2017-18 St. Mary Catholic Schools Donor Report St. Gabriel Elementary • St. Margaret Mary Elementary • St. Mary Elementary St. Mary Catholic Middle School • St. Mary Catholic High School A Message from SMCS President Helen Englebert Dear Friends and Families of SMCS, It is a true blessing to be a leader for St. Mary Catholic Schools. As president, I have the privilege to witness the generosity of so very many benefactors of SMCS. All too often we think of donor support from a financial standpoint, but the reality is that a vast number of individuals also give unselfishly of their time and many talents to support our school system. This humble giving manifests itself in so many ways, and truly serves as part of the strong foundation that enables our schools’ dedicated faculty and staff to carry out our mission through Catholic education. Looking at a snapshot of last year, donor financial support provided: • A spectacular $1.5 million fully equipped 6,500 square foot fitness and training center addition to our high school • A $150,000+ conversion of our high school IMC (library) to an updated resource center to facilitate student learning and counseling • An investment of more than $76,500 for nearly 1,900 classroom leveled book sets, supporting materials for spelling, vocabulary, and phonics, and corresponding teacher training for our elementary literacy program (materials for grades 6-8 will be added in 2018-19) • Acquisition of $43,000 for Project Lead The Way (PLTW) instructional materials and teacher training to support integration of our grades 2-8 science and technology curriculum (K-12 in 2018-19) • Annual fund support in the amount of $187,991 for our operating budget • Additional revenue of $434,122 through our Zephyrfest, Z-NIGHT, Zephyrs Gold, and Scrip fundraiser profits • Funds in excess of $311,000 for student activities through fine arts/activity/athletic booster clubs and elementary/middle school events It is remarkable, the many ways in which our donors and volunteers help our SMCS community. It is through partnership with family, church and community that we are able to provide excellence in Catholic education focused on faith, academics, service and personal development from preschool through high school. With the help of your engagement and contributions, our learning community is enriched to provide rigorous and relevant instruction while developing our students to be Disciples of Christ. On behalf of our youngest learners to our twelfth grade leaders, we thank you for everything you do to make a profound and lasting impact in our schools, and most importantly, for our students! In faith and with God’s blessings, St. Mary Catholic Middle School and our elementary schools are accredited by Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Association (WRISA), which is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Since 1932, St. Mary Catholic High School has held continuous accreditation through AdvancEd, Helen Englebert a division of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, SMCS President the largest community of education professionals in the world. All five schools are jointly members of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools. SMCS teachers, specialists and aides meet the requirements of the Diocesan Foundation Catechetical Certification process and are licensed educators, and all teachers and specialists hold either bachelor’s or master’s degrees. St. Mary Catholic Schools (SMCS) has made diligent efforts to ensure that the information in this report is accurate. If you notice an error, we apologize. Please contact the SMCS Advancement Department at 920-722-7796. ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary Catholic Schools, in partnership with family, church and community, provides a quality Catholic education that is focused on faith, academics, service and personal development from preschool through high school to influence a rapidly changing world. 2 2017-18 St. Mary Catholic Schools Board of Trustees The Reverend Dennis Bergsbaken, Pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish Mary Krueger, Pastoral Leader at St. Patrick’s Parish Kristen Bergstrom, Treasurer Dustin McClone Nancy Braatz, Chair* Kim Massey Patrick Breen Steve Pable Gary Elmer* The Reverend Paul Paider, Pastor of St. Mary/St. John Linked Parishes Dan Engelhard Bryan Rosiejka** Helen Englebert, SMCS President The Reverend Larry Seidl, Pastor of St. Gabriel Parish Kathleen Healy Osland, Secretary Paul Seveska Terry Jack** Ron Steffen** Phil Kerwin Lori Vegso, Vice Chair *Term ended June 30, 2018 **Term began July 1, 2018 2017-18 St. Mary Catholic Schools Board of Directors* The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, The