CVCS 15-16 annual report

A Message from the Chief Administrator...The mission of Cedar Valley Catholic Schools is to provide an exceptional Catholic education for everystudent, built on the foundation of faith, discipline, knowledge, and service. Our community continues tocreate a culture that embodies love of knowledge, love of persons and love of God. We see our studentsthroughout the greater community fulfilling our call to service. This Catholic experience not only providesvaluable lessons for the present, but will also strengthen them for the rest of their lives.It is this mission that drives the board’s leadership and a clear focus on the following priorities: u Build strong relationships by promoting and expanding our inclusive environment for existing and new members of the CVCS community. u Prepare students for the future by delivering a comprehensive, engaging and rigorous curriculum with measured results. u Provide a safe, caring, engaging, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, parents, and community on all of our campuses. u Ensure financial stability for our system and work to retain highly qualified teachers and staff.Cedar Valley Catholic Schools continues to thrive because of generous supporters that recognize Catholiceducation as a valuable gift.Blessings,Dale MonroeCVCS Chief Administrator MISSION STATEMENT To provide an exceptional Catholic education for every student, built on the foundation of faith, discipline, knowledge and service. Board of Education Administration - 2015-2016 2015-2016 Dr. Dale Monroe..........................................................Chief Administrator Kim Reiter Cedar Valley Catholic Schools President, Sacred Heart Parish Tom Ulses........................................................................................ Principal Margaret Klein Columbus Catholic High SchoolVice President, Blessed Sacrament Parish Aaron Ferrie.....................................Assistant Principal/Activities Director Suzanne Benda Columbus Catholic High School at large, St. Patrick Parish Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School Carolyn Lee Kim Graven.................................................................................... Principal St. Patrick Parish Mike McNamee Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School Queen of Peace Parish Angie Beck...................................................................................... Principal Jim O’Connor St. Edward Parish Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Cheryl Werner............................................................................. Principal Martha Real at large, Queen of Peace Parish Sacred Heart Elementary School Aaron Becker................................................................................. Principal St. Edward Elementary School Joanne Schwarz.............Director of Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Tanya Cutsforth.......................... Operations & Human Resources Director Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Deb Thurman.................................................................. Business Manager Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Sarah Smith................................................................Advancement Director Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Jackie Hoggins.....................................................Communications Director Cedar Valley Catholic Schools 2015-2016 Annual Report

YEAR END JUNE 30, 2016Operating RevenuesTuition & Fees $3,246,946 46%Parish Subsidies $2,277,703 32%Development $ 229,827 3%Archdiocesan Grants $ 123,773 2%Other Grants $ 37,546 1%STO $1,123,571 16%TOTAL $7,039,366Operating ExpensesSalaries & Benefits $4,950,960 70% 6%Instruction & Co-curricular* $ 425,812 7% 1%Maintenance*/Overhead $ 504,963 16%Central Office* $ 38,197 Tuition Assistance $1,187,988 TOTAL $7,107,920*Excludes salaries and benefits reported aboveRevenue vs. Expense $7,039,366 $7,107,920Revenue K-12 $ 85,070Expense K-12 $ 16,516Preschool/Daycare (net) ENDING BALANCE The average cost to educate a student in the Cedar Valley Catholic Schools System for the 2015-2016 school year was $6473 THANK YOU SUPPORTING PARISHES These 5 parishes are the pillars of a faith community that provides vital support for our schools. Blessed Sacrament • Queen of Peace Sacred Heart • St. Edward • St. Patrick 2015-2016 Annual Report

ENROLLMENT & STAFF A LOOK AT TUITION 2015-2016 School YearEnrollment 2015-2016 275 Elementary $2390Columbus Catholic High School 240Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta Middle School 139 Middle School $2680Blessed Sacrament Elementary School 164Sacred Heart Elementary School 257 High School $4810St. Edward Elementary School In 2015-2016 school year, 48% of ourTOTAL 1075 families received tuition assistance.Staff 2015-2016 WHO ARE WE?Administrators 7 The student body at Cedar Valley Catholic Schools is made upFood Service 17 of 1075 diverse individuals!Maintenance 5 3% African American 5% Multi-RacialSupport Staff 17 12% Hispanic 12% AsianTeachers 82 68% WhiteClassroom Associates 16Early Childhood Associates 40TOTAL 184LEADING WITH FAITH. SUCCEEDING IN LIFE. 2015-2016 Awards & Honorsu Gold Star Teachers—Lori Frost & Eliana Garciau STEM Scale-up Grants awarded to each schoolu Lego League State Qualifier and recipient of Judge’s Awardu Purple Ribbon at ITEC Eastern Iowa Technology Fairu Apple Distinguished School District—fourth year of recognitionu State of Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award—8th grade service-learningu 8th grade student chosen to participate in Code Crush (Women in Technology) at University of Nebraska at Omahau McElroy Grant for Minecrafting the Core--grades 3-5u Columbus Volleyball Team—State Quarterfinalistu Columbus Girls Soccer Team--State Semi-finalistu Columbus Girls Tennis Team—State Championsu Columbus Girls Tennis-Olivia Fain—Individual State Championu Columbus Girls Tennis-Lauren McManus & Taylor Hogan—Doubles State Championu Columbus Tennis--Olivia Fain & Carson Ellingsen—Co-Ed State Championu Columbus Softball—NICL Championu Columbus Boys Golf—NICL Championu Columbus Seniors awarded over 60 scholarships for post-secondary educationu 26 Columbus Seniors graduated with academic honors 2015-2016 Annual Report

