2009 Franklin Educational Foundation Annual Report

1996 - 2009Providing Additional Resources

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Work and Lifein the 21st Century

2009 Report

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8255 West Forest Hill Avenue • Franklin • WI • 53132

Phone: (414) 525-7650 • Fax: (414) 529-8230

www.franklin.k12.wi.us

1996 - 2009Providing Additional Resources

for StudentsThat Promote Success in

Work and Lifein the 21st Century

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To enhance educational opportunities, beyond what the district provides, through business andcommunity partnerships.

In 1996, the district’s superintendent brought together a group of parents and business leaders toform the Franklin Educational Foundation (FEF). They shared a common vision of providingresources that would enhance student learning, as well as strengthen the district. Despitechallenges due to the economy and state funding, FEF allows innovation in education tocontinue in Franklin Public Schools. The opportunities and equipment provided by our grants,address literacy and development in all academic areas, while exposing students to a variety ofexperiences that broaden their knowledge of the world and increase their capacity to masterthe abilities required of them in both work and life in the 21st century. Since its formation, theFoundation has awarded over $900,000 in grants that have been integrated into the curriculumat all of our schools.

Like most businesses and nonprofits, the Franklin Educational Foundation was not immune to theeconomic problems of the past year. Although donations and event revenue were down from2008 levels, the year was not without it's bright spots. Our last event of 2009, the Auction/CasinoNight, exceeded our budget, giving us hope that we will see continued improvement in 2010.Additionally, we were able to tighten our belts and decrease our expenditures. We think theadjustments we have made are sustainable and that we have positioned ourselves for netrevenue growth as the economy continues to improve. Finally, additional funds not awarded inprior years were invested for a rainy day. It certainly rained the past two years, but theFoundation still awarded nearly $175,000 in grants during this period, a testament to the hardwork put in by both past and present members.

Our Board of Directors has also undergone a number of changes this year. Previously, the BoardPresident served a two-year term, followed by a two-year term as Past-President. Starting in2010, we have eliminated the Vice-President position, replacing it with a President-Elect, who willthen serve as President. Furthermore, all other officers will now serve one-year terms rather thantwo. By making these changes, the Board feels that we will continue to bring fresh ideas to ourorganization and get the most out of all our directors.

Our donors continue to step up when called upon and have continued to support thecommunity no matter what the economy brings. They recognize that building an educationalfoundation while shaping tomorrow's leaders is a long-term vision, not a short-term goal. Withouttheir support, we certainly would not be able to have the flexibility to award teachers with thetools needed to translate classroom studies to real world applications. Similarly, volunteers are amuch-needed asset to FEF. The Board has limited resources, and many community volunteersare needed to facilitate the annual events.

None of what we do would have any meaning without the teachers and students whoultimately use the grants. Our district is shaped mostly by the great teachers and students whowork hard throughout the year, but our community definitely makes an impact on our studentsas well, and the Foundation is just one example of that. Thank you for your continued support.

Don Schultz2010 Board President

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2009 In-Kind DonorsWe also receive many donations other than cash for use as raffle and auction items. We extend our special

appreciation to these donors whose contributions also play a major role in the success of our events. Thank you!

Ann's Italian RestaurantAppleApplebees - GreenfieldTino ArvanetesAurora Health CareLaura BartelsJudy BartelsBartolotta Restaurant GroupBBC LightingBen Franklin Elemen. SchoolBetty Brinn Children's MuseumBig Apple BagelsScott BlairMary Ellen BongEileen BoutanBubrick's Complete OfficeBuild -A-Bear WorkshopSally CarlsonMary Kay & Joe CarrCarrabba's Italian Grill, Inc.Mary CarstensenCentral Bark Doggy Day CareChampps AmericanaChili'sChipotle Mexican GrillChiropractic Care Center –

FranklinConsumer BeveragesCountry Dale Elem. SchoolCountry Dale PTOCrossroads IICrown Royale CasinoCurvesDomino'sdotFITEdward Jones InvestmentsEl Fuego Mexican RestaurantElkhart Lakes Road AmericaErv's MugFerch's Malt Shoppe & GrilleFISFlorence Eiseman Co.Forest Park Middle SchoolFranklin Fire Station #1Franklin High SchoolFHS FACE Dept.FHS Goal ClubFHS Pom SquadFranklin Little LeagueFranklin RehabilitationFred Astaire Dance StudioFun WorldGaia Micro SpaMarcy Garcia

