2014-2015 Annual Report

the
khabele school
A Community for a Peaceful World
Annual Report
2014-2015
Our vision is to cultivate learning communities in which each and every student, parent, and staff member
falls in love with learning, realizes their profound beauty, and lives with courage and authenticity.
Dear Friends, Parents, Donors, Faculty, Staff, Students,
Alumni, and Fellow Community Members—
During my first months at Khabele, I have witnessed many remarkable
moments of self-expression, unity, effort, and thoughtfulness. One of the
most moving came from a family (like mine) brand new to the school. One
afternoon, while house-hunting in Austin, they went to a park for a picnic
supper. They laid out their food and got comfortable when they noticed a
group of students playing nearby.
As they tell it, the group of kids behaved differently from others. While the
students were energetic and boisterous, they were also kind and inclusive.
The family continued to watch and, eventually, introduced themselves to
the students and asked where they attended school. "Khabele," they
responded. That's when this family knew that Khabele would be the right
choice for their son.
Like many of you and like this family, I knew early on that this was "our
school." One measure of a school's health is enrollment and admissions
interest. Another, as you'll see from our financial statements, is fiscal
health. I'm pleased to report that our fiscal health is good.
Thanks to the generosity of many community members and the disciplined
work of the board, administration, faculty, and staff, the school continues
to mature, and continues to inspire and care for the children who join us
each day.
Khabele is now in a position to think ahead. Imagining the school's future
is a great gift, a welcome opportunity, and a genuine responsibility. I hope
you'll find a way to participate in strategic planning this year.
I remain grateful for the faith and trust so many people have placed in the
school, and I am proud to have joined such a resilient and caring community.
Sincerely,
Letter from Our Head of School
Ted Graf, Head of School
About the Khabele School
73
532
students
faculty members
Founded
in 2001
3
Austin campuses
Montessori
Foundation
International
Baccalaureate
Diploma
Programme
$262,996
given in Financial
Aid in 2015-2016
12%
students receive
financial aid
This is my second year at Khabele. I feel very
lucky to be a part of a community where I have
such great opportunities to grow as an educator;
I learn a great deal from my highly talented
colleagues and I have a high level of autonomy
in what I teach and how I teach. I feel greatly
supported by my administration, appreciated by
the parents of my students, and respected by the
young mathematicians who walk into my
classroom everyday.
School Stories
Thom Gibson, Middle School Math Teacher
We feel so lucky to be a part of the Khabele community. When
looking for a school for Lily, we wanted a place where she would
be nurtured and her true self would be cherished and enhanced.
We found that at Khabele. Lily is in her second year in the
Roadrunner classroom, and we have watched her grow and learn
in the most fantastic ways. She comes home singing songs, talking
about her work, and sharing about her friendships. At drop-off and
pick-up, we get to chat with other classroom parents and engage in
the Khabele community. We cannot imagine a better or more
nurturing place for our child.
— Nick Lateur & Amara Nitibhon, Early Childhood Parents
School Stories
Lily & Family
”
Elementary Campus
Enhancements
In September 2015 we opened our brand new 3000 square foot Elementary building, which houses
three classrooms. It was designed by Derrington Building Studio and built by American Constructors. A
new playground, sports field, and sport court were also added to the campus.
I was drawn to Khabele for many
reasons, but paramount among them was
the palpable sense of community I feel
every time I walk through the door. As a
teacher, I’m deeply grateful for the bonds
I’ve made with the children and families
I’ve been honored to serve, as well as for
the close connections I’ve made with my
incredibly gifted colleagues. As the parent
of a 4th grade Khabele student, I feel
blessed knowing that my precious child
walks into his classroom each day, feeling
honored and respected for who he is, but
simultaneously challenged to become the
best possible version of himself.
Ultimately, that's what I appreciate most
about Khabele. It’s a community that
lovingly supports all of its
members—children, parents and teachers
alike—on their journey toward becoming
their highest selves.
School Stories
Jennifer Giroux, Elementary Guide
I first heard about Khabele through a high school application
seminar at Breakthrough Austin. Breakthrough Austin is a
program that helps students become the first in their family to
graduate from college. Students apply as 6th graders, and
from there they help prepare students for college. That includes
applying to rigorous college preparatory high schools as an
8th grader. When I first heard about Khabele, I knew I wanted
to be part of the close-knit community that Khabele offers. My
gut also told me that it would provide the necessary tools to
further my education. As a low-income student in a
single-parent household, paying for private a high school was
not a possibility. But when I first visited Khabele, I knew this
was where I wanted to go. So I decided to apply, and luckily
got accepted with a great financial aid package.
