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All Saints’ 20/20Clarifying the Vision

September 2006

Message from the Headmaster

In March 2006, the All Saints’ Episcopal School Board of Trustees invited Mr. John

Littleford of Littleford and Associates to campus for the purpose of conducting strategic

planning sessions. John was Head of a major Episcopal school for over 12 years and has

consulted with over 2,500 schools worldwide.

Over the course of four days, John met with the Board, current and past parents,

alumni, students, faculty and staff members. The purpose of these focus meetings was to

learn more about the culture of All Saints’ and to listen for the vital issues that will shape our

future. His visit culminated with a workshop during which time our focus on the School’s next

major strategic priorities became crystal clear.

We are pleased to present an overview of the Strategic Initiatives, which grew out of

the planning sessions. Communicating these initiatives is only the first step in this process.

We are committed to excellence and being prepared for the future. As the School moves

forward with the implementation of these goals, we will communicate our progress through

a variety of formats. I have an open door policy; if you would like to discuss any of these

items, please contact me directly. I enjoy talking with you and learning about your unique

All Saints’ perspectives.

Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see.Unknown

Based upon the timeless, tried and true precepts presented in this piece, built upon

the rock of our foundation, the faith of our fathers, the work, sacrifices and commitment

of previous generations of Saints, we resolve to become a great Episcopal School. We

are committed to our liturgical traditions, expanding our faith-based, broad program

of excellence, fulfilling our enrollment objectives and providing the necessary long-term

resources to achieve these goals.

All wisdom comes from the Lord and is with Him forever.Eccelesiastes 1:1

Sincerely,

Thaddeus B. BirdHeadmaster

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All Saints’ 20/20Clarifying the Vision

HistoryThe candle that had been lit in 1951 was beginning to burn

brighter, and rather than allowing these transformative

illuminations to burn out quickly, the School leadership

wisely decided to undertake an intensive strategic planning

process...

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Strategic Initiatives

I. Defining ExcellenceFrom the beginning, the serious and thoughtful manner

with which we have approached spiritual discernment

has been reflected in the development of our academic

program and co-curricular programs...page 7

II. Enrollment ManagementAll of us need to be reminded that service to and

enrollment in All Saints’ is an honor, a privilege granted

to a few and not a right...page 11

III. Financial FocusAll Saints’ Episcopal School is a financially stable and

fiscally responsible educational institution... page 13

Message from the Strategic Planning Co-ChairsOnly through the same level of understanding and

commitment will we be able to achieve the lofty, noble plans

so thoughtfully considered and initiated by members of the

All Saints’ community...page 15

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Strategic InitiativesI. Defining Excellence

All Saints’ Episcopal School is, first and foremost, a faithful Episcopal School: a School

that balances faith and reason in the educational journey as a “both/and” and not an

“either/or” proposition. Moreover, the School, then and now, takes to heart the roots of

our Anglican tradition of via media—or “the middle way”—with respect to embracing a

healthy, energetic tension between the two.

From the beginning, the serious and thoughtful manner with which we have approached

spiritual discernment has been reflected in the development of our academic program and

co-curricular programs. A community that embraces the “what if” and “what might be”

questions and understands that

the answers may not likely be

neat, easily grasped or readily

understood is a community that

is great at its core. To have faith

means some questions remain

unanswerable or not fully

revealed. Part of the wonder

of our relationship to God, part

of the greatness of our School

community is the mystery of

grace and wonder of it all.

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I. Defining Excellence (cont.)

God is great, God is good…

Grace

For us, excellence means greatness, a connotation of which is goodness. For our

School family it means that we are committed to the ideals of a faith-centered, broad-

based program of excellence. Sustaining

an academic program that positions our

students for admission to the college

or university of their choice in keeping

with their God-given talents is a key

component. The more far-reaching ideals

are recognized in our expression of

faith, care for each other, and care for

our neighbors near and far. These are

some distinctive measurable parts of our

community that make us great.

Members of the All Saints’ community

are committed to learning at the highest

level – a desire and ability to undertake

our challenging, college-preparatory

curriculum, perform with distinction at the

next level, and strive to be productive citizens within the School and the world at large.

With that in mind, the leadership of the School

compiled a list of goals to help us attain greatness

as defined by us.

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I. Defining Excellence (cont.)

Goals

A. Community Standard of Excellence

• Commit to understanding and supporting a broad-based program of excellence

which includes the development of intellect, appreciation for the aesthetic, appropriate

athletic development and personal and corporate spiritual discernment

• Attract and retain students and families who exhibit and embrace lifestyles that

contribute to the health of the community

• Share a community ideal of service to others: service learning and servant

leadership

B. Spiritual Development

• Uphold the Anglican Tradition of worship and its manifestation in our daily life

º Continue Daily Chapel as Morning Prayer for Lower School

º Expand Middle and Upper School Chapel to Noonday Prayer

· Led by laity (students and faculty)

C. Intellectual Development

• Sustain our serious college-preparatory curriculum

• Support traditional teaching and learning methods while exploring appropriate

modern techniques and opportunities

• Sharpen awareness and attention to global education initiatives

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I. Defining Excellence (cont.)

Goals (cont.)

