crae annual report 2018

2018 ANNUAL REPORT, Page �1

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR MISSION

The mission of Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) Charter School is to provide students with a rich, rigorous, arts-infused high school program that enables them to succeed in college and careers.

CASA-ARTS.ORG

Capital Region Arts and Education (CRAE) is a non-profit organization that provides financial support to the operations of the Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) Charter School and raises awareness as to the importance of CASA in arts education and academic excellence in the Greater Harrisburg region.


CRAE-ARTS.ORG

LETTER FROM THE CASA BOARD


On April 16, 2018, the Harrisburg School District renewed CASA’s charter, clearing the way for five more years of enriching the lives of our talented students. Our innovative combination of an intensive arts education and rigorous academic program has provided proven results. The academic achievement of CASA students ranks them among the highest performing students in the state of Pennsylvania.

These rankings prove that CASA students benefit from our mission. CASA students are allowed to explore the arts on a deeper level than may be allowed in a traditional high school setting. Half of each school day is spent immersed in the student’s chosen arts discipline – dance, theatre, visual art, film and video, creative writing, and music. Our students are fully engaged through the continued efforts of our talented faculty, staff, and administration, as well as interactions with working artists via master classes, workshops, and performances.

CASA students are here not only to learn, but also to create and perform. Performances, showcases, and other events occur throughout the year. The academic year culminates with CASALive! - a stunning collaboration among the various arts disciplines. In conjunction with their teachers, CASA Juniors and Seniors write, design, build, choreograph, film, edit, direct, produce, and perform every aspect of this performance, uniquely preparing them for life beyond CASA’s walls.

The impact of our program can best be described through the words of our students and their parents:

“Thank you will never be the appropriate words to truly express our gratitude for each staff member at CASA. CASA is a superior educational institution. CASA gave my daughter personal and academic support, believed in her, and provided top quality art and core classes. The investment made by each of the staff members, administrators, and board members was personal. She was treated so well, and respected. The professionalism on a daily basis was far and beyond what any parent could want from a school, staff, and board. I am forever grateful to CASA.” CASA Parent

“CASA has impacted my life by introducing me to artists of different backgrounds, and helped me to learn how to be a better person and leader. CASA, and especially my film courses, have exposed me to so much information and knowledge over the years. I want to thank those who have always been there for me and for pushing me to my fullest potential.” – CASA Student, Maryah Burney

We are grateful for the renewal of our charter and excited to continue the momentum and accomplishments achieved during our first charter. Most of all, we are grateful for the opportunity to positively influence the lives of our incredible students.

Sean D. Galloway Timothy R. Wendling, M.Ed. President, CASA Board of Trustees CEO & Principal, CASA

Tim WendlingSean Galloway

LETTER FROM THE CRAE BOARD


To complete its mission, Capital Region Arts and Education (CRAE) is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to the operations of the Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) Charter School and raises awareness as to the importance of CASA in arts education and academic excellence in the Greater Harrisburg region.

The Board of Directors of CRAE is proud of its association with CASA during the school’s formative years, and in 2018 celebrated the five year charter renewal allowing our school to continue offering exceptional arts and academics education to its students. In addition to celebrating our charter

renewal, CRAE had the opportunity to honor Ms. Lois Lehrman Grass and Dr. Glenn Zehner for their incredible dedication to CASA’s mission and success. Without their passion, persistence, and substantial contributions of time, talent and resources, CASA would not have been established and would not be thriving as it is today.

CRAE board members dedicate countless hours to making sure CASA students have the very best in available resources to achieve their goals and receive the very best education possible. This work includes soliciting grants, seeking financial sponsorships and donations from local companies and individuals, and educating other community organizations and the general public about CASA. Through these efforts, CRAE seeks to better connect the mission of CASA to the cultural growth of our communities and the economic importance of the arts in our region. Your support of CRAE makes an enormous difference in the lives of our young people, the vitality of arts in Central Pennsylvania, and the economic growth that benefits all of us. David Skerpon CRAE Board Chair

ENROLLMENT

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

GRADE 9 45 42 56 41 37

GRADE 10 46 46 49 55 49

GRADE 11 43 46 46 52 51

GRADE 12 42 51 46 51 49

TOTAL 176 185 197 199 186


ENROLLMENT BY GRADE

TALENTED YOUTH COME FROM ALL

OVER THE REGION TO

ATTEND CASA!

Students come from 30 Districts in Adams,

Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lehigh,

Lebanon, Perry and York counties.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT


ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS

When admissions officers see “AP” on a student’s transcript, they know that what the student experienced in a particular class has prepared them well for the challenges of college. Taking AP courses is a sign that the student is up for the most rigorous classes the school has to offer.

Percent of students scoring a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Test

CASA

86%STATE

68%GLOBAL

61%

KEYSTONE EXAM RESULTS

STATE AVERAGE CASA SCORE

LITERATURE 63 96.1

ALGEBRA 45.5 80

BIOLOGY 64.3 88

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST RESULTS

CASA students excelled in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing with a score of 562 in 2018, while the state average was 547 and the global average was 536.

