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We have arrived at an important moment in our history as John Paul the Great Academy. Over the past 15 years, the school has continually grown and strengthened its foundation as a Catholic, classical education leader.
Before us are three opportunities to shape our campus, and we would like your input as we consider moving forward. Below is a fact sheet that describes the Chapel, Lower School building, and Multipurpose Building for our community and to help further the Kingdom by helping to advance the movement of Catholic classical education.
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Update: September 2022
At the June Board Retreat, the Board of Trustees reviewed the contents of the Spring Planning Study and discussed the possibility of a capital campaign to result in the building of a new Chapel and Lower School for our community. Following this retreat, the Board hired Salvatore Caruso Design Corporation of San Jose, California to create the design plans for our new buildings. The first phase of his work should conclude this Fall. Once we review the designs and bids on the construction, we can begin formatting the campaign.
Learn more about Salvatore Caruso Design Corporation
If you have any questions, comments, concerns about our upcoming campaign or the building projects on the horizon, please email Dcn. Adam Conque, dcnconque@jpgacademy.org
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Update: May 2022
On May 5, we concluded a Planning Study facilitated by the Steier Group to gain meaningful feedback from our community to guide the campaign process. Many people participated with in-person interviews or online surveys. Here is a summary of what we learned with a full report still to come:
- Our community will support a campaign. We have almost 95% community support for a financial campaign in order to meet the needs of our community. Many people that participated in the interview volunteered their time and talent to make the campaign successful.
- People want a new lower school and chapel, and have questions about a multi-purpose building. The need for a lower school building and a new chapel resonates throughout our community. Many respondents had questions about the multi-purpose building and how it would serve our mission and community.
- We love our community. The honest feedback of many people manifested a tremendous amount of love for our community. There were numerous statements of gratitude for what JPG has done for themselves and their families. There were also many ideas of how we still need to grow as a school and community.
The important feedback from the Planning Study is being processed and discussed, impacting the next steps in the discernment of a capital campaign. Here's where we are now:- Masterplanning. The confidence of our community in this campaign means that we are ready to finalize a master plan. This step is crucial so that we all see the community we want to support through a capital campaign. Our team is working with third party associations to develop a master plan for the campus that will be presented to the community for feedback when it is ready.
- Clarifying the Needs. The feedback from the Planning Study is very fruitful in helping us to articulate what our needs are and why they are important. This summer, the Board, Administration, PAC, and others will be processing this feedback and working for greater clarity which can be used in a campaign. Included in this process will be Dr. Kevin Roberts who has returned to the Board as a permanent Founding Member.
- Commitment to Growth. We are processing the very important and honest feedback given in the Planning Study about our school and how we can grow beyond building new buildings. We see a need to plan for the future in such a way that the gift JPG has been for so many families is never lost due to growth of the school or change in key roles. We also see a need to address opportunities for growth in our culture and community that were expressed by many.
Our next update on our campaign discernment will come at the end of June, following our Board Retreat and the work of our team to process the great feedback from the planning study. Thank you for your continued support of our community in this process.
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Q. What is a planning study?A. The study gauges support for the proposed projects and for a potential major fundraising effort called a capital campaign. The study, which lasts about five weeks, also will help identify possible volunteer leaders and set a financial goal should the school (PreK-12) choose to move forward with a campaign.
Q. How did the study determine whether there is support in our community for a campaign??A. The study involves surveying the entire John Paul the Great Academy community. The Steier Group will administer the study and survey. The firm will compile your feedback and present it to our school (PreK-12) leadership. We will then make an informed decision about the projects and a potential campaign. Hiring an experienced, professional development firm like the Steier Group ensures an effective and successful planning study.
Q. Why did we conduct a planning study?A. Many schools use planning studies when considering a fundraising campaign. It is a wise first step. That’s because the study provides valuable information on how everyone feels about the proposed projects and a potential capital campaign.
Q. What is a capital campaign?A. A capital campaign is a fundraising effort for big projects and needs, such as major renovations, new buildings and eliminating debt. Capital campaigns fund specific projects and needs. They are not for regular, ongoing costs, such as salaries and utility bills.
Q. What do you expect of the school community following the Planning Study?A. Initially, we will be asking only for your feedback and prayers. Your input and participation will help us make wise decisions about the projects and a potential campaign. You will be hearing more about how you can participate in the coming weeks.
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Contact Us
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Dcn. Adam Conquedcnconquejpgacademy.orgPresident
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