2017-2018 Annual Report

EMPOWERING ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES IN EVERY STUDENT Annual Report 2017-18

LETTER OF THANKS Dear Friends, The 2017-2018 year was an exciting year for P.G. Chambers School — one of change, growth, fond farewells, and new beginnings. Led by our guiding principles, to instill a love of learning, develop independence, and establish unshakeable self-confidence in every student, we continued to focus on and strengthen our efforts to do just that. This would not be possible without the support of our generous community who gave selflessly of their time, talent and treasure.

Our continuing work is always informed by the lessons we learn each day from both formal evaluation and anecdotal observations. In collaboration with families, we strive to develop strategies and interventions, therapy approaches, and new technology that will help children achieve important benchmarks as they continue their journey of discovery at PGCS. This year we conducted a needs assessment, called the Healthy Schools Report Card, to identify our strengths and challenges and set the parameters for our evolving strategic plan. From this came our Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community initiative. Health, fitness, and independence have been strengthened as key themes for the students. These themes extend to staff and families. We held our first “Back to School Health Fair” where many community partners joined with us for a day of health and wellness awareness.

The organization fosters an environment of empowerment for the children and the staff. The children are taught skills and given tools to self-advocate. They participate in increasingly complex decision making and planning. In middle school, they have the opportunity to participate in the Student Leadership Group and in their own student centered visioning and planning process. Likewise, our staff members are offered leadership training. Most notably, the LEAD Program is a year-long training and mentorship program for a selected group of staff who had demonstrated a desire to enhance/develop their leadership skills. As LEAD participants, staff members create a personal vision statement and develop short, mid and long term goals toward achieving that vision. These programs and opportunities have resulted in exciting initiatives for the students and staff and will continue as part of our overall organizational priorities.

In June, we said a very fond farewell to our executive director of 25 years, Susan Seamans. Under her leadership, our organization and school has continued to grow in support of every student and family who is touched by our many programs and services. Most recently, her vision and leadership led to an outpouring of support for The Susan Seamans Legacy Campaign generating $130,000 to help fund the organization’s leadership, early intervention, and endowment efforts. Susan’s impact will be felt for generations to come and we are thankful to the many benefactors who came together in her honor to support our staff, students and families.

With every ending there is a new beginning and we were delighted to welcome Patty Sly as executive director at the end of the year. Her passion for our mission is heartfelt and we look forward to the continuing leadership and excellence that she will bring to P.G. Chambers School.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the members of the Board of Trustees who completed their terms: Wendy Tait, Joanne Balady, Gwen Packard, James Brazel, and Keith Savel and welcomed new trustees Lesley Draper, Abbey Horwitz, Susan Lodge, Joseph Longo, Peter Porraro, Gabe Sasso and Steve Tuttle. We are thankful for their leadership and look forward to continuing to move the organization forward in the years to come.

Please join us in thanking our many donors and volunteers. Together, we are making possibilities for every child endless and we are extremely grateful for your continued partnership in all that we do.

Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. President, Board of Trustees 2017-2018 Annual Report 2017-2018 P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL

INSTILL A LOVE OF LEARNING.

DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE.

ESTABLISH UNSHAKEABLE SELFCONFIDENCE IN EVERY STUDENT.

P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL GETS RESULTS! P.G. Chambers School gets results! How do we know? We measure the students’ academic skills and progress along with social, communication, physical navigation and personal care skills. When we get positive results, we stay the course and when we don’t, we adjust our approach. For example, results from 2013-2015 indicated a decline in self-care skills in most grade levels. We needed to reverse that decline because self-care skills are a foundation for academic achievement and independence.

Early in 2016, principal Heather Gilliland and occupational therapy director Dawn Hearne analyzed the data and developed a plan that included staff education, curriculum integration, parent communication and additional occupational therapy during peak self-care activity times (e.g. morning arrivals during taking off coats and unpacking of belongings, and mealtimes.)

And the effort paid off!

From 2016-2017 our students demonstrated gains in their personal care skills*:

During the 2017-2018 school year, 76% of our students demonstrated gains in their self-care skills*:

PRESCHOOLERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% INCREASE PRESCHOOLERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% INCREASE

EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54%

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% INCREASE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% MIDDLE SCHOOLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% INCREASE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81%

SUCCESS! THESE STRATEGIES ARE NOW FULLY INCORPORATED IN OUR STUDENTS’ LEARNING AND THERAPY. *The personal or self-care skills that are measured include managing belongings and school supplies, personal care, and mealtime routines.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018 Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. President Thomas J. Walsh Vice President

Lori Solomon Vice President and Treasurer Susan Seamans Secretary Joanne Balady

Anthony Bonanno James J. Brazel

Patricia Chambers Jerry DeFrancisco Eric C. Elbell

Walter Kneis, AIA Aftab Malik

Pavan Mehta

John Mulhearn Keith Savel

Wendy Tait

Steve Vittorio

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“ MY FAVORITE MEMORY AT P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL IS WALKING LIGHTNING FAST TO CLASS EVERY MORNING.” This might not sound like much, but for Michael Henry, it means everything.