HOW TO SUPPORT CEDAR VALLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Cedar Valley Catholic Schools (CVCS) is blessed by a faithful, devoted community, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the support we receive. When you make a gift to CVCS, no matter what size, you aren’t just making a donation to a school, you’re starting a ripple of influence on a child’s life and on every life they touch beyond these walls. You may elect to restrict your gift for a specific cause, but if you allow us to put your gift toward our annual fund, we can use your contribution whenever and wherever the need is greatest. Because CVCS is a 501 © 3 tax-exempt organization, donors may take full advantage of the income, capital gain and estate tax deductions as applicable and allowed by law.ONLINE CONTACT USVisit cvcatholic.org/donate to make This annual report is published bya secure online payment using Visa, the Cedar Valley Catholic SchoolsMasterCard or Discover. Advancement Office.CHECK The donations listed were received from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.An outright gift of cash or check is one of Pledge commitments and capitalthe simplest ways to make a gift. Please campaign contributions are notmake checks payable to Cedar Valley included. Every effort has beenCatholic Schools and mail to 3231 West made to ensure accuracy, butNinth Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50702. if your name has been omitted or appears incorrectly, pleaseMATCHING GIFTS contact our office at (319) 232-1422 or [email protected] companies will match employeecontributions to nonprofit organiza-tions such as CVCS. Check with yourhuman resources department to see ifyou qualify.SET UP A GIFT IN YOUR WILLA gift in your will, called a bequest, is avery personal way to continue givingeven after you’re no longer here to doso yourself. In a few simple sentences,you can plan to give cash, securities orother property, and you can set it up soyour family is taken care of first. Pleasetalk with your estate planning attorneyand our office if you are consideringthis option. 2015-2016 Annual Report

DONOR HONOR ROLL GIVING LEVELS LEGACY NEW SPIRIT $5,000-$9,999 $500-$999 LEADERSHIP FAMILY $2,500-$4,999 $250-$499 NEW DIRECTION FRIEND $1,000-$2,499 $1-$249LEGACY James Pruckler Anthony & Sarah (Butler) Smith David & Joyce Riley Rev. Craig SteimelRev. Msgr. Walter Brunkan Dr. John Sand Virginia SvobodaJohn & Patricia (Deviney) Kimball Lyle & Karen Schmitt Dean & Juliet SwintonMsgr. Paul Steimel Chuck & Janet Schupbach Deb ThurmanWatco Const. Inc. Mark & Christine Weber Joan Weber Jeff & Shilo Westhoff Maybeth WilsonNEW DIRECTION FAMILY FRIENDBody Basics Physical TherapyCharles Connell Rachel (Hau) Anderson Gary AdkissonDaniel & Diana Kueter Chuck & Staci Augustine Kelsey & Elaine (Taylor) AmesPeter Lind Tom & Patricia Boe Michael AmundsonMichael Mack, Jr. Jim & Laura Brennan Dana AndersonDonald McAllister Robert & Kathy (Schuknecht) Gregory & Kathy ArmstrongJohn & Margaret (Lichty) McCoy Theresa ArmstrongMary Bernadette McCoy Buzynski Robin (Belthuis) AssadMichael McCullough Dr. & Mrs. David Congdon David BalkCasey & Laurie McLaughlin John & Jane Demmer Robert & Liz Beecher-PetersenElaine Morrison Brian & Julie (Hays) Devane Michael & Donna BeecherRoger & Yasuko Smith Louis & Susan (Frost) Fettkether Janet (Martin) BellThomas & Laurie Siders Richard Freebourn Virgil BergGary & Marie Wieck Terry & Mary Jo Goerdt Paul BernardRev. Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch Susan Jay Mary (Wood) BestDave Will Matthew & Mary (Lenz) Jones Beverly BoesenKathleen (Mack) Wolf David & Jean Kaumans Mary (Sullivan) Boutott Max & Margaret (Lenz) Klein Brent BovyNEW SPIRIT Steve & Linda Ludwig Julie (Sulentic) Brandau Dr. William & Sandi Maiers Rev. Terry BrennanGreg & Sue Becker Stephen & Sharon Marlow Joe & Carolyn BreuerJohn Breuer Rev. Tom McDermott Lois BrimmerGreg Delamore Bryan & Robin Molinaro-Blonigan Walt & Debbie (Condon) BrotenGeorge & Elaine Foley Nick & Kim Reiter Andrew BrudevoldMarty Haugen Ron & Clare Roberson Melanie (Maser) BrudevoldStan Hemesath George & Loretta (Harn) Ryan Rosemary (Draude) BullermanBruce & Barb (Beecher) Lehman Eva Schmitz John & Bridget (Boyken) BungeRon & Peg McDermott Mary Jane SchuknechtMidland National 2015-2016 Annual Report

