Lindale ISD Education Foundation Annual Report 2024

a year in review 2024 Annual Report

Lindale ISD Education Foundation Annual Report A LOOK AT WHAT'S INSIDE: Who We Are/ Top Reasons to Donate ............................................................................................................. Pg. 1 Statement of Financial Position ....................................................................................................................... Pg. 2 2024 Grants for Great Ideas ........................................................................................................................... Pg. 3-5 Annual Supporters ......................................................................................................................................... Pg. 6-7 Foundation Programs ....................................................................................................................................... Pg. 8 Honor Roll Program ..................................................................................................................................... Pg. 9-11 Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Presents Act XIII ................................................................................. Pg. 12 Christus Trinity Mother Frances Presents Lindale Turkey Trot .................................................................. Pg. 13 LISD's Distinguished Scholars & Educators ........................................................................................... Pg. 14-16 Photo Collage ............................................................................................................................................. Pg. 17-18 Board Member Spotlight ................................................................................................................................. Pg. 19 Help Us Reach Our Goal ................................................................................................................................. Pg. 20 Ways to Give .................................................................................................................................................... Pg. 21 2024 Blue Out Reveal ...................................................................................................................................... Pg. 22 Eagleclipse 2024 .............................................................................................................................................. Pg. 23

Celebrating 15 Years

LISD EF has awarded more than $465K in the past 14 years

Statement of Financial Position Ordinary Income:

January - December 2023

Act XIII: Total Act XIII $15,728.35 Amazon Smile: $294.97 2023 Academic Banquet: Total Academic Banquet $4,400 2023 Lindale Turkey Trot Total Lindale Turkey Trot $12,000 2023 Blue Out Shirts $20,000 Spirit Cards

Direct Program Expenses: Act XIII $1,956.95 Kirton Scholarships 4,000 Grant Patrol Supplies $527.88 Grants to Teachers $19,388.01 ETX Giving Day $100 Blue Out Shirts $10,758.84 Teacher of the Year $1,000 Honor Roll $218.09 Academic Banquet $1,479.53 Total Direct Program Expenses $39,429.30 Total Expenses $77,852.42 Net Income $46,065.41

Assets:

- Southside Bank $140 - Texas Bank & Trust $420 Total Spirit Cards $560

Endowment Fund $608,839.05 Southside Bank $138,053.71 Total Current Assets $746,892.76

Interest Income $527.88 Annual Campaign $69,471.39

Fixed Assets:

Total Income $123,917.83 Gross Profit $123,917.83 Operating Expenses: Exec. Dir. Salary Reimburse $33,830.03 Board & Staff Travel/Training $270.08 Accounting Fees $600 Printing and Marketing $140 Software Subscriptions $1,825.09 Office Supplies $581.92 Insurance $1,176 Total Operating Expenses $38,423.12

Computer & Software $1,891.27 Total Fixed Assets $1,891.27 Total Assets $748,784.03

Liabilities & Equity: ETCF Unrealized Gains/Losses: $-66,784.21 Endowment Admin Fees: $5,033,17 Net Investment Activity: $32,418.76 Retained Earnings: $746,218.11

Total Liabilities & Equity $748,784.03

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The Grants for Great Ideas Program is designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches for the accomplishment of program objectives.

Spring 2024 projects receiving funds include: Education Foundation grant for $5,917.18 to fund “Straight to the Laptop.”

The purpose of this grant is to provide laptops to speech and debate students. Laptops are necessary for speech and debate competitions. UIL competitions have added internet access to the debate events and students use an extensive online database for other events.

The laptops give students the ability to create unique research and to fact check the argument of others.

Grant by Rory McKenzie and JP Fugler

Education Foundation grant for $1,363.50 to fund “Literacy Lab: Supporting Diversity in the Science Classroom.”

The purpose of this grant is to provide diverse TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) specific texts into the hands of our future scientists and engineers to enhance the scope of study in the 4th grade science classroom and to align to the interests of the reading classroom. These selections will increase student engagement, adding depth and detail.

Grant by Susan LeJeune

LISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GIVES $29,938.62 IN CLASSROOM GRANTS Continued ...

Spring 2024 projects receiving funds include: ​ Education Foundation grant for $4,105.66 to fund “Wings of Eagles: Soar with Sensory.”

The purpose of this grant is to update and equip the district Life Skills department’s sensory rooms, at each Lindale ISD campus, to serve the diverse needs of students.

Sensory rooms have proven to be effective in promoting self-regulation, reducing stress, and enhancing focus, leading to improved academic performance.