CASA AVERAGE 1086

STATE AVERAGE 1086

GLOBAL AVERAGE 1068

EVIDENCE-BASED READING/WRITINGCASA STATE GLOBAL

562 547 536

BOARD MEMBERS


CRAE BOARD David Skerpon, Chair Kristin Scofield, Vice Chair Sherry Baskin, Secretary Cheryl Howard, Treasurer

Steven Errol Dailey Fran Masciantonio Tracy Salinger Long Elizabeth Mullaugh Kristen Olewine Milke Audrey Sanders Elizabeth M. Reusswig Sylvie St. Hilaire Donna Curanzy-Seltzer Margaret Hathaway

CASA BOARD Sean D. Galloway, President Fina Salvo, Vice President Brian Griffith, Secretary Dawn K. Mull, Treasurer

Frank Fleishman Elizabeth Mullaugh Karen Degenhart Christine Pavlakovich David Herman Audrey Sanders Connie R. Kindler, M. Ed. Glenn Zehner Chris Healey

CASA ADMINISTRATION Tim Wendling, CEO/Principal Amanda Rhinehart, Assistant Principal Sue Hill, Assistant to the CEO/Principal Vicki Chambers, Admin. Assistant Christine Baker, School Counselor Maureen Goldman, Nurse

CASA FACULTY Stefanie Adlon, French Katie Flood, English Rosemary Battista, Dance Monique Johnson, Visual Art T.J. Boyer, Music Erica Leonard, Social Studies Robert Campbell, Theatre Kenna Ryder, English Jessica Christ, Mathematics Julie Segarra, Special Education Diana Cole, Science Mick Corman, Film & Video Katherine Deane, Creative Writing Kimberly Dickerson, Mathematics

REVENUE & EXPENSE COMPARISON


FY 2018 EXPENSE BY FUNDING SOURCE

11%

89%

STUDENT RECEIPTS PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS

CASA Charter School’s primary funding is from student-based receipts in the form of student allocations from school districts and government grants and subsidies; however, these funds are not sufficient to cover CASA’s operating expenses. As illustrated in the chart to the left which breaks down total fiscal year 2018 expense by funding source, foundation grants and private contributions are crucial for CASA’s operations.

19%

16%65%

Instructional Infrastructure AdministrativeFY 2018 EXPENSES BY FUNCTION

The chart at left illustrates this investment by breaking down our expenses by function - i.e. instructional, infrastructure (facilities and technology), and administrative support. CASA's spending is focused on our students, with over 80% of our fiscal year 2018 expenditures going toward instructional and infrastructure costs. instructional and infrastructure costs.

Salaries & Benefits CAIU Support Classroom Technology Professional ServicesSupplies Other Instructional Performance Venue Rental

Highly qualified teachers are the key to academic success for CASA students. Accordingly, salaries and benefits make up the most significant portion of instructional expenditures, which reflects CASA's dedication to live teaching supplemented by online coursework (Capital Area Online Learning Assn.). Academic success is the proven return on this investment.

As stewards of these funds, the Administration and Board of Trustees of CASA Charter School annually develop a budget that reflects an investment in top quality arts and academic programs to produce the best possible outcomes

for our students. Throughout the year, actual expenditures are closely monitored for adherence to this budget.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Abrams Mr. and Mrs. William H. Alexander John and Carol Anorenetto John and Karen Anuscavage Ms. Mari Atchason Mr. David B. Skerpon and Mr. Christopher W. Baldrige Banting Barclay Martin Ms. Karen Ball Mitchell Ballas and Randy Ammerman Ms. Sherry E. Baskin Mrs. Harriet C. Beardsell Connie and Scott Billett Ms. Janice R. Black Ms. Evonne Boyle Mr. Mark A. Bradshaw Mr. Philip R. Brenckle Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Brenckle Mr. Gilbert J. Brown Mr. Melvin Brownold Capital Area Intermediate Unit Ms. Sandra L. Carlino Mr. Mark Caron Centric Bank Mr. Peter Sirotin and Ms. Ya-Ting Chang Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Cleary Fran and Andrew Cleaver Mr. Sanford Cohen Gannett Fleming Companies Ms. Beth L. Cornell Mr. James L. Cowden Ms. Donna Curanzy-Seltzer and Mr. Craig H. Seltzer Steven and Kristen Crawford Steven Errol Dailey/128 1/2 A Hair Salon Mrs. Anne S. Davis Mr. Raymond J. Davis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Desfor Mr. Dan G. Dorsheimer EMR Strategies, LLC Ms. Terese Essis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Essis Mrs. Joan T. Evans Steven and Constance Fisher Ms. Jill Morrow and Mr. Frank Fleishman Mr. and Mrs. Bradley T. Forman Mr. David G. Forney Lawrence Fortin Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. Frank Mr. Sean D. Galloway Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gates Rhonda and Paul Goodwin Ms. Theresa L. Guerrisi and Mr. Jeffrey A. Gingerich Ms. Lois Lehrman Grass Ms. Joann M. Gray Mr. Michael L. Greenwald In Memory of Bill Gregory Mr. Frank William Gregory Sr. Ms. Peggy A. Grove Ms. Crystal U. Hackett

