Since our founding in 1968, the one hundred acres that make up the campus of Maclay School have undergone a dramatic transformation. Initially composed of just one building (the current Lower School/Administration building) the campus has been transformed over the years into a vibrant institution of 14 buildings, numerous athletic fields and over 900 students. This growth over the past 40+ years is due to capital improvements and fundraising campaigns supported by generous donors like you.

Now in our 45th year, Maclay School has reached a pivotal juncture. In the spring of 2011, the school’s Board of Trustees approved a far-reaching strategic plan that outlined multiple capital needs that the school faces in upcoming years.

The Board has identified the most pressing needs and agrees that the successful completion of these projects will affect the future of the school, with long-term repercussions on enrollment, retention, and the school’s ability to educate students in the competitive, rapidly changing realm of current education.

We are launching Phase I of a Capital Campaign that will cast the vision for the next 20 years of Maclay School.

Vision

Karen Unger and Charlie Dudley headshots Since the founding of our school in 1968, the one hundred acres that make up the campus of Maclay School have undergone a dramatic and stunning transformation. Initially composed of just the current Lower School/Administration building, the campus has grown and developed over the years into a vibrant institution including 14 buildings, numerous athletic fields, and over 900 students. This tremendous growth over the past forty years is the direct result of capital improvements and fundraising campaigns supported by generous friends and families like you. Maclay School's development thus far consists of the following:

1967 - Lower School/Administration Building
1972 - Cartee Gymnasium & Dining Hall
1973 - McKenzie Center
1985 - Dining Hall
1989 - Jacob C. Belin Middle School
1996 - Erica Davey Upper School
1996 - Marian Lawton Langford Library
2004 - Robert C. Webster, Jr., Gymnasium & Convocation Center
2011 - Pre-Kindergarten Complex

Now in our 45th year, Maclay School has reached a pivotal juncture as we look ahead. In the spring of 2011, the school's Board of Trustees approved a broad-based and far-reaching strategic plan that encompassed multiple capital improvements that are necessary to advance Maclay School's commitment to excellence for our students. These capital improvements to our campus will undoubtedly have positive long-term repercussions on enrollment, retention, and the school's ability to educate students in the competitive, rapidly changing realm of current education.
The areas of need identified in the strategic plan included:

A new pre-kindergarten facility (completed in Fall 2011)
Lower School/Administration Building
Athletic Field House
Paving of the Campus Perimeter Road (completed December 2012)
Science Center
Fine Arts Center
Third Set of Tennis Courts
Open-Air Pavilion
The location of necessary infrastructure including roads, sidewalks, and drainage facilities

We are delighted to announce the launch of Phase I of this Capital Campaign that will cast the vision for the next 20 years of Maclay School. The first exciting phase of the campaign will cover the most critical and timely projects of the strategic plan: a new Lower School/Administration Building, the Field House and other athletic improvements, improvements to our fine arts program, and paving of the campus perimeter road.

In order for this campaign to be a success, we need all hands on deck. We will call upon all Maclay families, friends, alumni, and the greater Tallahassee community to invest in the future of our school and our students. This investment will be repaid in full by the world class quality education our students receive, and what they in turn will bring back to our community in the years and generations to come. We humbly ask for your support and participation in this exciting new endeavor as we work to advance Maclay into a bold and bright new phase.

Sincerely,

Karen Unger and Charlie Dudley
Co-Chairs, Maclay Capital Campaign

Projects

Lower School — $2,750,000

For over 40 years, the lower school/administration structure has housed generations of Maclay students. Our main building, which is so often associated with the heart and soul of the school, will undergo a total renovation beginning in April 2013. Classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and offices will be completely refurbished from floor to ceiling along with a new roof, lighting, heating and air systems for the entire building. Our special areas labs — science, foreign language, art, and technology — will be updated with state-of-the-art components to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for all of our lower school students. A brand new facade with a clock tower will be complemented by new landscaping, fencing, outdoor lighting, and traffic pattern. This renovation is beyond a facelift. It is a complete exterior and interior transformation of the building which serves as the formal gateway to the Maclay campus.

Lower School Naming Opportunities

Name the Lower School	$1,000,000
Clock Tower	$250,000
Adminstrative Offices/Foyer	$100,000
Commons Area	$100,000
Courtyard	$100,000
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade Wind	$50,000
3rd-5th Grade Wing	$50,000	x
Foreign Language Lab	$50,000
Art Lab	$50,000
Technology Lab	$50,000
Science Lab	$50,000	x
Benches (12 available)	$6,000
Pavers	$1,000

x = reserved

Athletics — $1,000,000

Maclay has a proud tradition as an athletic powerhouse earning 34 state titles and numerous Florida Program of the Year honors. Nearly all of Maclay students in grades 6-12 participate in one of our 57 athletic teams during the school year. The proposed new 8,000 square-foot field house will be located behind the scoreboard in close proximity to the athletic track and fields. It will include public restrooms, offices, locker rooms, athletic team storage, training facilities, as well as concessions,and will serve as the primary hub for 27 teams that compete in football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, cross-country, and track. In addition, Capital Campaign funds raised will purchase new lights for Frank Shaw Field and additional bleachers for visitors.

