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D1

 * Does the school demonstrate responsible stewardship?
 * Are the resources available to the school sufficient to sustain the school program and effectively used to carry out the school’s philosophy and mission and student achievement of the expected schoolwide learning results?

Suggested Areas to Analyze
> school, i.e., safe, functional, and well-maintained
 * the reflection of good stewardship in financial management
 * the relationship of decisions about resource allocations to the school’s philosophy and mission and assessment of the expected schoolwide learning results
 * the degree of involvement of leadership and staff in the resource allocation
 * the annual budget including department and program budgets
 * the most recent audit
 * procedures for the handling of institutional funds
 * the business and accounting practices
 * the adequacy of the facilities to meet the philosophy and mission of the
 * the procedures for acquiring and maintaining adequate instructional materials, such as textbooks, other printed material, audio-visuals, support technology, manipulatives, laboratory materials
 * the resources available for hiring and nurturing a well-qualified staff
 * advisory committee minutes if appropriate
 * management and development of resources are aligned with (arch)diocesan vision and directions
 * the long-range financial plan
 * procedures for maintaining physical facilities and capital expenditures
 * additional evidence

Guiding Questions Moreau Catholic High School demonstrates responsible financial stewardship through long range planning, continued evaluation of resource allocation, and inclusion of various school constituencies within the process. The school strives to allocate its resources to carry out its mission and promote student achievement of ESLR's; however, reliance on tuition dollars may limit the future ability to maintain and/or expand programs.

resource allocation || Involving departments with budgeting ||  || There is an opportunity for increased education more faculty/staff as it relates to resources of allocation and budgeting ||   || materials. || Supporting documents - fund raising program, capital improvements ||  ||   ||   || are aligned with the diocesan vision and directions || Have diocesan appointments to the board. Manual for current and new prospects. Board Roster ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Areas of Strength || Evidence ||  || Areas of Growth || Evidence ||
 * In-house sub-committees ||  ||   || Decrease reliance on increasing tuition to substain programs by increasing enrollment ||   ||
 * || Investment Committee, Facilities Committee minutes ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Board Policies and minutes ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || Financial Office Policies ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || Dept. Chairs assemble budget packets ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || Most recent audit ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || Budget & finances very transparent ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || Science Dept use budget efficiently ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || School's 5-year strategic Plan ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || Financial strategic plan support the school strategic plan ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Involvement of Ldrship and Staff in
 * Faculty/Staff provided with opportunity for innovation and avenues to improve curriculum learning and application of technology || Staff development opportunities both on and off campus often translate change to enhancing curriculum (office of instruction) ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Procedures for acquiring and maintaining adequate instructional
 * || Governing structure is invested in being stewards of the school ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Mgmt. & development of resources
 * || Appreciation and respect for limited resources managed and maintained ||  ||   ||   ||

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