I really enjoy the close knit community here. Khabele is a safe
learning environment where students can voice their opinions
without judgement, which really intrigued me. Also, being in a
small school has its perks. Things like knowing everybody's
name in school as well as being able to bond with teachers
helped create a great experience for me as a student.
School Stories
Jorge Delgadillo, Khabele Senior
Khabele has shaped my life in many different ways. The Five
Attributes have influenced the way I learn and approach new
lessons inside and outside of Khabele. Khabele has also
helped me realize what I would like to do for the rest of my
life: become a successful film director. After I graduate I plan
to get my Bachelor in Fine Arts and become the first person in
my family to graduate from college. After I graduate I hope to
become an innovative film director who has a positive impact
on my audience and who inspires them to think and become
better people.
We are happy to be in continued partnership with Breakthrough
Austin as part of our larger financial aid program.
2014-2015 Donors
Richard Abraham
Courtney & Nichole Abshire
Michele Ajgaonkar
Jeff & Toni Albrecht
Sean Allen & Nora Dock
Amy's Ice Cream
Carol Amador & Ramsey Jump
Amazon
Kristy Anderson & Lawrence Ewing
Roberto Andrade & Cristina Rangel
Brooke Andrus
Rob Archacki & Mary Flanagan
Allyn & Susan Archer
Michael & Dora Arellano
Chris Armstrong & Erin Matwey
John Arnn
Osei & Tracy Asamoah
Jerry Aubin & Kerry Joyce
Austin Community Foundation
Roseana Auten & Roland Swenson
Amy Averett
Jason Baczynski
Tinamarie Baczynski
Doug & Stacy Bain
Dwight Baker & Sarah Sallis
Sage Baker
Joy & Bill Baldwin
Naomi Ball
Jeffrey Baptist & Frances
Walker-Baptist
Mary Barras
Dennis & Joya Barrett
Mark & Leslie Begert
Joe & Trish Bennett
Catherine Benouis
Nicholas & Jessica Benson
Robert & Anson Berger
Simone Bernecker
Oscar & Lucille Berrones
Harvey Berry
Jeffrey Berthiaume
Mitchell & Tiffany Bilbe
Anne Bingham & Chris Houston
Ashley Bird
Stephanie Blacklock
Michael Blair
Darren & Karen Blais
Steve Blanchard
Susan Aspinall Block
Susan Bockholt, Bockholt Realty
Suzanne Deal Booth
David Booth
Christina & James Bos
Box Tops for Education
Topher Bradfield & Cecilia
Israel-Bradfield
Laura Broadhead
Jennie Burger & Bill Fagelson
Adam & Julie Butler
Chris Caffey
Debbie & Kell Cahoon
Chrissy Campbell
Zachary & Sarah Campbell
Betty Caplan
Jimmy & Leslie Caplan
Gerard Castillo & Ami Cortes
John Cazares
Luis Cervantes & Erin Sheppard
Henry & Heather Chalmers
Vasudha Chiluka
Jessica Ciarla-Benson
Alice Clark
Joel & Anna Clement
Anne-Marie & Christina Coats-Gatz
Art Compton
Carla Cook
Corey & Noelle Corcoran
Chris & Barbara Cosart
James & Katelena Cowles
James Cox
Kevin Cramer & Sara Legesse
Paul Cronin & Keely Bargnesi
Jeff Crosby & Shelley Jackson
Emily Crumley
Anacleto Rojas & Adrianna
Cuellar-Rojas
Bettina Dahl & Eric Hess
Rob & Rebecca D'Amico
Lauren Davis
Sean Debardelaben
Noah De Lissovoy
Joshua Deford
Dell
Cecily Dennis
Tim Derrington & Derrington Building
Studio
Kelly & Linda Dickens
Louis Disano & Teresa Albert
Janelle Downey
Mark Doyle
Scott Dubois
Lisa Dubuque
Kerry Edwards
Owen & Jodi Egerton
John Greenman & Zahie El Kouri
Nils & Lara Ellis
Suzette Emberton & Manoj Panicker
