A YEAR OF IMPACT 2017-2018
Changing Students’ Lives One Scholarship, One Tutor, One Pair of Eye Glasses -at a time-
Westminster Public Schools Foundation 1
Dear Friends,
Westminster Public Schools Foundation (Foundation) is 30 years young and going strong. We thank the hundreds of people who enable us to fulfill an ambitious vision that every Westminster Public School student succeeds. Our Foundation believes in the POWER of PUBLIC EDUCATION. We know it not only empowers students' lives but also strengthens our entire community. We are grateful to all of those who stand beside us supporting our work and mission. We are proud to share with you some of the accomplishments from the past year.
As the demands of the world have changed so has our scholarship program. In 1988 we awarded our first round of scholarships totaling $8,000. Last year we are proud to report that we awarded over $200,000 in scholarship funding to 231 students.
By 2020, nearly three in four jobs in Colorado will require some education beyond high school which includes a certificate, two-year or four-year degrees. As a result, the Foundation created our Post-Secondary Success Initiative to assist underserved Westminster Public School students. The Initiative helps students qualify for and pursue higher education and vocational opportunities using culturally responsive, wrap-around services. These resources and services include: Scholarships and tuition funding Advising Summer Bridge Program College planning and transition services Peer mentoring Guidance on navigating college Scholarship and job application assistance As a community-driven organization, the Foundation partners closely with district leadership to identify educational priorities. This past year we invested in a new district initiative: The Math Academy. Recognizing that students needed additional supports in the subject of math, school sites began to provide free after-school tutoring to elementary and middle school students. We continue to support many other programs such as the Benevolent Fund for emergency student assistance and the Bob Landgraf Sr. Opportunity Fund that provides funds for student athletic and activity fees. You will find more details highlighted throughout the report.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we take enormous pride in the countless accomplishments of all the children whose lives we have touched – and for that, we thank you for your continued involvement and support. As we honor the past and celebrate the present, we also look ahead with excitement and optimism to our next 30 years.
Many thanks,
Stephanie Baer, Executive Director
Matt Duran, President 2
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The privilege of earning a Westminster Public Schools Foundation scholarship has helped me widen the path toward obtaining a higher education and will help me realize my college dreams and goals.
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-Shelly
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(unaudited)
Fiscal Year Ending June 30
2018
PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE Contributions/Grants
$606,977
Special Events
$99,104
Investment Income
$20,377
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
$726,458*
*Please note that this balance includes restricted funds for future
PROGRAM SERVICES & EXPENSES Program Services
$367,004
Management and General
$115,312
Fundraising
$25,940
TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES & EXPENSES
$508,256
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IMPACTING FUTURES ENRICHING LIVES OUR MISSION The Westminster Public Schools Foundation’s mission is to create partnerships and programs that increase learning opportunities for Westminster Public Schools students.
OUR VISION The Westminster Public Schools Foundation’s vision is that every Westminster Public School student succeeds.
OUR GOALS
Enhance and enrich educational opportunities
Mobilize community support and encourage involvement
Build community awareness of the Foundation
Inspire families, businesses and the local community to participate with the school district in enriching education through innovative means.
