The John Thomas Dye School State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow William S. Calvert President of the Board of Trustees

The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School

State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

William S. CalvertPresident of the Board of Trustees


Mission Statement

John Thomas Dye School, an independent elementary school, provides for its students a program of academic

excellence, one both traditionaland dynamic, with a commitment to family and community. The school encourages its students to reach their highest

individual potential intellectually, artistically, and physically; it nurtures their emotional, moral and social development,

and prepares them to meet the challenges of a diverse and competitive world.


The Role of the Board of Trustees

Has the ultimate responsibility for the establishment of school policy that is implemented by the administration

Oversees the financial operations of the school

Establishes fund-raising goals and implements strategies to achieve those goals

The Board is not involved in the day to day running of the school operations nor the admissions process.


Composition of the Board of Trustees

18 elected members who serve 2-3 three year terms

Past and Present Parents, Alumni

Individuals not otherwise affiliated with JTD but special expertise

Headmaster and Parents’ Association President serve as ex-officio members


Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees

Each member of the Board serves on at least two of the standing committees of the Board.

Academic/School LifeAd HocAuditExecutiveDevelopmentFinance/Building and GroundsNominatingStrategic Planning

Annual Fund Participation 1995-2005Annual Fund Participation 1995-2005

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05

Percentage

Annual Fund 1995-2005Annual Fund 1995-2005

$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05

Annual Fund


Operating Expenses2004/05 ANNUAL REPORT

57%

17%

8%

5%

9%4%

Salaries

Benefits

Bldg.Grounds

Financial Aid

Administration

Other


Operating Revenue

85%

6%

9%

Tuition

Ann.Giving

Endow. Distrib.


Tuition Comparison6th Grade 2005-2006

School

CrossroadsBuckleyBrentwoodTurningpointOakwoodJTDCenterCurtisSt. MatthewsCarlthorp

Tuition

$23,707$23,250$19,800$18,980

$18,79$17,600$16,925$16,800$16,645$15,600


Tuition Increases 1997-2006

1997-1998 5.38%1998-1999 7.911999-2000 8.752000-2001 7.612001-2002 7.472002-2003 9.622003-2004 9.402004-2005 5.642005-2006 4.452006-2007 5.11


The Benefits of GivingCapital Expenditures 1995-2006

2002 Classroom Remodel $2,173,102Lower School Playground $844,725

-Plumbing, Electrical,Handicap Access

Lower School Science/Kindergarten $182,300Technology $971,000Teacher Wish Lists $766,678Property Purchases $3,385,529

Total $8,323,334


Honoring the Dream, Sustaining the Vision

Campaign Components

Annual FundFaculty Endowment

Financial AidProperty Acquisition

Capital Campaign Goal $14,500,000

Gifts, Pledges as of January 31 $12,219,108


State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Raymond R. Michaud, Jr.Headmaster

In only 10 years the following shifts have occurred at JTD:

Out of 214 families today only 16 were here in 1995 In 1995 we had 245 families, 229 have graduated since 1995 The class of 1995 has graduated from college The kindergarten class of 1995 are now juniors in high school 94% of our parent body has changed in just 10 years 46% of the faculty in 1995 is still at JTD 1995- 37 teachers for 345 students 1:9 ratio 2005- 44 teachers for 321 students 1:7 ratio 1995 Median Faculty Salary $45,350 2005 Median Faculty Salary $68,000 1995 Financial Aid Budget $108,813 2005 Financial Aid Budget $328,375

JTD: A Decade of ChangeJTD: A Decade of Change

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total

Archer 1 1 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 3 1 12

Brentwood 10 5 2 5 3 6 5 10 10 5 4 60

Calvary 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Campbell Hall 1 2 1 1 2 3 3 2 1 2 0 18

Crossroads 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 7

Curtis 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Harvard-Westlake 23 18 26 25 33 21 29 24 25 23 21 268

Landmark 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Marlborough 2 4 8 8 3 4 5 8 6 6 9 63

Milken 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Mirman 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Pasadena Poly 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Oaks Christian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

