2017 Annual Report

453 N. Notre Dame AvenueSouth Bend, IN 46617

2017/2018 School BoardMrs. Kathleen Anthony, PresidentMrs. Angelica DuarteMrs. Diane FreebyMr. Chad GentryMrs. Maria HardingMrs. Mary HardingMrs. Donna LambertiMr. Daniel LuckDr. Douglas A. MorrisMr. Alan Scott

Deacon Melvin R. Tardy, Jr.Rev. Paul Ybarra, C.S.C.Mr. Steven Zornig2017/2018 School Administrative TeamMrs. Susan Richter - PrincipalMrs. Marilyn Gibbs - Assistant Principal for AcademicsMr. Bob Tull - Director of Student AffairsMrs. Debbie Brown - Director of Athletics Mrs. Tami Goy - Director of Pastoral MinistryMr. Randy Squadroni - Director of OperationsMrs. Dana Strabavy - Director of Counseling

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Letter from the PrincipalDear Friends of Saint Joseph High School,

On January 9, 2018, in front of a packed house for our boys’ and girls’ basketball games against Marian High School, we dedicated our main gym at 453 N. Notre Dame Avenue as Alumni Gymnasium. What a night to remember as another tradition from 1441 was carried forward. With so many alumni present, it was obvious, Once an Indian, Always an Indian! Last March, our Advancement Office launched our GoFundMe campaign to name our main gymnasium in honor of the thousands of Saint Joe alumni. Our goal to raise $250,000 was accomplished. The generosity of so many of our alumni and current faculty and staff raised the necessary monies to achieve our goal. As I dedicated the new Alumni Gym, many wonderful memories from 1441 came flooding

through my mind: all school Masses, pep assemblies, basketball games, welcome home rallies for our State Champions, and wrestling matches to name a few. My sons were involved in so many of those activities and each is proud to own a piece of that old gym floor. I am certain that the new Alumni Gym will provide just as many treasured memories to new and future alumni. I still remember walking through the doors at 453 six years ago and the incredible feeling I had as I prepared to welcome our students to their new home on August 30, 2012. Until they arrived, it was simply a new building. After that first day, it became a home for the Saint Joe family. I am still overwhelmed when

I think of the tremendous generosity of all our donors who made Forward in Faith a success. This same generosity continues today. I am grateful for the support each of you gives to our mission with your contributions to so many of our campaigns, including the SGONEI, the Fund for Saint Joseph, GoFundMe for Alumni Gymnasium, and our annual auctions. We are transforming our students in heart and mind each day because your gifts enable our programs to sustain a level of excellence for our students. Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. Our students do all four every day and your support enables our students to experience a Catholic education. Truly, we are blessed because of your tireless efforts to assist us as we carry out our mission. God calls… the Saint Joseph family answers!

Saint Joseph, pray for us!

Susan Richter

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2017 2016Assets

Current assetsCash and cash equivalents 1,589,415$ 1,181,138$ Restricted cash 322,815$ 383,305$ Accounts receivable, net 87,762 65,498 Pledges receivable, net of allowance; 2017 - $257,621, 2016 - $129382 748,126 829,358 Prepaid expense 11,768 24,342 Accrued interest receivable 18,900 18,850 Beneficial interest in assets held by the Community Foundations, at fair value 634,887 569,192 Construction support receivables 14,990,000 14,990,000 Property and equipment, net 38,637,000 39,665,923

Total assets 57,040,673$ 57,727,606$

Liabilities and net assets

LiabilitiesAccounts payable 250,302$ 312,909$ Accrued wages and related taxes 408,523 397,540 Deferred tuition income 519,259 626,148 Funds held for others 114,259 112,685 Accrued interest payable 21,396 79,355 Capital lease obligations - 22,069 Line of Credit 3,554,000 4,120,000 Notes Payable - New Market Tax Credit 18,739,071 18,705,631

Total liabilities 23,606,810 24,376,337

Net assetsUnrestricted 32,159,487 32,037,224 Temporarily restricted 1,066,224 1,105,893 Permanently restricted 208,152 208,152

Total net assets 33,433,863 33,351,269

Total liabilities and net assets 57,040,673$ 57,727,606$

Statements of Financial PositionJune 30, 2017 and 2016

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Total revenue for the 2016-2017 school year was $9,353,753

Faith-$723K, 7.7%

2016-2017

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SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOLCAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUMMARY - 12/31/2017

IncomeWritten pledges and gifts (to date) 31,313,152$ Land sale proceeds 2,999,000 NMTC tax credit (project gross revenue) 4,560,000 Total project revenue 38,872,152$

ExpensesConstruction cost 28,447,223$ Additional change order expenses 150,000 Contingency expenditures 887,500 Site demolition and land acquisition 1,837,806 Total expenses 31,322,529$

Project soft costsFurniture, fixtures & equipment 871,413$ Technology equipment 632,178 Technology infrastructure 342,258 Professional (AEI) fees + reimbursables 1,432,067 CSO additional services 240,600 DLZ lien settlement + survey 20,763 Relocation / moving 25,366 Construction manager fees 706,742 Zoning fees 54,430 Fundraising costs 669,508 Stadium entrance additions 1,334,031 Chapel additions 408,342 Line of credit interest payments 74,002 NMTC expenditures 1,652,800 Project legal fees 114,196 Campus fencing and signage 249,816 Apple laptops 840,751 Loan payoff diocese 375,000 1st Source loan interest (year one) 85,000 Purchase of 315 N. St. Louis 60,000 Additional maintenance items roof, bobcat 83,000 Total project soft costs 10,272,263$

Total project cost 41,594,792

Project surplus/(deficit) (2,722,640)$

Potential project additionsBad Debt Reserve 286,422

Collection summaryTotal open pledges - balance 909,598 Cash on hand 201,227

Financing summaryLoan amount 3,419,000 Less: open pledges + cash 1,110,825 Add: Bad Debt Reserve 286,422 Difference 2,594,597

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In July 2016, SJHS’s outstanding debt balance was $4,120,000. With the combination of past and current pledges, SJHS was able to pay down the outstanding debt by $566,000, leaving a balance of $3,554,000 on June 30, 2017.

