Making the GradeCIS Glynn 2016–2017 Annual Report

What We DoThe mission of Communities In Schools is to surround

students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization.

By bringing caring adults into the schools to address children’s unmet needs, CIS provides the link between educators and the community. The result: teachers are free to teach, and students – many in jeopardy of dropping out – have the opportunity to focus on learning.

CIS of Glynn County believes that every child needs and deserves “Five Basics.”

Five Basic Needs

• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult

• A safe place to learn and grow

• A healthy start and a healthy future

• A marketable skill to use upon graduation

• A chance to give back to peers and community

Board of Directors Committee ListExecutive CommitteeBrent Barbee, Chairman Jim Weidhaas , SecretaryChip Hamby

Advisory BoardCedric KingMike HendleyJack KilgoreTony KreimborgCraig Entwistle

Resource Development & Public Relations Committee

Wendy CapesAllison RossBrian Weese

Scott McCarthyCiera Womack

Craig CampbellCatherine Wood

Glynn Middle SchoolTresena Lampkin, Site Coordinator

Jazmin Ponce, Resource Coordinator

Brunswick High SchoolDevin Messick, Site Coordinator

Malissia Lockett, Site Coordinator

Fulfilling the MissonDuring the 2016-17 school year we served over 300 students.

The graduation rate for students served at Glynn Academy was 100%.The graduation rate for students served at Brunswick High School was 91%.

CIS StaffBurroughs-Molette ElementaryEarlene Dickson, Site Coordinator

Courtney Lucas, Resource Coordinator & Parent Outreach

Glynn AcademyTara Williford, Site Coordinator

Administrative Staff

Lynn Love, Executive Director

Tonya Barbee, Clinical Program Manager

Casey Cate, Affiliate Resource Manager

Stories FromOur Students BOBBY’S STORY

Bobby enrolled into CIS services in November of 2013. He was a freshman in need of guidance and had no plans after high school. His home life was chaotic. Bobby watched a family member suffer the consequences of legal issues, after which he became an angry young man and completely gave up on school. When CIS staff met with Bobby, he had stopped coming to school and was in danger of being lost to the “streets.” During this interview, staff discovered he wanted to play football. With the help of the coaches, we were able to show Bobby that he could play football next school year if his grades met minimum requirements. Working closely with his CIS site coordinator, Bobby got all of his assignments caught up. Once he discovered that he was passing and able to play football, Bobby’s life changed. He came to school daily, worked hard and performed well. Bobby still faced struggles at home and required assistance with basic needs, but with support, he was able to play football his sophomore and junior year. While he was short the needed credits to play football his senior year, Glynn Academy football staff allowed him to travel with the football team and go on the field for support. He was able to go to Atlanta with the team as they played

in the championship game at the Georgia Dome. Bobby graduated on May 27 and has plans to pursue his dream of dancing professionally. Bobby and students in similar situations are the reason Communities in Schools of Glynn is critical to the success of at-risk youth.

Bobby and 100% of his classmates

served by CIS Glynn graduated with the

Class of 2017

A Tribute to Dave T. Smith, Jr. On May 10, 2017, CIS Glynn lost a great friend and found-ing board member. Dave Smith has been an integral part of the fabric of our organization. Serving in the capacity of treasurer for a number of years, he spent countless hours of his time ensuring our fiscal health. Education was Dave Smith’s passion. Specifically, he wanted the youth of Glynn County to have opportunities for success. It was this pas-sion that led Dave to serve as an elected member of the Glynn County Board of Education for four years, including two years as chairman. It was also this passion that kept him serving the youth of Glynn County for another decade after this through his volunteer work.

Dave made a difference in his community and he made a difference in the lives of the students we serve. His foot-print will be with CIS Glynn for many years to come and his legacy is the on-time graduation of hundreds of students because of his dedication to our mission.

Dave will be missed by his fellow board members, the staff of CIS Glynn, and by the community he served so well.

Memorial Gifts to the Dave T. Smith, Jr Scholarship FundThe Atlanta Office of Seyfarth ShawJack and Billie JacksonRees and Brooke SumerfordJim and Meg TurnerMr. and Mrs. H. Olin Hackney , JrBrunswick- Golden Isles Chamber of CommercePatricia StokesNancy TunnellBrunswick and Glynn County

Development AuthorityJean VernonJenifer ShockleyCol. and Mrs. Peter S. ShockleyRobert and Carol DuvallWilliam and Paulette WatsonWilliam and Shirley PahlJim and Cindy KeslerBlair and Louise Matthews

First United Methodist Church of CarrolltonJill and Ryan SchubinerThe Morning Show Team at WXYZ/WMYD

in Detroit on behalf of Alicia Smith Anna HenryGlynn County Airport CommissionDavid ShockleyHarry and Barbara BeasleyJames and Mary BargerLinda S. Camp and FamilyBradford and Jeri Lynn SmithDenovo Ventures, LLCJohn and Carol BartonSoutheast Georgia Joint

Development AuthorityMargaret McCallJohn and Cynthia Rogers

Student’s Stories Continued QUENTIN’S STORY

Quentin Gill is a 2nd time Kindergarten student and new student to Burroughs-Molette Elementary.  Upon entering school this year the teachers and administrators began seeing behavior issues interfering with his ability to learn in the classroom.  Quentin was referred to CIS and we began immediately making home contact for a family needs assessment. We learned that he had lost his mother suddenly during the start of the 2015-2016 school year and was adjusting to the loss and placement with his father. Communities In Schools gave the family the resources to help Quentin adjust to his placement and deal with the loss he suffered. Since his referral into the program we have seen major improvements in his behavior. Quentin is actively learning and engaging in class with a drastic reduction in office referrals since becoming a CIS student.