Hospitalized for the first five months of his life, Michael and his twin brother were discharged and immediately started an early intervention program.

Michael was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at about 1 year of age.

When Michael turned three, he enrolled at PGCS through the recommendation of two family friends. When first enrolled, Michael was under weight and had difficulty eating; part of his diagnosis was failure to thrive.

PGCS head nurse at the time, Dawn Fontana, and the team worked closely with him and, with a lot of oral stimulation, she was successful in getting him to eat pureed foods. Dawn would play two minutes of his favorite movie, Cars, and then pause the movie and get in a few spoonfuls. She would do this everyday.

Pretty soon Michael was eating and gaining weight.

Another milestone was when Michael said his first word. “Pre-school teacher Kathy Rossi called me one day and said that Michael had said the word ‘butterfly’”, recalls Michael’s mom Chris. “I rushed to his classroom. He said the word again to me. Amazing for him to speak and even more remarkable he started with a three syllable word!”

Michael’s love of performing blossomed over time. He often would make morning announcements and tell a daily joke over the loudspeaker! He enthusiastically participated in PGCS’ music program and his confidence grew.

Through PGCS’ partnership with the Morris Museum, Michael was able to perform at their open mic night telling jokes and singing.

Michael’s transition to high school was a concern for his parents. But, when they went to see PG RISE at Randolph High School they immediately felt a sense of inclusion. When it was announced that Margey Dwyre, an experienced PGCS special education teacher, would be his teacher Michael’s parents knew they had made the right choice.

“Michael always surprises me. Initially people find him to be quiet, but he has a lot to say, it just takes time,” explains Margey. “He is learning to initiate more and speak up regarding his needs. He reads beautifully and has adapted really well to the high school.”

“Michael is a tough little nut. He was never supposed to talk and really was not expected to do much at all,” explains Chris. “But he is strong and he perseveres and always with a sense of humor. PGCS gave him the confidence and this has helped him thrive. Thanks to PGCS and all the love, care and interventions they provided, my little guy who was failing to thrive is now flourishing!”

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MY WAY — Frank Sinatra ...

I planned each charted course each careful step along the byway and more, much more than this I did it my way Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew When I bit off more than I could chew But through it all, when there was doubt I ate it up and spit it out I faced it all and I stood tall And did it my way ...

To think I did all that and may I say - not in a shy way Oh no, oh no, not me I did it my way ...

Yes, it was my way

“

I REMEMBER SINGING “MY WAY” AT THE CLAP OUT WHEN I GRADUATED AND MY DREAMS CAME TRUE! — Michael Henry

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YOUR IMPACT THANKS TO YOU, OVER 826 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR.

790 DONORS INVESTED $844,000 IN CHILDREN IN 2017-2018

SERVING 826 STUDENTS 5% 15%

17%

Community Services

519

School Program

123

Early Intervention

Kids Count Child Care

141 43

63%

For 64 years, P.G. Chambers School has provided state-of-the-art special education and therapy services to hundreds of children in our school program, early intervention program, child care and community services.

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2017-2018 GIFTS 13% 31% 28%

Unrestricted Gifts

$238,732

Restricted Gifts

$238,550

Special Events

$259,772

Endowment $107,036

Total $844,090 28%

2017-2018 REVENUE 5% 7%

Fees and Tuition

$11,294,784

Contributions $844,090 Government Contracts

$677,896

Total $12,816,770 88%

2017-2018 EXPENSES 4% 2% 29%

Salaries and Benefits

2% 0%

Professional Fees and Contracts

$11,652,782 $204,658

Occupancy $265,482 Office Supplies, Printing, Equipment Rental

Professional Development and Dues

$453,454 $49,736

Depreciation $251,949 90%

Total $12,878,061

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CUMULATIVE GIVING You and over 790 other members of the PG Chambers School community came together in the 2017-2018 year to donate $844,000 to support the important work we do for students with multiple disabilities and their families.

Whether you joined us at one of our signature events or gave generously to our Annual Fund program or donated equipment and supplies, your gifts truly made an impact on every student and for that we are extremely grateful.

Gifts below reflect donations made between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

DREAM MAKER

Karen and Ted Walsh

Mutual of America

Patti and Ray Chambers

Mimi and Frank Walsh

Net Worth Management Group, Inc.

The Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. and Larry Thompson F. M. Kirby Foundation Walmart Foundation

INNOVATOR Anonymous Atlantic Health System Jill and David Farris

GIVING LEVELS

Valerie and Pat Horan Ilene and Bruce Jacobs Kennedys CMK

Dream Maker $25,000 + Visionary

$10,000-$24,999

Innovator

$5,000-$9,999

Leader

$2,500-$4,999

Benefactor

$1,000-$2,499

Supporter

$500-$999

Sheila Labrecque P.G. Chambers School Auxiliary The Page Hill Foundation, Inc. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Lynn and Steven Robbins The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. The Monsen Family Foundation, Inc. Thermal Service of N.J., Inc.

Partner

$250-$499

The Wilf Family Foundation

Advocate

$100-$249

LEADER

Friend

up to $99

Avison Young Balady Promotions, Inc. Elizabeth Carroll

VISIONARY Bayview Foundation Lesley Draper and Robert Stolar E. J. Grassmann Trust Carolyn Ferolito Joanna and Michael Hanrahan Hidden Ponds Foundation, Inc. Hyde and Watson Foundation Daniel and Addie Kanter Adrienne and S. Dillard Kirby The MCJ Amelior Foundation Bernadette and John R. Mulhearn Rose and David Nakamura Rutgers The State University of New Jersey The Ryan Family Foundation Lori and Jerry Solomon Summit Area Public Foundation The Charles F. & Ruth J. Knippenberg Foundation

Concetta and Robert Dwyer Gwen and Elias Eid Eric and Sarah Elbell The Daniel Galorenzo Foundation, Inc. George A. Ohl, Jr. Charitable Trust William and Amy Haskel Terry Hayes Abbey and Ken Horwitz Lori and Richard Kariss Elit and Jeff Kirschenbaum KJP Enterprise, Inc. Level 3 Communications Elizabeth and Paige L'Hommedieu Susan and Matthew Lodge Sharmin and Aftab Malik Matthijssen, Inc. Louise and John McGlinchey Amy and John McHugh Janet and Richard Michalowski

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Newton-Metallo, LLC Sandra and Gregory Niccolai NK Architects Robin Petty Pfizer Consumer Health Lauren and Scott Pinkus Leigh and Randolph Porges Prestige Construction Services, LLC Roofco, Inc. Helen and Raymond Schuyler Susan and Swift Seamans Irene Solondz Mary Kay and John Strangfeld The Tarpey Group, LLC The Haverford Trust Company Turner Construction Co. Cathy and Jeff Walsh Virginia and Thomas J. Walsh

BENEFACTOR

Pam and Joe Longo

Joan and Frank Adubato

Adam Merino

Exxon Mobil Foundation Matching Gift Program Eileen and Benjamin Appelbaum Benmar Conditionaire Corp.

Binsky & Snyder, LLC Michele and Anthony Bonanno Tim Bronish Patricia and Donald Budis Budwick-Bonavita Foundation Bullet Communications, Inc. Patricia and Anthony Calandra Castle Fire Protection, Inc. Century Group Carpet, Inc. Mindy Cohen Gina Conti County Glass and Metal Fabricators and Installers Dun & Bradstreet Inc. Regina and Gerald DeFrancisco Gloria and William Dodd Karen and John Dubel Annette Fasciano Dennis Fashano April Fey Christine and Michael Gilfillan Jeanne and Joseph Goryeb Alane and Howard Gruber Stephanie and Peter Holloway Kimberly and Daniel Honeker Vina Isaac, M.D. and William Powers, Ph.D. Frank Isoisl Jim Rose Jewelry John Wiley and Sons Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corp.

Linda and David Kaugher KF Mechanical, LLC Susan Kloss Walter and Deborah Kneis Knights of Columbus Elizabeth Ann Seton Council John Kritzmacher Veronica and Ernest Larini Let It Grow, Inc. Molly and Gerald Lodge

Alison and J. Murray Charles Musumeci Thelma and Edward Negley Normandy Real Estate Partners Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. The Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable Foundation Owens Group Lynne and Jeffrey Pagano Marek Pazowski Janet and Jay Petrillo Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Timothy Pope Michelle and Peter Porraro Project Physique Andrea C. Quigley Debra Rose-Focazio and William Focazio Caren and Charles Rubin S & R Steel Construction Nancy and Nelson Schaenen Lucy Chen, M.D. and Calvin Shen, M.D. Maria and Stephen Smith Tiffany and Pavel Srnensky Katye Stanzak Structure Tone Inc. Sweetwater Construction Corp.

