Strategic Planning Committee

Members:
Dr. Ravi Nath (Chair)
Dr. Barbara Marchese (Vice Chair)

Purpose:

To make recommendations to the full Board regarding the mission, strategic plan and major programs of the School.

Responsibilities:

To develop and recommend to the Board the school's (5 year?) strategic plan, including a mission statement and a policy describing the Board's role in the strategic planning process.

To assist the Director of Admissions and Marketing by speaking with prospective Mount Michael families at events including Open House, Information Nights, etc., or by making personal calls.

To keep up-to-date regarding the needs of the School's constituents, trends in private, secondary education and other opportunities to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of the educational opportunities offered at the School.

To establish annual goals that serve to implement the school's mission and strategic plan, that meet the needs of the school's constituents and that appropriately allocate financial resources.

To monitor the school's performance against measurable targets (e.g., enrollment, financial solvency, student/staff retention and test scores) or progress points (e.g., completing a "business plan" for the school by August 2006, breaking ground for new on-campus sports stadium by 2010).

To review and recommend to the Board new programs (or the closure of programs) which are in accord with the School's mission and strategic plan.

To monitor private, secondary education needs in the community and review the School's plans and programs to assure they appropriately address such needs.

To build relationships and partnerships within the community for the benefit of the School based on the positions and contacts of Board members, school parents and boosters.

To develop and create a SWOT analysis annually.

To create, and review, a peer institute review of critical data to ensure the School remains competitive in all areas.