Mr. William R. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Harris David Harris and Fred Richenderfer Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg Symphony Association Harristown Development Corporation Harsco Corporation Fund Ms. Gloria J. Hassman Mrs. Margaret Hathaway Mr. Edward A. Hauck Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Hayward Ms. Hollis S. Healy Mr. Glenn P. Heisey Ms. Jennifer K. Hilt Mr. Brad E. Hollinger Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holloway Mr. Nicholas Hughes Ms. Betty C. Hungerford Ms. Patricia A. Husic Integrity Underwriters J L. Jaroh Mr. and Ms. Jeffrey S. Johns Charlee and Kenn Kauffman Rabbi Peter Kessler Ms. Connie R. Kindler Ms. Lisa Kreider Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Krupinski David and Marybeth Lavery Mr. Kenneth Lehman Mr. and Mrs. William Lehr, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Leonard Mrs. Kelly L. Lick Linda T. Litton, MD Ms. Kathy J. Kyper M&T Bank Ms. Courtney L. Malecki Mr. and Mrs. Stuart C. Malina Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Manley Mrs. Shawn Marshall Fran and Gail Masciantonio Mr. Raymond McCall Ms. Rebecca McClure James and Patricia McGann Kristen Olewine Milke and Denis J. Milke, MD Millers Mutual Gary Muccio and Greg Myers Jonah and Amy Mull Ms. Elizabeth P. Mullaugh Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Murray Mrs. Helen T. Nauman and Mr. Spencer G. Nauman, Jr. Mr. Steven H. Neiman Scott and Susan Newkam Ollie's Bargain Outlets, Inc. Ona Bella, Ltd.


OUR SUPPORTERS

Scott and Sandra Orndorff Orrstown Bank Mr. Rocco A. Ortenzio Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Pascotti Ms. Christine Pavlokovich Pavone Marketing Mr. Charles Peguese Mr. Steve Perrault Mr. and Mrs. William Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Phillips Phillips Office Solutions PNC Financial Services Group Mr. Howard M. Pollman Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Povirk Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reber Reese Family Mr. and Mrs. William B. Reineberg Mr. and Mrs. David and Shelly Remmell Mr. and Ms. David L. Reusswig Ms. Debra Rittenour Boyer & Ritter Mr. Frances R. Roggenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Roth Michael and Tara Rothwell Nancy Sacunas Ms. Tracy Salinger Ms. Finuccia Salvo Audrey & Phil Sanders Ms. Kristin M. Scofield Mr. Nathan Segal Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats Derek and Diane Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Shamash Shanken Photography, Inc. Ms. Marjorie M. Sherman Mr. Robert Shrawder Conrad M. and Gail Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Smith Mr. Morton Spector Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. St. Hilaire Ms. Kay Stambaugh Ms. Marsha M. Everton and Mr. Jack M. Stover Strawberry Square Associates Susquehanna Art Museum Mr. Gregory L. Sutliff Tanner of PA Inc. Temple University Ms. Abigail A. Tierney Mrs. Kathy L. Pape and Mr. Robert Trinkle Ms. Amy L. Tubbs Universal Media, Inc. Valley Animal Hospital Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Verber Mr. and Mrs. PJ Verrecchia Mr. Jonathan Vipond III Mr. David W. Volkman

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weinstock Allen M. Wenger Mr. and Mrs. R. Timothy Weston Mr. Stephen J. Wylam Drs. Glenn and Marcia Zehner Mr. LeRoy S. Zimmerman

Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Donors

Avalon Capital BlueCross CHR Corp. (Rutters) Mid Penn Bank Select Medical Corporation The Huntington National Bank Warden Asphalt Company Weis Markets

Foundations and Trusts

Alexander Grass Foundation TFEC Administrative Fund Arts for All Partnership, a collaboration between the Cultural Enrichment Fund and TFEC The Ballantine Family Charitable Fund The Alexander and Jane Boyd Foundation TFEC/William and Virginia Brody Fund TFEC/Brownold Family Fund Cultural Enrichment Fund Fund for Public Education Anne and Phillip Glatfelter III Family Foundation Peggy Grove Scholarship TFEC/Thelma and Albert Herre Fund The Jordan Hill Foundation TFEC/Bill and Beverlee Lehr Fund #2 Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation M&T Charitable Foundation (Buffalo Office) McCormick Family Foundation McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ryan Lee Mohn Memorial Foundation Benjamin Olewine, III Charitable Lead Annuity Trust #8 S. Wilson and Grace M. Pollock Foundation UPMC PinnacleHealth Foundation


This list recognizes the individual contributions of $50 or more to CASA Charter School and Capital Region Arts and Education received between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. We make every effort to be complete and accurate.

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