The Pick Foundation The Rotary Foundation Margaux and Nick Urciuoli Laurie and Steve Vittorio Nancy Weeks Kim and Finn Wentworth Windswept Boutique, LLC

SUPPORTER Amptek Electrical Contractors, LLC Patricia and Gregory Anagnostis Andersen Interior Contracting, Inc. Debra Balady Kathleen Beck Belway Electrical Contracting Corp.

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Robin Berg Best Way Electric Co., Inc. Barbara Bilello Blaine Chambers Elizabeth Clarke Kathleen and James Cowan Brian and Michelle Cox Crisp Insurance Advisors, LLC Frederick Curry Ralph Dawson and Leslie Demus East Hanover Elks Lodge 815 BPO Encon Mechanical Environmental Waste Management Associates, LLC

New York Life Employee Giving Program Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church Olsen & Thompson, P.A. Antonia and Nicolo Palermo Kathleen and Peter Palmer Phyllis and Daniel Patyk Adam Psichos Kyle Purcell Kevin Pustelniak Lori Rabinowitz Virginia and Michael Ranger Christine Rios Roth D'Aquanni, LLC

Judith Fallon

Caren and Charles Rubin

Noel and Edward Foley

Gabriel and Carolynn Sasso

Janet and Ronald Frigerio

Robert Scudiero

General Mills Box Tops For Education

Carla Skodinski

Elaine and Anthony Grillo

Talbots

Sajal Hamilton

Triangle Plumbing Co.

Tony Haskel

Verde Partitions

Deirdre and Edward Hatfield

VMC

Dawn Hearne

Zack Painting Co. Inc.

Alison and Mark Hicinbothem Paul Horwitz Kelli and Charles Hutchinson Susan and Angelo Intile J.R. Prisco, Inc.

Truist Joseph and Melanie Bancheri

Joseph W. Curvino, Inc.

Patrick Brigond Wendy Brosse

Mary Ann Lofrumento, M.D. and John Hallacy Michele Logan Carol and James Longley Longo Electrical-Mechanical, Inc. Anne MacCowatt Suzanne and Michael Maguire Devin Marino Rebecca Markley Maurice J. Spagnoletti Foundation Marylyn and Thomas McLaughlin Pavan and Julia Mehta Millennium Fire Protection, LLC Kristin and Daniel Mon Theodora Mulgrum Nancy and Michael Neary

Kessler Rehabiliation Center Robert Kimpland

Jill Abramson

Jennie and Thomas Berlinski-Ramos

David Lewis

Industrial Cooling Corp.

Michael Krajkovich

Johnson and Johnson Matching Gifts Program

Karen and Richard C. Kuran

ABM Air Conditioning & Heating

PARTNER

Marshall and Margaret Bartlett

Marie-Eve Koziol and Russell Fairfield

ADVOCATE

Linda and Albert Iamiceli

Edna and George Knudsen

Jewish Communal Fund

Kohl's

Joanne Iamiceli

Julia and Andrew Buteux Cynthia and Stephen Byrd Stefan Carouge

Cynthia and Garrett LaBar Barbara and James Liati Jessica and Steven Margosian Linda and Alan Martin Jennifer McNamara Brad Mehl Jennifer and Brad Melvin Matt Mignon Modern Floors Co. Inc.

D&L Paving Contractors, Inc.

Laurie and Joseph Nosofsky

Lenore Dankulich-Smith and Donald Smith

Sheila Oliver

Donna Darrow

Judy and Tim Otterman Will Reeve

Day Pitney, LLP Michele Emanuele F. Gerald New, Inc. Frances and Richard Frigerio Ivette Frigueroa Laurie and Robert Fritze Siobhan and John Gilfillan Michael Gruber DMD, FAGD, PA Denise and Harry Hamill Hidden Pond Foundation Gary and Suzanne Hubschman Gregory and Amber Hummer Aimee Hunnewell

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Patricia Robinson, M.D. Laura and Anthony Romano Annaliese and Eric Rush Robert and Sue Sameth Gail Stone Sue Ellen Strong Mitzi Szerlip Tea Living, Inc. Robert and Rose Tiefenbacher Mary and Jonathan Van Cleef Michelle and Nicholas Vrouvas Marybeth and Joseph Walsh Carolyn Young

Allyson Agathis, M.D. Amazon Smile American Express Charitable Fund Amy Anania Marta Andino Stephen Annese Joan Atkin AT & T United Way Employee Giving Program Jeff Bagley Elaine Balady Bank of America Charitable Foundation Judy Banks, M.D. Cynthia and Dennis Barrett Janice and Robert Beck Jeff Berkheimer Valerie Bialous Sarah and Marc Bonnefoi Monica Boswell Jeffery Boyer Theodore and Betty Bragg Carole and Patrick Breheny Bernadette and Alphonse Briand Scott Brunner Michele and Jerry Bruno Assunta Buonincontri Renee and Stephen Burns Andrew Calo Mark Cantaluppi Patricia Capawana Dorothy Carter