As of December 31,2017, if all the outstanding pledges are collected, the remaining debt would be $ 2,594,597. The term of the debt is December 2019.

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Letter from the Chief Advancement OfficerDear Parents, Alumni, and Friends,

As Chief Advancement Officer of Saint Joseph High School, I am humbled and honored to be a part of Saint Joe’s rich heritage and storied mission. I am extremely grateful to all the families, alumni, and friends of St. Joe who have supported our mission by making Saint Joseph High School a priority in their charitable giving this past year. Every gift, no matter the size, is making a significant difference in the lives of our students and the quality of the education we are able to offer. Your generosity demonstrates a vote of confidence for our efforts to partner with parents in helping our students become well-educated and responsible adults with Catholic values. Thank you to all our volunteer committee members for their dedication of time and leadership this past year. The success of Forward in Faith Finale, Alumni Gymnasium campaign, and the SGONEI Fund is due to the tremendous support from our Saint Joe families. As we prepare for the next generation of students, please keep Saint Joseph High School in your prayers and know we are grateful to you for sharing with us your time, talent, and treasure. On behalf of our Advancement Office, thank you for your continued investment on behalf of our students. May God continue to bless the Saint Joe family. We know when God calls, We answer.

With gratitude,

Sue HammesChief Advancement Officer

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Scholarship Granting Organization of Northeast Indiana (SGONEI) The Indiana Scholarship Tax Credit Program allows donors to contribute to certified Scholarship Granting Organizations (or SGOs) so that these SGOs can provide eligible lower income families with scholarships to attend a quality Catholic institution that best suits their children’s needs. As a donor (small business, corporate, and individual) to our Scholarship Granting Organization of Northeast Indiana, Inc. (SGONEI), you can receive an Indiana State tax credit equal to 50% of the amount given, in addition to the federal tax deduction for a charitable contribution. There is no size limitation on donations. In the 2017-2018 school year, Saint Joseph High School awarded 67 students a total of $138,399 of SGO funds averaging $2,066 per student. Thank you to the following generous donors who made donations in 2017:Alan & Toni AchkarJohn & Katie AnthonyMatthew & Katharine BarrettBrian & Lisa CaseyJulia ChismarMichael & Heather CoyneDavid & Julie DeahlDeena DipertMatthew & Sharon EdmondsTim & Janis EmmendorferFrederick & Lisa EverettJohn & Judith FarrellDr. Michael FeltmanSteven & Jennifer FortenerChuck & Diane FreebyPaul & Mary GerwelsJack & Marilyn GibbsSue HammesAl & Mary HardingJoseph & Julie HarmonChristopher & Linda HatfieldThomas & Eileen HughesErik Jensen

Michael & Connie JoinesThomas Keller & Bridget QuinnJames & Lisa KellyMichael & Kathleen KloskaGary & Donna LambertiDonald & Allison LamontDaniel & Patricia LuckEdward & Teresa MaginnJ. Patrick & Aimee MatthewsMary Ann Matthews-DerdaJames & Leanne MazurekMary MeissnerJohn McGreevy & Jean McManus Miles Truck Services Louis & Jennifer MillerAnthony & Susannah MontaDavid MoserWilliam Mountford & Missy ConboyMartin & Jane MurphyJosh & Stacey NoemJames & Amy O’BrienAndrew & Teresa OrossRolan & Cynthia Pascual

Jim & Gretchen PfeilDavid & Kristin PruittJames & Betsy QuinnLarry & Kathleen RatliffPatric & Susan RichterPhilip SakimotoDarin & Lisa SchaefferAlan & Rosanne ScottTim & Tonya SextonRandy SquadroniJohn & Jennifer StaudKeith & Kristine StoneJames SullivanScott & Karen SwickMatthew & Amy TylerSusan UshelaThomas & Anita VeldmanHarry & Joanne VerhileyAlberto & Jeanne VerteramoNancy WatreasMartin & Rhonda WieschhausTimothy & Janice Woods

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Alumni Gym Campaign

Kay & Ed AndersonElizabeth AnthonyPaul AnthonyBret BajdekBruce BalhaStephen BaumgartnerJeffrey BorkowskiChristopher BorkowskiR. Matthew & Paula BrachGerard & Pamela BradleyLeslie BrennerDennis & Deb BrownConnor BrownCourtney BrummettThomas & Suzanne BullockRuth Butler ShanleyJoyce CanoClarence & Lea CarterSandra CarterMichael CassidyHenry & Mary Ann ChandlerMelanie ChapleauRobert & Marguerite ClemencyKim & Terrence ColemanGary & Janice CondryJean ConnerPatricia CouchHenry & Mary Lou CoussensChristopher & Kelly CulverEsther & Paul CyrLarry DavisEdward & Rebecca DelahantyThomas & Christine DerwentJosie DieterLinda & Robert DiltzRosemary & Edward DlugoszMichele & Thomas DrabikColleen DuLacAlynn EggertAngela & Phil FaccendaNancy Farmer YoheW. Russell FarrellJudith & John FarrellGerald & Marlene FaustRandolph & Kimberly FerlicMichael FitzpatrickWilliam & Karla FitzsimmonsStu & Jennifer FortenerMargaret & Gary FortuneDiane FoxNorbert & Mary GapczynskiKathleen GarbodenCynthia GetzBetty & Jim Gibbons

Marilyn & Jack GibbsEric & Diane GohlkeJane GoldsberryJoan & James GondekBrett GoodrichTami GoyJohn & Deanna GumpfSue HammesAl & Mary HardingKathleen & Quentin HartwigChristopher & Linda HatfieldPhilip & Claire HayesMichael HazenBenjamin & Brandi HeckHerbert & Mary Ann HerendeenMarilyn HindsAnnette HirlKevin HirlRobert HittleNorma & Jerry HoffmanMelissa HorvathPhilip & Barbara HorvathWilliam HoyeKathleen JaroszewskiMargaret & William JohnsonKatie JonesThomas KagelBraden KaniewskiMichael KendzickyJoseph & Maggie KernanDiane & Richard KleeKimberly KlimczakMontana KnappLisa & Dave KochanowskiRichard & Cindy KormanSusan KostielneyAndrew & Joy KostielneyThomas KostielneyFrederick & Monica KrolConnor & Celeste KruggelDonald & Allison LamontWalter & Cornelia LangheinrichGregory & Lisa LarkinMichael LawlerJames & Kim LeepBrennan LeepReagan LeepCamden LeepPatricia & Charles LeGuernSusan & Bill LightcapBradley & Jenn LightcapMary & Anthony LuberPatrick & Sheila MacKenzieKevin & Mary Sue Mackey

