Hastings Catholic Schools

Feasibility Study Survey

Please respond by DECEMBER 28, 2020

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* 1. In which parish are you a member?

St. Michael Church

St. Cecilia Church

I / We are not Catholic

Other

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* 2. How are you associated with Hastings Catholic Schools (HCS)? Please choose all that apply

	Current	Former	Future
Alumnus of HCS:	Alumnus of HCS: Current	Alumnus of HCS: Former	Alumnus of HCS: Future
Committed to enhancing Catholic education:	Committed to enhancing Catholic education: Current	Committed to enhancing Catholic education: Former	Committed to enhancing Catholic education: Future
Donor to HCS:	Donor to HCS: Current	Donor to HCS: Former	Donor to HCS: Future
Grandparent of a student in HCS:	Grandparent of a student in HCS: Current	Grandparent of a student in HCS: Former	Grandparent of a student in HCS: Future
Parent of student in HCS:	Parent of student in HCS: Current	Parent of student in HCS: Former	Parent of student in HCS: Future
Past Parent:	Past Parent: Current	Past Parent: Former	Past Parent: Future

Other:

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* 3. What do you consider the key strengths of Hastings Catholic Schools? Please choose all that apply.

Community presence

Catholic faith formation

Christian atmosphere with Catholic culture

Opportunities to be involved

Rigorous academic program

Value received for the cost

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* 4. What changes would most improve Hastings Catholic Schools? Please choose all that apply.

Academic development

Buildings & facilities

Catholic faith formation

Extracurricular activities

Employee/Teacher Professional Development

Financial assistance/scholarships

Security

Teacher Compensation

Technology

Values

Other:

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* 5. How have you been involved with/supported past parish or Hastings Catholic School’s capital campaigns? Please choose all that apply.

Parish

Donor

School

Volunteered

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* 6. How well informed are you about the current expansion plans?

Well informed

Somewhat

Not up to speed yet

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* 7. How well informed do you think others are about the current expansion plans?

Well informed

Somewhat

Not up to speed yet

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* 8. Please rank the importance of the following parts in the proposed plan.

	High Priority	Above Average	Average	Low Priority	No priority
Addition of Career and Technical Education	Addition of Career and Technical Education High Priority	Addition of Career and Technical Education Above Average	Addition of Career and Technical Education Average	Addition of Career and Technical Education Low Priority	Addition of Career and Technical Education No priority
Acquire properties for growth/parking	Acquire properties for growth/parking High Priority	Acquire properties for growth/parking Above Average	Acquire properties for growth/parking Average	Acquire properties for growth/parking Low Priority	Acquire properties for growth/parking No priority
Grow HSC Foundation Endowment	Grow HSC Foundation Endowment High Priority	Grow HSC Foundation Endowment Above Average	Grow HSC Foundation Endowment Average	Grow HSC Foundation Endowment Low Priority	Grow HSC Foundation Endowment No priority
Gym upgrades & A/C	Gym upgrades & A/C High Priority	Gym upgrades & A/C Above Average	Gym upgrades & A/C Average	Gym upgrades & A/C Low Priority	Gym upgrades & A/C No priority
Increase Campus Security	Increase Campus Security High Priority	Increase Campus Security Above Average	Increase Campus Security Average	Increase Campus Security Low Priority	Increase Campus Security No priority
Increased Teacher Pay	Increased Teacher Pay High Priority	Increased Teacher Pay Above Average	Increased Teacher Pay Average	Increased Teacher Pay Low Priority	Increased Teacher Pay No priority
Life Safety-closing street at STC	Life Safety-closing street at STC High Priority	Life Safety-closing street at STC Above Average	Life Safety-closing street at STC Average	Life Safety-closing street at STC Low Priority	Life Safety-closing street at STC No priority
Multi-purpose Connector Bldg	Multi-purpose Connector Bldg High Priority	Multi-purpose Connector Bldg Above Average	Multi-purpose Connector Bldg Average	Multi-purpose Connector Bldg Low Priority	Multi-purpose Connector Bldg No priority
New school Chapel at STC	New school Chapel at STC High Priority	New school Chapel at STC Above Average	New school Chapel at STC Average	New school Chapel at STC Low Priority	New school Chapel at STC No priority
New cafeteria, kitchen, commons & Security Entry	New cafeteria, kitchen, commons & Security Entry High Priority	New cafeteria, kitchen, commons & Security Entry Above Average	New cafeteria, kitchen, commons & Security Entry Average	New cafeteria, kitchen, commons & Security Entry Low Priority	New cafeteria, kitchen, commons & Security Entry No priority
Renovated Classrooms	Renovated Classrooms High Priority	Renovated Classrooms Above Average	Renovated Classrooms Average	Renovated Classrooms Low Priority	Renovated Classrooms No priority
Updated Classroom Technology	Updated Classroom Technology High Priority	Updated Classroom Technology Above Average	Updated Classroom Technology Average	Updated Classroom Technology Low Priority	Updated Classroom Technology No priority
Upgrade Art & Science areas	Upgrade Art & Science areas High Priority	Upgrade Art & Science areas Above Average	Upgrade Art & Science areas Average	Upgrade Art & Science areas Low Priority	Upgrade Art & Science areas No priority

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* 9. How would you prioritize the following objectives for Hastings Catholic Schools?
Note: 1 = highest priority, 7 = lowest priority

Balanced formation in worship, arts, and athletics

Daily interaction for students with Priests & Nuns

Faith, values, & morals emphasized in daily learning

Focus on useable skills as the core curriculum

Provide appropriate well-maintained facilities

Technology upgrades to prepare students for college & life

Work for affordable tuition to all families

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* 10. How do you help foster the conditions listed in the previous question?