Marcella Cassanelli

Linda Hogoboom

Jeffery Morrison

Annette Poe

Sandy Castor

Cathy Holden-Pope and John Pope

Rita and Stephen Morrison

Nancy B. Poe

Domenic Chiarella

Colleen and Michael Holland

Maria and Ralph Mortellito

Mindy and Michael Porcelan

Katherine and John Ciliberti

Rob Hooper

Bruce Porter

Christine and David Clark

Geraldine and Michael Horn

Alicia Lapierre and Dominique Mossmann

Deborah and Ray Colameta

Meggan Horowitz

Lisa Collins

Leslie Hyans-Depalma

Linda and Nat Conti

Lisa Iamiceli

Gary Coopersmith

Jeanne Jaeckle

Jeanne Courtright

Noele Jencarelli

Marilyn Covello

Ryann Johnson

Susan Dean

Annette Joubert

France and Brian Delle Donne

Kaltenbacher Family Foundation, Inc.

Esmeralda and David Delrosario

Jon E. Kammer

Dean Dent, M.D. and Anita Spivey-Dent

Marion Katz

Ashley Di Stefano Carrie Dilgard Rob Dinerman Robert Donnell James Duthie Elizabeth Egan Elizabeth and Jeffery Eilender Theodore and Delores Elbell Janet Engelmann Jeanmarie and Kenneth Falco Kelly and Joseph Falcone Andrew Flint Kimberly Foreman Bill Freed Virginia and The Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen Lois E. Fromhertz Eric Furey Bonnie and Gordon Gannon Kathie and Joseph Gazdalski Jana and Richard Gerlock Mary Lee and Tom Giblin Elizabeth Gilfillan Karen Gilman Michael Giuliano Maggie Goldberg Naomi Granvold Lisa and Carl Grau Anne and Christopher Grimes Jeremy Gruber Suzy Gumm Denise and Henry Hamill Diane M. Hamilton Barbara Harrison Rich Hennion Matthew Hipenbecker

Ellen Kiernan Julie Kimmel Yana Kofman Joanne and Wayne Kohler Jennifer and Anastasios Konidaris Stacey and Roland Kuczynski Barbara and Fred Kurasiewicz Joyce and Steven Kwasney LaBar/Johannessen Family Mark Laverty

Kathleen Murphy Maureen Murray Marie Nardiello Nancy and Michael Neary Jon Nichols Michael Nittolo Christa and Donald O'Connor Morgan O'Hara Mark Oliver Gina Oneil Brian Oneill Roger Oneill Joseph Paltenstein Constance Paterno Pamela Peedin Barbara and Michael Phillips Brittany Pino Amanda Platt Patricia and Arnold Plonski Lucille Plumstead

Dot Principe James Prusinowski Michelle Qually James Quinn Carole Reifsnyder Joe Rodriguez Laura Rosen Sarah Rosen Randee and Kenneth Rubenstein Linda and Gerald Russell Rita Russomano Christopher Ryan Betty and Richard Saccaro Emily Samansky Andrew Sanford Marie-Josette and Niel Santiago Maria and Andrew Sapol Stacey and William Schlosser Rosemarie Sciacca Rob Scudiac

Gilda Lee Arlene and Arthur Leshin Vijay Leventhal Logue Trust Donald N. Lombardi Lorbin Painting Melissa Lovell Margaret and Michael Luther Timothy Madigan Brendan Mahon Diane and Corrado Mancini Mary Anne and Kevin Martin Donna and Richard McAdam Joseph McCarthy Ryan McCloy Anne and George McDonald Susan and Michael McGahan John McHugh Mark McPherson Bartosz Mebel Frances-Melinda and Karl Meister Margaret and Robert Meyer Tamra Micco Charlene Mills Anna Miranda Alan Mohfanz 11