German FestDominic GiuffreFrank GiuffreGolf GalaxyGreen Bay PackersHarley-Davidson Motor Co.Kelly HazlettHerb H. Kohl Charities, Inc.Herff JonesHiller FordSharon HoldenTom HuberHugo's SteakhouseIllingworth CorporationInnovative Health and FitnessInStep Physical Therapy &

Performance FootwearJohnson Bank-WaukeshaMary KarolewiczKinderCareKlement's Sausage CompanySue KoloskeMike KremskiChristine KruegerKathy LorumLake Lawn LodgeLuxembourg GardensMagellan PromotionsKathy MallakMallory PropertiesMama Mia's - MuskegoMarcus Theatres CorporationMarquette Univ. Spirit ShopMaster LockStacey MercierMilwaukee Brewers Baseball

ClubMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Food TourMilwaukee School of Eng.Milwaukee WaveCheryl MiracleMuskego Lakes Country ClubPat & Mike NissenKevin O'MalleyOmega Jumbo Burgers &

Frozen CustardOne by OneOpen FlameP F Chang's China BistroPanera Oak CreekPAWSPaul PeardonDon Pederson

Penelope's RestaurantPleasant View Elem. SchoolPleasant View School PTAPolish Center of WisconsinCheryl PreningPrescott Miller JewelersPRPMary & Rick PrzybylaPyraMax Bank-FranklinQuality CandyQuality Resource Group, Inc.Nicholette & Chris ReinhardtRicardo'sLinda RiesenRobinwood Elem. SchoolRobinwood PTOSaber Spirit ClubSalon MedusaSargento Foods, Inc.Service Painting CorporationShowtime CinemaSilver Spring Golf/Banquet Ctr.South Shore YMCASouth Suburban Chamber of

CommerceSouthwood Glen Elem SchoolSouthwood Glen TeachersSprecher Brewing Co. Inc.Starbucks Coffee CompanyStarfire Systems Inc.State Farm Insurance – Vicki

Kipfmueller AgencyJeanne StockeroStoneFire Pizza CompanyCindy StrommenStudio 21Sybaris Pool SuitesT.G.I. Friday'sThe Great Frame UpTime Warner CableTiziani Golf Car CorporationTuckaway Country ClubDebbe TurnquistUnited Community Ctr., Inc.Verlo Mattress Factory StoresNatalie VersnikMarlene VidalWaste ManagementWe EnergiesWegner's St. Martin's InnWisconsin Athletic ClubWisconsin Hospitality GroupLinda & Jim WitkowskiWTMJ-Channel 4

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2009 In-Kind DonorsWe also receive many donations other than cash for use as raffle and auction items. We extend our special

appreciation to these donors whose contributions also play a major role in the success of our events. Thank you!

Ann's Italian RestaurantAppleApplebees - GreenfieldTino ArvanetesAurora Health CareLaura BartelsJudy BartelsBartolotta Restaurant GroupBBC LightingBen Franklin Elemen. SchoolBetty Brinn Children's MuseumBig Apple BagelsScott BlairMary Ellen BongEileen BoutanBubrick's Complete OfficeBuild -A-Bear WorkshopSally CarlsonMary Kay & Joe CarrCarrabba's Italian Grill, Inc.Mary CarstensenCentral Bark Doggy Day CareChampps AmericanaChili'sChipotle Mexican GrillChiropractic Care Center –

FranklinConsumer BeveragesCountry Dale Elem. SchoolCountry Dale PTOCrossroads IICrown Royale CasinoCurvesDomino'sdotFITEdward Jones InvestmentsEl Fuego Mexican RestaurantElkhart Lakes Road AmericaErv's MugFerch's Malt Shoppe & GrilleFISFlorence Eiseman Co.Forest Park Middle SchoolFranklin Fire Station #1Franklin High SchoolFHS FACE Dept.FHS Goal ClubFHS Pom SquadFranklin Little LeagueFranklin RehabilitationFred Astaire Dance StudioFun WorldGaia Micro SpaMarcy Garcia

German FestDominic GiuffreFrank GiuffreGolf GalaxyGreen Bay PackersHarley-Davidson Motor Co.Kelly HazlettHerb H. Kohl Charities, Inc.Herff JonesHiller FordSharon HoldenTom HuberHugo's SteakhouseIllingworth CorporationInnovative Health and FitnessInStep Physical Therapy &

Performance FootwearJohnson Bank-WaukeshaMary KarolewiczKinderCareKlement's Sausage CompanySue KoloskeMike KremskiChristine KruegerKathy LorumLake Lawn LodgeLuxembourg GardensMagellan PromotionsKathy MallakMallory PropertiesMama Mia's - MuskegoMarcus Theatres CorporationMarquette Univ. Spirit ShopMaster LockStacey MercierMilwaukee Brewers Baseball

ClubMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Food TourMilwaukee School of Eng.Milwaukee WaveCheryl MiracleMuskego Lakes Country ClubPat & Mike NissenKevin O'MalleyOmega Jumbo Burgers &

Frozen CustardOne by OneOpen FlameP F Chang's China BistroPanera Oak CreekPAWSPaul PeardonDon Pederson

Penelope's RestaurantPleasant View Elem. SchoolPleasant View School PTAPolish Center of WisconsinCheryl PreningPrescott Miller JewelersPRPMary & Rick PrzybylaPyraMax Bank-FranklinQuality CandyQuality Resource Group, Inc.Nicholette & Chris ReinhardtRicardo'sLinda RiesenRobinwood Elem. SchoolRobinwood PTOSaber Spirit ClubSalon MedusaSargento Foods, Inc.Service Painting CorporationShowtime CinemaSilver Spring Golf/Banquet Ctr.South Shore YMCASouth Suburban Chamber of

CommerceSouthwood Glen Elem SchoolSouthwood Glen TeachersSprecher Brewing Co. Inc.Starbucks Coffee CompanyStarfire Systems Inc.State Farm Insurance – Vicki

Kipfmueller AgencyJeanne StockeroStoneFire Pizza CompanyCindy StrommenStudio 21Sybaris Pool SuitesT.G.I. Friday'sThe Great Frame UpTime Warner CableTiziani Golf Car CorporationTuckaway Country ClubDebbe TurnquistUnited Community Ctr., Inc.Verlo Mattress Factory StoresNatalie VersnikMarlene VidalWaste ManagementWe EnergiesWegner's St. Martin's InnWisconsin Athletic ClubWisconsin Hospitality GroupLinda & Jim WitkowskiWTMJ-Channel 4

Our Mission

Foundation History

From The President

Our Honor Roll of 2009 Cash DonorsThe generosity of our donors changes lives in a most important way –

advancing the intellectual potential of youth. Thank you! Individual & Business Partners

Champion $10K and OverHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyNorthwestern Mutual Foundation

Leader $5K-$9,999Harris N.A.Lakeshore Medical ClinicStaybridge Suites-FranklinDoug & Jackie Walsh

Partner $3K-$4,999Bartels Management ServicesStafire Extinguisher Co.

Colleague $1K-$2,999Lori & Frank FeingoldThe Feingold Charitable FoundationFoley & Lardner, LLPFranklin Education AssociationGilbane Building Co.Giuffre CompaniesHau & Associates, S.C.Home Instead Senior CareJohnsonDiversey, Inc.Johnson BankMark Carstensen ConstructionDarcy McKendreyTri City National BankWaterStone Bank

Associate $500-$999Davis & Kuelthau, S.C.Elizabeth ResidenceGAMFG Precision, LLCMarcia & Tom HuberInnovative Health & FitnessK-W Electric, Inc.Shawn KelleyCrystal & Keith KentKevin KluesnerAmy & Mike KremskiSue & Darrel MalekMarine BankMax A. Sass & Sons Funeral HomesNorth Shore BankCindy SchausJack Takerian

Scholar $100-$499Annonymous-1AnchorBankB & J Tree and Landscape ServiceKaren L. BednarMary Ellen BongTiffany & Greg BollisSusan L. BollisDebbie & Jim BrandesLouis BrownJohn BudishMary & Mark CarstensenMary Kay & Joe CarrCommercial Consultants Group, LLCAngela & Mark CotteleerDawn's Tailor ShopKeith DeckerWendy DzurickFranklin RehabilitationTina & Kevin GaffneyGaia Micro SpaGreater Milwaukee LawnscapeJames GreenawaltHeather & Brian HillstromAmy E. HurleyGreg JenksMary & Mike Karolewicz

Patrick KnappChristine KruegerDan LagermanCathy LangeJennifer KraynickGerald LemanskiCheryl R. MauermannAngela McEachernMeltric CorporationJane MillerJames MilzerChad R. NelsonKaren NesbitPat & Mike NissenPamela & John OlsenPen & Inc. of Milwaukee, Inc.Jill PolglazePyraMax Bank-FranklinBrian ReedNicholette & Chris ReinhardtTom ReinkeDavid RoettgenDonald SchultzWayne SeidelIndu ShahRonald SkarieSally & Ken SmitsCindy StrommenTerese TubbsTwilight Burgers, LLC dba SonicTwo Men and a TruckMarlene VidalLinda & Charles WitkowskiKaren Zalucha