Grant by Candice Munoz, Amy Burks, Connie Wilson, Kristin LedsomeTerri Thomas, Megan Ledsome ​ Education Foundation grant for $4,708.19 to fund “EagleClipse.”

The purpose of this grant is to provide the district with safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”), educational resources, photo props, books, and more to make this day extra special for all of our students, teachers, and staff. All campuses will get to safely view the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, an awe-inspiring celestial event.

Grant by Jennifer Lane and Tracie Rand Education Foundation grant for $3,970.50 to fund “Setting the Scene with Visual Media.”

This grant will provide K-12 students participating in fine arts with a more technological experience. The Foundation is funding a short throw projector for the Lindale ISD Performing Arts Center. Fine Arts use technology to make their acting more believable, their dancing more powerful, and their songs more immersive. Using projections will eliminate the need for elaborate backdrops and costly set elements.

Grant by Kari McKenzie

LISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GIVES $29,938.62 IN CLASSROOM GRANTS Continued ...

Spring 2024 projects receiving funds include: ​ Education Foundation grant for $719.76 to fund “Create.Communicate.Cope.”

The purpose of this grant is to provide sand trays to be used in grades PK-6th. Sand trays are an effective combination of play and art that helps students express themselves both verbally and non-verbally. They will be useful for students who struggle with a range of issues. Sand trays are a good tool to use in trauma-informed care of students.

Grant by Cherri Straus, Summer French, Brandi Harry, Julie Surratt, Sunny Murphy Education Foundation grant for $4,000 to fund “Feeding Lindale ISD.” Lindale ISD has a program called the Backpack Program. This program feeds more than 100 students in need of food on the weekends. However, the district is running short on funds and was on the verge of having to cancel the program. The Lindale ISD Education Foundation stepped in and has funded the program so it continues serving Lindale students in need.

Grant by Christy Clouse Education Foundation grant for $5,099.83 to fund “Communication for All.” The Lindale ISD Education Foundation funded an emergency grant to help English Second Language students overcome language obstacles, making learning more accessible and inclusive. The Timekettle Language Translator Earbuds are cutting-edge technology that help students have access to real-time translation. The earbuds allow Emergent Bilingual students to have the same opportunities and instruction as students who are fluent in English. The earbuds have over 90 different languages to choose from. It can be used in any classroom setting by any student, faculty or staff. The earbuds connect to an iOS device through Bluetooth. Lindale ISD has students who speak up to 11 different languages, including Spanish, Russian, Polish, Japanese, and Korean. More than 20 students who are new to the United States have enrolled at Lindale ISD for the 2023-2024 school year.

GRANTSBY BYTHE THEYEAR YEAR GRANTS

SINCE THE FIRST GRANT CYCLE, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED SINCE THE FIRST GRANT CYCLE, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED $410,151.33 TO LISD CLASSROOMS FOR MORE THAN 100 PROJECTS. $460,551.02 TO LISD CLASSROOMS FOR MORE THAN 100 PROJECTS.

Spring 2024

$29,938.62

Spring 2023

$20,461.07

Spring 2022

$35,619.50

2023-2024 Distinguished Partner ($25,000 or more) John & Peggy Kirton Tyler Pipe Company Cornerstone Club: Lindale ISD Employees Thomas S. Carter Foundation Hideaway Lake Kiwanis Club Lawrence & Carolyn Todd Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Target Distribution Center Scott and Krista Lay Cathey & Joe Weaver​ ​ Diamond Partner ($10,000 or more) ​ John & Lila Driver Rotary Club of Lindale Don & Mary Achziger Wayne & Sonja Fletcher Richard & Jeannette Brandon Cal & Peggy Shipman The Get Happy Singers of Hideaway Tyler Pipe Company Lindale Turkey Trot ​ Gold Partner ($5,000 or more) ​ Lindale Chamber of Commerce (Harvest Hustle Proceeds) David & Suzanne Stubblefield Lindale ISD Alumni Association Judy Burleson Sanderson Farms Texas Bank and Trust Lindale Rotary Club ​ Silver Partner ($2,500 or more)​​ Omer and Sue Adams Barbara Ratliff David and Michelle Lindig Gailia and Jerry Lang, SR. Brenda and Edgar Ilschner Petty's Steak & Catfish Jim & Barbara Wilson Robert and Kim Nimon Austin Bank Toy Town Preschool D&H Quality Cabinets Bronze Partner ($1,000 or more) Tyler Junior College Roddy & Hattie Bland Robert and Wanda Walker Philip & Gay Pyland