David Smokler and Ellen Seidman

Janice Arellano

Mary E. Carroll

Lauren Duffy

Kara and Jamie Serino

Lauren Auchter

Amanda Carter

Susan and Jim Dukin

Dawn Shallieu

Linda A. Bacon

Barbara and Clifford Carter

Karen and Michael Dunne

Kevin Shepard

J. Roger Bailey

Laura Cava

Patty and Bill Dunne

Susan and Gregory Sherowski

Michelle and Michael Barkemeyer

Christine Cayero

Tamara Durham

Lynn and Donald Siebert

Cecilia Becker

Ashley Chardoussin

Elaine Dwyre

Hermine Silverstein

Lisa Bellak

Shelia and Yigael Chetrit

Margey Dwyre-Daily and John Daily

Carolyn Simon

William Beneduce

Lou Cirigliano

Christina and Esteban Espinoza

Carmella and Thomas Slivinski

Alan and Lisa Bensen

Annemarie Clayton

Patricia Sly and Robert Chernow

Susan and Robert Bethea

Randi and Howard Cohen

Kathleen Salvaggi-Fadden M.D. and David Fadden

Nancy Sniffen

Beth Ann and Robert Betrus

Terry Colaneri

Jamie Snyder

Nida and Muhammad Faizi Ann and Robert Fawcett Erin Fidler

Marisa Spagnoletti

Donna and Thomas Finn

Suzanne and Kurt Spero

Lorraine First

Pavel Srnensky

John Fitzgerald

Helene Stanton

Jane Flynn

Michael Stoyko

Susan Foti

Lisa and Patrick Stuffle

Aidan Fox

Diane Tait

Judith Gallante-Hooper and Douglas Hooper

Marybeth and John Tamburro

Sebastian Garcia

Janet and Samme Thompson

Katherynn Garita

Rita and John Toohey

Linda and Martin Garry

Joyce Toran

Kristin Geraghty

Amy Tracey

Jeanine Gervasio

Stephanie and Stephen Trapp

Heather Gilliland and James Luongo Michael Giusto

Janine Tremblay

Kathy and Art Godin

Anthony Triolo

Carolynn Gold

Aaron Turner

Maria and Fabian Gomez

Stephen Tuttle

Jennifer Gordon

Universal Tools & Manufacturing Co. Lisa and Kenneth Vanderhoof Antonia and Frederick Von Zuben Julia A. Walborn Jeanette and John Walton Toni Ann and Michael Waters April and Karl Weber Therese and Leigh Weiss Iris and Eric White Joanne Wikle Marianne and Lester Wolfson Lisa Yuppa Andrew Zdrahal

FRIEND Diego and Ligia Alcazar Jeanne Alusik American Vending and Coffee Service Annette and James Anello

Leta and Morris Gordon Melissa Gould Erin Bielechi and Pawel Bielecki

George Conrad

Janet and Ernest Biondolillo

Emmanuelle Cornelio

Donna Bizbub

Christina Cortese

Ann and Joseph Bono

John Cossolini

Darrin Borell

Danielle Crowley

Sasha and John Bowman

Ken Crowley

Teresa and Dennis Brennan

Nicole Crowley

Harriet Broadwin

CVS Pharmacy, #4771/Oakridge

Kathleen Buerger

Renee and Evan McGraw

Maya and Paul Buono

Amara and Michael D'Aquanni

James Burkett

Eric Davis

Frank Calabrese

Frances and David Davis

Alison Calo

Adam Day

David Calo

Nicholas Depierro

Fern Calo

Lynn Devereux

Jaclyn Calo

Mary Doherty

Kristine Cariaga

Margaret and Douglas Donahue

Patricia and Christopher Carlson

Elizabeth Duff

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Norma Greenfield Debbie Griffiths Jay Gruber Rosemarie Guidice Brigid Hagan Julie Haggerty Doris Harris Kiera Hartnett Jill and Merwin Haskel Heinz and Helen Hauser Susan Havens Margaret Hinchcliffe Richard Hufnagle Janet Hughes Christa Iamiceli and Mark Anderson Diana Irace Lauren Jacobs-Lazer and Adam Lazer Joel Jacobson

K.W. and Diane Janne

Barbara Mikytuck

Michael Reilly

Patricia Jasinkiewicz

Dan Miller

Todd Ricca

Jason Jerome

Maryann Miller

Henrieta Riccobono

June and Michael Jeske

Rachel Miller

Dawn and Keith Richardson

Amy Jillard

Amy Mormak

Nicole Roedl

Arlene F. Jones

Edward Murphy

Mary Rogers

Judy Joost

William and Tracie Murray

Kayla Rosario

Lor Joost

Christen Napolitano

Sally Rossi

Namita Joshi

Joni Noble

Jean and Eric Rothrock

Diane Judge

Wendy Nunn

Jean and Thomas Ryan

Joseph M. Juliano, D.C.