FriendsAnnonymous-2H Singh AhujaJeffrey AllenLynn AndrewsTino ArvanetesBrandi S. BakerFrederick BaranowskiHeidi BaudryDarrell BeckerKaren & Ronald BednarJoan & Mark BeierleEllen BruceTina BuelowNicholas CampbellSally CarlsonWendy & David CartwrightAmy CowellBill CrokeSusan CruzKim & Mark DandreaAnn DevereauxAmy DickmannRick ElertsonMary FassbenderFlowers Direct LLCShana GagliardoHeather GawlittaDiane GilroyLinda GolembiewskiNancy GoodmanSusan Hanson-OtisJudi HeckScott HeindelDanielle HoganShelley JacobsonLori JarumboBrandon JohnsenChad KafkaRichard P. KarnowskiGayle Kay

Sarah KleinmannJeffrey C. KlempKristi & Patrick KnappSue KoloskeLisa KuennNancy KurrigerDia LaCroixGina M. LaffinLinda LecusEsther Levesque-SchleperKim & Nathan LeinweberCourtney LoehrLuxembourg GardensPaula MagolanDavid & Kristine MainsGreg MartinAngela & Chris McEachernChristopher MendenJennifer MeyerDarci MillerTrish MillerAlois MillingJennifer & Benjamin MoenCarol MontotoDoug MuenteTracy O'ReillySteve PatzXinh PhamMary Jane & Michael PliskaKatharine ReidLinda & Jon RiesenSusan RileyJacquelynn RuizRuth & Leonard SchilzPat & Peter SchweitzerCaryn SchwengelMary Ann & Ryan SeefurthMary Pat SiewertRonald SkarieScott SlaterShelly SmaleMary SmolarzTara SwartzSara SwosinskiMary & Dennis TitzkowskiRenee TurcoDebbe TurnquistUnisource PaperLucy VangBernadette Van LithNgan H. VoNatalie & Willie VersnikLaurel WattersLouise WeberChuck WedigMarlene WesolowskiTheresa WestSusan WilkeAllison WoyachThor XiongMike ZellmerDonna Zientek

Matching GiftsFirst DataGE HealthcareNorthwestern Mutual FoundationSC Johnson FundWellpointWisconsin Energy Corp. Foundation

Give Back ProgramRoundy’s We Care Program

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Our Honor Roll of 2009 Cash DonorsThe generosity of our donors changes lives in a most important way –

advancing the intellectual potential of youth. Thank you!

Individual & Business PartnersChampion $10K and OverHarley Davidson Motor CompanyNorthwestern Mutual

Leader $5K-$9,999Harris N.A.Lakeshore Medical ClinicDoug & Jackie Walsh

Partner $3K-$4,999Bartels Management ServicesStafire Extinguisher Co.

Colleague $1K-$2,999Foley & Lardner LLPLori & Frank FeingoldThe Feingold Charitable FoundationFranklin Education AssociationGilbane Building Co.Hau & Associates, S.C.Darcy McKendreyStaybridge SuitesTri City National Bank

Associate $500-$999Davis & Kuelthau, S.C.Elizabeth ResidenceGAMFG Precision, LLCMarcia HuberInnovative Health and FitnessK-W Electric, Inc.Kevin KluesnerAmy & Mike KremskiMarine BankMax A. Sass & Sons Funeral HomesNorth Shore BankCindy Schaus

Scholar $100-$499Annonymous-1AnchorBankB & J Tree and Landscape ServiceKaren L. BednarMary Ellen BongTiffany & Greg BollisSusan L. BollisDebbie & Jim BrandesLouis BrownJohn BudishMary & Mark CarstensenMary Kay & Joe CarrCommercial Consultants Group, LLCDawn's Tailor ShopKeith DeckerFranklin RehabilitationKevin GaffneyGreater Milwaukee LawnscapeJames GreenawaltHeather & Brian HillstromAmy E. HurleyGreg JenksMary & Mike Karolewicz

Patrick KnappChristine KruegerDan LagermanCathy LangeJennifer KraynickGerald LemanskiCheryl R. MauermannAngela McEachernMeltric CorporationJane MillerJames MilzerChad R. NelsonKaren NesbitPat & Mike NissenJohn OlsenPen & Inc. of Milwaukee, Inc.Jill PolglazePyraMax Bank-FranklinBrian ReedNicholette & Chris ReinhardtTom ReinkeDavid RoettgenDonald SchultzWayne SeidelIndu ShahRonald SkarieSally & Kenneth SmitsCindy StrommenTerese TubbsTwilight Burgers, LLC dba SonicTwo Men and a TruckMarlene VidalLinda WitkowskiKaren Zalucha