Larry & Maggie MackowiakSusan MakowskiChar MaternowskiJames MazurekKevin & Marianne McCarthyJoseph McDonnellPatrick & Sheila McKenzieJoseph & Mary Ann McMahonMichael & Michele McNeillJames MellowitzDaniel & Patricia MentockJohn MeulemanPhilip & Ann MeulemanJanice MillerJoseph MittigaSharon MontelKathleen & Thomas MurphyClaire MyersGenevieve NieldDonna & Bill NiemannCarol NorrisLaurel O’ShaughnessyAmy & Jamie O’BrienCarla & Patrick O’ConnellAndrew & Teresa OrossMark & Debbie PajakowskiMargaret & Mark PatrickJoseph PauwelsStephen & Terri PieroniGene & Teresa PilawskiTheresa & David PorterMary & Jeff PowersRandy & Nancy RacineMichael & Geraldine RafinskiKenneth & Mary Kay ReimerJohn & Rosemary ReiterSusan & Patric RichterRyan RichterMatthew RichterTrent & Linda RockRocco’s RestaurantDennis & Carol RoseSandra & Michael RuddickJoseph RulliSharyn SatherKathleen ScarbeckDarin & Lisa SchaefferDorothy & George SchathNicholas & Gayle ScheuerJohn SchmidtJohn SchneiderMarty & Michelle ScottRick & Sue SeallJames & Kathleen Shetterly

Janet & O.L. SiebenthalSherry & James SiemChristopher & Cindy SkoczylasDaniel SmithDaniel SmogorAndrea & Jason SmolinskiDenis & Roselyn SpringerSquadroni Family FoundationRandy SquadroniAnthony & Helena StratiSheryl SuppingerBernadette SuttonDale SuttonLinda & Randy TafelskiDavid Tarwacki & Margie AllenLawrence & Angela TaylorDarran & Yolanda TeamorDeborah ThompsonRoger TokarsRaymond & Diana TorresThomas TraceStephanie Welling- TuckerRobert & Meg TullSusan UshelaKathleen & Pat UtzRichard & Norma VanderboschMatthew & Therese VeldmanPatricia VerhoestraLinda & Warren VerteramoJ. Scott VerteschPatrick WalkerWendell WalshMark & Rosalie WalshMargaret & George WeberCarol & Steven WeldSally WilliamsJulie & Deford WilsonJoseph & Katherine WisniewskiGerardette WisniewskiJohn WojtowiczMary & Bruce WoodcoxEdward & Rosemary WrayJeff & Michelle YerglerMadelyn YerglerZachary YerglerJohnathon YerglerElizabeth YerglerEmil ZernickArthur & Julie ZielinskiSJHS Science DepartmentClass of 2017

Throughout the construction of the new school building, donors were offered naming opportunities. No donor put their name on the main gymnasium and in March of 2017, we launched the Alumni Gym Campaign. This cam-paign gave us the opportunity to name the gym after all the amazing generations that competed, celebrated, and donat-ed to the mission of Saint Joseph High School for the past sixty-four years. The Alumni Gym Campaign was a huge success, and we were able to raise $250,000 in a few short months. Thank you to the more than 170 generous donors who made this amazing naming opportunity a reality.

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By Henry ChandlerAlumni Coordinator Alumni activities in 2017 revolved around class reunions. From May through October, Saint Joe grads gathered at a variety of venues to celebrate accomplishments, share memories, and renew friendships. The classes of ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’92, and ’07 spent time reminiscing with their classmates. On June 7 and November 2, deceased alumni of Saint Joseph High School and its predecessor schools were remembered at an Alumni Memorial Masses in the Chapel of Saint Joseph. Chaplain Father Terry Coonan celebrated the Masses assisted by school Sacristan Patricia LeGuern. Names of the deceased alumni were on display for those attending the Masses. Former Saint Joe athletes and coaches who have been inducted into various Indiana High School Athletic Halls of Fame were honored at halftime of the September 29 varsity football game vs. Mishawaka. In attendance were Hall of Fame members Lisa Hoffman Oleksak, Craig Watcke, Phil Teegarden, Tom Abernethy, John Laskowski, Father Walter Bly, Melissa Standley James, Chip O’Neil, Frank Johnson, and Tom Van Meter. Please keep the Alumni Office informed of changes in address, the passing of alumni, and alumni news by contacting Alumni Coordinator Henry Chandler via email at hchandler@saintjoehigh.com or phone at 574-234-2904 ext. 547.

Alumni Coordinator Update

Above is a picture from the Hall of Fame Coachs and Alumni Athletes event held at Leighton Stadium on Father Bly Field. Pictured in the back rom left to right are Craig Watcke, Tom Abernathy, John Laskowski, and Melissa Standley James. Pictured from left to right in the front row are Lisa Hoffman Oleksak, Phil Teegarden, Deb Brown (SJHS Athletic Director), Fr. Walter Bly, Chip O’Neil, Frank Johnson, and Tom Van Meter.

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Strategic Plan UpdateFacilities: - Chaired by Al ScottObjective 1: Properly maintain the existing campus and plan proactively for future needs.• As additional years of occupancy occur in the new facility, historical operating expense data should continue to be used to develop the annual

utility and maintenance budgets.• Staffing levels should be reviewed on a regular basis to assure staff members are qualified to perform routine maintenance which will extend

the life of the building and serviceable equipment. Part-time employment will need to continue to meet the demand during the summer months.

• The Facilities Committee should remain engaged and available to review any proposal for new and/or extend long-term service/maintenance contracts.

