Strategic Plan
The future of Catholic school education depends on the entire Catholic community embracing wholeheartedly the concept of stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, and translating stewardship into concrete action.
In August 2024, 47 members of the MCC community gathered to start the process of developing a three-year strategic plan for the school. Led by Chris Mominey from Avanti Advisors, the group learned about the process we would use to establish goals for the school to achieve, goals based on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS). Chris then talked about the role of each our planning committees:
- Mission and Catholic Identity
- Governance and Leadership
- Academic Excellence
- Operational Vitality – Business Operations (Facility and Finance)
- Operational Vitality – Mission Advancement (Development, Enrollment, Marketing)
Participants then worked in committees from August 2024 through February 2025, to develop goals and strategies for each. Their work, detailed in the following pages, is a wonderful tool that will help us maintain the planning culture that has been a long-time part of MCC.
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops noted: “The future of Catholic school education depends on the entire Catholic community
embracing wholeheartedly the concept of stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, and translating stewardship into concrete action.”
This is the very essence of school planning.
Thank you to our team members and to Chris and Avanti Advisors for your efforts on behalf of Melbourne Central Catholic High School.
Mission and Catholic Identity
The purpose of the Catholic Identity Core Team is to enrich and strengthen the Catholic character of Melbourne Central Catholic High School. Our mission is to define and enhance the elements that make our school distinctly Catholic, ensuring alignment with gospel values and Catholic tradition. By doing so, we seek to maintain the uniqueness of our Catholic identity, ensuring our ministry flourishes for generations to come.
Governance and Leadership
The Governance and Leadership Committee strives to ensure the Board of Directors is compliant with Diocesan governance requirements and synchronized with administration, staff, student, and family needs. We encourage the leadership development of staff at all levels to ensure a strong population of candidates exist for future department chair, dean, and higher
leadership positions.
Academic Excellence
The purpose of the Academic Excellence Core Team is to provide input and recommendations
as part of the Melbourne Central Catholic High School’s strategic planning process. Input will
come from the diverse perspective of stakeholders; be data-driven and be based on the achievement of all students.
Operational Vitality – Business Operations
(Facility and Finance)
The purpose of the Operation Vitality – Business Operations Core Team is to ensure there are adequate and sustainable financial resources and facilities to support MCC's future growth plans.
Operational Vitality – Mission Advancement (Development, Enrollment, Marketing)
The purpose of the Mission Advancement Core Team at Melbourne Central Catholic High School is to strengthen the school's long-term sustainability and growth by effectively communicating its Catholic mission, managing enrollment, and enhancing development efforts. We aim to improve our communications and marketing strategies to engage and inform our community, analyze enrollment and retention data to guide decision-making, and expand funding opportunities beyond traditional sources by fostering relationships with alumni and other key stakeholders.