Page 19 - 2017 Year-End Summary

• All reasonable options were considered
i. Closing the organization,
ii. Becoming a private Christian school,
iii. Initiating a fundraising program to help make up the difference and remain
the same organization we had always been.
• Actions
i. With much prayer and after careful deliberation with other Christian
mentors, the fundraising route was initiated. Deep consideration was given
to the will of God in this decision.
ii. It was through prayer and taking in the whole counsel of God that we decided
to develop the building security fund where we would ask each family to
consider a $29 donation per month to support the rent.
iii. Fundraising help provide Quest classes to families with limited financial
resources.

4) Need for staffing increases. Rapid growth also led to lack of sufficient support staff.
• In September of 2016, two additional positions were made available for front desk
help and outreach.
• Additional fundraising and bookkeeping services
• Secretarial services were established.
• Fall of 2017 led to major revision of the organizational structure.

5) Student safety was a priority.
• Boundaries or outdoor activities were provided.
• A multipurpose room was opened with games and group study
• A quiet study hall was opened.
• Staff background checks and compliance policy was adopted.
• Beginning stages of implementing student ID cards which will provide security
scanning.
• Visitors use visitor ID badges and must log in at the office.
• Safety committee organization was initiated.

6) Statement of faith revisions needed
• Updates better reflect what we do.
• Working with 4Tucson and with pastoral and legal advice, a new statement of values
was adopted.