Reverend Larry Seidl, Pastor of St. Gabriel Parish – Secretary Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay – Chairman Mary Krueger, Pastoral Leader of St. Patrick’s Parish – Treasurer The Very Reverend Dan Felton, The Reverend Dennis Bergsbaken,Pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the The Reverend Paul Paider,Pastor of St. Mary Parish Diocese of Green Bay – Vice Chair Brian Julius, St. John Parish Todd Blahnik, Superintendent of the Office of Helen Englebert, SMCS President Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Green Bay Nancy Braatz, SMCS Board of Trustees Chairperson *As of Board of Directors Meeting on March 8, 2018 3 The financial and in-kind support of the leadership at Bergstrom Automotive and Miron Construction Co., Inc. have transformed the St. Mary Catholic Schools middle and high school campus into one that is second-to-none in northeastern Wisconsin. Even more valuable to our community is the leadership and vision provided by these generous benefactors. Their personal interest in areas such as school spirit and system promotion multiplies the already significant benefits of the facilities upgrades. Thanks to their vision and dedication during the past 18 months, our community now enjoys: • A stellar training and fitness center that benefits students, class oups,gr athletic teams, faculty and alumni • A completely renovated and upgraded school counseling and resource center in the high school • Beautiful landscaping around the campus with an emphasis on the entrances to our high school and Jane’s Woods • A refreshed high school chapel and help with refurbishing the high school band room and purchasing our electronic message board In addition, the planning for reconstruction of the high school commons was started during the last school year, and the transformation is now being enjoyed by all SMCHS students every day. More than just a place to eat, it is a wonderful, sunlit gathering spot where students study and socialize. A beautiful new Spirit Stop was also added, where fans can purchase Zephyrs apparel. Thank you, Bergstrom Automotive and Miron Construction Co., Inc., for providing your amazing resources and support to help us make our schools the best-in-class! 4 SMCS FORMS NEW FOUNDATION For a good portion of the 2017-18 fiscal year, Throughout their research, the group apprised the SMCS Board key people from SMCS leadership worked with of Trustees and Business Director Jeanne Lee of their progress in professionals from the financial stewardship developing the plan, while seeking and incorporating feedback. By the industry to formulate plans for the new St. Mary Catholic Schools end of the 2017-18 fiscal year, the board of trustees agreed to the plan, Foundation. Each member of the core group is an active SMCS and the Diocese of Green Bay approved it in August 2018. supporter and a parent of SMCS alumni. Michelle Dejno (then SMCS Director of Fund Development and former board president), The inaugural board of the St. Mary Catholic Schools Foundation Dan Engelhard (board of trustees member), Helen Englebert (current includes the members listed below, and will provide continuity and SMCS president) and Laura Guy (estate-planning attorney, former professional, responsible management of funds with the intentions and board member) investigated successful education foundations philanthropic interests of the donors and the priorities of SMCS. and incorporated best practices into a formula for the new SMCS Foundation. Fundamental elements are: Keith Depies, Roberts, Ritschke & Tyczkowski, Ltd. Dan Engelhard, Graphic Packaging International, LLC • An entity that is independent from the school system and Helen Englebert, SMCS President diocese, but closely aligned with their missions and visions Sarah Graper, SMCS Director of Development • A governing board that includes three representatives Laura Guy, Schaper, Benz & Wise Investment Counsel, Inc. from SMCS (the president, director of business services Jeanne Lee, SMCS Director of Business Services and director of development); a minimum of four Peter Murphy, D.Min., Director of Families and Schools of (maximum of seven) outside professionals from related Discipleship Mission Team, Diocese of Green Bay fields with an affinity for Catholic education; and a Ryan Valentine, Fiduciary Partners Trust representative of the Diocese of Green Bay Kasey Wroblewski, Bemis Company, Inc. • A commitment to efficiency and accountability, with annual reviews of every account to warrant that the The new St. Mary Catholic Schools Foundation offers an additional investment objectives are being achieved means for donors to make a gift and support SMCS. The foundation • An approved new-gift acceptance