Wendy and Stephen Offen

Ronald Ryer

Michael Kaine

Dina and Fabio Oliveira-Alves

C. Sabo

Amy Kargauer

Rachel Olivier-Trotman and Lennox Trotman

Emily Sahuto

Wing-Ming Katona Helen and Timothy Kelly MichaelAnn Knotts Jennifer Kohler Ryan Kovatch Elizabeth and Jonathan Kraft Regina Krauth Susan and Albert Kroll Tracy Kulick Rosemary Lang Rita and Marc Lashley Zelma Lavin Jill Lebowitz Jennifer Lehotay-Taylor Kathleen and Edward Lennon Andrew Linden Marissa Liquari Saudhi and Julio Lopez Catherine Lovas Carol and Allan Lutcza Linda Lynch Eugenia and Paul Macchia

Bridgid Orourke Suzanne Orourke Mary Osterman Amanda Paravati Sapna and Nehal Parikh Naya Pearlman Nancy and David Penczak Lynne B. Pinto Gary Pitts

Ray Santana Deenie and Sidney Schlosser Nicole Schubert Francine Schwartz Marci Scott Andrea Seaman Cynthia and Brian Searls Olivia Shapiro Anne and Robert Sheehan

Patricia and Dan Stenzel Doris Stober Sylvia Swanson Wendy Tait Linda and Victor Talamini Elizabeth Tarantino Rebecca and Christopher Tate Paul Tevelow Bee Thao The Kula Foundation Diane and Vincent Thomas Kwamara Thompson Bobbi Tomalo Kara Trowbridge Jenna Turiano United Way of Greater Portland Dorothy and Harry Van Natta Maria Venezia Sarah and Joseph Vitale Marie and Norman Volz Barbara and Jay Vreeland Debra Ward Lauren and Howard Weintraub Lauren and Marc Weissberg

William Siebert

F. Winkler

Jessica Simao

Holli Wright

Cindy and David Sims

Mary and Reginald Wright

Frances and Richard Pogorzelski

Darra Sipper

Kristina Yatskiv

Eryn Porcelli

Joanna Smith

Debbie Yeager

Kathleen Smith

Kelly Yeager

Kimberly Smith

Maureen Yeager

Matthew Smith

Russ Yeager

Harald Snik

Kristin and Jared Young

Amy Snouffer and Joseph Roccesano

Nancy and Stephen Zaklukiewicz

Carol Solomine

Sarah Ziccardi

Alexis W. Stein

Jenna Zielinski

Joan Stell

Betsy and Mark Zindel

Charles Stella

Karen and Christopher Zipp

Nicole Pitts Alexa Pizzuta

Joan and Edmund Pugh Debra Quevedo Briana Ramos Denyse Rawding Karen and John Reed Susan Rehnquist Shannon Reid Joan Reilly

Phyllis Marino Mindee Marks Sandra Marrero Christopher Martell Audrey and William Martin Erin Martin Michele and Alan Matarese Michael and Suzanne Mautone Jean and Ed McCarty Noreen McGrath Renee and Evan Mcgraw

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED RESTRICTED PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE

Fees and tuition Contributions Government contracts Special events revenues Less: costs of direct benefits to donors Net revenues from special events Investment income, net of investment fees Net assets released from restrictions Total Public Support and Revenue

TOTAL

$11,239,725 $0 $0 $11,239,725 281,619 208,290 0 489,909 729,913 0 0 729,913 582,334 0 0 582,344 (164,678) 0 0 (164,678) 417,666 0 0 417,666 765,604 214,105 0 979,709 79,624 (79,624) 0 0 13,514,151

342,771

0

13,856,922

EXPENSES

Program services Management and general Fund raising

12,183,269 0 0 12,183,269 170,828 0 0 170,828 389,726 0 0 389,726

Total Expenses

12,743,823

0

0

12,743,823

770,328 15,773,334 $16,543,662

342,771 865,811 $1,208,582

0 1,889,176 $1,889,176

1,113,099 18,528,321 $19,641,420

Change in Net Assets Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year

GIFTS IN-KIND We would like to thanks the many donors below for their generous in-kind contributions. Every gift matters and we are so grateful for your many thoughtful donations to benefit our students.

2017-2018 Jill Abramson

Patricia and Michael Gargiulo

Morris County School of Glass

Patricia and Gregory Anagnostis

Michele and Donroy Gounaud

Adrienne Myeroff

Balady Promotions, Inc.

H2Ocean Restaurant

Myofascial Freedom

Patricia Bell

Hudson Bay Company

Nola Rose Jewelry

Beth Ann and Robert Betrus

Unjeria Jackson, M.D. and Larry Thompson

Paper Mill Playhouse

Bloomingdale's at The Mall at Short Hills

Jerry Rose Floral & Event Design

Park Avenue Club

Patricia and Anthony Calandra

Jim Rose Jewelry

Alexis Pickell

Mary E. Carroll

Emily and Oren Klein

Carmen and Henry Ramirez

Patti and Ray Chambers

Jonathan Krissel

Susan Rehnquist

Katherine and John Ciliberti

Carrie and Scott Leshin

Maria and William Scavone

Stacy and Ralph Colatrella

Donald Lombardi

Leigh Schaedel

Denville Township Schools

Lucy's Gift

Simon Pearce

Michael and Linda Downey

Maureen and John Lynch

Katye Stanzak

Margey Dwyre-Daily and John Daily

Madison Mud

Structure Tone

Gwen Packard and Elias Eid

Shneha Malhotra

The MCJ Amelior Foundation

Equinox

Max Mara USA

The RealReal

F. Gerald New, Inc.

Mary Beth McAllister

Lisa and Kenneth Vanderhoof

Annette Fasciano

McGuggan, LLC

Mimi and Frank Walsh

Laura and John Gallagher

Jody Miktus

Jinette and David Ziering

Annual Report 2017-2018 P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017

