Bishop Neumann’s 2025 “Fund-A-Need”
Bishop Neumann 60th Anniversary “Fund-a-Need” Facilities Improvement
This year, our focus is on flooring improvements throughout Bishop Neumann, ensuring a well-maintained environment for our students. The Facilities Committee has initiated several projects, but we need your support to complete them!
Projects in Progress:
✅ Water Softener System – Installation begins this summer for the entire building. – $20,000.
✅ Varsity Boys’ Locker Room Showers – $35,000 committed to updating, cleaning, painting and replacing hardware this summer. The original 2001 showers are leaking, covered in hard water, and showing signs of damage.
What We Need Your Help Funding:
🔹 Boy’s Locker Room Shower Floor – $8,000
🔹 Band Room Carpeting (Replacing Carpet)– $7,100
Once the above are fully funded, you can vote on which classrooms to prioritize for new carpeting (improving acoustics and reducing annual maintenance costs of stripping and waxing).
Classroom Carpet Installation:
- Room 31 (Mrs. Grady) – $2,800
- Room 32 (Mr. Lawler) – $2,800
- Room 41 (Mrs. Benes) – $2,375
- Room 42 (Chemistry Classroom) – $2,320
- Room 44 (Mrs. Sieck) – $2,320
- Room 45 (Mrs. Sladky) – $2,320
- Room 46 (Mrs. Pearson) – $2,320
- Room 3 (Fr. Fleck) and entry of out building – $3310
Stretch Goals:
- Varsity Locker Room Steps – $2,000 (if all classrooms are funded)
- Additional stretch goals if we fund everything are: The three roofs. All three roofs will need to be addressed in the coming years. There are some funds set aside already but not enough for completion.
Matching Gift Challenge:
💰 A generous donor has pledged $25,000 in matching funds! Help us raise $25,000 to unlock the match and double our impact.
Your vote matters! If a project is underfunded, funds will be redirected to the closest fully funded initiative. Let’s make an impact together!
Here is what the Boys Locker Room currently looks like. As stated, the Facilities Committee has already committed to a new water softener for hard water issues and all new hardware in the shower and wall treatments.

Proposed New Shower Fixtures:

Here are examples of what the new floor in the shower will look like, followed by proposed carpet squares for classrooms. Colors have yet to be finalized.


Facilities Committee at Bishop Neumann
In April 2023, Father Jirovsky initiated the creation of a Facilities Committee at Bishop Neumann High School. The administration tasked this committee with four main goals:
- Identify and prioritize short-term facility projects.
- Develop a campus facilities master plan.
- Create maintenance and replacement schedules.
- Communicate facility recommendations and projects to SCS stakeholders.
Since its formation, the committee has been meeting regularly, both formally and informally, to complete overdue projects and address newly identified issues. The funds available to the committee come from Bishop Neumann’s GALA proceeds and “Fund-A-Need” project funds.
Below, you’ll find the meeting minutes and a list of committee members, many of whom were selected for their expertise in corporate facilities, construction, maintenance, and finance. Please feel free to contact any of the lay members for updates on Bishop Neumann’s facilities.
Meeting Minutes:
Committee Members:
Kevin Stuhr – Chair – ks22132@windstream.net
Marv Wiese
Kevin Hittle
Beth Pavlik
Rick Stava
Tobin Spangler
Kristy Fortik
Adam Quinn
Dan Gruenes
Sherie VanSlyke
Rick Ahrens
Ryan Mascarello
Fr. Steve Mills