Xaverian Brothers High School
The Strategic
Planning Process
Our strategic planning work began in early 2022 as members of the administration
researched the meaning and purpose of strategic planning, the various methods through
which such plans are constructed, and the inherent value that strategic planning can provide
schools and organizations. Additionally, in an attempt to gain insight and perspective, we
held conversations with schools that recently developed strategic plans. Xaverian’s
leadership also interviewed a strategic planning consultant whose efforts are specifically
tailored to Catholic schools in an attempt to understand further the complexities associated
with successful strategic planning.
Ultimately, Xaverian decided to develop its plan independently while consulting with the
Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School Office Executive Director, Dr. Patrick Slattery. While
pursuing this course, the school’s leadership was adamant that all major constituents have an
opportunity to propose their thoughts on the future of Xaverian. Students, alumni, parents,
faculty, staff, administrators, and members of our board of trustees all offered their
perspective on the strategic plan. These thoughts and recommendations contributed to the
foundation of this strategic plan.
To conduct this effort, Xaverian formed a six-person strategic planning committee led by
Head of School, Dr. Jacob Conca ’94 and Principal, Dr. Michael Nicholson, P ’29.
The strategic planning committee’s primary goal was to lead the school community through
the development of our plan. We surveyed our current students, parents, faculty, staff,
administration, board of trustees, and our recent alumni. Focus groups were held with our
faculty, staff, administration, board, and alumni, all with an eye toward understanding the
opportunities before us. An analysis of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
(SWOT analysis) was developed at the suggestion of our board of trustees to further aid in
our thinking and planning.
Our work was developed as we analyzed Xaverian through the following six themes and their
corresponding aspirational statements.
Mission and Identity
Aspirational Statement: We aspire to ensure that all of our programs, initiatives, and activities
are fully animated by, and aligned with, our Catholic and Xaverian mission and identity.
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