Laura Erickson
Todd & Courtney Erickson
Raphael & Bridget Esch
Rip Esselstyn & Jill Kolasinski
Amy Estes & Tobin Scroggins
Crystal Estrada
Allene Evans & Tom Herod
Marc & Jessica Evans
Nathaniel Fagelson
Meghan Faulkner & Sirr Less
Sarah Ferguson
Enrique Ferraro
Sean & Andrea Fleming
Jonathan & Roni Foster
Larry & Kelli Foulkrod
Mike & Crystal Franz
Jeanie Frasier
Patrick Frasier
Emily Frost
Winston & Cindy Fuller
Rebekah Gainsley & Jasen Trautwein
Patrick & Vanessa Gallagher
Sara & Ryan Garcia
Jennifer Carley Gatti & Joe Gatti
Georgios & Georgie Georgakis
2014-2015 Donors
Thomas Gibson
Dan Gilkison & Jenn Wooten
Jane Gindin
Matt & Gina Giordano
Jennifer Giroux
Jennie Glass
Ryan Gomez
Ryan & Temple Gossett
Sally Grant
Marc & Sarah Grant
Ashley & John Guaragna
Mark & Laura Guenther
Sina & Mikisha Haeri
Robert & Nicole Halder
Bryan Hale
Amy Hall
Hollie E. Hall
Frances Hargrove
Aaron & Chris Hart
Paul & Beth Havens
Janet Heimlich
Barton Hejny
Tina Hellsten
Jason & Anna Herd
Paula & Dan Herd
David Herman
Robert & Amie Hershberger
Jonathan & Lana Hewitt
Law Office of Garrett C. Higley, PLLC
Roger & Leslie Hirsch
Thomas & I-Pei Hodge
Clay & Christia Hoffman
Will Holland-Freed
Brandy Hoopaugh
Thomas & Kimberly Hooper
Sheila Howard
Gavin & Erica Hudgeons
Penny Hudgeons
Tara Hughes-Womack
Clarissa Hulsey Bailey
Ryan & Veronica Hyma
Nico & Rani Ilai
Marrit Ingman
Alesha Istvan
Steve & Diana Jabour
James Jalenak
Laurie Jalenak
Darryl & Lizette Jamison-Bell
Dean & Page Janeff
Kelley & Nathaniel Janes
Mitch & Yvonne Janowski
Pankesh & Falguni Jariwala
Peter Jeffe & Susan Bremer
Jewish Community Fund
Kenneth & Victoria Johnson
Bill & Ann Jones
Christopher Jones
Katherine Jones & Don Pitts
Lance & Darla Jones
Mark Jones & Tricia Hernandez Jones
Sam Jones
Carla Jung
Eddie & Leigh Kaye
Jeff & Pam Kelly
Hyoungmog Kim
David & Julie King
Robin Knudsen
Suzanne Koett & Camille Woods
Sandy & Camille Kress
Dennis Ku
Tommy Landry & Marie Nakatsu
Earl Landry
Todd & Lori Lankford
Nick Lateur & Amara Nitibhon
Diane Lawlis-Clarke
Steven Leon
Juniper & Jeneke Lesak
Jeremy & Jacquelyn Levine
Tracy Levins-Canning & Jeff Canning
Katy & Clay Levit
Jose Levy & Anitra Abdullah-Levy
Marc Lewis & Elizabeth Crook
Jason Lewiss
Mark & Dawn Lindsey
Marc Lionetti
Chris & Cheryl Lofgren
Matthew & Christina Loftus
Manuel Lopez
Shannon Lowry
Virginia Luff
Martin & Laura MacCarty
Adrienne & Ryan MacKenzie
Louise Malek
Jaclyn & Eric Mann
Sean Manning
Sue Marmion
Emily Martin
Eduardo & Debra Martinez
Marta Masferrer & Connor Kirsch
Misty Mathis & Justin Poag
Garry & Christina Mauro
Michael Mayberry & Azucena
Rangel
John & Christine McIver
Terri McLaughlin
Thomas McLaughlin
Bryan & Andi McNeal
Kevin & Anne Mickleburgh
Carol Midboe
Carol & Peyton Middleton
Lisa Anne Miele
Deron & Marye Miller
David & Laura Mitchell
Erin Moffitt
William & Bradford Moncrieff
Karen Monteith
Ashley & Sean Moran
Marisol Morgan
Caroline Morris
Jeff & Kathleen Mulhausen
John & Monique Mulvany
Hyacinthe Naraguma
National Instruments
Sean & Karla Newton
Elsie & Art Nylund
Rob & Amy Nylund
Jay & Angela Oberman
Selena Offenberg
Maria Oriendo
Allison Orr
David Osborn
Liz Osting
2014-2015 Donors
Jeanice Pantier-Mullen
David & Amy Papa
Patrick & Tracy Parker
Katherine Pauciello
