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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
William S. CalvertPresident of the Board of Trustees
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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.
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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.
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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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
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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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
Operating Expenses2004/05 ANNUAL REPORT
57%
17%
8%
5%
9%4%
Salaries
Benefits
Bldg.Grounds
Financial Aid
Administration
Other
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
Operating Revenue
85%
6%
9%
Tuition
Ann.Giving
Endow. Distrib.
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
State of the School Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Raymond R. Michaud, Jr.Headmaster
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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
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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
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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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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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
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The John Thomas Dye SchoolThe John Thomas Dye School
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
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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.
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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
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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.