• The Facilities Committee should continue to update the one-time maintenance worksheet as new items are identified or current line items are completed. This is arguably the most useful tool to help plan for future capital expenditures.

• The Facilities Committee will provide information as needed to help the Finance Committee develop an ongoing funding strategy to deal with future one-time or on-going maintenance capital expenditures.

Objective 2: Complete a comprehensive campus expansion plan that incorporates aspects of student safety, potential campus expansion, and development of current assets.• One of the goals of the Strategic Plan was to acquire additional properties adjacent to campus as they become available. However, based on

the current priority to retire our building debt, the committee recommended that minimal improvements be considered for the areas west of campus until such time adequate funding is available to successfully develop the area.

• Following the debt retirement and the development of a comprehensive master plan for the west edge of campus, additional parking is the most immediate need. The idea to vacate both St. Louis Blvd. and Madison Street can be reassessed in the future. The congestion, problems with mobility, and additional maintenance cost of this decision make it very unlikely at this time.

• The North Athletic Fields development is an ongoing process as funds become available. The construction of the softball field, dugouts, and site access routes has been successful. * The study to determine if the current water pressure is sufficient to feed additional development for a future press box and concession building at softball is complete, as well as the existing sewer line to handle the additional waste flow. The study concluded new water and sewer lines should be installed before any further development.

Stewardship: - Chaired by Dan LuckObjective 1: Establish annual budgets and annual processes that result in positive new income for Saint Joseph High School, as well as annual positive net cash flow, and begin to build an appropriate capital fund reserve.• The 2016-2017 budget was approved with a 3.5% tuition increase. The increase was sufficient to meet annual operating expenditures. The

2017-2018 tuition is also set at 3.5% to accommodate increases in salaries as well as other major increases.• We slowly continue to improve Saint Joseph High School cash flow as well as gaining on depreciation expense. • A small capital fund reserve has been established and contributed towards each year for future capital demands.

Objective 2: Finish the Forward in Faith Campaign effort by raising an additional $3 million to cover the gap between expected campaign revenue and campaign debt obligations.• Families and business partners of SJHS continue to be established and are strategically approached regarding Campaign donations.• In March, a final push to finish the Forward in Faith Campaign was made by approaching new members of the SJHS Commuity and

reapproaching previous donors. The result of the Forward in Faith Finale was $1,100,000 in new pledges.

Objective 3: Continue to grow Partners in Pride in both participants and revenue to more fully support the SJHS operating budget.• The Development Committee meets regularly to discuss strategic ideas for fundraising including the Fund for Saint Joseph. A strategic plan

is developed annually to meet the needs of the operating budget.• Fundraisers, committees, marketing communications, alumni relations, and the Internet are all various tools utilized to improve knowledge

for increased support for SJHS. • Several strategies pertaining to Advancement and Marketing are being implemented to help increase the participation and revenue to support

the SJHS operating budget.

Objective 4: Maximize impact of all financial aid efforts via SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization) and School Choice Scholarship Program.• SGO donations continue to increase as SJHS continues to raise awareness of SGOs and the state tax benefits of giving to an SGO. SGOs

continue to grow and help many families in need of tuition assistance.• The School Choice Scholarship Program continues to climb in numbers as parents learn about the program and how it can help them with

tuition assistance.• Various communication methods as well as Open House, Back to School Night, and New Parents’ Meeting are used to educate parents about

the benefits of the SGO and School Choice Scholarship programs.

Marketing: Chaired by Maria HardingObjective 1: Enhance and sustain communications regarding Saint Joseph High School to current families, alumni, prospective families, and the community-at-large to further develop the brand and image of Saint Joseph High School.

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• Online monthly newsletter for prospective families, a monthly newsletter for alumni, and bi-monthly “Soundings” newsletter for families provide important communication to various constituencies.

• Active Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram social media accounts continue to tell the Saint Joe story.• Regular advertising, coverage with local media, radio, and geofencing.• SJHS Gospel Reflection involves an opt-in email program that shares nuggets of faith developed to enhance students and parents spiritually.• Creation of a Spanish language page called “Boletin” on the school website. It includes updates of the bi-monthly newsletter translated by our

Latino Outreach Liaison Cristina Ruvalcaba.• The Marketing Committee continues with the conceptual development of a marketing strategy to show the diversity of SJHS student body,

activities, and faith community.• SJHS School App ties various informational/communication modules for the convenience of current parents, students, staff, and alumni.

Objective 2: Create annual community building and fundraising events to engage the alumni, current families, prospective families, and community-at-large.• Alumni tailgate during football season and alumni memorial Mass twice a year.• Tailgate in the fall, an invitation to spring musical, and Mass with prospective families.• Several events were held during the year such as Back to School Night, Open House, Alumni Gym Dedication, SGO fundraiser, and Annual

Fund fundraiser reaching out to a wider audience.

Objective 3: Develop ways to provide parent education about the true cost of a Saint Joseph High School education.• This message will continue to be conveyed to the SJHS community by using multiple communications and marketing channels.

Objective 4: Actively engage surrounding neighborhoods.• Information distributed through social media sites, inclusion on the St. Joseph County Chamber website, Downtown South Bend App.,

Facebook pages of grade schools and neighborhood communities.• Posters promoting SJHS distributed at community libraries and downtown South Bend business.• Joy of Saint Joe Day of Service - All students, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers went out into the community.

Program Excellence: Chaired by Mary HardingObjective 1: Define “academic success” at Saint Joseph High School.• Block scheduling was implemented in the 2017-2018 school year. There are many advantages with the block schedule. The administration

plans to use the new flex period, or J Block, to offer students extra academic support. In addition, the J Block will allow the student body to attend presentations from speakers on a variety of topics.

• For the past three years, a survey was distributed to the graduate class to gather information about how their SJHS education prepared them for college and life. Results include 89.4% of the graduates who responded felt that their academic preparation for college was good to excellent and 60.5% said it was excellent.

• Virtually all SJHS graduates attend college. In addition, SJHS uses PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ISTEP results to evaluate student readiness for college and career opportunities.

