Leavenworth Regional Catholic School System Incorporated

Board of Trustees

320 North Broadway Street

Leavenworth, KS 66048

10 May 2013

Subject: Announcement of New Xavier Elementary School Principal Hire

Dear Faculty, Staff, Parents and Friends of the Leavenworth Regional Catholic Schools,

The Board of Trustees is pleased to update the LRCSS is moving forward. This letter addresses the selection, announcement, and some background information on our newest member to the LRCSS Administration.

The selection committee, with representation from the Pastors, Parents, Teachers, Parishioners, Sisters of Charity, and the Board of Trustees, is extremely pleased to report the new hire of Ms Evelyn "Evie" Porter as Principal Xavier Elementary School .  

A bit of background about Ms Porter from her selection process:

-          16 years Catholic elementary teaching experience.

o    Student teacher at Xavier Elementary

o    4 years at Holy Trinity in Lenexa

o    10 years at St Paul in Olathe

o    1 year at Ascension in Overland Park

-          Experienced with Individualized Education Plans; multidisciplinary lesson plans; technology integration; parent-teacher communication; assessment tools

-          B.A. Elementary Education and Religion Studies, Benedictine College, Atchison; Masters of School Leadership Licensure, Baker University

-          After being a stay at home mom to raise her children, she was brought back into teaching by Janet Fadis, previous Xavier Principal.  She is dedicated to Catholic education and a team player who believes in starting the day with teachers and learning from them.

-          She is an active Catholic and mother of four.

-          On a more personal note, Ms. Porter related to the selection committee, she glorifies God in all things!  She believes His glory encompasses every aspect of our lives; our faith, home, work and play.  Her goal as a Catholic educator and leader is to guide students, parents, staff and all we come in contact with into a deeper union with Jesus, so that we all may glorify Him in time and eternity for the greater glory of the Most Holy Trinity, first and foremost. 

Ms. Porter is a wonderful and welcomed addition to our LRCSS family. 

Parents are currently planning a social event to meet and welcome Ms. Evie Porter on May 20^th 2013.  Information will be available from the organizers. 

We continue to place our trust in the Lord and in each of you, our dedicated community, to carry the positive message of our school system to the larger Leavenworth County community.  We pray the Lord continues to bestow his favor this Catholic Community.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and in prayer for all,

·         Archdiocese continues to support LRCSS and is committed to our success.

·         With continued community support we will offer soccer, tennis, and golf next year.

·         Increase positive message throughout the community.

·         Continue to grow preschool through 12th grade enrollment now.

·         Increase BOT members to corporate and bylaw size and subcommittee membership to include more volunteers.

Goals - Next five years:

·         Center the LRCSS on personal relationship with Christ and prayer. 

·         Provide competitive salaries for our teachers.

·         Increase ACT average score to 25.

·         Increase the number and dollar amount of college scholarships offered.

·         Increase enrollment of Preschool to 150 and Xavier to 300 and IMAC to 150 by 2014-15.

·         Provide leadership to grow the school.

·         Increase community presence.

·         Increase corporate sponsorship: local, state, and national.

·         Provide necessary infrastructure updates.

Long term vision (Facility Focused):

·         @ Xavier Part 1c - Gym and Common Area

·         @ Xavier – Athletic Field for Jr High and High School

·         @ Xavier - Part 2 – Additional Class Room (West End) tied to increased enrollment