How we began and what we've accomplished
January 23, 2008
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Total amount donated through December 2007 exceeds $550,000 The Frontenac Education Foundation appreciates the continued support of USD #249 students, teachers, administration, parents, school board and community. |
1993
• Frontenac Education Foundation formed at the request of Greg Hafner, superintendent - based on advice from USD 249 accountant.
• Charter board members: Patricia Terlip, President; Gary Cinotto, Treasurer; Anna Marie Krusic, Secretary; Dick Pallucca & Gus Bosetti
• Purpose: A non-profit organization to place bequests that were coming to the school.
• Initial funds were about$13,000
1994
• Primary focus was to provide books as needed and channel bequest money to scholarships.
• Board adds two new members: Linda Grilz and Paul Hutsey
1995
• Voters approve a $2.5 million school bond by 70% margin
• Donated $2325.95 for library books
• Gary Cinotto, president
1996
• New Jr.-Sr. High School built
• Donated $615.62 for library books
• Gary Cinotto, president
1997
•Lasting Impressions Fund Drive raises $250,000 to fund technology, equipment and furnishings.
• Board discussed coming up with a one-day fund raising event to earn $25,000
•Paul Hutsey, president
1998
• Conducted a Phonathon
• Donated USD 249 $89,487.26 for various books, supplies and equipment
• Board discussed funding a scholarship for every graduate.
• Gary Cinotto, President
Board: Paul Hutsey, Dick Coleman, Fred Spigarelli, Bob Serra, Dick Fogliasso, Linda Grilz, president. Patricia Terlip, Virgil Albertini, Paul Hutsey, Greg Hafner, Dick Pallucca
New Board Members: AJ Menghini, Bob Terlip, Kristi Terlip, Betty Kunshek, Skip Hale, Dennis Gatewood
1999
• First ever Festa Italiana was held at Camptown Greyhound Park.
• Jim Fischer, Kansas City Star, wrote an article about Festa Italiana and the fact it funded scholarships for every student. He was later a guest on the Jim Leher Hour where he discussed our accomplishments. This led to a call from a reporter from the Chicago Tribuneresulting in a story and pictures.
• Funded USD 249 $10,000 for Success for All Reading Program
• Funded $2,800 for scholarship for every graduate
• Linda Grilz, president
New Board Members: Dan Brunetti, Lois Ziesenis, Kaye Lynne Webb.
2000
• Hosted Festa Italiana for a second year at Camptown.
• Gifted $15,000 for ASA memorial
• Awarded$6,800 to scholarship for every student
• Debbie Bridwell, president
2001
• Festa moved to new Fire Station
• Awarded $2000 to Success for All reading program
•$9700 awarded to scholarship for every graduate
• Lois Ziesenis, president
2002
• Donated $1500 to the Success for All Reading program.
• Made a $500 donation to Art Train
• Festa Italiana held at Fire Station for a second year.
• Awarded $16,300 to scholarship for every graduate
• Awarded $2500 to Moon Buggy competition.
• Paul Hutsey, president
2003
• State-wide Educational cutbacks
•Kicked off the “Changing the World, One Child at a Time” $500,000 fund drive over five years.
• Festa Italiana moved to new football field (stadium area)
• Awarded $35,000 to USD 249 for Every Day Math Program
• Donated $1500 to Success for All Reading program;
• Made $600donation to Drama Club
• Donated $500 for Video Competition trip
•$5,431.35 awarded as teacher mini grants
•$17,600 awarded to scholarship for every graduate
• Greg Harry, president
2004
• Festa moves to new location, Adolph Spigarelli football field.
• Awarded $150,000 to USD 249 for equipment including mobile computer lab.
• Awarded $5000 for Teacher Mini grants.
• Donated $1500 to Success for All Reading program.
• $16,000 (estimated) awarded to scholarship for every graduate
• Greg Harry, President
2005
• Festa moves to Mike Falletti field at the Frontenac Sports Complex
• Successful school bond for additional classrooms for high school, offices, gymnasium
• Awarded $5,102.79 for Teacher Mini grants.
• Donated $1500 to Success for All Reading program.
•$15,000 (estimated) awarded to scholarship for every graduate
• Judy Smardo, President
2006
• Held donor reception and introduced Endowment Program
• Donated $1500 to Success for All Reading program.
• Festa Italiana held at Mike Falletti Field, Frontenac Sports Complex
• Awarded $5013 to Teacher mini grants.
•$15,200 awarded to scholarship for every graduate
•$3,019.24 given to Love and Logic program
• Judy Smardo, President
2007
• Awarded $5,371.01 for Teacher mini grants.
•$14,998awarded for Technology at new Senior High
• Festa Italiana will be held at Mike Falletti field, Frontenac Sports Complex
•$50,000 given to USD 249 for furnishings
• Board held a retreat to review mission and vision for the Foundation
• Festa Italiana held at Mike Falletti Field, Frontenac Sports Complex
•$15,200 (estimated) awarded to scholarship for every graduate
• Judy Smardo, President