• The school provides information about alternative websites and resources to assist in preparation for the students’ various standadized tests.• SJHS received a three year grant to implement two courses (Biomedical and Engineering) for Project Lead the Way.• The parent survey was completed in late October. A total of 178 responses were received. The committee noted trends in three areas that

require action by the administration. An action plan will continue as part of the committee’s agenda.

Objective 2: Provide a technology-rich environment throughout the student’s high school career.• The committee believes the Technology Committee has evaluated, and must continue to evaluate, emerging technologies each year as part of

the process to order devices for the incoming freshmen class.• The annual survey from the Class 2016 again suggests that the 1:1 laptop program has helped. Results include 76.4% of the students stated

they optimized the used of their laptops and 71% of the students felt they were encouraged to learn and utilize technology effectively including 47.4% who felt “well prepared.”

• The Class of 2016 spent four years in the new building with individual laptops; the survey suggests the 1:1 laptop program prepared recent graduates for college-level work, empowered our graduates to do their own learning, and enhanced their technology and communication skills.

Objective 3: Challenge all students to meet their fullest potential.• SJHS considers the state standards to be the minimum standards for education. The Curriculum Committee reviews one department each

academic year and agrees these reviews need to continue each year.• A Diocesan-wide curriculum has been developed for courses in each department. Teacher leaders have met and established a unit outline

for each course. State standards are used as the base for the curriculum for each course, and the departments build on that to establish and enhance our curriculum.

• Each year, as a department is scheduled for textbook adoption, courses are evaluated and reviewed. Any recommended changes in courses are referred to the Curriculum Committee for approval. For the 2017-2018 year, textbook adoption included health, business, fine arts, and theology.

• SJHS received a three-year grant to bring two sciences, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs to SJHS. Starting with the 2016-2017 school year, SJHS offers four-year curriculums in Biomedical Science and Engineering from Project Lead The Way (PLTW).

• The Curriculum Committee is adding several dual credit courses for students in conjunction with Ivy Tech and IU.

Objective 4: Sustain full enrollment with balanced classes.• The creation of the “Outreach and Engagement Committee” with a dual purpose of attracting and retaining students.• Monitor the progress of all students while specifically evaluating academic progress, co-curricular involvement, service, attendance, and

parental involvement as families transition into SJHS.

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• A Latino Outreach Liaison and a paraprofessional were expanded to full-time status to help bridge the language and cultural barriers as well as learning strategies for those who need additional support.

• The WIDA assessment on English proficiency continues to be given based on a student s home language survey results. An overall score of 5 is necessary for proficiency.

• The block schedule has fewer daily classes and gives students more time to prepare homework for the next day.

Catholic Identity: Chaired by Deacon Mel TardyObjective 1: Sustain a fully integrated Catholic culture at Saint Joseph High School.• To improve Catholic identity at SJHS, everyone has to own Catholic identity.• School Masses, retreats, and services activities remain critical efforts in sustaining a fully integrated culture at SJHS.• Committee noted that parents and faculty are integral to Catholic Identity: faith starts at home and parents, as well as faculty, need to be

partners with SJHS in developing Catholic Identity.• Pastoral Ministry invites all Saint Joseph families to attend all-school Masses.

Objective 2: Prepare students for college and future challenges to their faith.• The Committee administered a survey asking 16 questions pertaining to Catholic identity, personal experiences, and home environment

while at SJHS. The objective is to identify significant factors that contribute to the Catholic identity of students and identify any significant trends at SJHS.

• The study also revealed an opportunity to further discuss with students issues they are passionate, about such as service hours, as well as wanting to learn more about world religions.

• Information for Growth was another survey to support adult faith formation. This survey was taken on-line anonymously by faculty and staff. The survey is a good starting point for growth.

• Bishops Rhoades mandates the use of USCCB Framework as the Theology curriculum. The committee is satisfied with the curriculum and believes it prepares students to engage the world in a sense of wisdom, courage, justice, and global awareness.

Objective 3: Encourage and purposefully integrate opportunities for Christian service.• SJHS emphasis still remains on all students completing the Christian service requirement. The committee feels the service requirement

should remain as twenty hours per year. Christian service opportunities continue to increase for students. Daily announcements are made and encourage students to answer God’s call to serve with joy.

• All student retreats contain a combination of games, talks, activities, small group discussion, individual reflection, and prayer. These retreats are lead by the Pastoral Ministry team with talks given by pastoral ministers, teachers, graduates and individuals from the larger community.

• Annual service camps will continue as a means to welcome freshmen and provide the opportunity to serve our local community organizations.

Faculty/ Staff Excellence: Chaired by Donna LambertiObjective 1 – Refine faculty/staff evaluation process to ensure regular and productive feedback.• The RISE evaluation tool, as created and provided by the Diocese of Fort Wayne, was effectively implemented and sufficient for evaluating

faculty.• Feedback from faculty on RISE and peer evaluations was reviewed. No changes to the RISE evaluation or process were proposed.• End of course student assessment of faculty was implemented in the fall semester of 2016. The Administration is using the information to

address goals and teaching improvements where necessary with all faculty. Faculty had the opportunity to discuss the process amongst themselves in a short forum as part of the new school year 2016-2017. The committee continues to look for ways to streamline and improve the process.

• Professional development opportunities are communicated to all personnel and will be formally tracked as part of the faculty/staff performance review process.

Objective 2: Study compensation and professional recognition for faculty and staff.• Faculty/Staff Community Award was revived, regularly and formally recognizing faculty or staff through nomination by colleagues and

students.• A draft incentive compensation policy was written by a small group and shared with the Diocese of Fort Wayne. The incentive

compensation policy recognizes an employee who works above and beyond. The policy rewards employees strong in all areas of teaching, professional growth, and Catholic Identity. The report is being reviewed, as part of a larger study the Diocese is undertaking for a broader discussion.

Objective 3: Research the advantages and disadvantages of the principal/president model of school governance.• A proposal to change to the President/Principal governance model was submitted and denied by the Diocese. The Diocese wanted to study

the model further internally. However, approval was given to hire an additional administrator. The position of Director of Operations was created, approved, and filled in the 2015-2016 school year.