Pearson Education
Sean Peterson & Janet Ngo
Gary Pharr
Jennifer Phillips
Ryan Phillips
Michael Phillipson
Phil's Ice House
Vanessa Piampiano
Tomasz Pietka
Candy Porter
Sheila Prescott
Stephen & Susan Prescott
Jeff & Laura Quilici
Carson & Traci Rademacher
Suzanne & Steve Ravel
Virginia Reeves
Darren & Carolina Reid
Stanley Reiser
RetailMeNot, Inc
Dale & Robin Richard
Paul Richardson
Alvaro Rincon
James Rizkalla & Jennifer Moore
Julie Rorrer
Adrian Rosas
Andrea Rubin
Jim & Wanda Kay Rudden
Safeway
Hemanth Salem
Gareth Sampson
Owen Samuels & Heather Swanson
Corry Scheuerman
Lara Schmidl-Simandi
Bob Schneider
David & Holly Schneider
Agnes Seebass
George & Laurie Seremetis
Cara & Brandon Shackelford
Donna Shands
Sridhar & Priya Shankar
Thomas & Vanessa Shaw
Jane Shepard
Jeff & Roz Sherman
Bill & Carol Short
Hillary Simon
Jennifer Skiffington
Tim Smiser & Jennifer Augustine
Amy Smith
Michele Solberg & Oliver Steck
Yvonne Solorio
Becka Spellman & Jeremy Burks
Zachrey & Kristi Spence
Spredfast
Vicki Spriggs-Wright
Brian & Joy Standefer
Timothy & Barbara Starcke
Jeff & Barb Steinberg
Iektje & Matt Stephens
Andrew & Laura Stewart
Karen Sullivan
Hannah Syburg
Target
Tea Living, Inc
Hari & Zilu Thangirala
Rosalie Tharp
Stacie Tharp
Alex Thomas
Carla Thompson
Terry & Natalie Tocker
William & Jennifer Tolan
Travelers
Kenny & Teresa Trice
John Trudeau & Renee Peterson
Trudeau
Dapheria Tubaugh
Thomas Turner
Jennifer Tyson
Sridhar Vaidyanathan & Geeta
Balakrishnan
Jeff & Norma Van Horn
Brannon Via
Ruston & Heather Vickers
Madicyn Villalobos
Will & Eleonore Villarrubia
Trey & Keelan Wackman
Tara Wagner & Robert Shults
Dottie Wagner & Mike Hutchins
Deborah Way-Salinas
Ginger Webb
Steven & Lara Weber
Greg Wenderski
Molly Wexler
James Wilkerson
Christi Wilson
Michelle & Kay Winowiak
Dave & Ladye Anne Wofford
Virginia Woodruff & Tom Vale
Brian Yager
Timothy & Barbara Yoas
Ann Young
Tim Ziegler & Michelle Leuzinger
Every day is a new beginning and the opportunity to create an
amazing life. Our community has the gift of people who believe in this,
allowing us to be fully impacted and inspired by the beauty and
growth of one another. You can see it in our administrators who
tirelessly hold the framework of our school's logistics and wellbeing; in
our teachers who creatively focus their minds and hearts to offer the
best to each individual child; in our parents who fiercely love their
children and offer a helping hand when needed in the community; and
most importantly, in the children who show up as their authentic selves
to guide us in fine-tuning our abilities to see all things with fresh eyes.
School Stories
Madicyn Villalobos, Young Children’s Community Guide
Getting Ananth enrolled at Khabele was one of the quickest decisions we have made for him. Looking back, it has
certainly been one of the best decisions too. Ananth's pre-school teacher strongly urged us to consider Khabele as
she felt it would suit his personality well. As parents we were drawn to the peaceful environment, positive, cheerful
and knowledgable staff, and the variety it had to offer to the inquisitive brain. After his initial class visit, getting
him to join Khabele felt like a complete no-brainer because Ananth felt so comfortable with Ms. Yvonne and Ms.
