MPS Foundation for Education Newsletter 2022

2022 NEWSLETTER

Formed in 2010, the Mandan Public Schools Foundation for Education is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by an independent board of directors made up of Mandan alumni, current and former educators, and local business leaders

The board manages donations into an endowment fund from alumni, businesses, service clubs, families, current and former district employees, and supporters of education. Donations to the Foundation are deductible to the extent of IRS regulations

Lee Fleischer is the founding member of the Foundation board and has served in the role of President for eleven of it's twelve years Lee is a former Mandan Public Schools teacher, former MPS school board member and a retired Horace-Mann Financial Services Representative

HISTORY

GREETINGS!

Holiday greetings to you and yours! This is the inaugural Mandan Public Schools Foundation for Education newsletter My hope is that you learn a little bit about what we're passionate about and the services and support we provide to the Mandan Public School District The Foundation for Education was formed to provide assistance to Mandan students and staff through scholarships, grants and student needs funds. Over the years the board of directors has been comprised of people with varying backgrounds and connections to the school district, but the same passion and commitment to supporting our schools to be the very best it can be for students in our community

On behalf of our Board of Directors, I want to thank our many donors and supporters of the Foundation Because of you, we're able to continue to provide support to students and staff throughout the Mandan Public School District I wish you all a wonderful holiday season

- Lee Fleischer | Board President

November 2009 | School Board Committee Formed

April 2010 | Foundation Organized

July 2010 | First Contributions to the Foundation Received

May 2011 | First Scholarships Awarded to Mandan Seniors

January 2019 | Merged with Mandan Chapter of Dollars for Scholars

FOUNDATION FOCUS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Student Scholarships is the largest component of funding provided by the MPS Foundation for Education.

Beginning in 2010, the Foundation established two scholarships available to Mandan High School seniors Twelve years later with the help of our generous donors, the Foundation awarded 57 scholarships to 47 seniors, totaling nearly $90K in 2022

Students wishing to pursue continuing education or training in various fields, from education and nursing to career & technical education and business, have the opportunity to apply for funding to assist in tuition costs.

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

The Foundation is fortunate to have support from near and far in order to provide a vast range of scholarship opportunities for students. Students wishing to pursue an education in music can apply for the Arnold E. Larson scholarship which provides funding of $10K towards their undergraduate degree An additional $10K is available for students pursuing a graduate degree in music

The Roger Royse Scholarship, established in 2021, is available for minority students pursuing any field of post-secondary education or training. In 2022, two students were each awarded $2K from the Royse Scholarship fund.

New in 2023, the Eide Family Scholarship fund has been created to provide a $1,000 Scholarship to a student pursuing post-secondary training or education in the fields of business, criminal justice or auto-mechanics or auto-body.

For the complete list of 2022 scholarships and recipients visit the Foundation website at mandanschoolsfoundation org/scholarships Scholarship applications for 2023 graduates will open in February

create an endowment fund for donations of $5,000 or more An endowment fund allows the Foundation to award scholarship funds solely off the interest earned, allowing the scholarship to continue for the lifetime of the Foundation Endowment donations are eligible for a 40% tax credit to the extent of IRS regulations.

Mandan seniors Team Pukmith and Aiyana Noisyhawk-Goodsell accept the Roger Royse Scholarship.

LaReena Mosbrucker was the 2022 Arnold Laron undergraduate scholarship winner.

Bella Ficklin received the Foundation Education scholarship.

FOCUS

STUDENT NEEDS & GRANTS

Donors have the opportunity to designate their dollars to help students in need. Our student needs fund is used to fund various initiatives throughout the district each year from covering the cost of milk tickets, assisting students with the cost of application fees in furthering their education to providing some extra dollars to a family that has fallen to hardship. Teachers and administrators are able to submit student needs applications on behalf of a student, family or group to request dollars from the student needs fund. Since August 2021, the Foundation has disbursed over seven thousand dollars in student needs funding.

HAR & GER HEINSOHN FUND

TEACHER GRANTS

Teacher grants are intended to aid Mandan Public School District educators with educational projects and opportunities that require additional funding. Over the years the Foundation has provided funds to assist educators purchase supplies for their classrooms

"My parents wanted to help children in need to help them succeed at school . The foundation was a perfect fit as we were able to collaborate with the foundation to establish the Har Ger Heinsohn Fund. We were able to donate the money and set the guidelines of how the money would be used The Foundation manages the fund and disperses the money As a counselor in the district, I have seen this fund at work firsthand. Counselors and coaches in the district are able to go to the foundation website to fill out the application and get money to help students with some of their basic needs to help them be successful in school. Students who have been helped range in age from a kindergarten student who needed a winter coat, to 19-year-old students living on their own who needed a gas card to get to school The Heinsohn fund has helped provide funds to families for clothing because of a house fire, money to provide milk in classrooms, shoes and fees so a child could participate in sports and gift card so a student could purchase glasses."