Objective 4: Enhance the diversity and intercultural awareness and competence of faculty and staff.• School leadership uses a variety of sources to ensure a diverse group of candidates for any open position representing wider ethnic and social

economic backgrounds. New staff positions, such as the creation of the Latino Outreach Liaison, were created to provide resources to families coming from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

• School leadership and applicable school committees will continue to foster and cultivate new and innovative ways to promote a culturally diverse school environment.

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The Fund for Saint Joseph is made of annual fund gifts from alumni, parents, past parents, board members, faculty and staff, grandparents, vendors, and friends. These unrestricted funds are placed in the school’s operating budget and are used for:• Capital improvements on the school campus• Enhancing the extra-curricular programs• Faculty enrichment programs• Improving technology and classroom resources• Enriching the programs and services offered to our students

Below is a list of the giving levels for the Fund for Saint Joseph:$10,000 - Platinum Sponsor$5,000 - Gold Sponsor$2,500 - Silver Sponsor$1,000 - Bronze Sponsor$500 - Blue Sponsor$250 - White SponsorUp to $100 - SJHS Sponsor

Thank you to the following generous donors who made donations from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 which helped Saint Joseph High School continue building faith, character, and excellence:

Fund for Saint Joseph

Title Sponsor $15,000Saint Joseph Health System

Platinum $10,000+Sharon K. ‘77 and Matt EdmondsConnie J. ‘75 and Michael JoinesJoseph S. ‘62 OrbanPaul T. ‘76 and Regina RogalskiThomas F. and Anita Veldman

Silver $2500+Robert E. Claffey ‘59Daniel and Patricia LuckJ. Patrick ‘83 and Aimee A. ‘83 MatthewsLeo I. ‘56 and Hermine PhilippeDenis E. ‘63 and Roselyn Springer

Bronze $1000 +John and Kathleen AnthonyFred J. ‘72 and Kathy BautersDonald L. ‘55 and Deanna BuczynskiMichael CassidyCarolyn A. Chrzan ‘58Robert E. and Marguerite Clemency Jr.Frank and Patricia CrinitiJoseph J. ‘65 and Sandra GuentertRobert ‘63 and Kathleen A. ‘65 HammondJohn P. and Catherine HilerKevin J. and Marijo KellyThomas A. Kieffer ‘52Holly A. Kuzmich ‘93John H. ‘79 and Teresa MatthysThomas and Talisa McHughAnthony M. ‘52 and Helen ‘54 MersitsDeirdre E. MylodLarry and Kathleen RatliffRussell and Patricia RomeyDominick J. ‘89 and Rachel Saratore

Blue $500+Kathleen E. Beeler ‘98

Jeffrey A. Borkowski ‘82Tom and Janice BrunnerJon and Jennifer ChadwellJames D. ‘86 and Kathleen FreemanStephen J. ‘78 and Alaire DippelJosephine E. ‘68 and Wib ElliottRobert L. ‘66 and Stevie GielDavid E. ‘65 and Rosann HartmanStephen and Juliana L. HellebuschRobert J. ‘59 and Paula HurtubiseMichelle A. Iglesias ‘92Fred and Katherine KagelJohn D. Karas ‘64Sharon S. ‘76 and Jerry KolberJohn H. ‘85 and Margaret LloydDavid L. ‘88 and Tracy McCormickMary K. ‘89 McNeill-Evans and Mason EvansJohn O. ‘87 and Tammy MoodyPamela NoonanJudith A. ‘63 and Colin ReedThomas A. ‘67 and Colleen RuszkowskiJames P. Staszewski ‘86 and Angela ZagalaRichard TaylorMetalstamp

White $250+Michael A. ‘81 and Jeanne AgostinoAlice L. BacksThomas A. Backs ‘73Thomas J. ‘81 and Lanette BautersDavid R. ’71 and B A BergeronEdward F. ‘84 and Heidi BradleyChristopher J. ‘69 and Debbie EverettPhilip ‘85 and Angela ‘85 FaccendaWilliam and Karla FitzsimmonsJames C. Giolitto ‘86Jeff and Lisa ‘87 HammesFrederick J. ‘71 and Jennifer ‘73 HelmenPaul S. Kochanowski ’58 and Brenda KnowlesJames M. ‘65 and Nancy ‘65 KrzyzewskiJoseph W. ‘61 and Rochelle Kwasnieski

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Tami A. ‘77 and Thomas LangeCheryl A. Lee Van ‘85William G. ‘58 and Nancy McCraleyDenny and Kathy MillerLouis J. ‘87 and Jennifer MillerThomas R. ‘63 and Patricia ‘63 MollisonJoseph E. Pauwels ‘58Patrick and Jane PinnickMichelle B. Rogers-Call ‘00Mark J. Rzepnicki ‘74Dean ‘92 and Angela L. ‘92 SkwarcanRobert T. and J. Patricia SpeerAnthony J. ‘60 and Helena ‘60 StratiPatrice M. Tirio ‘69Janet K. ‘90 and Todd TobolskiMichael E. ‘63 and Gloria UrbanskiThomas J. ‘71 and Joan ‘71 VargaMargaret M. ‘79 and Rex VoorheisAllen and Arlene WaitkinsMonarch Textile Rental ServicesShamrock Development