FRIEND (con’t) Kathleen (Mangin) Gales Robert Lichty Edward Gallagher III Jean (Van Besien) LynchKimberly (McLaughlin) Burke Dr. Don & Doreen Galligan Marjorie (Kraus) LynchFrank Burns Dan Gavin Tom LynchGene & Mary Burry Marion (Patin) Gehrke Kenna (Weidner) MacKinnonJeff & Peggy (Kneeland) Burvee Paul & Mary Gengler Mark ManginButler & Sons Barbershop Tom & Marlene (Deviney) Giblin David & Kathleen (Kullen) MartinDan & Linda (Koch) Butler Curt & Christine (Miller) Gilles Greg & Harriet MartinPete & Cathy (Wilson) Campbell Gerald & Betty Gleason Gene & LaVonne MarleyLaura (Butler) Carroll Jeff Gleason Mary MauerNevin Cavanaugh Tom & Sandy (Deviney) Goldsberry Marianne (Etten) MaurerTim & Sharon Chamberlin Robert & Almeda Gordon Gary & Patty McClainChad Christopher Bonnie (Breuer) Gorman Sue (Heinzman) McFarlaneAnn (Lau) Clark Kathleen (Miller) Griese Andrew McGraneDennis & Mary Clark Ted & Becky Haaf Charles & Christina McGraneLawrence Clark Richard & Anne Halbmaier Amy (Schmadeke) McInroyDebra (Salz) Cleary-Beatty Barbara (Hanisch) Halverson Steven & Susan (Sadler) McMahonCasey Cooling Mary & Brent Hanna M. Catherine McNeilJeremy Cortright Brian & Hope Harris Cindy (Gengler) McPhersonDonald & Peggy Cunningham Steven Hartness Cary MeierCurran Plumbing, Inc. Darlene (Keegan) Hatton Michael & Patricia (Fry) MeindersJohn & Tanya Cutsforth Larry & Cheryl (Sims) Hetherton Ronald MensonLynn (Hubbard) Cutsforth Curt & Lisa Hildebrand Constance MerronElaine Dalrymple Tony & Sheri Hildman Francis MettilleGrant Davis Gert Hogan Jim & Mary Jo (Dostal) MichaelJames Davis Dennis Holbach Brian & Angela (Dane) MillerJeffrey Delagardelle Joan (Van Besien) Hoveland Gregory & Lynette (Dunnwald)Denny Staebell Home Larry & Karen Howard Lisa (Bartholomew) Howell Miller Improvement Mike & Liza Hulme Rebecca MitchellDave & Jane (Weber) Dirks Mack & Sandra (Pruckler) Jackson Modern Painting, Inc.Raymond & Mary Distler Stan & Ann Jagodzinski Peter MoothartBrian & Ann Dolan Duane & Anna Mae Jaschen Mike & Marilyn MootzJames & Mary Ann Donlan Lucas Ria (Hansen) Jenson Myron MorganMary Kay (Barnes) Dorgan Sheila (Wingers) Jewell Michael & Jennie (Raecker)Stan & Margaret Duffy Jim & Anne (Marlow) JohnsonRita Durchenwald Lynne (Webber) Johnson MurphyDavid Eastman Nancy (Webber) Johnson Judy Ann (Royer) NovotnyIrene Elbert Don & Pamela (Hoover) Johnston Thomas OberleElliott-Hartman Agency Marilyn Keane Janet (Reinicke) OgleRyan & Maggie (Klein) England Justin Kehoe Chris & Kristin (Sink) OlmsteadKelli (Brennan) Erps Gary & Linda (Brown) Kelley Ruth OlsonMary Ann (Connolly) Evans Donald Kemp Joe & Gladys OppoldFBG Service Corporation Dr. Thomas Kildee Tom & Connie (Kloberdanz)Fereday Heating & Air Christopher Kimball James & Mary Kloberdanz O’Rourke Conditioning Rita Kneeland Jim & Mary Jane (McGrane)Travis & Anne (Giblin) Ferris William KnightSusan (Frost) Fettkether Marlys Konrardy OsgoodFirst Security State Bank Shelley (Schons) Kristensen Susan (Fowler) PagelBob & Janis Flanagan Marlene (Grady) Kruth Jeffery & Teresa (Wester) PetersFred & Anne Freese Roger & Barbara Kueter Mary Anne (McGourty) PetersenGreg Freitag James Larsen Mary (Healey) PianelliRose Freitag Jane Lau-Collison Randy & Patrice (Schaefer)Merle FriedmanRichard & Carol Friedman PilkingtonLori Frost Ronald & Cheri (Mixdorf) Pint Harold Prochaska Rose Quirk 2015-2016 Annual Report