Donors

Anita Anderson Jerry & Lori Fuquay Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Don Hines- Walmart Stores, INC. Cavender's Boot City LaRay Kerbow Bernie & Nelda Demers Walmart Lawrence and Sue Ann Ley Robbie Lyons Better Homes and Garden Real Estate I-20 Team Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis American State Bank Mr. & Mrs. Dobrei Southside Bank Jerry Fleming Red Baron Building Co. Office Barn Dawn Swinnea Jackson Construction ​ Benefactor($500 or more) Robert and Priscilla Evans Jim and Deborah Hill Bob and Gayle Riley Joe and Sue Dillard Philip and Sherry Butcher Brady Environmental Services Ed & Brenda Ilschner Roddy & Hattie Bland Gay Pyland Vicki Thrasher Jean Whiddon ​ Friend of the Foundation Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. Wealth Planning Advisors Terry Setser COL. Emery J. Crane & Janet Lindale Evening Garden Club Joe and Penny Snow Valerie Payne Dr. Clayton Downing Billy & Lyne Black Fred Bilbo Michael and Dinah Ragsdale Robert and Joy Hunt Pat and Valerie Bonds Mark and Charolette Serold Regan Brandon Terry and Elizabeth Smith Douglas and Martha Sholars Maggie McGuire

2023-2024 ​2024 East Texas Giving Day Donors Kerrie Covert Mary Stephens Jim Johnson Celina Johnson Valerie Payne Robbie Lyons Judy Burleson Courtney Sanguinetti Past Distinguished, Platinum, and Diamond Partners ​ Red Baron Companies, Jerry & Teri Alexander WRL General Contractors, Ltd. David & Tracy Irwin Helen S. Boylan Foundation Lindale Floral Shop, Jennifer Darr Texas Pioneer Foundation In Memory & Honor Of ​ John Driver - In Memory of Regina Setser John Driver - In Memory of Bob and Priscilla Evans John Driver - In Memory of Joy Stuart John Driver - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Judy Burleson - In Memory of Regina Setser Judy Burleson - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Cathey Weaver - In Memory of Joe Weaver Francis Franck - In Memory of Regina Setser Michael Ragsdale - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Gay Pyland - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Class of 57' Memorial Fund - In Memory of Cherry Kimberly Rogers Class of 57' Memorial Fund - In Memory of Robert Cline Jeff Joven - In Honor of Carolyn Todd E.F. Hill - In Honor of Carolyn Todd S. Dennison - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Jim Dobrei - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Jerry Fleming - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Robbie Lyons - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Robbie Lyons - In Memory of Sue Ann Ley Jennifer Dixon - In Honor of Carolyn Todd A. Earl Gilbert - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Cheryl Harvey - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Ed Ilschner - In Honor of Carolyn Todd D.V. & S.L. Shumaker - In Honor of Carolyn Todd George and Elizabeth Stricklin - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Swan Wood Springs Church - In Honor of Carolyn Todd Joel & Patricia Tomlin - In Honor of Carolyn Todd

Donors Act XIII.

Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Altra Federal Credit Union Robbie Lyons D&H Quality Cabinets American State Bank Judy Burleson Austin Bank Better Homes and Garden Real Estate I-20 Team Mr. and Mrs. John Driver Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis Toy Town Preschool Mr. and Mrs. Don Achziger Southside Bank Texas Bank & Trust Edward Jones - Regan Brandon Lindale Candy Company

2024 Academic Excellence Recognition Reception​ Altra Federal Credit Union Southside Bank Suanne Rouse Graham and Robbie Lyons Barbara Wilson & Judy Burleson Mr. & Mrs. Don Achziger HAWL Kiwanis D&H Quality Cabinets Better Homes and Garden Real Estate I-20 Team Austin Bank Precision Express Car Wash Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Mike and Pam Barker Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis Texas Bank and Trust

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Foundation Programs Grants for Great Ideas Grants for Great Ideas is an innovative approach to help supply LISD educators with resources to increase student performance and achievement. Some of the projects funded included technology to improve fluency in elementary and special education students, state-of-the art probes for high school science labs, forensic science tools, and projects to help struggling students understand math concepts.

Honor Roll The Foundation created the LISD staff peernominated award to be given in the spring semester of the school year. The goal of the Honor Roll is to recognize the often unsung heroes of LISD, who approach their job with 100 percent commitment and effort and are true champions for education. Honorees are nominated by other LISD Staff members for the award.

Academic Excellence Banquet

Cornerstone Club The Cornerstone Club is a significant part of fundraising supporting the Lindale ISD Education Foundation. LISD’s educators and staff volunteer to give through payroll deductions or through one-time gifts by becoming members of The Cornerstone Club.

