85St. Stephen

School celebrates

85 years

A pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholicparochial school, St. Stephen School isdedicated to the ideals of educating children inan environment that surrounds them withChristian values. The school strives to educatethe whole child spiritually, academically,physically, socially, and emotionally. Everyeffort is made to cultivate within each child apositive self-image and to heighten his/herawareness of the dignity and worth of others.

8028 Bradshaw RoadKingsville, MD 21087

1931-2016

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ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL| ISSUE NO. 1 ANNUAL REPORT FY 2016

Thank you!

St. Stephen School Board

Mike Regulski, ChairRev. Larry Kolson, PastorMary Patrick, Principal

Josh Campbell, Vice­ChairCraig Bryant

Sharon EllwoodJohn GontrumJanet Wenger

Jim Kalinosky, Parish CouncilRepresentative

We are grateful to each of theseformer school board members whohelped propel our school forward.

Ray FischerGerry KellnerGerry StonePat Potter

Ed McCarronAl Ward

Lambert Boyce

90.56% Retention Rate

67

NEW

students

4% increase

in enrollment

326 Students

Students live in 25+ zip codes

AnnualFund raised$34,464

From165

Donors

Gifts rangingfrom $2 ­ $5,000

Our tuition is in the lower half of Catholic elementary schools in theArchdiocese of Baltimore!

Over $70,000 inFinancial Aid Awarded

76 Students (51 Families) Applied for Aid

$187,075 Total Assessed Need

Funding sources: St. StephenParish, Archdiocesan SchoolFund, Holy Spirit Parish, St.Francis de Sales Parish,

BOOST MD State Scholarships(NEW)

$1,235 Average Family Award Amount

Approx. 38% ofNeed Met

20% Increase in # ofApplicants Over Past 3

Years

Nathan Prouse '16Knott Scholar & Recipient of a Full Ride To

Loyola Blakefield, Class of 2020

"St Stephen provided Nathan with an atmosphere togrow by fostering his desire for knowledge. Thestrong educational commitment by St. Stephen'steachers provided him the opportunity to obtain themost honorable Knott Scholarship and continue toexcel as a straight A student at Loyola High School."

~ Mr. and Mrs. Prouse

St. Stephen School annually follows a budget review process before determining the tuitionand fees for the upcoming fiscal year.  An operating budget is established to assist the schoolwith following a structure and plan throughout the year.  All parties involved in creating thebudget are guided by the specific goals, objectives, and priorities stated in the school’s longrange strategic plan.  The strategic plan developed by the school board determines goals

under the following areas of school operations: Facilities, Curriculum, Support Programs, andMarketing.  The budget should demonstrate how these goals and objectives will be realized insupport of the school’s mission.  First, the business manager projects the expenses for theupcoming school year by reviewing historical data.  This includes the possible additional

expenses due to school improvements in accord with the strategic plan.  Then, the businessmanager projects the income for the upcoming school year by reviewing historical data from

tuition collection, development revenue, and fundraising for example.  

Lastly, the income is subtracted from the expenses to see if tuition needs to be increased tocover the balance.  This draft budget is then presented to the principal, school board, finance

committee, and pastor as they work together to set specific target goals for tuition,development revenue, fundraising efforts, as well as school expenses.  In the event that

enrollment or development benchmarks are not being met as the school year progresses, theschool must establish in advance expense line items that can be reduced (established

contingency action plans) that will not jeopardize the educational excellence of the school.

The draft of the budget is submitted to the Department of Catholic Schools and the Division ofFiscal Services to assess the financial stability or viability of the school.  Each year the schoolis required to use the Archdiocesan Electronic Chart of Accounts in devising the school’s

budget.  By the specified due date, the school submits the Financial Operating Statement forthe past school year and the proposed budget for the current school year to the Archdiocese.

 

St. Stephen always reviews the budget line item chart from the past six years as a historicalcomparison.  The school and parish coordinate with the Archdiocese of Baltimore on making

financial investment decisions.  School investments include savings accounts, anendowment, and other stocks.  As a non­profit Catholic institution, St. Stephen School strivesto work towards a balance of income vs. expenses to best serve our students and maintain

an atmosphere of Christ­centered choices.    

Executive Summary of the Budget Process

Installed Two New Commercial RefrigeratorsHired Full-Time Computer/STEM TeacherHired Additional Math Resource Teacher

Hired Additional Instructional AideRenovated All Bathrooms in Main Building

Purchased OzoBots and Hummingbird robotsHosted First Summer STEM Camp

Hosted First Alumni ReunionPurchased additional iPads and ChromebooksInstalled Crawling log in Outdoor Classroom

Preschool is MD State Excels ApprovedUpgraded Wireless on first Floor

Improvements 2015-2016

We gratefully acknowledge the generous donors whosupport St. Stephen School's mission.