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WHO WE ARE
DISTRICT
19 schools
52% males 48% female
9419 students
Ryan McCoy
David Bell, Secretary
Melissa Magerfleisch
Chris Dittman
Dan Orecchio
Matt Duran, President
Derek Otte, Treasurer
Lillian Gutierrez, Vice President
Kendra Robinette
Deb Haviland
Charl Lee Sauer
Aracely Hobday
Steve Shanks
Rosie Jaramillo
Susan Sparks
Nicole Knight
Tom Stone
Tom Lynch
Pamela Swanson Ed.D. Dino Valente Lottie WIlson 6
Kevin Barhydt
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tara Sanders, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Nancy Hernandez, Program Director
Stephanie Baer, MA Executive Director
STAFF
43% are English Language learners
80% qualify for free and reduce lunches
IMPACT
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
75 APPLICATIONS 38 FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS 26 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 41 MULTI-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS 18 $20,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 20 $10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED $166,200 AWARDED 90% COLLEGE RETENTION RATE 949 AVERAGE SAT SCORE CAREER AND TECH 1600 $20,000 IN SUPPORT
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CTE PROGRAMS
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BENEVOLENT FUNDS
$4,350 TO FUND ITEMS LIKE EYE GLASSES AND HEARING AIDS 19 SCHOOLS SUPPORTED BOB LANDGRAF SR. OPPORTUNITY FUND
81 STUDENTS RECEIVED HELP WITH SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES $6,400 AWARDED COLLEGE CREDITS
113 STUDENTS OBTAINED COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY AND UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, COLORADO SPRINGS
$34,000 AWARDED CAMP
18 STUDENTS FROM FAIRVIEW ATTENDED CAMP CHIEF OURAY $945 IN CAMP ACTIVITIES SUPPORT MATH ACADEMY
$40,000 IN MATH TUTORING
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Ever since I was a kid, I had a goal in mind of what I wanted to do and what I wanted to be. The Westminster Public Schools Foundation will help me pay for the college credits to help me reach that goal.
-Alexander 8
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED ATTEND OUR UPCOMING EVENTS ANNUAL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST What’s Your Story? March 8, 2019 Denver Marriott Westminster
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT May 29, 2019 Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills
WATER WORLD & SPORTING EVENTS Purchase reduced priced Water World tickets and sporting event tickets on our website!
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Participate in our scholarship interview process
Distribute backpacks at the District Back to School BBQ
Join us on the greens at our golf tournament
Join our special events, finance, or communication committees
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Each one of us has been blessed with a great family, friends, career and experiences. Many of which had their beginning in the education process and our involvement in District 50 and Ranum High School. We established "The Spirit of 76" Scholarship to honor the education and the educators that inspired us and to give a graduate an opportunity to pursue his or her dreams. -Ray Nagashima, Rod Tafoya, and Susan Sparks Class of ‘76
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THANK YOU
OUR SUPPORTERS
Carla Blue Charlene Boles Megan Brown
Symmetrix Solutions
Molly Brown
UPN Fiber
Tracie Bruns
Wells Fargo
Steven Burback
Adams County Commissioners
Westminster Noon Rotary
Kathryn Burge
Bob Landgraf Family
Westminster Public Schools
John Burrows
Bohland Family
Xcel Energy
Heather Cabot
Colorado Department of Higher
FOUNDATIONS
Mary Camarillo
AXA Foundation
Lindsey Cantrell
Community First Foundation
Gregory Capra
LatinasGive Fund
Verna Cardon
Peierls Family Foundation
Camile Carlson
Rose Community Foundation
Michael Carlson
Staples Foundation
Brian Carpenter
Target
Stephanie Cazares Christine Cdebaca
Westminster Public Schools
EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN
Westminster Retired School
Hailey Abel
SCHOLARSHIPS
Education Don Rhoda Family Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation Larry Silver Family Friends of Leslie De LaTorre Peierls Family Premier Credit Union Iver C. Ranum Family Ranum Class of “76”
Employees Association
CORPORATE DONORS Adams County Fire Protection Adolfson & Peterson Construction Butler Snow LLP Chartwells Colorado Trust Foundation ColoTrust Commerce Bank Community Reach DAO Architecture Delwest EKS&H Fidelity National Title Co. FirstBank Front Range Community College Horace Mann Hyland Hills Park and Recreation Kaiser Permanente Kroenke Sports Holding Lockton Major Savers Mercedes-Benz of Westminster Premier Members Credit Union Robins Automotive Semple, Farrington & Everall, P.C. Skate City Stifel Nicolaus Sunset Ridge PTA
Jennifer Chambers Trent Chikuma Janet Chrisbens
Shiree Abeyta
Caroline Clarkson
Justin Adcock
Beverly Cloud
Maria Aguilar
Shana Cohen
Ingrid Aleman
Jeffrey Colebank
Jenna Allan
Lisa Cothran
Bobbi Ambroso
Katelyn Cromer
Deanne Anadon
Andrea Cronin
Sarah Anderson Stephanie Anderson Tamara Anderson Maria Arce Mathieu Aubuchon Marie Baca
Bree Cumbers Beth Cummings Lisa Cyr Danna Davidson Cynthia Davis James Dawson
Samantha Baca
Eric Decourcey
Kyle Bacon Daniela Mendez Banda Maricela Banda
Jennifer Delorenzo Carrie Delyser Michelle Demarrais
Jolene Barnes
Jennifer Dickman
John Barnett
Brent Donahoo
Virginia Bedwell Anthony Bendever Jessica Benes
Kathryn Donaldson Denise Duncan Angela Duran
Amy Bennett
John Durnford
Meghan Bentley
Lauren Eddleman
Gloria Berreth
Angela Edmundson
Karilin Berrios Jennifer Russell Bickford Elizabeth Blaskowski Deborah Blom
Elizabeth Eiler Kristan Eisenschenk Benjamin Ellis Beth Ellis
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Amanda Eng
Karen Herrera Joseph
Tiffany Oaks
Felipe Estrella
Celeste Kellenberger
Ariana Orozco
Jaine Everhart
Sabrina Kennedy
Claudia Ortega
Rogene Falasco-Wilcox
Michael Kimbrough Jr.