FRIEND (con’t) Michael & Donna White Rev. Ralph Simington Randall & Joy White Roger SmithMichael & Cheryl Reidy Eileen (Kloberdanz) Wier Sarah SmithJan (Weepie) Reiger Joseph Will Deb ThurmanJim & Cathy (Kobliska) Reindl Dennis & Jennifer Wilson Michael TreinenTami Richardson Margaret (Moothart) Wittenburg Robert TujetschDan & Nancy (Brennan) Rigel Arleen Zhorne Richard VoellingerSteve & Marjorie Riley Marilyn VoorheesSandee’s CVCS STO Gifts Lisa WallRobert Saunders Cheryl WernerJohn & Zoe Schaefer *as reported by the Archdiocese of Lawrence WesthoffRonald Scharnweber Eileen WierTerry Scheffert Dubuque Rev. Lyle WilgenbushDavid & Rae Marie (Steimel) Shirley Wilson David Balk Luann Woodward Schlichte William BeckJoDee (Gengler) Schmit Aaron Becker MEMORIAL GIFTSDanny & Sherry Schmitz Reinhard BoeschenDan & Nancy (Schmitz) Schmitz John Brady *Donations have been received inSteve Schneider Russell Candee remembrance of the following from July 1,Joshua Schoeberl Donald CunninghamDaniel & Julie (Craig) Schuck Milt Dakovich 2015-June 30, 2016Dean & Dana (Havlik) Shoener Jane DirksTom & Karen (Koch) Simmons Dan Dolan Bernard BeecherTeresa Sink Stanford Duffy Willie & Marcella BreuerTucker Sink Steve Duggan Marilyn ClabbyPatty Sinnwell Rita Durchenwald Wayne EiseleShirley Sizer Frederick Freese Ed GallagherJeanette (Barry) Staiert Terry Goerdt Michael Mack, Sr.Marianne (Gerken) Stalberger Kevin Hellman Valeria MartinKatie (Duffy) Stock Michael Hulme Elizabeth McCoyJames & Nancy Storey Stephen Jacobi Jennifer (J.J.) MeierDennis Stovall Patrick Kelly Mary Ellen MolinaroJoey Stovall Ann Knudtson Gary MurphyLanny & Ann (St. John) Strausser Darrell Ludwig Marilyn RyanDeborah (Brenner) Strike William Maiers Bernie StrohSulentic-Fischels Realtors Stephen Marlow Alberta Elizabeth WeberLou Ann (Scharnweber) Swann John McCoy Ronald Weber, Sr.Richard & Nancy (Delagardelle) Mary McCoy Dr. Louis Winninger Gerald McCright Taylor Ronald MensenMark & Rosalie Tentinger Francis MettilleClement Thoma David MitchellJ. Dennis Thornton Dale MonroeTrent & Kristin (Blum) Tompkins Claire PatinDan & Corrine (Murphy) True William PaytonStanley Tuve Grace PrussKevin & Cathie (Hildebrand) Stephen Riley Robert Saunders Ubbelohde Thomas SchmitzVan Meter, Inc. Susan SchoeberlAdrienne (Mitchell) Van Norman Kim Schonhoff-ReiterDave Wach Wesley SchonsDavid Wagner Susan SchuetteWayne & Connie Wagner Donna SesslerDean & Joan (Donlan) WaltonTamara (Wagner) Warner 2015-2016 Annual Report