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2008 Accomplishments
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation has a long history supporting public education in Ann Arbor. As we evolve and grow, we are proud of our many accomplishments as a community non-profit organization. Following are some highlights from fiscal year 2008:
- Exceeded fundraising goal of $200,000
- Grants to teachers awarded - $33,500. Traveled with Superintendent and Board President to each classroom to make award presentation to teachers and students. Teachers awarded grants made presentations on outcomes in May 2008.
- Large grant to Ann Arbor Public Schools distributed $45,000 for Initiatives for Excellence, specifically writing literacy programs in grades 5 – 9.
- New funds established within the Educational Foundation
- Jinrae Kim Memorial Fund – for social inclusion of ESL families
- Peter Stamos Memorial Scholarship Fund – two scholarships for elementary students to attend fitness camps during the summer
- Disabilities Awareness Workshops Fund – to promote and share experiences of students with disabilities in the classrooms
- Karen Thomas Memorial Fund – promote literacy in elementary school with particular emphasis on low-income households
- Madeleine Thompson Memorial Fund – for Humanities
- Robin Wax Tribute Fund – honoring retired teacher
- Bob Galardi Tribute Fund – honoring retired teacher/administer
- Village Fund – to mitigate social exclusion in elementary schools (funds to cover costs of school photo’s for all students, yearbooks, t-shirts, lunch money for field trips, etc.)
- Utilized graduate students from the University of Michigan in three separate programs:
- Board Fellows – Two students from Ross School of Business MBA program serving as board fellows for one year; working on finance committee and alumni association committee
- Community Consulting Club of Ross School of Business Evening MBA Program – conducted a community survey to set bench marks for awareness of Ed Foundation in the Ann Arbor community
- U-M School of Information students in SI 501, “Contextual Inquiry and Project Management,” a 14-week client-based course at the University of Michigan School of Information, conducted a systems analysis and presented comprehensive report on “Using Data to Cultivate Contributions.”
- Awarded more than 14 scholarships:
- Alex Tons Scholarship
- Kacee Cronk Scholarship
- Kent Overbey Scholarships (3)
- Robert Lewis, Jr. Scholarship
- Taylor Calhoun Scholarships/Awards (3+)
- Women’s Symphony Scholarship
- Lisa Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
- Evie Mavrellis Scholarship
- Dorothy Russell Scholarship
- Donnellan Fund Scholarships
- Hosted an open-house for Realtors at the new Skyline High School.
- Welcomed 200 new donors or event attendees to our organization.
- Utilizing in-kind contributions and public service announcements, posted three billboards in Ann Arbor for one month, had AAPSEF “ads” on local radio stations for two weeks in the fall.
- Had several teacher grant programs noted in the Ann Arbor News and Foundation updates noted in the Ann Arbor News.
- Implemented AAPS staff payroll deduction program.
- Conducted a visioning experience with ZingTrain and the entire board of the Educational Foundation.
- Implemented a “Lawyers for Literacy” campaign within annual fund drive.
- Conducted first annual giving campaign.
- Renewed membership in National School Foundation Association.
- AAPSEF joined Chamber of Commerce.
- Made presentations to 3 PTO’s.
- Engaged more volunteers in the activities of the Educational Foundation.
- Budget for 2009 Fiscal Year includes $120,000 in support for the Ann Arbor Public Schools.
- Raised $20,000 at annual Golf Outing supported by businesses and individuals.
- Raised $20,000 at the first annual “Celebration of Innovation and Excellence in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.”
- Board Development Committee nominated three new board members for FY 2009. All fill needs in board "matrix of needs."
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