Naomi Ortiz
Steven Farley
Catherine King
Julian Padgett
Stacey Finley
Kathleen Koralewski
Jasmine Paul
Les Flaming
Brian Kosena
Angela Peacey
Scott Flancher
Darlene Kreder
Pamela Penington
Beatris Flores
Ruth Lancaster
Anthony Peres
Gary Frantz
Barbara Langley
Manuel Garcia Perez
Amanda Fuller
Kathleen Leivian
Laurie Perila
Rebecca Fuller
Lindsey Lemunyan
Heather Paul Person
Rosa Galindo
Joshua Linenberger
Tori Peterson
Thuch Garang
Julia Coronado Loya
Michael Pfitzner
Kelly Garcia
Paul Lucero
Wendy Piburn
Melissa Garcia
Jessica Lydon
Julie Pitz
Karry Gertson
Nathanial Lygrisse
Jenelyn Ponce
Jeffrey Giles
Michael Lynch
Abigail Preston
Tatyana Glushko
Peter Mandell
Timothy Pullano
Deborah Godwin
Penny Rodriguez Manzanares
Cynthia Qualls
Katherine Ford Goldstein
Karen Marler
Devin Quinn
Giglia Gonzalez
Tammy Martinez
Amie Quintana
Marcie Goudeseune
Hadeel Mati
Rachael Rapp
Debra Green
Shannon McCubbin
Timothy Reagan
Susan Greenmyer
Cory McDowell
Nancy Richey
Breanne Griego
Amanda McPherson
Danette Riehle
Nancy Grindberg
Meghan McManus
Jo Lynn Rife
Neelam Grover Merida
Amanda Miller
Anne Rivard
Christina Guzzo
Dulcenea Miller
Gerald Rivera
Mark Hanson
Tonya Miller
Norma Bracero Rodriguez
Rebecca Harms
Martha Mock
Amy Romanowski
Cheri Harte
Katherine Molinaro
Erin Romero
Ryan Hartgerink
C A Moore
Jessica Romero
Derek Hawkins
James Moore II
Sheila Romero
Katie Hebert
Cecilia Morales
Victoria Rosati
Abigail Heller
Krystal Castorena Moreno
Beau Rouse
Matthew Heller
Lisa Morley
Katherine Rowe
Roxanne Hernandez
Alison Mund
Kelly Ruberg
Susan Hettinger
Annmarie Muniz
Becky Rudy
Alyse Hirschhorn
Kristen Muniz
Marisol Ruiz
Paul Horton
Amy Murray
Gregory Russo
Clare Houser
Michelle Music
Martha Sabell
Barbara Hubbs
Rebecca Navarrette
Deserii Salazar
Rachael Hughes
Cynthia Netolicky
Karen Salazar
Gretchen Hundemer
Lonna Newell
Krystina Sanders
Nicole Hurd
Robert Newell
Melisa Sandoval
Nydia Irizarry
Priscilla Newton
Dorreen Saner
Rosie Jaramillo
Kendalyn Nonmacher
Lxandra Schlessman
Conner Jenkins
Nina Norman
Jeremiah Schlosser
Kelly Jones
Trina Northcott
Jessiann Schrader
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Ashley Severnace
Christopher Williams
David DeMott
Teegan Sheanin
Shannon Willy
Kerry and Karen Denison
Lance Sheriff