ASSETS

2018

2017

Cash and cash equivalents $1,878,829 Accounts receivable, net 954,722 Prepaid expenses 41,968 Investments, at fair value 13,303,334 Other assets 6,545 Contribution receivable - long term 274,000 Cash restricted for property and equipment acquisition 187,260 Property and equipment, net 4,578,488

$1,739,976 1,153,097 48,033 12,631,710 11,233 254,000 371,515 4,535,869

Total Assets

$21,225,146

$20,745,433

$60,897 789,762 2,506 157,472

$67,890 726,809 16,865 292,449

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accrued compensation Capital lease payable Mortgage payable Total Liabilities

1,010,637

1,104,013

$7,929,305 388,733 8,824,998 17,143,036 1,182,297 1,889,176

$7,569,511 384,903 8,589,248 16,543,662 1,208,582 1,889,176

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES NET ASSETS

Unrestricted-designated by Board for Investment Unrestricted-designated by Board for Equipment Unrestricted Total Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted

Total Net Assets

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

20,214,509

19,641,420

$21,225,146

$20,745,433

VOLUNTEERS It Takes A Village... it is our privilege to thank the volunteers below who have given tirelessly of their time to help us fulfill our mission. Whether you served on our Board or Committee, volunteered at one of our signature events or helped us in the classroom, your contributions have made an impact. Thank you!

2017-2018 Mark Anderson

Lesley Draper

Danica Ilic

Eric Monsen

Sue Rehnquist

Thomas Walsh

Joanne Balady

Margey Dwyre

Laura Jaarsma

John Mullhearn

Jerry Rose

Therese Weiss

Claudia Bonfante

Deb Fresco

Diane Judge

Rose Nakamura

Gabe Sasso

Holli Wright

Lisa Brown

Kate Geochis

Walter Kneis

Gwen Packard

Susan Seamans

Carolyn Young

Jillian Canal

Siobhan Gilfillan

Linda Krupp

Sapna Parikh

Jessica Simao

Kristin Young

Mary Carroll

Heather Gilliland

Susan Lodge

Brittany Pino

Maria Smith

Jenna Zielinski

Barbara Carter

Lisa Grau

Joe Longo

Nicole Pitts

Emily Smith

Amanda Carter

Claire Grau

Aftab Malik

Jenny Puzia

Nancy Sniffen

Ashley Chardoussin

Abbie Greenberg

Sharmin Malik

Peter Porraro

Patti Stenzel

Orla Crimi

Abbey Horwitz

Erin Martin

Tara Powers

Sharodka Tofte

Amara D’Aquanni

Amber Hummer

Maryann Miller

Deb Quevedo

Erica Von Borstel

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STUDENTS FINDING THEIR WAY THROUGH PERSON CENTERED PLANNING

2017-18 PGCS GRADUATES FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS

In 2017, PGCS developed its own person centered planning process to empower students in determining their futures. Through MyIDEA, the student, the family, and the team work together to improve each student’s transition to high school. A facilitated planning approach is used building on each student’s strengths and goals, and amplifying their voice as they explore options and preferences.

One participant, Michael Henry, and his family participated in this planning process to create a dream board for his future goals. The school and his family refer to it from time to time to check on his progress. On it you can see his desire to go to the dance, to create his own YouTube channel and to meet girls. Our students share the dreams of every teenager, and thanks to your support those dreams become a reality.

STAY CONNECTED: @PGChambersSchool

Please consider remembering P.G. Chambers School in your will. For more information and or to notify us of your intentions, please contact Kathleen DeSantis, Director of Development at 973-829-8484 or desantisk@chambersschool.org.

@pgchambersschool @pgchambersschl

MISSION STATEMENT P.G. Chambers School mission is to help children with disabilities lead full, productive lives; develop confidence in their own abilities; and engage fully and frequently in the community.

PGCS strives to assure that all donors are reported accurately. If your name was inadvertently omitted or listed in error, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Amara D’Aquanni at 973-829-8484 so that the error may be corrected.

15 Halko Drive Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

973.829.8484

www.chambersschool.org