Welcome to the NCESD Educational Foundation! Who are we? The NCESD Foundation is a 501(c)3 designed to support and assist the educational and certification training activities of the four counties (Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan) that comprise North Central Educational Service District (NCESD).
How did we get here? The seed was planted The need was recognized The application was made The key players were selected The vision/mission was formed
How did we get here? The seed was planted why a Foundation? A state agency cannot make a gift of public funds For flexibility in revenues and expenditures To provide more opportunities to supplement learning for teachers, schools & students.
How did we get here? The need was recognized Sage advice from an experienced long time educator
Why an ESA Foundation? State funded organizations cannot make a gift of public funds Donations can be used as tax deductions because of 501(c)3 designation Small school districts may not have the time or capability of forming their own Foundation if they want to start a scholarship program.
How did we get here? The application was made o Applicant was selected (I was working on my Business Degree) o Consulted with Attorney General s office o Acquired services of pro bono attorney o Seed money provided to begin account and fund application process ($300)
How did we get here? Key players were selected o Applicant became Liaison o Superintendent became consultant o Board members were recommended/ selected
How did we get here? The future was envisioned o Foundation Board met for strategic planning o Mission and Vision were formed o Priorities were selected Teacher classroom grants and student scholarships
NCESD Educational Foundation Vision/ Mission Vision: Building Bridges by joining hands to connect our children to the world of opportunity. Mission: We create community partnerships to develop resources and grants to inspire, ignite and expand opportunities for our students and teachers.
NCESD Educational Foundation Board of Directors Jan Cetto, President Ray Allen, Vice President (Manager, Olive Garden) Bill Baldwin, Secretary (Ogden Murphy Wallace attorney) Jim Adamson, Treasurer (retired teacher) Jack Schneider (Omak Principal) Bill Bonaudi, retired Big Bend President Chris Farrell, former NCESD Curriculum Director Rich McBride, NCESD Advisor Eldene Wall, NCESD Liaison
What do we do? Foster collaboration between school, business and government agencies Promote further development of education and training programs Aid, support, assist other organizations by gifts, contributions or otherwise for charitable and educational purposes Provide scholarships and services to schools
Events and Projects Back to School Readiness Drive (combined with Columbia Valley Community Health Back to School Health Fair), August 2014 Teacher Classroom Grant presentations, October 2014 Teachers Make a Difference Scholarships
Events Fall Fund Raiser September & October Key Signature Event
Olive Garden/Mariachi H.S./ ESD Foundation Pasta Feed 2013
Success stories The number of Teacher Classroom Grants have more than quadrupled since 2010 The amount donated for Teacher Classroom Grants has quadrupled since 2010
Omak High School This was great for my classroom. Students have a very hard time visualizing compounds. Much of biology today is based on being able to describe what is going on at the molecular level. These Molecular Molecules greatly aided my students understanding of protein folding. I used it with my biotechnology students as both a review activity and then as an assessment. They had to describe what changes would occur in the protein they had built if an amino acid changed. They could explain with detail and the correct vocabulary. Being able to manipulate and point at the key parts of the amino acid chain really helped. ~Nancy Ridenour, Omak High School
STEM: Amino Acid Molecular Modeling Omak High School
Quincy: Frog project teaches collaboration
Oroville Structures of Life web cam: Osprey nest Thanks to the ESD and many other partners, my fourth grade class was given a wonderful opportunity to study nesting osprey with the purchase of a web cam. We have been able to watch the pair rebuild the nest after returning around late March. We also witnessed the pair nesting, with the first egg noticed on April 25. We are very thankful for such an amazing opportunity. Thanks to ALL involved! ~Kelly King, Oroville Elementary
GWATA Award 2012: Wenatchee Teacher Grant award winner Jamie Johnson
Fine Arts Grants provided by the Woods House/Woods Family Fund
Harp for Wenatchee H.S. Mariachi
Moses Lake High School: Electronics for ELL Thanks so very much for all of your support! I was able to purchase a device that helped not only my ELL students look up words, phrases, etc., but it helped all of my other students have the same technological accessibility as well. With the purchase of the device I was able to meet my intended goals for the project. A student I have in my college prep English class currently has an IEP that requires me to give him extra time on his assignments. With this device he is able to look up what he needs in a matter of seconds and is currently turning in all of his work at the same time as all of the other students. It has helped me tremendously! Thank you! ~Amanda Kirkham, Moses Lake High School
Beaver Valley School Eric L. Tiegel 2012 2013
The First Challenge Make a LEGO vehicle that rolls down the ramp Measure how far it rolls beyond the bottom of the ramp. Compare designs to create vehicles that roll the farthest
The Next Challenge Create a vehicle that can roll on it s own.
