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Saratoga Independent School
Culture Transformation Proposal
Prepared by A.M. Consulting

Building a Culture Worth Belonging To

A phased engagement for Saratoga Independent School — from assessment to lasting institutional change.

3 Phases
Assess · Align · Build
8–12 Wks
Core timeline
$35K
Starting investment
~160
Students impacted
Phase 14–6 Weeks

Culture & Climate Assessment

Understand the current reality of the school community.

Key Deliverables
Leadership interviews (Head of School, trustees, key administrators)
Listening sessions with key stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, families)
Policy and document review
Phase 24–6 Weeks

Strategic Alignment

Help leadership decide what kind of culture they actually want to build.

Key Deliverables
Leadership retreat or strategy session
Board of Trustees conversation and alignment
Values clarification and commitment articulation
Phase 3Ongoing

Capacity Building

Help the community actually live the culture they say they want.

Key Deliverables
Faculty and staff workshops
Leadership coaching for Head of School
DEI team skill-building and development

Why This Work Matters

SIS serves Pre-K through 8th Grade on a 60-acre Adirondack-style campus in Saratoga Springs, NY. With 11% students of color compared to a 40% state average for private schools, and an active DEI parent-faculty group already in place, the school has both readiness and opportunity.

This engagement is developmental, not transactional. Each phase builds on the previous, creating lasting institutional capacity rather than one-time awareness.

Our Approach

Typical
×One-time workshop
×Generic frameworks
×Reports on shelves
A.M. Consulting
Phased, listening-first
Co-created strategy
Lasting capacity

Investment Options

Foundation
$35,000–$55,000

Essential assessment and strategic planning — ideal for schools beginning culture work.

ComprehensiveRecommended
$62,000–$110,000

Full engagement across all three phases — assessment, strategy, and capacity building.

Partnership
$125,000–$175,000

A sustained, year-long partnership for deep institutional transformation.

Next Steps

1
Select Priorities
Use the engagement portal to indicate focus areas
2
Introductory Call
Align on goals, scope & timeline
3
Begin the Work
Phase 1 launches within two weeks of agreement
Contact
Altagracia
info@altagraciamontilla.com
Prepared for Saratoga Independent School · April 2026Confidential — intended solely for SIS leadership

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