FriendsAnnonymous-2H Singh AhujaJeffrey AllenLynn AndrewsBrandi S. BakerFrederick BaranowskiHeidi BaudryDarrell BeckerJoan BeierleTina BuelowNicholas CampbellSally CarlsonAmy CowellBill CrokeSusan CruzKim DandreaAnn DevereauxAmy DickmannWendy DzurickRick ElertsonMary FassbenderShana GagliardoHeather GawlittaDiane GilroyLinda GolembiewskiNancy GoodmanSusan Hanson-Otis

Judi HeckScott HeindelDanielle HoganShelley JacobsonBrandon JohnsenChad KafkaRichard P. KarnowskiGayle KaySarah KleinmannJeffrey C. KlempSue KoloskeLisa KuennNancy KurrigerDia LaCroixGina M. LaffinLinda LecusEsther Levesque-SchleperCourtney LoehrPaula MagolanChristopher MendenTrish MillerAlois MillingCarol MontotoDoug MuenteSteve PatzXinh PhamKatharine ReidLinda RiesenJacquelynn RuizLeonard SchilzCaryn SchwengelRyan SeefurthMary Pat SiewertScott SlaterShelly SmaleMary SmolarzDennis TitzkowskiDebbe TurnquistUnisource PaperLucy VangBernadette Van LithNgan H. VoNatalie & Willie VersnikLaurel WattersLouise WeberChuck WedigMarlene WesolowskiTheresa WestSusan WilkeAllison WoyachThor Xiong

Matching GiftsGE HealthcareNorthwestern Mutual FoundationSC Johnson FundWellpointWisconsin Energy Corp. Foundation

Give Back ProgramRoundy’s We Care Program

Our Honor Roll of 2009 Cash Donors

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORIn the five years I’ve been with the foundation, I never cease to be impressed with the generosityof our donors and the innovation of our teachers, both working to improve education in Franklin.It is a community effort that benefits every one. One of the really great things about ourfoundation is that every student benefits from our grants multiple times during their enrollment inFranklin Public Schools. This is true of the grants we approved in 2009, which will impact studentsat every grade level, including the early childhood program. The projects address traditionallythought of literacy skills such as reading, math and science skill development, as well as everyarea of 21st Century literacy skills that students need to be successful today and in thefuture Creativity & Innovation, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Communication &Collaboration, Information, Media & Technology Literacy, Life & Career Skills.

We continue to move toward the million-dollar mark in grant funding. In 2009, a total of $58,931of new grants were approved, bringing our new total of grants provided since 1996 to $908,358!A complete list of the grants funded through the years is available on the foundation’s page ofthe district website www.franklin.k12.wi.us. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the mostpowerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Thank you for your support inhelping us change the world for our children, so they can change the world for everyone.

Marlene VidalExecutive Director

Distribution of Grant Funds1996-2009

Sources of Income2009

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORIn the five years I’ve been with the foundation, I never cease to be impressed with the generosityof our donors and the innovation of our teachers, both working to improve education in Franklin.It is a community effort that benefits every one. One of the really great things about ourfoundation is that every student benefits from our grants multiple times during their enrollment inFranklin Public Schools. This is true of the grants we approved in 2009, which will impact studentsat every grade level, including the early childhood program. The projects address traditionallythought of literacy skills such as reading, math and science skill development, as well as everyarea of 21st Century literacy skills that students need to be successful today and in thefuture Creativity & Innovation, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Communication &Collaboration, Information, Media & Technology Literacy, Life & Career Skills.

We continue to move toward the million-dollar mark in grant funding. In 2009, a total of $58,931of new grants were approved, bringing our new total of grants provided since 1996 to $908,358!A complete list of the grants funded through the years is available on the foundation’s page ofthe district website www.franklin.k12.wi.us. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the mostpowerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Thank you for your support inhelping us change the world for our children, so they can change the world for everyone.