The Big Challenge Create a vehicle that can carry a ball down the ramp and dump the ball into the box.
Thank You NCESD Educational Foundation Thanks to your generous gift, students enjoyed problem solving in three dimensions. The smiles tell the story of fun and meaningful learning that comes from the process of idea, failure, struggle, re design, and success. And the good news is that we can do it all again next year. Thanks so much! Eric L. Tiegel Beaver Valley School
Teachers Classroom Grants awarded: $2,000 in 2010 over $15,000 in 2014
Teacher Classroom Grants awarded: eight in 2010 over 50 in 2014
Resources: 2012 LASER Science Award: $5,000
2013 LASER Science Award: Chelan County PUD ~ $5,000 for science kits
Other Resources: Olive Garden Grant Woods House/Woods Family Foundation Greater Wenatchee Community Foundation Corporate and personal donations Sodexo Food Services
Donors and Sponsors Olive Garden Wenatchee Valley Clinic Woods House Family Fund LASER Science/Pacific Science Center McDonalds School Employees Credit Union Crunch Pak North Cascades National Bank Sunrise Rotary Canfield
What s in it for the ESA? Good will Builds the reputation of the ESD in the eyes of teachers/administrators Creates name recognition for ESA Excellent publicity in the community Community partnerships
What is the role of the ESD Board member? Support and approval Encouragement, guidance, direction Help with foundational work; i.e. selection of Foundation Board Contribution; financial support
How does it work? What does it take? Accounts separate from the ESD Basic support: ESD office space Use of ESD equipment A Liaison and/or Board members willing to put in the time to make it work accounting, marketing, building partnerships, grant writing
Precautions Keeping funding separate Selecting the right Board members Comply with the law; i.e., donors are not allowed to make decisions regarding expenditures from their donation (Pension Act of 2006) once donated, it is a gift (recommendations allowed).
What s in the Future? The sky is the limit! STEM Expanded teacher classroom grants
Power of Partnerships 7 C s Context Communication Collaboration Capacity Capital Consensus Celebration Dr. Salvatore Menzo, Superintendent Wallingford Public Schools, Connecticut
Power of Partnerships Context Purpose be explicit in what you need Relevance try to connect to the partner you are seeking Relationships follow up, become a friend
Power of Partnerships Communication Diverse audiences know your audience Varied approaches find the one that works best Multiple formats print, electronic, in person, video Consistent same message, multiple format
Power of Partnerships Collaboration Common understanding provide education Appreciation/Respect/Expertise use their talents, make them the experts Trust be accountable, transparent
Power of Partnerships Capacity Identify strengths, key attributes Develop include in professional development Share continue communication on opportunities Highlight celebrate and recognize
Power of Partnerships Capital Human intellectual and physical Political Board and Commissions Financial not just checks! Emotional most powerful of all, shared vision and mission
Power of Partnerships Consensus Knowledge educate, educate, educate Support provide and receive Sustainability plan, follow up
Power of Partnerships Celebrate Successes include celebrations in all successes Challenges do not hide from opportunities for growth Opportunities identify clearly and set a plan Thank you 7 times is the charm!
Planning for Partnerships Connect to the Big Picture Strategic Plan Set Measurable Goals and Objectives Target Partners Record and Share Progress
Planning for Partnerships Give Back Connect Partners Thank Partners Use their influence
Final Tips or Words of Wisdom Transparency Reciprocal Vision Message, Message, Message Follow up, Follow up, Follow up Recognize, Recognize, Recognize
Information about Teacher Grants Applications available in Spring 2014 Awarded Fall 2014 Find information and applications at http://www.ncesd.org/page/27 See us on Facebook N.C.E.S.D. Educational Foundation
How can YOU get involved? The need is greater than ever increasing interest in Teacher Classroom Grants! Attend an event Become a sponsor Become a volunteer Sponsor a Teacher Classroom Grant For more information contact Jan Cetto jancetto@nwi.net or Eldene Wall eldenew@ncesd.org