SAUNDERS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

OPEN FORUM FEBRUARY 11, 2019

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The Mission

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Affordable Catholic Education for Generations to Come

The Challenges

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† Salaries have and will increase

† Increasing assessments to parishes is not an option

† National Challenge

† Diocesan Challenge

Tuition Increases

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† Tuition is going up

† We will keep it as low as possible

Why is this happening?

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† End of Large Support from Lincoln Donor

† Employ Fewer Religious; Increasing Salaries

† Decline in Practice of the Faith

† Decline in Sacrificial Giving

• $64,475 – Saunders County Median Income

What have we tried?

† Financial Transparency

† Informational Meetings since 2015

† Not Replacing Staff; Reducing Expenses

† Messaging to Parents

† Development Efforts

† Messaging at the Pulpit

What are we going to do?

† Tuition Increase

† New Diocesan Scholarship

† New Family Cap Scholarship

† Increase Local Scholarships

Good Shepherd Scholarship

The Diocese of Lincoln is pleased to announce the Good Shepherd Scholarship,

benefiting families in need and families with multiple school students.

† Needs-Based Scholarship

Within 200% of Poverty Level

75% of Tuition up to Max

† Family Tuition Cap Scholarship

Pay Tuition for only 3 Students

All Families Eligible

Research & Recommendations

†Meitler Group Study - 2014

†Joy of the Gospel Campaign - 2015

†Francis Fund Committee – 2016

†Francis Fund Taskforce - 2017

†Tuition & Scholarship Committee - 2018

†Good Shepherd Scholarship - 2019

*Previous Studies in

1995 & 2010

Diocesan Scholarship Plan

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†Good Shepherd Scholarship †200% of Poverty Level

†75% of Tuition or a Maximum of:

*The Joy of the Gospel Campaign helped to create the Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund

2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022

High School $1,300 $1,600 $1,900

Grade School $ 900 $1,300 $1,600

Good Shepherd Eligibility

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Household Size* Income

1 $ 24,280

2 $ 32,920

3 $ 41,560

4 $ 50,200

5 $ 58,840

6 $ 67,480

7 $ 76,120

8 $ 84,760

9 $ 93,400

10 $102,040

*Includes parents & children

Family Cap Tuition Scholarship

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†Family Tuition Cap – Max 3 Students

†For all Families; Any Income

†Pay for first 3; the Rest are Free

†Full Tuition Scholarship after 3 Students

†Covers Students at Multiple Schools

Tuition Chart

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2019-2020

Neumann $3,200

Grade Schools $2,000

*Non-Parishioner Tuition - Doubled

Good Shepherd Scholarship & Tuition

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NEUMANN 2018-2019 2019-2020

Neumann Tuition $1,875 $3,200

Good Shepherd Scholarship $1,300

Adjusted Tuition $1,900

GRADE SCHOOLS 2018-2019 2019-2020

Grade School Tuition $1,450 $2,000

Good Shepherd Scholarship $ 900

Adjusted Tuition $1,100

Saunders Catholic Scholarships

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†Neumann Family Scholarship

†Within 200% to 300% of Poverty Level

†Families paying tuition for 3 students, with at least 1 at Neumann

†Approximately $1,000 per Family

†Based on the Success of the Annual Appeal

†Guardian Angel Scholarships

*No family will be turned away for financial reasons

Neumann Family Scholarship Eligibility

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Household Size Adjusted Gross Income 200% 300%

1 $24,280 $35,420 2 $32,920 $49,380 3 $41,560 $62,340 4 $50,200 $75,300 5 $58,840 $88,260 6 $67,480 $101,220 7 $76,120 $114,180 8 $84,760 $127,140 9 $93,400 $140,100

10 $102,040 $153,060

FACTS Management

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†Scholarship Applications through FACTS

†Must apply by March 31, 2019

†Use 2017 or 2018 Income Data

†One Application and Fee - $35

*Family data is secure and confidential

Lincoln Diocese Announcement

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†Creating a New Source of Income for all Schools through

Student Scholarships

†Teacher Salaries – Within 80%-90% of Public Schools

†Parish Assessments – Less than 80%

†Creating Sustainable Catholic Schools

†Sustainable Healthy Parishes

Tuition Increase for the Future?

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†Diocesan Legislation – 50% Maximum

†We Will Keep Tuition as Low as Possible

†Dependencies †Tithing at parishes

†Teacher salaries & other cost increases

†Enrollment

Benefits

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†Thriving, Sustainable Parishes

†Enhanced Education Initiatives

†Competitive Salaries, better pool of candidates

†Money for enhanced academic programs

†Increased focus on ACT/Standardized Tests

†Fair & Just Teacher Salaries

†Thriving, Sustainable Schools

How can you help?

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†Evangelize

†Tithe, Donate, Volunteer

†Recruit Students

†Pray for Our Schools

†Pray for Our Students & Staff

Our Mission

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†Affordable Catholic Education for Generations to Come

†Take a Handout

†Visit www.goodshepherdscholarship.com

†Closing Prayer