John and Peggy Kirton Drama Scholarship A scholarship fund for LHS theater students started by John and Peggy Kirton. The Kirton's put nearly $60,000 in the hands of the Lindale ISD Education Foundation to create an endowment that would impact the high school’s drama department for years to come. The endowment establishes a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to four drama students annually for 12 years. The scholarship will total $4,000 each year. The

Each May, the Foundation hosts the Academic

remaining money has been donated to the

Excellence Recognition Banquet honoring the

foundation to award innovative grants for

top ten graduating seniors and the LISD

classroom projects.

teachers the students select as the most influential in their educational careers.

Lindale Turkey Trot Organizers with Camp Gladiator - Lindale put together the first-ever Lindale Turkey Trot presented by Christus Trinity Mother Frances on Thanksgiving Day 2019! This race is a fun way to raise money for the Lindale ISD Education Foundation.

The Performing ACT's An annual stage performance for LISD at the Performing Arts Center with students from each district campus participating. Schedule includes student musical talent, prose speakers, fine arts performances, student vocalists and soloists from every LISD campus.

Congratulations TO THE TOP 10 GRADUATING SENIORS AND THEIR DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS

Board Member Spotlight 2024-25 LISD Education Foundation Board of Directors

Courtney Sanguinetti - Executive Director Gay Pyland - President Glenn Davis - President-Elect Kerrie Covert - Treasurer Penni Jordan - Secretary Don Achziger, Mike Barker, Pollianne Smith, Karla Richardson, John Driver, Beverly Melvin, Celina Johnson, Vanessa Shamburg, Jeannie Tomlinson, Vicki Thrasher, Barbara Wilson, Judy Burleson, Stan Surratt, Ex-Officio, Mike Combs, Ex-Officio

GIVE

FOR LINDALE KIDS

Help us reach our 2024 goal of $100,000.00 The Lindale ISD Education Foundation:

LINDALE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION IT'S HEART WORK

is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit shares a vision of enhancing education in Lindale ISD works to increase private support for educational activities benefits Lindale ISD students and staff personnel by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and community involvement

DONATE ONLINE AT: WWW.LINDALEISDFOUNDATION.NET

Ways to Give!

General 2024 Donation Make a secure unrestricted 2024 general donation to the Lindale ISD Education Foundation.

Memorials Donations can be made "in memory of" a deceased family member, friend, co-worker or former educator. Memorial gifts are noted in upcoming Foundation publications and on the Foundation's web site.

Honorary Gifts Your gift to the Lindale ISD Education Foundation can be made "in honor of" a family member, friend, co-worker or a current/former teacher or administrator. "In honor of" gifts are noted in upcoming Foundation publications and on the Foundation's web site. Honorees will receive a special message noting that a gift was made to the Foundation in their honor.

Estate Planning Will request: A way to leave the Lindale ISD Education Foundation a financial gift after your passing.

Benefits: Exemptions from federal estate tax — finances will be controlled by your wishes. If you would like to help make a lasting impact, simply place the following language in your will.

I, “your name,” of “city, state, zip” give, devise and bequeath to the Lindale ISD Education Foundation, Federal Tax ID 26-268-8995, P.O. Box 370, Lindale, TX 75771 “written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property” for its unrestricted use and purpose.

Lindale ISD’s long standing tradition of providing the official “Blue Out” shirt continues. Congratulations to Lindale High School's, Ty McCoy! He is the winner of the Blue Out Shirt Design Contest. The Lindale ISD Education Foundation will feature McCoy's design on our 2024-2025 Blue Out shirts. This will be printed on a soft blend, royal blue shirt. Proceeds go directly back into LISD classrooms to purchase new educational tools for students.

Purchase your Blue Out shirt online today for only $10! www.lindaleisd.revtrak.net/foundation-blue-out-shirts/ blue-out-community-orders/

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE FUNDED BY THE LINDALE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION The LISD Education Foundation provided the district with safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”), educational resources, photo props, books and more to make April 8 extra special for all of our students, teachers, and staff. All campuses got to safely view the total solar eclipse.

EAGLECLIPSE 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Lindale, Texas was in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Observers in Lindale were able to see approximately 3 minutes and 7.9 seconds of totality, starting at 1:42 PM.

EAGLECLIPSE All Lindale ISD students, teachers, and staff participated in solar eclipse learning activities and were able to safely view the once in a lifetime total solar eclipse together on April 8.

Supporting a Tradition of Excellence!

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