Kalamazoo Christian School Association

(Draft) VISION 2015 (Draft)

Nehemiah Council

Kalamazoo Christian School Association

Alongside major changes associated with cost reduction, the Nehemiah Council has been working on “Vision 2015,” prayerfully attempting to create a concrete vision of what KCSA would look like five years from now. The work of the Nehemiah Council this year has culminated in a long-term picture of KCSA in three major areas: educational programs, rightsizing and mission identity, finances and fundraising. Below is a snapshot of the future, expressing what we prayerfully hope for and wish to work toward by the year 2015:

• A thriving elementary level Spanish immersion program

By John Blumenstein, Superintendent

Capital Campaign Passes $3 Million Mark!

Two years ago when economic conditions were much different than today, the capital campaign “Building on Excellence” was kicked off. The purpose was to raise funds for both the new science addition to the high school and the $4.1 million long term debt that remained on the elementary school construction projects of 2000. We give thanks to God as $3,050,000 in cash and pledges has been received for these two vital needs!

There is more good news. As the cash received exceeded the $2.2 million cost of the science facility, there was no need to borrow externally to finance construction. The entire $500,000 matching fund that was sponsored by several KCSA supporters has been earned. Finally, there will be approximately $800,000 available from this campaign to apply to our debt which currently stands at $3.8 million.