Welcome to the Garfield Heights Education Foundation
The purpose of the Garfield Heights Education Foundation is to support the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives and model programs, award student scholarships and teacher grants, and leverage community resources to support, strengthen, and improve public education in Garfield Heights City Schools. The outcome of this collaboration will be high-quality educational initiatives designed to meet the needs of Garfield Heights City School District students. The Garfield Heights Education Foundation exists as a separately incorporated charitable organization. As a public charity, all contributions to the Foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, will receive the maximum deduction allowed by law. As an independent entity, it will enhance the existing educational programs of the Garfield Heights City Schools. The Garfield Heights City Schools Board of Education shall not use the funds received by the Foundation to supplant any part of the regular operating budget.
The Garfield Heights Education Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Contributions to organizations with this status may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor to determine deductibility of this contribution.
Board of DirectorsJill Frimel
Stan Lipinski Laurie Nenadovich Dominic Plavny Jean Rizi David Schillero Amanda Sizler Gina Wilson |
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1st Annual Teacher Mini Grants Awarded
The GH Education Foundation recently awarded its first group of teacher mini grants to district teachers. A total of nine grants were awarded to staff members in district elementary schools, the middle school, high school and Learning Center. Recipients of grants were Casey Katzenstein, Kayla Haag, Margaret Posendek, Kathryn Brooks, Candice Lanse, Sherri Mercsak, Katie Skocdopole, Melissa Irvine and Stephen Pernod. Many fine applications from teachers for mini-grants were received and the Education Foundation wishes to thank all staff members who submitted applications this year. The content of awarded mini grants covered academic areas, the fine arts and the social-emotional needs of students. Resources for the awarding of teacher mini grants were made possible from revenues from the recent 1st Annual Gift Card Raffle which concluded in December. Congratulations to this year’s recipients of teacher mini-grants from the Garfield Heights Education Foundation.
Maple Leaf Elementary's Coffee Cart to support the Foundation
Preparing students for life beyond the classroom is the goal for students at Maple Leaf Elementary. Students in Ms. Brooks, Mrs. Lanse, and Ms. Kalnitsky's classroom at Maple Leaf Elementary need skills that will help them live independently, acquire and hold a job, and support their transition plans. This year they started a coffee cart that will support students as they develop skills in numeracy and finance, social skills and peer communication, operations and maintenance (including personal hygiene), as well as improve general soft skills and employability. Funds raised from the Coffee Cart are donated to the Garfield Heights Education Foundation.
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112 Days Before Winter Break - Gift Card Raffle
The Education Foundation recently concluded its 1st Annual 12 Days Before Winter Break Gift Card Raffle, which was a success. Supporters of the Foundation were able to purchase a calendar for only $10 for 12 consecutive days in December with numerous gift cards associated with each of the 12 school days before Winter Break in December. The multiple gift cards associated with each of the 12 days then went to donors whose names were eligible to win during the 12 daily raffles. The Foundation will again offer this exciting raffle next year to supporters of the Foundation. Pictured to the left are one of the winners of the Raffle’s daily drawings. Proceeds from the Gift Card Raffle will support student scholarships and teacher mini-grants.