Ronald & Karin Knowles

Father Lawrence Kolson

Brendan McCarron

Gregory & Gloria Williams

Bruce & Amy Fischer

Veronica Franck

St. Stephen Society ~ $1,000+

St. Stephen Circle ~ $500-$999Charlie Bangert

Lambert Boyce

Joshua & Nicole Campbell

Robert & Jeanne Clancy

Jane Kinsel

Phyllis & Marion Kowalewsi

Patrick & Janice Potter

John & Karen Rostkowski

Clay & Christine Stambaugh

Keith & Mary Wagner

Principals Club ~ $250-$499

Eagles Club~ $100-$249

James & Nicole Kalinosky

George & Darlene Malick

James & Betsy McAveney

William & Anne McMahon

Joseph Miklosovich

Carl & Janet Palardy

Warren & Mary Patrick

Michael & Nichole Regulski

Chris & Joan Scovill

Thomas & Joanne Smith

William & Christine Sullivan

John & Francesca Troiano

Ruth Vanik

Albert & Victoria Falcone

Bonnie Harrison

Linda & Bill Ballwanz

Frank Baummer

Mark & Linda Boschert

George Bosse

Wayne & Frances Carneal

Janice Carter

Nicholas & Tracey Catanzaro

Edward & Patricia Copes

George & Mary Pat Cumberland

Ziggy & Krystyna Dabrowski

Debbie Dewees

Steven & Mary Draayer

Jon & Janis Motichka Draper

William & Kathy Dunkle

Peter & Diane Gargano

Bernie & Judy Hayden

Earle & Patricia Hurley

Michael & Paulette Jones

Warren & Jane Jones

Joseph & Doris Kraft

Michael & Dolores Marron

Cindie Martin

McComas Funeral Home

Michele Michael

Jackie & Richard Miller

Lisa Miner

    Craig & Patty O'Brien

James & Barbara Oswinkle

Alfred & Linda Pollock

Donald & Patricia Potter

Jerry & Margaret Richardson

Kevin & Kristina Riemer

Frances Sclafani

Bruce and Diane Seward

Judith Sikorski

Michaelene Silverio

Bob & Carolyn Somers

Jerome & Laura Zavodny

Don & Cheryl Adam

John & Dana Marquette

Anthony & Kathleen Bianco

Douglas & Maureen Davies

Tom & Laraine Harkins

Robert & Lorraine Soter

Alfred & Dorothy Webster

George & Brenda Widman

$1 - $99 Friends of St. Stephen

John & Linda Althoff

Adrienne Brown

James Dempsey

Terrance & Kathleen Flannery

Caroline Flynn

Vicky Mitchell

Richard & Barbara Stevens

Phillip & Donna Palmere

William & Mary Jo Button

Doris Funk

Steven & Diane Hudak

Jan Paul & Sherryl Jabon

James & Virginia Merson

Miguel & Shannon Patino

Loretta Phoebus

Martha Andrusis

James & Kathleen Arbutus

Neal & Kathleen Baker

Patricia Barron

Patricia Baummer

Patricia Bullis

Cesar & Marilyn Casimiro

Nancy Dalina

Richard & Lenore DeSimone

Regina Dietz

Tonino & Eda DiJulio

Patrick & Karen Dolan

Amy Fruhling

Michael & Mary N. Kropp

Gerhard & Mary Grimm

Charles & Janet Wenger

Robert & Mary Zastawski

Edward & Jacalyn Fruhling

Thaddeus & Joan Grochowina

Christopher & MaryAnne Halloran

Ruth Henry

David & June Hersey

Robert & Paula Jagodzinski

Gerard & Agatha Kellner

Francis & Geraldine Kleinsmith

Joseph & Frannie LaCotti

Donald & Bernadine Lee

Carole Lochte

David & Margaret Mosmiller

Pat Nason

Charles & Joan Otto

Michael Plumer

Stanislaus & Paula Pyzik

Jody & Chris Seling

Timothy & Deborah Snyder

Glenn & Kathleen Stevenson

Robert & Catherine Swisko

Robert & Doris Zelkoski

Georgia Cascio

Frank & Carol Kozel

Jenny & Mark Mills

James & Polley Adams

Brian & Diane Alkins

Philip & Joan Baummer

Frank & Ann Bowen

George & Margaret Cannoles

Grace Dale

Veronica Dilworth

Janice Duff

Shirley Giunta

John Gregory

Dolores Kline

James & Elizabeth Markley

David Marll

Jeffrey & Lisa Michel

John & Carolyn Rosenberger

Mel & Sylvia Rybak

Lisetta Sprinkel

William & Dolores Sterbinsky

Connie Stilling

Donna Sweeney

Anthony Topper

Louise Vasta

Barbara Ward

Suzanne Schwatka

John & Jean Loffredo

David Geer

Richard & Sharon Ellwood

Eugene & Marlene Kurowski

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