In 2021, Tri-Energy Cooperative approached the Foundation with funds to enhance learning and education in Mandan schools with their Gallons of Gratitude program. The program ensures that for every fill-up at Cenex branded fuel stations, a portion of the transaction will support teachers’ supply and educational experience budgets for their classrooms. The MPS Foundation for Education distributed $24K to Mandan teachers in the 2021-2022 school year.

We're extremely grateful to announce that the Gallons of Gratitude program is once again offered to Mandan educators for the 2022-2023 school year.

Karen H Katzung, MHS Counselor

Fort Lincoln teachers received their 21-22 Gallons of Gratitude funds.

Roosevelt Elementary received funding for Blue Ribbon school t-shirts..

FOUNDATION SUPPORT

MPS EMPLOYEE PAYROLL-DEDUCT PROGRAM

The educators and staff at Mandan Public School District are second to none Since 2015, the Foundation has had the privilege of accepting monthly payroll deduction donations from many district employees These generous donations not only give the Foundation the stability of steady income each month, but, more importantly, signify the support and dedication the staff has for Mandan students and schools

"I participate in the payroll deduct program because as an educator, I think it is important to support students across Mandan Public Schools. The payroll deduct program is convenient because I don't have to remind myself to donate, and I know my support is going back to students and teachers like myself."

- Tiffany Towne, 3rd Grade Teacher at Fort Lincoln Elementary

Foundation

RECENT

Amanda Zehr

Amazon Smile

Angela Wescott

Annette Kaip Anonymous

DONORS

Fort Lincoln PTO

Hawktree Golf Club

Hope & Brian Kovaloff

Jameson Kautzmann

Jason & Ann Kirchmeier

Mandan Public School District staff that would like more information on participating in the payroll deduct program can contact Janelle Heinsohn at janelle.heinsohn@msd1.org.

Michael Herzog

Michelle Jaschob-Hoovestol

Mike Bitz

Mike Heinsohn

NISC

Basin Electric Coop

Bearscat Bakehouse

Bis-Man Tire Centers

BNC National Bank

Carol Skalsky

Catherine Stack

Chad Radke

Chantel Williams

Dacotah Mandan Lions

Dakota Community Bank

Daniel Leingang

Danielle Borseth

Darcy & Mary Ehmann

Darlene & Thomas Kautzman

Denae Kautzmann

Desiree Bondley

Diana Schick

Donald Otos

Doreen Oakland

Dr. Blake A. Feil, DDS, PC

Eide Family

Farstad Oil

First International Bank Mandan

Jay Feil

Jeff Fastnacht

Jennifer Albrecht

Jennifer Brahos

Jennifer Larson

Jinnie Stai

John & Rebecca Warren

Jordan King

Karl & Britt Liepitz

Karla Aune

Kathleen Moch

Kelly Glasser

Kris Brashears

Landon & Brittany Feil

Laurie Schwartz

Leland & Linda Fleischer

Lewis & Clark Elementary PTO

Lowry Engineering

Mandan Moose Lodge #425

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marla Barnhardt

MDU Resources Group

MHS Retired Teachers

Norma Lundstrom

ND Community Foundation - Chase Scholarship North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co.

Patricia Porter

Paul Willis

Rachel Horgan

Red Trail Elementary PTO

Roger Royse

Ronald Carrick

Ryan & Janelle Heinsohn

Ryne & Rachel Jungling

Security First Bank Mandan Starion Bank

Stephanie Williams

Suzan & Dave Mills

Tammy Kelly

Teresa Rivera

Tiffany Towne

Tracy & Jane Porter

Tri-Energy Cooperative Wade Meschke

Wilfred & Kathy Volesky

Zander Body Shop, Inc.

Board delivered donuts for American Education Week to each school.

FOUNDATION SUPPORT

"The Mandan Education Foundation is partnered with Mandan Public Schools to promote student success and community involvement after graduation. This Foundation supports teachers and students by providing money and/or supplies that are needed for student success. We, as teachers, are honored to be able to help this organization by donating to the scholarships for seniors and we are thankful to have their support."

Tammy Kelly MMS Teacher MEA Representative

"The MPS Foundation for Education provides an invaluable service to our school district. With the funding they've received from our local community and beyond we're able to support Mandan students and staff and contribute to their success. We're extremely grateful to all who donate to this wonderful organization in our community."

Mike Bitz MPS Superintendent

"After making my home teaching 4th grade at Lewis & Clark Elementary for 20 years, I wanted to pay it forward to kids in our community. I was raised with the belief that kindness and supporting each other are what's important. I'm honored to offer an opportunity to students to receive funds to further their education."

Suzan Mills Retired 4th Grade Teacher Lewis & Clark Elementary

"In my role as a Health Sciences instrucutor and HOSA Advisor, students are given the opportunity to get certifications and attend various events. Because of the generosity of the MPS Foundation for Education, several students were able to receive scholarships to attend a HOSA or other Health Sciences event or get certification through the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support-CPR and First Aid.

Thank you so much for this wonderful organization who puts students learning needs at the fore front of Education."

Constance Keller MHS Health Sciences Teacher HOSA Advisor

FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT

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PATBECKMAN

BRITTLIEPITZ

JANELLE HEINSOHN