Oakwood 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3

St. Matthew's 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

St. Paul's 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 6

Turningpoint 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

Wildwood 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 6

Windward 1 11 2 5 0 2 2 2 1 2 2 30

Viewpoint 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3

Public/Moved 1 0 1 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 10

Total 48 45 46 47 48 48 47 48 47 46 38 508

Secondary School Placement 1995-2005Secondary School Placement 1995-2005

College Matriculation 1990-99College Matriculation 1990-99

Art Institute/Chicago 3

Barnard College 4

Boston College 4

Boston University 4

Brown 5

Columbia 8

Cornell 4

Dartmouth 4

Duke 6

Emory 8

Georgetown 5

Harvard 13

LMU 3

Michigan 17

Northwestern 10

NYU 6

Penn 28

Princeton 6

Stanford 13

Syracuse 3

Trinity 3

Tufts 6

Tulane 7

UC Berkeley 11

UC Irvine 3

UC Los Angeles 7

UC San Diego 7

UC Santa Barbara 5

UC Santa Cruz 3

University of Arizona 3

University of Oregon 3

USC 36

Vanderbilt 3

Vassar 3

Washington University 8

Weslyan 3

Yale 11


Continual Refinement of the Curriculum

TechnologyGrade level configurationMathematics Program/ Pre-AlgebraCommunity ServiceWriting Program K-6Lowering of student/teacher ratioK-3 Science ProgramExpansion of Student Services-School Psychologist

Last year’s ERB test showed that our median student (50%) compared to other independent school students in the same grade level scored at the following levels:

Reading MathSecond 75 72Third 73 75Fourth 70 86Fifth 73 80Sixth 73 81

The average JTD student scores 20-30 percentile pointshigher than the average student in independent schools nationally.

Academic ConsistencyAcademic Consistency


Professional Development-Teachers as Learners

Over the past two years the faculty and administration have attended over 100 conferences, educational meetings and classes.

National Association of Independent Schools

California Association of Independent Schools

California Kindergarten Association

National Association of Educators for Young Children

National Council of Teachers for Mathematics

Museum of Contemporary Art

National Service Learning Conference

California Science Teachers Conference

JTD on the National and Regional SceneJTD on the National and Regional Scene

Member-National Association of Independent SchoolsThe NAIS is a membership organization and national voice of independent education. It represents nearly 1,200 U.S. independent schools. NAIS members schools are non-profit, belong to a state independent school association and are accredited by a NAIS -recognized accrediting agent. The schools demonstrate sound financial operations and adhere to the NAIS Principles of Good Practice.

Member/Accredited-California Association of Independent SchoolsCAIS is a non-profit organization of 190 elementary, middle and high schools inCalifornia. The Association serves and strengthens its schools by setting standardsof academic quality and ethical conduct. To be a full member schools must havereceived accreditation by the Association.

-Western Association of Schools and CollegesWASC is one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. The affairs ofWASC are administered by a board of directors from three commissions for colleges, community colleges and schools. It provides service and assistance to over 3,500 public,

independent, and church-related schools.

CAIS/WASC AccreditationCAIS/WASC Accreditation

Progress Report Chapters

1. The School’s Philosophy2. The Governing Body3. Finances4. Development/Fundraising5. Administration, Faculty, Staff6. Students7. The Community of the School8. The Program9. The School Library10. The School Plan11. Health and Safety


The Governing Body

Criterion for CAIS/WASC Self-Study

The governing body (1) sets policy consistent with the school’s purpose (2) delegates implementation to the head of school; (3) ensures the fiscal stability of the school through financial oversight and fundraising; and (4) monitors results

Standards to Be Applied:

1. The governing body actively supports the policies and philosophy of the school.2. The governing body ensures that the purposes of the school are being met.3. The governing body sets and reviews policies4. The governing body is appropriately informed of the school-wide learning expectations.5. The governing body understands its responsibility to support the head of school

and respect the boundaries that separate the board and administrative roles.

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The John Thomas Dye School State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow William S. Calvert President of the Board of Trustees