Dr. and Mrs. Paul ThompsonDr. and Mrs. Mitchell Vernon BrockDonna CollinsMr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brinson Meredith, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Shannon ThompsonSally BrownSarah VrolijkDr. and Mrs. Mike DunnMr. and Mrs. David O’QuinnMr. and Mrs. Todd WoodDave SnyderMr. and Mrs. Trae RossVictor RydenMr. and Mrs. Nick ToscanoDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey CapesDr. and Mrs. Stephen SquireMr. and Mrs. John McKeownMr. and Mrs. William Frederick Brunson, IIIDrs. John and Missy WeaverMr. and Mrs. Brad ShanksMr. and Mrs. Patrick ParkerMr. and Mrs. Brent BarbeeMr. and Mrs. Eddie AshurstMr. and Mrs. Dave WilkinsMr. and Mrs. John RodmanMrs. Mary Lou FoltsBill GussmanMr. John P. PopeMr. and Mrs. Horace Stringfellow, VMr. and Mrs. G. Millard AllenWhitney LongMr. and Mrs. Stephen GilreathMrs. Jeanne ManningDrs. Ralph and Ashley CavalierMr. and Mrs Mark FritchmanMr. and Mrs. David O’Quinn

Mr. and Mrs Daniel VealDr. and Mrs. Sherm StevensonMr. and Mrs. Edwin MacKethanMr. and Mrs. Dan CarterJudge and Mrs. James TutenMr. and Mrs. David GardnerMr. and Mrs. Trey FreemanMr. and Mrs. Kennard Trowbridge, IIIMr. and Mrs. Jaque ShawDr. and Mrs. Gregory MartinMr. and Mrs. Dave EricksonBarbara WilsherGordon StrotherMr. and Mrs Forrest Watt BrownBenjamin AllenMr. and Mrs. Ted DavisMr. Ben SladeMr. and Mrs. Kirk WatsonRobert MillerMr. and Mrs. Patrick ParkerMr. and Mrs. Eddie VanderbeckMr. and Mrs. Brad ShanksMr. and Mrs. Todd WoodMr. and Mrs. Robert PraterMr. and Mrs. Rick ShelnuttFred W. McGintyMr. and Mrs. Carl SchellhornWilliam TiptonMrs. Sandra StorinoLisa WickerMr. and Mrs. Brian HarmanMr. and Mrs. Jack KilgoreOlympia PoulakisMr. and Mrs. Harrison SappMr. and Mrs. Dan Myers

Our Individual Partners

Communities In Schools of GeorgiaUnited Way of Coastal GeorgiaSt. Mary’s United Methodist Church FoundationThe Davis Love FoundationThe David R. Clare and Margaret C. Clare FoundationBrunswick Housing AuthorityCommunities of Coastal Georgia FoundationChrist Church FredericaSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Southern SoulMarshside GrillSt. Simons Island Dental AssociatesBarbara JeansSeaside HomeCherokee Garden ClubHalyardsThe Yellow CanaryGentlemen’s OutfittersHodnett-Cooper Real EstateWorthy Pools and SpasUncle Don’s Local MarketThe VineSoutheast Georgia Health SystemServiceMaster RestoreHarrison DesignPirates of the Spanish MainAffordable Lady Painters, LLCBrunswick Glynn County Development AuthorityGeorgia Power

Katz-Whittle FoundationMyrtle Avenue Educational FundSt. Simons Island Rotary ClubKiwanis Club of BrunswickThe Brunswick Glynn County Development AuthoritySoutheast Georgia Health SystemGP CelluloseCostcoGlynn County School System

Rich ProductsSea Side HomeMyrtle Avenue Educational FundUnited Community BankCoastal Bank of GeorgiaAT&TBoys & Girls Club of Southeast GeorgiaBeSeen Outdoor Frederica AcademyBank of OzarksSt. Simons Presbyterian ChurchCoastal Oral SurgeryGulfstream AerospaceSt. Simons United Methodist ChurchSea Island CompanyCollege of Coastal GeorgiaGolden Isles Career AcademyMari MaxSafe Harbor Children’s CenterGolden Isles Chamber of Commerce

Grant Partners

Business Partners

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Partners In EducationAT&T has a national focus on youth education. In fact, the company’s Aspire program is a commitment of $350 million towards education. According to Gary Sanchez, Regional Director of External Affairs for AT&T, “I agree with that focus because I believe there is nothing more closely tied to a community’s future success than improving the educational success of its youth. Communities in Schools does an incredible job of improving student success in the local community. The organization has created a proven evidence based system for helping students achieve graduation regardless of where they are starting. It’s the type of opportunity that our students need. Another great aspect of what CIS does is that they document their work so that you can easily see the results. That documentation provides assurance that companies are investing in something that is helping students.”

Locally, the partnership with AT&T has made quite an impact. A long-term partnership, with over $50,000.00 invested in our Glynn County youth, allowed students served by CIS Glynn to receive critical services promoting on-time graduation. Gary is not just a financial partner, he has taken an interest in the success of our youth and is often in Glynn County for important milestone events. According to Lynn Love, Executive Director of CIS Glynn, “Our partnership with AT&T is critical to the success of our mission.”

The commitment of AT&T to the success of our youth has been a multi-year partnership and we have a vision that it will continue until we reach a 100% on-time graduation rate in Glynn County. Thank you Gary for your stewardship of AT&T’s investment and for your commitment to our youth.