Christine Wilson
Chris Dittman
Craig Sherman
Lottie Wilson
Kent and Dawn Dorr
Jared Siler
Colette Winslow
Kate Duker
Deneen Slosser
Wendi Witter
Carol Duran
Sondra Snyder
Neal Wolcott
Matt and Sue Duran
Colin Spence
Courtney Wood
Karen Fox Elwell
Janelle Stastny
James Worthington
Amanda Eng
Sandra Steiner
Nichole Young
Peter Fantozzi
Alicia Strock
Linda Zion
Linda Finely
Laura Strong
ANNUAL DONORS
Yvonne Fischbach
Ondra Suffolk
Kelly Altizer
David Frankel
Anna Swafford
Chadwick Anderson
Johanna Garton
Diane Talbot
Alan Antolak
Jason Genck
Rosa Tena
Michael Archer
Violet George
Kao Thao
Michael and Karen Arita
Jeffrey Giles
Mary Jo Thompson
Tige Asnicar
Branda Gilmore
Christopher Thornburg
Bernice Aspinwall
Tara Gilmore
Timothy Tignor
Herb Atchison
Harry Goff
Alyson Jeter Tonjes
Jim Atkinson
Frances Groff Gonzales
Sergio Figueroa Torres
Stephanie Baer
Giglia Gonzalez
Alexandra Towers
Kevin Barhydt
Jennifer Gotto
Ashley Townsend
Michael Bassett
John and Valerie Grant
Erin Trembly
Hudson Beasley
Beth Gubernick
Kayla Troupe
David Bell
Lillian Gutierrez
Scott Troy
Shannon Bird
Tony Guzman
Tyler Troyer
Beverly Bishop
Robert and Sheila Haller
Amelia Trujillo
Kerrie Boese
Ron Haller
Claudette Trujillo
Carlos Briano
Eric Hankin
Theresa Udry
Ricky Bucher
Maria Harwood
Tara Uren
Brent Buford
Deborah Haviland
John Uridil
Amy Canfield
Nadine Hensler
Roger Vadeen
David Carpenter
Thomas Hernandez
Irene Valente
Steve Carr
Linda Hicks
Michael Vallez
Jasmine Casillas
Martina Hinojosa
Brittney Vigil
Melissa Cha
Becky Hoffman
Adam Viglione
Tyler Chafee
Grayson Horn
Erica Wagner
Janet Chrisbens
Barbara Hubbs
Annette Walters
William and Ann Christopher
Joseph Huber
Carey Weaver
Don Ciancio
John and Janey Hubschman
Jody Weidemann
Ken Ciancio
Olivia Hunte
Rachel Weiland
Karen Cobb
David Hurtado
Brianne Westhoff
Shelley Cook
Anna Insy
Chelsea White
Olivia Costello
Rhonda Johannes
Zackary White
Kim Crawford
Remy Juarez
Adriana Wieczorek
Frank DeAngelis
Betty Kinderdick
Kathryn Wiedenfeld-Smith
Kevin DeAutremont
Nicole Knight
Tanya Wigham
Maria DeCambra
Dan Koenig
Terecita Wilch
Joseph Delzotto
Brian Kosena
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Margaret Kusick
Brandon Pollard
Zachary White
Ruth Lancaster
Aaron Prestwich
Katherine Wiemer
Bob Landgraf Jr.