Volunteer

Prayer

Financial support beyond tuition

Committees/Boards

Donate in-kind services

Other

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* 11. If a capital campaign is initiated, how do you think alumni and benefactors will perceive the need for this campaign?

Overdue

Necessary

Not Urgent

Not Necessary

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* 12. To what level do you feel others in the community will financially support the proposed project?

Strong Support

Average Support

Lukewarm Support

No Support

No Idea

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* 13. Do you believe the renovations/addition of St. Cecilia High School would accomplish any of the objectives listed? Check all that apply.

Update and increase the use of facilities to last a generation

Provide the necessary environment, curriculum, and facilities to be competitive with other schooling options

Increase enrollment

Revitalize Catholic education in Hastings

None of the above

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* 14. How would you rate the urgency for this campaign?

Overdue

Necessary

Not Urgent

Not Necessary

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* 15. Are you or your spouse involved in any school activities, projects, boards or committees?

Yes

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* 16. How well do you feel the proposed renovations/addition would be accepted by families without children and empty nesters?

Strong Acceptance

Above Average Acceptance

Average Acceptance

Below Average Acceptance

No Acceptance

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* 17. Are there other capital campaigns that might adversely affect this campaign? If yes, which ones?

Yes

Unsure

Which campaigns?

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* 18. Are you aware of any grants or foundations that might have an interest in Hastings Catholic Schools or its campaign?

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* 19. Does your employer offer Matching Gifts for your donations? If yes, what is your employer’s name?

Yes

Unsure

Employer's Name:

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* 20. What businesses, individuals, or families do you believe would be among the significant donors to Hastings Catholic School’s campaign?

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* 21. Who do you believe are some of the most qualified volunteers to lead this campaign (they do not need to be the largest donors; just able to motivate others to action)?

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* 22. Given the nature of the pandemic, when do you think the best time would be to begin this campaign?

Spring 2021

As soon as practical

Fall 2021

2022

Other:

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* 23. Which category below includes your age?

Under 21

22 - 29 years

30 - 39 years

40 - 49 years

50 - 59 years

60 - 69 years

70 - 79 years

80 or older

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* 24. Would you be interested in planned giving options to benefit Hastings Catholic Schools Foundation?

Yes

Would Consider

Already added NPCS in my/our will

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* 25. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you accept a volunteer leadership position?

Yes

Would Consider

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* 26. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you make a few calls on prospects?

Yes

Would Consider

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* 27. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you consider being a team leader for alumni from your era?

Yes

Would Consider

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* 28. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you make a gift or pledge?

Yes

Would Consider

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* 29. If you answered “Yes” or “Would Consider” to the prior question, please estimate the range your gift or pledge might be for a total of 3 - 5 years.

+$250,000

$100,001 - $250,000

$50,001 - $100,000

$25,001 - $50,000

$10,001 - $25,000

$5,001 - $10,000

$1,001 - $5,000

$1 - $1000

Other:

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* 30. Do you have any suggestions or comments about this project? (Feel free to attach additional notes or ideas)

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* 31. Optional information:

Name

Best Phone for Contact

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* 1. In which parish are you a member?

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* 2. How are you associated with Hastings Catholic Schools (HCS)? Please choose all that apply

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* 3. What do you consider the key strengths of Hastings Catholic Schools? Please choose all that apply.

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* 4. What changes would most improve Hastings Catholic Schools? Please choose all that apply.

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* 5. How have you been involved with/supported past parish or Hastings Catholic School’s capital campaigns? Please choose all that apply.

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* 6. How well informed are you about the current expansion plans?

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* 7. How well informed do you think others are about the current expansion plans?

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* 8. Please rank the importance of the following parts in the proposed plan.

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* 9. How would you prioritize the following objectives for Hastings Catholic Schools?Note: 1 = highest priority, 7 = lowest priority

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* 10. How do you help foster the conditions listed in the previous question?

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* 11. If a capital campaign is initiated, how do you think alumni and benefactors will perceive the need for this campaign?

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* 12. To what level do you feel others in the community will financially support the proposed project?

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* 13. Do you believe the renovations/addition of St. Cecilia High School would accomplish any of the objectives listed? Check all that apply.

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* 14. How would you rate the urgency for this campaign?

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* 15. Are you or your spouse involved in any school activities, projects, boards or committees?

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* 16. How well do you feel the proposed renovations/addition would be accepted by families without children and empty nesters?

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* 17. Are there other capital campaigns that might adversely affect this campaign? If yes, which ones?

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* 18. Are you aware of any grants or foundations that might have an interest in Hastings Catholic Schools or its campaign?

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* 19. Does your employer offer Matching Gifts for your donations? If yes, what is your employer’s name?

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* 20. What businesses, individuals, or families do you believe would be among the significant donors to Hastings Catholic School’s campaign?

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* 21. Who do you believe are some of the most qualified volunteers to lead this campaign (they do not need to be the largest donors; just able to motivate others to action)?

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* 22. Given the nature of the pandemic, when do you think the best time would be to begin this campaign?

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* 23. Which category below includes your age?

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* 24. Would you be interested in planned giving options to benefit Hastings Catholic Schools Foundation?

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* 25. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you accept a volunteer leadership position?

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* 26. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you make a few calls on prospects?

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* 27. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you consider being a team leader for alumni from your era?

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* 28. If a capital campaign goes forward, would you make a gift or pledge?

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* 29. If you answered “Yes” or “Would Consider” to the prior question, please estimate the range your gift or pledge might be for a total of 3 - 5 years.

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* 30. Do you have any suggestions or comments about this project? (Feel free to attach additional notes or ideas)

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* 31. Optional information:

* 9. How would you prioritize the following objectives for Hastings Catholic Schools?
Note: 1 = highest priority, 7 = lowest priority