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Parent Chat with the Board of Directors

Welcome!. Parent Chat with the Board of Directors. May 3th, 2011 Birchwood Campus Parent Room A 1. Agenda. Introduction of Board Members Core Values for discussion Financial status Enrollment status Improvements/Achievements Activities Parent Involvement Summer Programs

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Parent Chat with the Board of Directors

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  1. Welcome! Parent Chatwith theBoard of Directors May 3th, 2011 Birchwood Campus Parent Room A 1

  2. Agenda • Introduction of Board Members • Core Values for discussion • Financial status • Enrollment status • Improvements/Achievements • Activities • Parent Involvement • Summer Programs • Board Member Recruitment

  3. Board of Directors • Don Liffengren – Chairperson • Karen Walters – Treasurer • Teri Yeung – Secretary • Merry Jeng–Board Member • Tim Tran – Board Member

  4. Proposed Core Values We:  • Value the Bible as the true Word of God. • Pray because our lives depend on it. • Model Christian ethics. • Respect each person’s uniqueness before God. • Build relationships with kindness. • Are culturally sensitive. • Listen intentionally. • Communicate respectfully, openly, and effectively. • Apply a biblical worldview in all activities. We welcome your remarks. If you want to make written comments, a form is available on the table.

  5. Financial status year to dateMarch 31, 2011 Income $ 4,279,926 Expenses $ 4,075,943 Net $ 203,983 After depreciation, we anticipate a net income of approximately $67,000 as compared to last year’s $116,000. Any proceeds from year to year are reinvested into the school.

  6. Enrollment status We anticipate an additional 50 to 60 students will enroll before school begins in August 2011 for a total of 415 - 425 total in grades K – 8 at the Birchwood campus. The preschool will continue to be at 129 Full Time Equivalent students.

  7. Capital Reinvestment Projects completed • Internet bandwidth upgrade to 50 MBS • New Fire Panel (safety feature) • Bridges between portables (safety) • 8 new laptops for teachers • Play structures • Partial Bathroom renovations for Middle School • Gluelam Beam caps, exterior of building • Carpet in F building • Fire rated Ceiling tiles

  8. Introducing ourDirector of Marketing and Enrollment Diana Liffengren began work during the second week of January. She is responsible for the new emphasis on marketing, communication, advertising, and increasing enrollment. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. She can be reached at dliffengren.mcsi or at 945-6530 xt. 120

  9. Achievements at ACSI Student Events 5th -8th Grade Spelling Bee • 11% of the participants • 63% of the awards! 1st -4th Grade Spelling Bee • 15% of the participants • 31% of the awards Math Olympics • 31% of the participants • 48% of the awards

  10. Improvements for next year • Rosetta Stone in grades 3 through 7, if adequate computer labs available • Increasing instructional time by 4 days, having only one minimum day per month instead of two • Milpitas Unified School District 180 days • Berryessa Union School District 178 days • Milpitas Christian 183 days • Potential public school reduction of days

  11. Race For Education • May 6th - all day • Still need volunteers • Contact Melanie Berry mberry@mcsi.org • Dollars for Technology: • Ipads for 8th grade • Notebook labs on wheels

  12. Teacher –Parent Partnerships Volunteer Opportunities • Back to School BBQ • Career Day • Teacher Appreciation Luncheon • FAME Participation Opportunities • Dunkers Club – Wednesday morning chat in A1 • Parents in Prayer – Thursday mornings • Keep in touch with school via email and Wednesday Weekly • Class field trips, outdoor education, projects

  13. Summer Programs Summer School • Kinder through 9th grade • 4 days/week MTThF • 8:30 to noon Summer Day Camp • 5 days/week • 7am to 6:30 pm • Off site field trips every Wednesday. Preschool Summer Sessions • 2 week sessions • 2-day, 3-day or 5-day options • 9am to noon All programs open to community students

  14. Open Forum Your comments and questions are welcome regarding any subject.

  15. Followers of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior Willing to Be a Servant Collaborate With Others Interested in All Aspects of MCS Take an Application for Yourself Take Application for Someone Else Complete and Return to Dr. Van Meter New Board Members

  16. Please recommend any current or former parent or members of the Christian community that you think would make a good addition to the Board. Forms are available to the left of the door. Email recommendations to board@mcsi.org New Board Members

  17. Contact us at: • board@mcsi.org

  18. Thank you for taking the time to attend this evening

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