Annual Report2017-2018

Forward in Faith

To Our Jordan Family:

While we look ahead to 2019, Jordan Catholic School wants to thank each and every one of our supporters! We know that it is

because of you, that we are able to provide an amazing Faith Filled education to almost 400 children.

As we prepare for the future, we are blessed to have made many changes to our facilities, that increase the safety and

resources for our students and families. Our classroom environments are constantly changing, and our teachers continue to push

the students beyond their potential using the available resources. Jordan Catholic School is dedicated to preparing our children

for becoming valuable contributors to society, and encouraging them to give back to those in need and those that have helped

them along the way.

Jordan Catholic School has more improvements coming this year. We will be replacing outdated Smartboards with Viewsonic

Interactive Flat Panels. In the Spring, we will be updating our Outdoor Classroom near the JH, which includes the installation of a

greenhouse, a walking rosary, a reading corner in the memorial area, and a sitting area with picnic tables. We will be installing a

new intercom/security system this coming Summer, that allows classrooms and the front office to communicate more effectively,

as well as allow for security announcements and bell schedules throughout the campus.

Always giving thanks for what we have, saying our prayers for those that do not, and continuing to help others in all capacities,

are responsibilities that we embrace as Christians. Putting our Faith and Family first, will allow us to put the focus on our

experiences together as a Jordan Community. These relationships we share, allow us to continually support each other and the

future of Jordan Catholic School. Thank you to everyone!

Jacob Smithers PRINCIPAL

Affiliated Parishes

St. Pius X Parish, Rock Island

Msgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor

St. Ambrose Parish, MilanSt. Patrick’s Parish, Andalusia

Fr. Charles Klamut, Pastor

Sacred Heart Parish, Rock IslandSt. Mary’s Parish, Rock Island

Fr. Anthony Co, Pastor

Enrollment: 2017-2018 School Year Facility Updates:

• Installed 16 security cameras throughout the property

• Updated our Rain Garden

• Installed new lockers for our 5th & 6th graders

• Converted Computer Lab to a Technology Lab w/ stations

• Put a new roof on the school building

• Converted a 5th grade classroom into a Science Lab

• Replaced outdated Smartboards with Viewsonic

Interactive Flat Panels

• Installed new gutters

• Updated the front landscaping

• Purchased new risers for the Fine Arts Department

Staff Updates:• Added a 5-8 Resource Teacher

• Added a Resource Counselor

• Added a JH Social Studies Teacher

Number of families enrolled at JCS: 253

% of students receiving financial assistance: 33%

Assistance granted to our families this past year: $190,700

(K-8 = $190,700 and $4,800 PS)

Cost to educate a student at Jordan: $6,140.51

Preschool Enrollment

Pre-K (30) Preschool (38)68

Total Enrollment386

K-8 Enrollment

1-4 grade (144) 7-8 grade (69)5-6 grade (69)

318

Fiscal Year: 2017-2018

Tuition and Fees $926,991

Parish Subsidy $708,002

Fundraising $194,543

School Programs $141,032

Income $1,970,568

Wages & Benefits $1,507,449

Building & Grounds $221,164

Academic Support $224,069

Expense $1,952,682

Tuition & Fees$926,991Parish Subsidy

$708,002

Fundraising$194,543

School Programs$141,032

Wages & Benefits$1,507,449

Buildings & Grounds$221,164

Academic Support$224,069

Jordan Commission on Education: 2017-2018

Mrs. Elana Kramer, ChairpersonMrs. Lisa Short, Vice-ChairpersonMr. Jim Nonnenmann, Secretary

Mrs. Kristin Boden

Mr. Tom NonnenmannMr. Nick Danek

Mrs. Kristin DeMarlieMrs. Marggy Ellis

Mrs. Christine VerschooreMsgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor’s Board President

Mr. Jacob Smithers, PrincipalMrs. Wendy Todd, Business Manager

2018 Outstanding Alumnus:Mr. Larry Randazzo

Larry is a life-long resident of Rock Island, and started Kindergarten at Jordan Catholic School in 1983. He graduated from

Jordan in 1992. Larry continued his education at Alleman High school graduating in 1996, and then went on to attend St. Ambrose

University in Davenport, Iowa, majoring in Finanace and Economics.

After graduating from St. Ambrose in 2000, Larry started in Banking with THE National Bank in 2003. After his first year, he was

promoted to Branch Manager. Within 10 years, he was promoted to AVP, Regional Branch Manager in 2013. He was then promoted

to VP, Branch Operations in 2017, and is now responsible for the operations of 52 branches in 5 states!

Larry has great pride in his community involvement including:

• Member and past Grand Knight of St. Ambrose Council #12567 of the Knights of Columbus

• Volunteer with Junior Achievement

• Registration volunteer with:

• Ganzo’s Cinco de Mayo 5k • Micro Brew Mile and 6k

• The Firecracker Run 5k/10k • The Freedom Run 5k/10k

• The Quad Cities Marathon • Lagomarcino’s Cocoa Beano 5k

• Extreme Clean-up Volunteer

• Past member of the Rock Island Rotary Club

• Past member of Salvation Army advisory Board

We thank Larry for his leadership in the community, and for leading by example

as a Jordan Catholic School Alumni!

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The mission of Jordan Catholic School is to form students ofstrong moral character and deep faith, who through the

development of their own individual gifts and abilities, willbecome lifelong learners, serve others, and participate in the life

of the Church and the community.

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