D. Athletic Development

• Support appropriate athletic development throughout the K-12 program

• Continue to expect excellence in sportsmanship

• Sustain connection between athletic development and development of the

whole person

E. Aesthetic Development

• Expand Fine Arts offerings throughout the K-12 program

• Sustain connection between aesthetic development and development of the

whole person

F. Parent Support Model for Assistance in Parenting Education

• Develop a Parent “Lifeline” which supports and clarifies expectations of parenting

• Offer Parent Forums which provide experts in parenting and opportunities for dialogue

• Provide a Reading Resource Library

• Expand and utilize professional connections in our community

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Strategic Initiatives II. Enrollment Management

All Saints’ is committed to retaining and attracting families who share in our ideals and

strive to improve every step of the way. As a result of our recently completed Upper School,

we have the capacity to grow, but the space will soon be at a premium. All of us need to

be reminded that service to and enrollment in All Saints’ is an honor, a privilege granted to

a few and not a right. The School and parents should partner in recognition of a shared

responsibility with focus on stewardship, leadership, respect, responsibility, service, inclusivity

and diversity. Commitment to the highest ideals — as consistently reflected by our actions

— is fundamental to our success.

Unless the Lord builds the house, their labor is in vain who build it….

Children are a heritage from the Lord, ….Happy is the man who has

his quiver full of them!

Psalm 127

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II. Enrollment Management (cont.)

Goals

A. Maximize Enrollment

• Create and implement a powerful retention plan

• Research and exercise an enrollment model that

º Responds to ever changing demographics

º Focuses on qualitative vs. quantitative

º Examines class size and sections at every grade level

• Expand relationships with community organizations

• Grow the Summer Saints program

B. Showcase the Successes of All Saints’ Episcopal School

• Host events for prospective families

• Empower the entire All Saints’ community to take an active role in marketing

• Expand opportunities for public use of our physical plant

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Strategic Initiatives III. Financial Focus

Sustaining a vigorous program, while retaining important traditions, requires an ongoing

commitment to our people. In order to meet our goals, we need to secure permanent funding

for our students – scholarship and financial aid, and for our people — faculty, administration

and staff. Great teachers are a gift from God, and with an ever-shrinking competitive

pool of faculty in our country, we need to be sure we are providing the best salaries and

compensation packages available. All Saints’ Episcopal School is a financially stable and

fiscally responsible educational institution which provides support for exceptional faculty,

staff, and vibrant programs and the maintenance and enhancement of a state-of-the-art

physical plant through the creation and sustaining of endowment funds.

Everyone to whom much is given, of him much will be required; and

of him to whom men commit much they will demand more.

Luke 12:48

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III. Financial Focus (cont.)

Goals

A. Faculty and Staff Salaries and BenefitsAll Saints’ Episcopal School is committed to retaining and attracting faculty who are called to the art of teaching and are committed to excellence. Our faculty is motivated by the opportunity to contribute positively to the local community and world at large by challenging and shaping our children to live as moral citizens of the world.• Reach and sustain the 75th percentile of faculty and staff salaries in NAIS/ISAS• Increase level of excellence annually

º Honor and respect the teaching professionº Focus on on-going individual and professional developmentº Sustain the highest level of professional tutelageº Maintain a progressive faculty/staff evaluation process

B. Programs• Support a dynamic college-preparatory curriculum• Market the Biographies Project, our self-published textbooks (Great Lives series)• Enhance Fine Arts offerings• Develop a sustainable outdoor learning program with the RANGE Project (Research, Adventure, Nature, Geology & Ecology: 16-acre outdoor classroom on campus)

C. Endowment• Increase endowment to support faculty and staff salary growth to surpass NAIS/

ISAS median levels; reach and sustain 75th percentile Target: $20 million

• Increase endowment to support merit-based and need-based financial assistance Target: $20 million

D. Physical Plant (timing based on programmatic priorities)• Build a free-standing Fine Arts building• Build a student center/school store• Complete expansion of varsity gymnasium• Construct tennis courts• Establish a water irrigation system• Determine needs for an expanded Intermediate/Middle School (grades 5-8)

Target: $20 million plus facilities maintenance endowment

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OfficersJim Samis, PresidentKevin Avondet, Vice PresidentDee Kelly, Jr., Vice PresidentChad Stephens, Vice PresidentScott Walker, TreasurerSuzanne Kent, Secretary

Elected TrusteesBill Brackett Irwin OscherRaney Chambers Ramsay SluggDavid Griffin Vickie StevensFrank Hill Mary Jeanne StoufferAvery McDaniel Trace WorrellTommy Miller George Young, Jr.Bill Nolan

Ex Officio TrusteesTad Bird, HeadmasterThe Rev. Christopher Jambor, Rector, All Saints’ Episcopal ChurchKelly O’Connor, PTO PresidentTeddi Wiggins, Alumni Association PresidentGary Randle, Advisor to the Board

Standing Committee ChairsKevin Avondet, Committee on TrusteesRamsay Slugg, Development CommitteeBill Nolan, Facilities CommitteeScott Walker, Finance CommitteeRaney Chambers, Marketing & Admissions Committee

2006-2007 Board of trustees

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