Athletics Naming Opportunites

Name the Field House	$500,000	x
Weight Room	$100,000
Boys Varsity Locker Room	$75,000
Girls Varsity Locker Room	$75,000
Concessions	$50,000
Coaches Office	$25,000
Asst. Athletic Director's Office	$25,000
Conference Room	$25,000
Trainer's Room	$25,000
Bleachers at Frank Shaw Field (4 available)	$50,000

x = reserved

Fine Arts — $125,000

The momentum of Fine Arts improvements continues with plans to expand the renovations to the
Cartee Stage which will include lighting and sound as well as major Black Box improvements to make it more conducive to smaller performances. Funds raised in the Capital Campaign will also go to purchase kilns, sinks, tables, and frames in the art labs. The Maclay music department which offers band for 5th grade, middle, and upper school along with the jazz ensemble, string orchestra, chorus, and the glee club will also purchase an expansive new line of instruments for our musicians.

Cartee Stage renovation $50,000
Visual Arts Improvements $5000 (LS kiln, sinks, tables, frames)
Instrumental Improvements $40,000 (timpani drum set, oboes, baritones, saxophones, marimba)
Black Box Theatre Renovations $30,000

Perimeter Road — $125,000

Perimeter Road image Work has begun on the perimeter road paving making a significant improvement to our Maclay campus. Thousands of visitors, students, faculty, and friends now have a much more pleasant drive when traveling through Maclay.

How to get involved

Getting Involved Is Easy!

To continue to build upon our community of excellence, Maclay School must expand and improve its facilities and resources. Tuition dollars support the curriculum, but tuition does not construct new buildings. Since 1968, members of our school community have given generously, over and above tuition, to build the school that we enjoy today. Now it is our turn to pay it forward and honor the commitment of those who have gone before us with Tomorrow Begins Today: Maclay Campaign.

Attend a campaign information session or cottage meeting:

Additional sessions coming soon

If you would like to attend an information session or have any other questions about the campaign, please contact the Advancement Office at (850)893-8465 ext 230 or ccsmith@maclay.org.

Support the campaign financially with:

Checks
Pledges (Gift spread over 3 years)
Gifts of publicly traded securities
Gifts of real and personal property
A paid up life insurance policy
Any of the regularly recognized charitable gift planning vehicles (CRT, Trust, Annuity, etc.)

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. This is a great way for you to double or triple your gift and make an even bigger impact on Maclay. Please contact your employer or call the Advancement office if you have any questions regarding the Matching Gift Program.

Be an advocate for the school:

Understand the mission and values of the school
Introduce new people to Maclay and build relationships within the community
Participate on school committees such as a campaign committee
Host a campaign event
Encourage involvement from corporate partners

For more information, please contact the Advancement Office at (850)893-8465 or Carri Smith, Maclay Advancement Director at ccsmith@maclay.org

Progress

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Update: April 29, 2013

We are excited to announce we have received a $500,000 anonymous gift plus another $100,000 towards the construction of the new Athletics Field House which will be the primary hub for 27 sports teams as well as a concession stand, restrooms, and weightlifting facility. We are halfway to our goal of $2 million!

new walls Walls are going up for the new classrooms!

students surveying the new site Construction has begun with the demolition the "kindergarten porch" which will be replaced by two new modern classrooms. Pre-K students took the opportunity to take a tour while looking at shapes, materials, and designs as part of a lesson. Concrete and masonry work will begin this week.