Terry and Elizabeth Price
Joshua Williams
Steve and Joan Laubhan
Lori Pursley
Morgan Wilson
Patrick Laurienti
Rachel Quist
Wayne and Florence Wilson
Suzanne Linenberger
Peter Rainey
Dee Wisor
Anne Loo
Michelle Robins
Kathy Luna
Nancy Richey
Michael Lynch
Victoria Rimmey
Tom and Joyce Lynch
Jon Rinkenberger
THANK YOU TO THE RETIRED DISTRICT EMPLOYEES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WRSEA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Waverly Machamer
Lori Rinkoff
Jerry and Rosemary Marchese
Matt Rippy
Angela Marquez
Timothy Ritty
Joyce Marquez
Amber Rivera
Vicki Marshall
Kendra Robinette
Brenda Martin
Michelle Robins
Dr. Michael Massarotti
David and Linda Roller
Max Math
Theresa and James Rolls
Lenore Mekeal
Stephen Rondinelli
Ryan McCoy
Monica Rosenbluth
Shane McCoy
Terri Rupert
Terese McCoy
Steve Sandoval
Carla McGuane
Charl Lee Sauer
Patrick McTavish
Steve Saunders
Jim Melhouse
Ronald Schaefer
Geri Mendoza
Susan Scherer
Alyssa Mettler
Richard Seymour
Don Mikelson
Steve Shanks
Robert Miller
Mason Smith
Brisa Montgomery
Phillip and Patricia Snyder
Denise Moreno
Casandra Sosa
Heather Morgan
Susan Sparks
Susane Moya
Kip Stastny
Alison Mund
Sandra Steiner
Al Naticchioni
Thomas Stone Jr.
Gregg and Mary Near
Stuart Sunderland
Sandra Nees
Randy and Dr. Pam Swanson
Kyle Noonan
Joseph Talarico
Thomas O’Banion
John Thanos
Steve O’Dorisio
Timothy Tignor
Dan Orecchio
Ingrid Torales
Derek Otte
Don Trapp
Aubree Pacheco
Bill and Frances Tulley
Ruben Pacheco
Lorenzo and Ellen Trujillo
Rebecca Parrent
David Twibell
Taylor Parrott
Alvina Vasquez
Cherylin Peniston
Amber Velasquez
Dillon Peters
Sean Wagner
Emma Pinter
Steven Wagner
Crystal Piper
Kurt and Tammy Wells
Bonnie Ashton Carol Baker Merrillyn Bishop Jan Blatchford Maxine Bobier Jim and Gwen Burnside Jane Cheuvront John Clymer Carolyn Crawford Betty Cull Kay Davis Ross and Frances Davison Sabrina Dellebovi Karen Diaz Kathi Dowling Karen Dunn Judi Fisher Marilyn Flachman Jim Flowers Roger Freize Geraldine Frost-Haight Cheryle Gavito Marie Gillis Barbara Green Lillian Gutierrez Carol Hansen Carol Haskett Jan Heimer Karen Henwood George Hovorka Dennis Johnson Diana Kasson Mary Kennedy Betty Kinderdick Dick King Tom and Joyce Lynch Kay Maaske Erika Madrid Pat McIntire
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Lenore Mekeal Patricia Miller
Betty Morgan Cheryle Osborn Larry Pace W.J. and Cherylin Peniston Barbara Pierpoint Elizabeth Price Mary Sue Powell Valdene and Vida Ranum Lisa Romeo Katie Ryan Donna Lea Sims Nancy Skeels Doris Southworth Jo Stipp Martha Sullivan Sylvia Van Gorp Ron Vega Jerry Vigil Ann Wall Lydia Young
THANK YOU TO ALL THE IN-KIND DONORS A Precious Child Alvarado Family Bruz Beers Carrabba’s Italian Grill City of Westminster Matt and Sue Duran
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We make a living by what we get
but we make a life by what we give.
EKS&H
-Winston Churchill
FirstBank Furniture Row Racing Greeley Country Club Lillian Gutierrez Hideaway Steak House Horace Mann Pachello’s Printing Skate City Snooze Staples Starbucks Target The Ranch Country Club
Phone: 720-542-5067
Valente’s Deli Bakery & Italian Market Walgreens *A special thank you to Matt and Sue Duran for donating the Mexico raffle trip.
Website: www.FundWPS.org Email: WpsfInfo@westminsterpublicschools.org Address: 7002 Raleigh St. Westminster, CO 80030
*We ask for forgiveness if we misspelled or omitted any names. Please contact us so we may correct.
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