Marlene VidalExecutive Director

Distribution of Grant Funds1996-2009

Sources of Income2009

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Feedback from Franklin High School Instructor, and student enrolled in Intro toEngineering Design course, utilizing Project Lead the Way (PTLW) materials funded bythe Foundation. Enrollment in PTLW classes has increased 51% from 61 to 169students. Having additional PTLW supplies, reduces the student to materials ratio byhalf, from 4:1 to 2:1, leading to increased student engagement and accountabilityfor their work. The students are surprised at the difficulty of the course. It’s within theircapabilities though, because they are applying what they’ve learned in Algebra andother math classes. Student: “Why didn’t they tell us that this is what we would needthis (Algebra/Math Skills) for?”

Middle School Teacher, Universal Design for Learning – Kurzweil ReadingSoftware Grant (described on page 5) – Students really stay engaged intheir work, which increases literacy. “J. J. commented that whenreading without the Kurzweil assistive (software program), he routinelyskips words and needs to re-read them. K.P. asked if she could comeback on another day to use it for her project (in another class).”

Elementary School Principal – Numbers and Shapes and Books….OhMY! Grant – “It’s great to see the connection between literature andour math series. As a district, we are moving in the direction ofhelping students focus on literacy in all academic areas. It is notalways easy to make this connection in math, so when we can findliterature to compliment those concepts it is a ‘win-win’ situation.”

Student Comments: Forest Park Middle School Social Studies Classes, Visual& Auditory Projector Use Grant – “I used to hate taking notes when youwrote them on the transparencies, but after you started making powerpoints, they were much better to look at and I paid more attention.” “Theraps (from YouTube) help you remember the material.” “If you’re trying toanswer a question, it helps you get background knowledge (from thevideos shown). Like for slavery, you can see what happened and whatwent on.”

What Our Students And Teachers Are Saying...

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VolunteersOur board and volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their enthusiasm, perseverance, skillsand dedication are some of our most valuable resources. We extend our sincere appreciation forall they do to make our schools a better place.

Lance AllanPatrick BarronJudy BartelsTim BeyerBill BishopChris BloomLucie BowdenJill ChapmanSusan CheckCody ChristianMark CloutierScott ColeSharon ColeJosh CollinsAngelica CrouchChris CzarnotaRuss CzarnotaJackie DerosiaAnn DeverauxSandy DonaldsonLaura DorowMay DriebelJanet EvansKaren FreibergJeff GabrielPaulette GetschmanJessicaGoeglinSue GrocheckiNancy HambergerPhyllis HansonKorina HarmonKim HartEric HertelPeggy HuberTom Huber

Cassie JestrowKerry JohannsenAllie KallmannSam KarolewiczKatie KatschkeNatalie KayDawn KoehnSam KuderskiJosh LarsonEric LewandowskiJenny LowellSteph MabreyJim MagolanPaula MagolanNancy MajewskiRenee MajewskiTina MallasMaggie MeierBecky MeyerBrett Mikulec

Kat MorrowShannon NarlockSandra NicholsJason PattengaleRyan PattengaleMichael PattiJodie PeternalBrett PetersonBrett PetersonBrett PetersonBarb RathkeChris ReinhardtLynnea ReissingHannah RivedalJulie RuetzKate RundelBill SchouderHolly SchubertErnie SchultzMelissa SimsBrian StaudeJuli StefanczykDeb SweeneySara SwosinskiRani ThomasKatie TimmLinda TomsevicsWillie VersnikCathy WeinsteinStan WolniakowskiAlex WorzellaLarry ZimmerMichelle Zimmer

VolunteersOur board and volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their enthusiasm, perseverance, skillsand dedication are some of our most valuable resources. We extend our sincere appreciation forall they do to make our schools a better place.

Lance AllanPatrick BarronJudy BartelsTim BeyerBill BishopChris BloomLucie BowdenJill ChapmanSusan CheckCody ChristianMark CloutierScott ColeSharon ColeJosh CollinsAngelica CrouchChris CzarnotaRuss CzarnotaJackie DerosiaAnn DeverauxSandy DonaldsonLaura DorowMay DriebelJanet EvansKaren FreibergJeff GabrielPaulette GetschmanJessicaGoeglinSue GrocheckiNancy HambergerPhyllis HansonKorina HarmonKim HartEric HertelPeggy HuberTom Huber

Cassie JestrowKerry JohannsenAllie KallmannMike KarolewiczSam KarolewiczKatie KatschkeNatalie KayDawn KoehnSam KuderskiCathy LangeJosh LarsonEric LewandowskiJenny LowellSteph MabreyJim MagolanPaula MagolanNancy MajewskiRenee MajewskiTina MallasMaggie MeierBecky MeyerBrett Mikulec

