Vision21

Vision21 is the most ambitious undertaking in the history of Harford Christian School. The comprehensive plan includes:

• A completely renovated campus
• Environmentally-friendly designs
• Safety-conscious traffic patterns and ample parking
• Upgraded Primary Center, grades 1-4
• A new 5th through 12th grade building including:
  • 14 state-of-the-art classrooms
  • Computer, biology, physics/chemistry labs
  • Special education classrooms
  • Music instruction studios
  • Rehearsal rooms
  • Performing arts auditorium
  • Cafeteria and food preparation facilities
  • Gymnasium
  • Storage space for sports equipment, performing arts equipment and other educational needs

Project Phases

Phase 1 (complete) was an 18 month study which answered vital questions concerning actual needs and overall scope. The study resulted in the selection of engineering, architectural and construction firms. Civil engineers at the firm of Wilson Deegan & Associates began evaluating the 40-acre school campus in 2002. Daniel Cook & Associates (DCA) was then awarded the contract to produce drawings.  DCA is a Utah architectural firm specializing in Christian School construction and has produced more than 100 educational facilities nationwide. Working with a wide array of suppliers and contractors, DCA is known for giving exceptional value on the dollar, making possible many Christian education projects while not shortchanging quality in the least.

Phase 2 (complete) prepared the site for building. Excavation, underground utilities, storm water management, traffic routing, parking easement, lighting, landscaping and environmental issues enabled the following phases to be initiated.

Phase 3 is where Vision21 takes shape and consists of five parts.

A. Phase 3A will include the shell of the new facility. The shell includes the building foundation, roof, finished exterior with protection against the elements and an interior floor plan for the educational, administrative and fine arts areas. Heating/cooling equipment will be installed to protect the new facility during the winter and summer.

B. Phase 3B will include the completion of the classrooms and offices of the new facility. In addition, equipment, technology and other furnishings will be acquired to ready the rooms for use by our faculty, students and other staff.

C. Phase 3C will include alterations to Whiteford Road (Route 136) in front of the HCS campus.

D. Phase 3D will include the completion of the performing arts center.

E. Phase 3E will include the completion of the new gymnasium.

 

Phase 4 is the wrap-up segment of the project. It phase will run concurrently throughout Phase 3. One-tenth of each dollar contributed will go into an endowment to fund ongoing maintenance of all the facilities.

How can you help?

We are looking for people who want to invest in the lives of the young people in and around Harford County and who seek to bring glory to Jesus Christ. We have students from several counties in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Strategic Plan

Funding for Vision21 will be addressed in several ways. We are asking Christians who value solid Christian education to stand with us a variety of charitable gifting techniques including:

• Cash contributions
  Lump sum or amortized over a multi-year period
• Gifts of Appreciated Property or Securities
• Named Beneficiary of taxable interests
  (Group Life Insurance, Annuities, Qualified Retirement Plans, etc.)
• Gift of Life Insurance
• Gifts of Real Estate
  Combine with Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) to eliminate gains, create deductions and increase lifetime income
• Gifts of Residence (Rent, Equity)
  Live there as long as you want and keep the current deduction
• Split Interest Gifts (Income, Principle)
  Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Private Foundations or Donor-Advised Funds
  Ongoing Family Involvement, Ongoing Benefit
• Bequests in Will
• Replacing Gifts in Your Estate
  Exchange of tax-free for taxable dollars via Wealth Replacement Trust
• Replacing the taxation in Your Estate
  Marital Trust Will
  Gift of Unified Credit
  Private Annuities (End-of-Life Estate Removal)