recipients of this

7th Graders, Ethan Huynh and Ashley Kim

STUDENT COUNCIL President: Alexis Covington Vice-President: Mycah Clay Secretary: Sonia Kerrigan Treasurer: Sean Kerrigan

6th Graders, Abbey Sizemore and Joseph Stiles

NJHS President: Alice Watts Vice-President: Austin McGinnis Secretary: Gregory Dayao Treasurer: Pierce Hollier Members: Kristiana Alaniz, Sarah Andrews, Camille Bourgeois, John Cadena, Karina Chaoul, Sydney Cherek, Mycah Clay, Alexis Covington, Greg Dayao, Conor Doris, Katie Dunphy,

Caitlin Ellithorpe, Lana Elserag, Ryan Fulghum, Victoria Garza, Ethan Graham, Helen Hecht, Blake Hetherington, Alex Ho, Pierce Hollier, Natalie Janssen, Mitchell Jones, Sean Kerrigan, Sonia Kerrigan, Ashley Kim, Phil Kung, Jr., Emily Lander, Elliott Leathers, Austin McGinnis, Christopher Pollard, Daniela Rumbaut, Dalia Sabbagh, Sabrina Scaglia, Christopher Scheffer, Grace Schrimsher, Kate Settoon, Sam Shapiro, Sean Sisolak, Isabel Smith, Daphne Stubblefield, Joey Urso, Emily Villarreal, Reilly Wade, Charlie Wailes, Lucy Wall, Christian Walmsley, Alice Watts, Catherine Andrews, Tara Arora, Michael Artlip, Abby Bailey, Emma Birdwell, Joshua Boihem, Morgann Farley, Diego Garcia -Moros, Duncan Green, Riley Harrison, Giselle Henry, Connor

Hrachovy, Ethan Huynh, Nicholas Janssen, Audrey Leonard, Ashley Mamuko, Robert Mashburn III, Elaine McHenry, Vincent Perryman,Raegan Roylance, Spencer Scheps, Madelyn Scholtes, Dania Siddiqi, Abigail Sizemore, Joseph Stiles, Jamesy Trammell, Will Walmsley, Devin Williams

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Total Financials and Revenue

OPERATING EXPENSES

OPERATING INCOME TUITION AND FEES AUXILIARY SERVICES/ OTHER INCOME ANNUAL FUND & OTHER UNRESTRICTED GIFTS 2014 GALA DESIGNATED GIFTS

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88% 4% 4% 3% 1%

FACULTY & STAFF SCHOOL PROGRAM AND INSTRUCTIONAL GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES FINANCIAL AID / TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDRAISING EXPENSES

75% 7% 4% 7% 5% 2%

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