Kat MorrowShannon NarlockSandra NicholsNicole ParetoJason PattengaleRyan PattengaleMichael PattiJodie PeternalBrett PetersonBarb RathkeChris ReinhardtLynnea ReissingHannah RivedalJulie RuetzKate RundelHolly SchubertErnie SchultzMelissa SimsBrian StaudeJuli StefanczykDeb SweeneySara SwosinskiRani ThomasKatie TimmLinda TomsevicsWillie VersnikGerry VidalBrian YureskesCathy WeinsteinStan WolniakowskiAlex WorzellaLarry ZimmerMichelle Zimmer

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ABOUT OUR GRANTSAny district educator employed by Franklin Public Schools may apply for a grant. The signatureof the school principal or department administrator, as a willing partner in the receipt of thegrant, is required. Our grants have ranged from $250 to $100,000. The amount is based onavailability of funds and the potential impact of the program. The Franklin EducationalFoundation evaluates grant requests based on the following criteria:

• Creativity and Innovation• Potential Impact• Project Design• Number of Students Impacted

• Ability to Replicate• Research Base• Technology Inclusion• Not for Personnel or Capital

The members of the Franklin Educational Foundation board review the applications receivedand vote on their approval. Area residents and business partners who represent varied areas ofexpertise make up this board.

2009 GRANT HIGHLIGHTS

Art Going Digital, Jean Mohr on behalf of all Art Teachers - $40,000This project was funded in December 2009, with implementation scheduled for the 2010-2011school year. It will impact all grades K-12, providing the following:• A lab at the middle school that will also be available to other teachers for integrating art

into the instruction of other subjects such as social studies, science, etc.• Class sets of 15 cameras and a color printer for each elementary art room, and• Franklin High School will receive a high-end scanner and printer for their art instruction

programs that will allow students to be competitive in state and national competitions.The broad impact of providing this instruction across all grade levels provides a continuum ofinstruction and a competitive edge as compared to neighboring districts. Additionally, in thefuture, the lab could be made available for after school clubs and community classes.

Early Childhood Literacy, Mary Tutkowski & Mary Hanson, Pupil Services - $5,000

This grant, also funded in December 2009, will provide for the purchase two SMART Boardsfor use by students enrolled in the Early Childhood (EC) programs at Ben Franklin andSouthwood Glen Elementary Schools. The students who will utilize the technology areprimarily students with cognitive disabilities (especially those diagnosed with autism spectrumdisorders). This multi-sensory tool will be available to these children at a very critical point intheir learning.

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Board of Directors (2010)Officers: (2010)

President Donald Schultz, Bridgeman Foods II (2009 Treasurer)

President-Elect Brian Hillstrom, Johnson Bank

Treasurer James Crowley, WaterStone Bank

Secretary Linda Riesen, Retired FPS Teacher

Directors: (2010)Tino Arvanetes, Harris BankGregory Bollis, DiverseyDeborah Brandes, Franklin Resident/ParentKevin Gaffney, Hau & Associates, S.C.Kelly Hazlett, Gaia Micro SpaMary Karolewicz, Franklin Parent/FPS AideGayle Kay, Central Bark Doggie Day CareMike Kremski, Max A. Sass & SonsChristine Krueger, Retired FPS Teacher

(2009 Secretary)Karen Nesbit, Teacher, Pleasant View ElemPat Nissen, Aurora Health Care

Nicholette Reinhardt, Guiffre Companies(2009 President)

Keith Rode, Clifton Gunderson L.L.P.Emily Tran, Pharmacist-Target FranklinNatalie Versnik, Northwestern Mutual

(2009 Vice President)Linda Witkowski, Franklin Board of Education

Foundation Employees:Marlene Vidal, Executive DirectorRachelle Henry, Development Assistant

Past Board Members:Tom AliotoRobert BohmannJoAnne Brandes*Chuck CairnsKevin CarlsonMary Kay CarrMark Carstensen*Mary Horton

CarstensenMary Claire CeraSue DenzineAnn DevineMark DorschnerEllen Duhamel

Dave GarciaMichael GardnerNancy Haack*Dan HauJohn HedstromBill HeinzEd Holfer*Dave Kingstad*Jeff KlementKevin Kluesner*Rita Krosner*Brian LeHoullier*Christopher MendenMike Mueller

Tanya MuenchBob Naglieri*Sue NorthySteven PerrigoBob Perry*Marsha RadajMark RobinsonJacquelynn RuizEileen SchmalzBob Schmitt*Del Sievert*Noel SloanDave SmithKen Smits*