SJHS Sponsors $1 - $249Frank J. Agostino ‘88Mary T. ‘74 and George AlbericiJames E. ‘67 and Carolyn ‘68 AllemanPatricia R. ‘57 and Donald AllenLarry L. Ambler ‘64Kay A. ‘54 and Ed AndersonJames R. ‘59 AnthonyLuz AquinoBruce W. ‘61 and Lynda BalhaMary E. ‘57 and Jack BalintJoseph ‘72 and Stephanie BaranRichard and Patricia BarrettDouglas C. ‘72 and Cynthia ‘66 BaumgartnerLouis J. BehreJohn H. Bemis ‘69Christine S. ‘68 and Robert ‘66 BerndtCarol J. ‘66 and Robert BertaCatherine M. Bickel ‘77Michael C. Biek ‘63Thomas J. Billitteri ‘69Anthony T. ‘59 and Carolyn BirdLaura P. ‘01 and Jason BobayPhilip U. ‘56 and Rosemary BondiAmanda J. Bontrager ‘94Jerry X. ‘69 and Lea BradleyKathryn Butler ‘60Brian and Lisa CaseyJohn P. ‘89 and Amber CeffalioRobert ’60 and Deborah ‘62 ChiszarRandall L. ‘64 and Loretta ChrobotDaniel W. ‘63 and Diana CichosChristopher ‘71 and Patrice ClaeysThomas E. ‘66 and Melinda CoomesPatricia A. Couch ‘68Thomas R. ‘66 and Kathryn CouvreurWilliam S. ‘56 and Sabina CullitonLawrence and Cecilia CunninghamEsther A. ‘50 and Paul CyrMichael Danner ‘06Neil P. Danner ‘11Sharon K. Davis-Ninno ‘77 and Mark NinnoVictor J. ‘68 and Pam DeColaClement ‘47 and Dorothy DeguczBernard S. ‘60 and Patricia Diedrich

Deena DipertDennis S. ‘61 and Patricia DobruckiC. Terry ‘47 and Kathleen DooleyMary C. Emery ‘73Kelly A. ‘86 and Jim EpsteinKevin B. ‘57 and Sara FaganKate M. ‘77 and Mike FaheyNancy R. Farmer- Yohe ‘54Sue A. Fearing ‘78Timothy J. and Jeanne FlanaganRobert J. French ‘60Paul J. Fujawa ‘74Thomas E. Gavin ‘65Cynthia L. Getz ‘65Betty A. and Jim GibbonsShaheen K. GoldrickJanice H. ‘55 and Joseph GoossensGregory M. ‘69 and Patricia Gorski ‘69John S. ‘55 and Nancy GruberJohn V. ‘56 and Jean HanleyMarty R. ‘93 and Catherine ‘93 HarshmanTracy L. Hartzler-Toon ‘88 and Bernard ToonDiane M. ‘70 and Marvin HaysAnne L. ‘58 and William HergenrotherStephanie E. Hill ‘01Annette M. Hirl ‘64John L. ‘48 and Jeanne HofferJerome M. ‘53 and Norma ‘66 HoffmanCraig J. ‘84 and Lisa HorvathDavid S. ’83 and Sally HorvathPhilip R. ’56 and Barbara HorvathPeter M. ‘73 and Jeanne HosinskiCharles T. and Joan HurleyBrent E. ‘74 and Kathleen JaglaJoan M. ‘40 and Leonard JaworskiKathryn A. Jimenez ‘64Doreen A. ‘74 and Patrick JohnsonTerrence P. ‘83 and Colleen Jones – In memory of Joe HennionMichael R. ‘82 and Jill ‘84 KaniewskiJohn C. ‘75 and Karen ‘76 KarasonGerald ‘59 and Josephine KasprzakRobert J. ‘64 and Vivian KasprzakMolly T. Kehr ‘78 and Geoff PangracVirginia Kelly ‘53Timothy A. Kensinger ‘62Richard and Christine KerbyBridget K. KieltonTevin Kielton-Brown ‘12Schirrah Kielton-Brown ‘11Judith A. Kimmerling ‘67Victor A. Kiplinger ‘64Susan M. ‘73 and Kenneth KochFrances M. Koers ‘45Kevin A. Komin ‘79Michael D. ‘66 and Michele KopinskiAndrew T. ‘85 and Joy KostielneyTammy G. Krumpoch ‘80Joseph W. ‘88 and Katherine LaneDaniel R. ‘66 and Cynthia LangnerKhoi M. Le ‘79Paul M. Lehner ‘59 and Linda Smith-LehnerJohn J. ‘62 and Judy LehnerTeresa K. ‘74 and George LewandowskiJames M. ‘82 Lewis and Greta Roemer-LewisRichard J. ‘71 and Barbara LiesSharon Lorenc ‘61

Delphine ‘70 and Kenneth LuzneyWilliam and Cynthia MacWhorterEdward J. and Teresa MaginnJonathan C. ‘71 and Deirdre MakielskiJames B. Makowski ‘55John R. ‘71 Malone and Kathy Noony-MaloneMary P. ‘76 and Charles ManogueCatherine L. ‘66 and David MartinShirley J. Massing ‘54Gregory J. MatthewsSandra M. ‘66 and Tim McAfeeKevin and Marianne McCarthyAnita M. McCombs ‘77Eugene and Sistie McEnery – In honor of Al and Mary HardingJoseph J. ‘53 and Mary Ann McMahonNorman ‘57 and Barbie MichaelsEmilie C. ‘49 and Richard Lloyd MillerJeff and Anne MillerGail M. MillerMarilyn ‘71 and David MillsAnthony and Susannah MontaPeter R. and Margaret MoodyMary Ann Moran ‘63Kathleen A. Moriarty ‘67Walter A. ‘58 and Ann Marie MuchaMary P. ‘81 and David MuhlenaMaureen J. Muldoon ‘72Christi K. Mullen ‘84Thomas A. Murphy ‘70Timmothy M. Murphy ‘05Cory D. Murphy ‘06Robert F. Murphy ‘01Paul ‘68 and Patricia A. ‘68 MuszikClaire MyersLouis P. ‘57 and Jean NeebBenjamin E. ‘89 and Shari NicholsGlenn and Marcia NieburChristopher and Susan NorborgTheodore M. ‘59 and Maureen NuttingDavid M. Nye ‘65Margaret L. Pajakowski ‘68James R. Palicki ‘64Leonard J. ‘61 and Rosemary PalickiRobert J. ‘68 and Julie PapandriaDavid A. Patnaude ‘70Carol A. ‘66 and Edward PeltierMary A. ‘68 and Edward PetersonGail A. ‘74 and Rocky PopeTheresa M. ‘78 and David PorterJeanette M. ‘59 and Dennis PrzybylaJudith A. ‘65 and Dr. Joseph QuashnockCharles L. Quinn ‘87Randy ‘69 and Nancy RacineMichael RatkaySarah E. Redman ‘95Margaret M. ‘88 and Dean RiggsKenneth F. and Mary RippleDavid E. ‘69 and Connie RisleyColleen ‘61 and Douglas RogersStephen C. ‘67 Rogers and Susan Wells-RogersEdward C. Ruppe ‘58Michael J. ‘60 and Mary ‘62 Ryan – In memory of Ellen Ruscio and Jonathon BajdekMary A. Ryback ‘49Guy A. and Joan RymszaRocco’s Restaurent