Thank You to Our Supporters

Stan & Tenley Barnes
Logan & Maryanne Brooks
Junious & Monesia Brown
Lamont & Johnnie Cook
Jim & Kathy Dahl
Sammy & Nancy Deal
Tom & Allison Deison
The Dudley Families
Brad & Lauren Fantle
The Firman Fund
Gannon Hunt
George & Melonie Haedicke
Gary & Meredith Hunter
Rip & Kelly Kirby
Dean & Lina Knox
Mike & Nicole Koski
The Owenby Family
Gary & Katrina Rolle
Jason & Karen Unger
Scott & Mary Hilton
Kiki Dunton & John Hugill
Danny & Pammy Murphy
Leonard & Jeanne Dimitri-DaSilva
Bradford & Amy Lewis
Jordan & Lacy Matheson
Philip & Fran Sandon
Kelly & Hank Hutchinson
Jennifer & Jay LaVia
Elaine McConnell
Dr. & Mrs. Brett Perkins
Shelton S. Bridges
Mayo & Amber Woodward
Alexander & Jane Hinson
Sandra S. Roberts
Suzanne H. Kirby
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bailey
Dr. Frederick Corpuz & Dr. Joanna Yao
Brianne Jablon Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Evert
Frances J. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Byron Wells
Blair & Monica Bailey
Ben & Jennifer Betts
Dr. & Mrs. John Rutledge
Dena Sokolow
Rick & Michele Shapley
Hon & Mrs. Robert Hinkle
Sean & Cheryl Everett
Mrs. Bettie Jane Grant
Mrs. Ronit Greenfield
Ms. Lisa Freeze
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Miles
Mr. & Mrs. John M. McGraw
Ms. Abbygail Sly
Ms. Eleanore Rosenberg
Drs. Laurence & Lori Rosenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Diamantis
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Ms. Janie Turner
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Dr. & Mrs. Ed Eastman
Tim & Gerry Phipps
Beau Turner
Joseph Brigham & Linda Bailey
Lyman & Sherri Walker
Dr. & Mrs. Landon Ross
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FAQ

Why are we having a capital campaign?: When the Maclay Board of Trustees developed the long range Strategic Plan in 2010-2011, they identified needs that could not be met through our annual operating budget. This Capital Campaign will help to implement the plan and fulfill the needs of our school.
What will the campaign cover?
Who is managing Maclay’s capital campaign?: The campaign is being managed by a Committee under the leadership of Karen Unger and Charlie Dudley, campaign co-chairs.
Who is being asked to support the campaign?: The entire Maclay community will be asked to participate in the campaign. Because campaigns are conducted sequentially, some members of the Maclay family may not be contacted right away, but within a year everyone will have been invited to participate and support this important event in the School’s history. Making the school a philanthropic priority will insure the success of the campaign.
Why should I invest in Maclay? My children are no longer there.: Everything we enjoy at Maclay is the result of generous gifts from those who came before us; as they provided for you and your children or grandchildren, it is now our responsibility to provide for those who will follow. Your belief in Maclay’s mission was, in part, what led you to choose the School for your children. You now have the opportunity to reinforce that choice with a gift that reflects your continuing commitment to the goals and values that an Maclay School education represents. Your gift to this campaign is not only an investment in Maclay, but also an investment in our community.
Do other independent schools have capital campaigns?: Yes, capital campaigns are common for schools that, like Maclay, are dependent upon tuition income and charitable gifts.
Do you expect this campaign to have an effect on enrollment?: Though we opened the 2012-13 school year with a three-year high of 933 students, our Lower School continues to have room for growth. Our capacity of 360 students allows us room to grow an additional 75 students in Lower School. By making the building of the new Lower School a priority, we would expect a similar bump in enrollment that we have seen with the Pre-K. The larger Pre-K classes, on their own, will begin to matriculate into the lower school and increase those numbers.
How does this capital campaign affect The Maclay Fund?: Even during the capital campaign, the School’s annual operating expenses will continue to require the support of The Maclay Fund. Because tuition only covers a portion of the actual cost, The Maclay Fund is vitally important to the life of the School. The annual giving campaign will continue to be run separately from the capital campaign.
Will I be asked to give to The Maclay Fund next year, too?: Yes!
How long is the pledge period for a capital campaign gift?: Pledges to the capital campaign may be paid over a 3 year period.
May I make a contribution in some form other than cash?: Certainly, gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, real estate, life insurance and charitable trusts will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Lauren Clary (850-893-8465 or lclary@maclay.org), Maclay Giving Coordinator and she will be happy to assist you in planning one of these gifts.
How much should I pledge to the campaign?: Only you can decide how much to give. The pledge should be made based on your ability to give, your understanding of the need, and your belief in the mission of Maclay.
Why is a signed pledge card necessary?: A signed pledge card, or letter of intent, is needed to confirm and assure proper credit for each gift.
May I direct my gift toward a particular aspect of the campaign?: Although we’d prefer that your gift be unrestricted, there will be Named Gift Opportunities available. Please mention your interest to the campaign volunteer who provided you with these materials, or call Carri Smith (850-893-8465) in the Advancement Office for further assistance.
Will I be notified when the payments on my pledge are due?: Yes. Regular reminders will be sent to you based on intervals you specify when making your pledge.
We’d like our gift to be anonymous – is that possible?: All gifts will be listed in the annual gift report and those that are anonymous will be reflected accordingly.

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