As a follow up to the communication sent on May 15, we wanted to provide an update on the planning and strategizing that has begun for the 2020-21 academic year.
Our first of five video updates will be shared with you on June 15. This first Malvern Message will provide updates on Wellness and Safety, Summer Work, and our Academic Evolution. We encourage you to send any questions you may have to message@malvernprep.org.
As part of our planning, several committees have been formed that are tasked with addressing specific areas of the school. These committees are made up of a mix of Malvern Prep faculty & staff as well as external partners with expertise in their area.
Below is a description of each committee and its charter. We will be providing an overview of these committees on the June 15 video message.
Employee Relations
Chair: Mrs. Neha Morrison
This team is charged with assuring that the school and its employees are in full compliance with evolving health and safety requirements, and personnel policies are updated as appropriate to meet the changing situation and that all employees are receiving the appropriate support and encouragement.
External Communications & Relationships Team
Chair: Ms. Beth Alfonsi
The External Communications and Relationships Team is charged with maintaining proactive, balanced, and reassuring communications to all constituency groups outside of faculty and staff.
Finance, Buildings & Grounds Team
Chair: Mr. Ted Caniglia
Finance, Buildings, & Grounds is charged with ensuring the school is aware of the options and takes the necessary measures to maintain its good financial health. In addition, it will ensure the buildings and grounds are maintained and modified to meet health and safety requirements.
Student Life & Augustinian Culture Team
Co-Chairs: Mr. Ron Algeo & Fr. Chris Drennen
The Student Life & Augustinian Culture team is asked to ensure that the non-academic, yet equally important aspects of Malvern Prep, which substantially defines the “Malvern Culture,” thrives in and through our current challenges. Our philosophy of education is our spiritually as St. Augustine envisioned the development of the Mind, Body, and Spirit of the members of a community of learners. This Team considers the co-curricular, i.e. spiritual, emotional, athletic, “activities,” college guidance, Christian Service dimensions of student involvement both for on-campus and home engagement.
Teaching & Learning Team
Chair: Mr. Patrick Sillup
The Teaching & Learning Team is charged with ensuring that the approach and execution of teaching and learning fulfills the school's mission and meets reasonable parent and faculty expectations. Opportunities for long-range scenarios for teaching and learning should be considered. This committee’s primary vehicle for teaching and learning evolution is the revamped Teaching Institute, Thagaste, for summer 2020. (4) Different strands are being offered, all of which seek to give Faculty a robust and supportive experience in distance learning so they can design and deliver exceptional experiences in 2020-21 and beyond.
Wellness & Safety Team
Co-Chairs: Mrs. Korin Folan & Dr. Dorothy Sayers
The Wellness & Safety Team will be responsible to design and continually update a decision matrix that informs how learning and operations should commence based on current wellness and safety guidelines: “IF conditions look like this..., THEN we learn/operate like this….” Wellness addresses both physical and emotional health.
As we continue to move through these uncertain times, we remain committed to sharing our latest thinking regarding the 2020-21 academic year. Decisions regarding academic planning remain fluid and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Again, please submit your questions prior to June 12 to message@malvernprep.org. We will do our very best to provide answers as we are able.
Thank you