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Douglas Rzepka ‘70Robert G. ‘64 and Dreama SchmidtKathryn ‘47 and William ScreesWilliam H. ’61 and Elizabeth SeallMark S. ‘69 and Kathy SedenikMary P. ‘64 and Bob SeurkampThomas R. ‘82 and Lynn SmallNancy A. Smith ‘63David A. ‘71 and Kathleen ‘72 SobieralskiJoseph Sobieralski ‘01Stephen Sobieralski ‘00Nicholas Sobieralski ‘99Trey Shabazz ‘17John M. ‘71 and Kathleen StratigosKathleen E. ‘64 and David SullivanBernadette M. ‘66 and David SuttonRichard and Beth SwiftMartin R. ‘70 and Patricia ‘71 SzakalyPhil TeegardenMary C. Thallemer ‘61Mary E. ThomasPatricia L. ‘58 and Dan ThompsonSamuel J. Tincher ‘17Michael W. ‘64 and Mila TroyerSue UshelaCharles A. and Sandra Van De VeireKaren J. ‘67 and Thomas Van MeterPeter B. Veldman ‘00Patricia A. Verhoestra ‘74Jeannine M. ‘67 and Thom VillingDennis A. ‘62 and Nancy WagnerEugene R. ‘72 and Margaret ‘72 WantuckRosemarie WarkerMary S. Weinzetl ‘59Lois WidnerSally WilliamsWilliam and Norma A. WilsonMegan A. WrightRalph J. ‘49 and Sandra WoznickiThomas G. ‘67 and Marilyn Zmudzinski

Restricted Funds 2017Alumni ActivitiesKevin C. Guy ‘80Christine M. ’63 and Richard Watkins

AthleticsRandy SquadroniFreedom Fire Stars Majorettes

BaseballTerrance A. Green ‘64Mark A. and Linda Zeese

Craig Spydell ScholarshipJoyce Chisholm

Steve Zeller ScholarshipSteven ‘84 and Gina Zeller

Jonathon Bajdek ScholarshipRichard B. ‘75 and Kathleen ‘76 SullivanGrantsThe Cressy Foundation

EndowmentB. June ‘57 and Ed Prein

Fed ChallengeEvan W. ‘02 Walsh

FootballBenjamin V. ‘96 and Lindsey ‘95 DowneyCharles and Jennifer HouinMetalstamp Inc.

Girls SoccerJon and Jennifer ChadwellJeff and Anne Miller

Girls SwimmingDale and Mary Kerkman

Girls TennisRolan A. and Cynthia Pascual

Give Local St Joe County May 9, 2017AnonymousDoug and Roz AndersonPeter Bauer and Mary Ellen O’ConnellDoug and Cindy BaumgartnerPatricia and Harald BellmPatrick Blanda and Penny CaesarDavid and Heather BoydDennis and Debbie BrownCarolyn HigginsGene and Pat CavanaughChristopher Murphy IIIGreg CleaverGary and Janice CondryDan and Anne ConnerPatricia CouchLawrence and Cecilia CunninghamGreg DannerTim and Kathryn DemaraisBrooks DemaraisA. Philip III, MD and Mary E. DePauwArnold Phifer and Maria Di PasqualeTimothy and Jeanne FlanaganSteve FleddermanBrother Ed FokenStu and Jennifer FortenerPaul and Mary GerwelsFred E. and Mary E. GoerkeSteve and Heidi GoerkeSue HammesBrian and Maria HardingPhil and Claire HayesFrederick and Jennifer HelmenRichard and Patricia HuemmerBrent and Kathleen JaglaJames HartErik and Patricia JensenBruce Jones and Mary Butiste- JonesBarbara JudayNick and Elizabeth KanczuzewskiKathryn ScreesEd and Martha KnappPhillip KowalskiKevin KruggelCheryl LeevanAnthony and Mary LuberDaniel and Patricia LuckLynn Schmid

Peter and Anne MaginotTim and Trish MaherMargaret VoorheisMichael and Julie MarkiewiczJohn McGreevy and Jean McManusMira GaskoSusannah MontaGregg and Barbara NawrotCharles and Sharon NelsonBryan and Lori NewportCarol NorrisJohn and Tina NurkowskiDan and Laura O ‘SullivanRolan and Cynthia PascualPeter DobskiJames and Betsy QuinnElizabeth RavenRebecca HavensTrent and Linda RockShannon RootAdam and Alissa RussellDarin and Lisa SchaefferJames and Kathleen ShetterlyPaul and Karen SmiecinskiRandy SquadroniTherese Sullivan and Gerard PowersSue UshelaThomas Szymanski, Sr.Thomas McLaughlinWilliam Heimann and Mary TollThomas TraceBrian and Vicki TroesterMike VogelCarl and Cindy VogelerAllen and Arlene WaitkinsWendall WalshChuck and Nancy WebberJim WeinbergSteven and Carol WeldMelissa Wroblewski

Giving TuesdayAnne M. ‘59 and George ‘58 BeningtonDaniel J. Laskowski ‘75

Saint Joseph High School GrottoJohn and Kathleen Anthony

Joy of Saint Joe Day of ServiceMarilynn MaternowskiJohn J. ‘62 and Judy Lehner

Matching GiftsArcelorMittal –Give Boldly Program

Softball FieldStephen E. ‘72 and Mary ‘73 Pajakowski

Spirit ClubChick-fil- A at South Bend FSU

WrestlingRobert ‘65 and Barbara A. ‘65 ChristinFirst Response, Al Scott

Weight Room EquipmentRev. Camillo Tirabassi