Jennie. Ananth is a pretty thoughtful child and the environment at Khabele suits him very well. In addition to a
strong academic curriculum, he is getting ample exposure to nature through on-campus gardening and field-trips.
Oh yes, thanks to his friends and physical education, he is also getting an ample doze of exposure to football too!
As parents, we found the teaching staff to be very experienced and very astute in judging the child's character
and personality traits. We have also found the Khabele community to be very close-knit and caring and we are
extremely grateful for all the support and care.
— Geeta Balakrishnan & Sridhar Vaidyanathan,
Elementary Parents
School Stories
Ananth & Family
2014-2015 Audited Financial Overview
Income Statement
Revenue
2014-2015
2013-2014
Tuition (Net Discounts and Financial Aid)
Contributions
Other Income
6,011,508
576,741
204,781
5,712638
591,216
240,073
Total Revenue
6,793,030
6,543,927
Expenses
2014-2015
2013-2014
Educational
Fundraising
General/Administration
5,695,005
70,111
1,096,083
5,394,082
234,971
828,481
Total Expenses
6,861,199
6,457,534
-68,169
86,393
Decrease/Increase in Net Assets
Occupancy
12%
Other 7%
Educational
Expense Detail
Depreciation 3%
Interest 2%
Maintanence 2%
Salaries and Benefits
69%
Balance Sheet
Assets
Professional
Fees
2014-2015
2013-2014
Total Assets
7,416,876
7,026,716
Liabilities
2014-2015
2013-2014
Current Liabilities
Long Term Debt
2,549,179
3,231,617
2,646,016
2,676,451
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
5,780,796
1,636,080
7,416,876
5,322,467
1,704,249
7,026,716
Program
Budgets 5%
27%
Salaries
and Benefits
53%
Administrative
Expense Detail
Occupancy
9%
Other
8%
Depreciation 3%
This has been a year of continued stability and strength for
our school, as we welcomed Ted Graf as our new Head of
School as well as four new Trustees to our board. After two
years of fairly intense transition, we are pleased to now be
able to focus more deeply on strengthening our foundation
and moving the school forward into a new era. We continue
our careful oversight of the school's healthy financials, and
we look forward to the strategic planning process that will
guide our our vibrant and thoughtful community as we
continue to define our priorities, passions, and purpose in
the coming years.
— J. Stephen Ravel, Board of Trustees Chairman
Note from Our Board Chairman
Khabele School Board of Trustees
J. Stephen Ravel
Board Chairman
Partner
Kelly Hart & Hallman
Austin, Texas
Katherine Jones
Board Vice Chairwoman
Principal & Founder
Milkshake
Austin, Texas
Jeff Albrecht
Board Secretary
Managing Partner
Quenby Management, LLC
Austin, Texas
Gary Pharr
Board Treasurer
Partner
Bounds Chatelain and Pharr, PC
Austin, Texas
Tracy Asamoah, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Private Practice
Austin, Texas
Jay Valanju
Mehron Azarmehr
Heather Vickers
Founder
Azarmehr Law Group
Austin, Texas
Graham Frey
Founder & Director
Schenley Learning
Austin, Texas
Julia Cuba Lewis
Executive Director
Girls Empowerment Network
Austin, Texas
Camille Miller
President & CEO
Texas Health Institute
Austin, Texas
Founder
Buzz Points
Austin, Texas
Program Director, CA Technologies
Treasurer, Khabele Parent Volunteer Community
Austin, Texas
Brian Yager
Head of School
Keystone School
San Antonio, Texas
Administration and Campus Locations
Khabele School Administration
Khabele School Campuses
Ted Graf, Head of School
Early Childhood Campus
Ryan Phillips, Head of Middle & High School
6405 Manchaca Rd.
Virginia Luff, Head of Elementary
Austin, Texas 78745
Susie Demarest, Head of Early Childhood
512-443-8843
Lori Lankford, Head of Operations
Amy Nylund, Director of Communications
Elementary Campus
Keelan Wackman, Director of Advancement
9607 Brodie Lane
Krista Phillips, Director of Admissions
Austin, Texas 78748
Jason Lewiss, Director of Technology
512-804-2708
Jennie Ostertag, Director of Human Resources
Middle & High School Campus
801 Rio Grande
Austin, Texas 78701
512-480-8142
Khabele School Website
khabele.org
The Khabele School is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.