Lisa Soik*Richard SpryCindy StrommenDave SzychlinskiTim Todd*Sherry Van EngenMike WadeJackie WalshKeith Winters

*denotesfounding members

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13th Annual Achievement Breakfast The Achievement Breakfast is an opportunity for business representatives, community members and teachers to come together to learn about a grant funded by the foundation. Chad Kafka, a middle school technology teacher, demonstrated how an iPod Mobile Learning Lab containing 40 individual iPods is utilized by Franklin students in a variety of ways. The iPods have had a great impact on enhancing the curriculum and meeting the individual needs of students at Forest Park Middle School. Examples of their usage: social studies classes, 8th Grade Literature class, an interactive audio tour at the Arts Fiesta, a tribute to the September 11th historical disaster and more.

7th Annual Community Walk/Run Our Community Walk/Run was the third in an ongoing partnership with Innovative Health & Fitness. Approximately 200 runners and 500 walkers enjoyed their trek under sunny, albeit chilly and windy, skies. All five of the Klement’s Sausage Racers joined the action as participants hiked along the scenic Oak Leaf Trail, beginning and ending in Froemming Park. The net walk income was over $7,200.

11th Annual Golf OutingThe Golf Outing, sponsored by Staybridge Suites, also proved to be successful, despite the recession…and gray skies cleared up to a lovely day. Although the field of golfers joining the fun at Tuckaway Country Club was smaller than previous years, attendees managed to raise over $31,700 in support of the Foundation.

12th Annual Auction & Casino NightThe Auction & Casino Night was an evening of Vegas-style fun, raising over $36,100 for the students of Franklin Public Schools. Guests enjoyed participating in games of chance, raffles, and both silent and voice auctions. Highlights of the night included many voice auction items, including: a special dessert prepared at the winner’s table, a Wisconsin Dells getaway, and Josie - the black lab mix pup who found a good home and melted everyone’s hearts!

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Universal Design for Learning, Forest Park MS and Franklin HS - $8,200

This grant was for the purchase of a network software version of Kurzweil (anassistive technology tool) that facilitates reading comprehension, by providingaccess to digital text with enhanced features (highlighting, annotations, voicenotes). The software reads the text aloud, while the dual highlighting feature addsvisual reinforcement, providing all students access to all text regardless of theirreading ability.

Video Recording and Analysis of Motion in Physics, Donna Shaw, FHS -$2,580

Digital camcorders were provided for students in physics classes, providing newopportunities for them to apply concepts from the study of motion (time velocity,momentum, force, etc.) in the classroom, to everyday life experiences. Studentsrecord activities of interest such as football, and basketball games, download thepath of motion and analyze the recorded data. Additionally, students design theirown inquiry base labs using the camcorders. Example, students can record andanalyze the effect of different positions or angles, etc on a basketball player’sattempts to make baskets.

Numbers and Shapes and Books…Oh My! Level K - District Wide $3,500

Trade books related to Everyday Math were purchased for kindergarten classes ateach elementary school. The goals for use of these books are for students to takethe concepts from the books and apply them to the math lessons being taught, andexpand their mathematical knowledge base. The teachers requesting the materialscited research that found kindergartners who are exposed to story-relatedmathematics exhibited a greater preference and aptitude for mathematics activitiesthan did those of a comparison group.

Project Lead the Way, Franklin HS - $25,000

This funding provided additional equipment and software needs for continuation ofthe high-interest pre-engineering program Project Lead the Way curriculum. Thispathway of study is a positive way for students to apply the concepts they learn inAlgebra and other courses, to technical and engineering learning experiencesessential in America’s future. The funds provided an expanded implementation ofthis important program, and improved the ratio of instruction materials to students,thereby leading to students’ increased engagement in the work.

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Educational Foundation Events

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2009 GRANT HIGHLIGHTS, continued

Video Recording and Analysis of Motion in Physics, FHS - $2,580

Digital camcorders were provided for students in physics classes, providing new opportunities for them to apply concepts from the study of motion (time velocity, momentum, force, etc.) in the classroom, to everyday life experiences. Students record activities of interest such as sports, etc. download the path of motion and analyze the recorded data. Additionally, students design their own inquiry base labs using the camcorders. Example, students recorded a car on a test track. The blue dots, by the loop and track, show the position of the car every 0.10 seconds during the test trial. These dots are read by the computer and generate data and graphs, allowing students to view and analyze specific parts in any trial.

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2009 Franklin Educational Foundation Annual Report

Documents

Transcript of 2009 Franklin Educational Foundation Annual Report