Strategic Plan

Transitioning into the future

The Strategic Plan for Fall 2008 through December 2010

Adopted by the Board of Trustees on January 8, 2008
 

Mission Statement

St. Philomena School is a private Catholic school in the Diocese of Providence, under the guidance and leadership of the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus. Its mission is to enable each child to recognize and develop the unique gifts given by God. Called to this mission by God, the School educates the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.

Through the cooperation of the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus, the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students and their families, Christ's message of Faith, Hope and Love is shared with the greater community

Focus of this Plan           

This transition plan serves as a bridge between the historical accomplishments of Saint Philomena School and the changing future. With this plan, the School commits to “the gift of newness that opens doors closed by habit and routine.”

The early years of 2000 witnessed a capital fundraising campaign to improve and build facilities. This transition plan turns the school’s attention to curriculum development, financing, and leadership development. By the end of the transition plan, the school might, again, consider another building initiative.

Specifically, this plan addresses the following issues:

1. Change of leadership from f.c.J principal to lay principal
2. Quality curriculum
3. Protection of building and grounds completed through the building initiative
4. Recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff
5. Strengthening governance and management
6. Assuring financing
7. Maximizing enrollment
8. Maintaining school community
    

Issues and Strategies: Focus for the Transition Plan

Monitoring progress and updating the plan

This plan serves as the framework for all staff, committee, and Board work during the coming months and years.
The budget is based on an analysis of the progress on the plan – and the priorities for the next fiscal year. The Board of Trustees uses these issues to design its meeting agendas. Quarterly, management presents an update on progress. Forward movement on the plan is part of the performance appraisal of all staff, including the Principal.

The Board and Administration communicate the focus of the plan to the School community, providing annual updates about progress. The Board may hold an annual planning retreat – a time for reflection and in-depth dialogue about trends and their implications, and adjustments to the plan.

By 2010 – 2011, it is likely that the School will launch another strategic planning process.