Education-Foundation-Report-to-the-Board-of-Education.2017-2018-School-Year

      0        Information contained in this report is intended for the use of   The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.    The 2017‐2018 Report on The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc.   was a collaborative foundation project created and designed by:  Ms. Deborah S. Phelps, Executive Director  Mrs. Laura Lemon, Associate Director  Mrs. Cindy Whitcomb, Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper  1    OVERVIEW The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., was organized on October 26, 1992, as the Baltimore County Public Schools Education Foundation, Inc., under Section 501 (c) (3), to attract and direct public financial contributions to programs and activities of the school system in support of quality education for all children        Arts & Culture Civic Literacy Environmental Literacy Financial, Economic, Business, Entrepreneurial Literacy Global Awareness Health Literacy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) MISSION STATEMENT To provide and facilitate community and corporate funding to support the Superintendent’s vision for BCPS that aligns with the goal of developing lifelong learners through literacy VISION All BCPS students will have the resources supported by quality instruction and the opportunity to further education to enable them to graduate globally competitive All Baltimore County Public School educators will receive the opportunity to acquire financial support for programs that fall within the priorities of the district GOALS Provide support toward the Superintendent’s district wide initiatives which include emphasizing literacy across subject areas to prepare students for college and careers, and providing a positive culture in every school Provide scholarship opportunities to BCPS students to attend post-secondary education and obtain the knowledge and skills needed to be globally competitive Provide schools and BCPS Offices the opportunity to apply for school-based/office-based grants that address one of the 21st Century themes: CORE VALUES The Foundation supports BCPS’ commitment to graduate globally competitive students Our core values express our beliefs that:  BCPS aspires to be a world-class school district  The Foundation is a strategic partner and valued member of Team BCPS  Equitable access to a world-class curriculum and resources are a right for all students in BCPS  A strong collaborative relationship between the District and community partners is essential to the continued success of BCPS 2    STATEMENT OF PURPOSE In order to provide the highest quality education in the 21st Century, the Foundation solicits, manages, and distributes supplemental funds to ensure that BCPS graduates globally competitive students Funding is supplemental and does not replace or alter the use of tax-based revenue Donations are received from individuals, corporations, and other Foundations to fund educational programs and projects that are aligned to the District’s curriculum and strategic plan, Blueprint 2.0: Our Way Forward, to fund schoolbased/office-based initiatives and scholarships, and to create an Endowment Fund Programs will be funded from donations as well as from a percent of the Endowment Fund The Foundation provides, under federal and state laws, an appropriate method to solicit charitable contributions graduated in 2018 We are currently seeking to solicit a summer intern from a local college/university and have plans to work collaboratively with the BCPS Office of Career and Technology Education to select a student intern for the fall of 2018 Mrs Lemon works collaboratively with both the executive director and the administrative assistant/bookkeeper overseeing the internal operations and management of the headquarters The associate director’s focus is to lead all internal operations, such as, but not limited to strategic planning and establishing new processes and procedures In addition, the associate director supports the executive director so that the executive director has more time to spend with community partners and site visits resulting in corporate growth and retention The Education Foundation Staff currently consists of the following professionals: EDUCATION FOUNDATION STAFF Deborah S Phelps, Executive Director dphelps@bcps.org Laura E Lemon, Associate Director llemon2@bcps.org Patrick Fannon, Controller pfannon@bcps.org Cindy Whitcomb, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper cwhitcomb@bcps.org EDUCATION FOUNDATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE INTERN Ella Obu, Hereford High School EDUCATION FOUNDATION STAFF With the support of the superintendent and the board of directors, the Foundation headquarters has a full-time administrative assistant/bookkeeper, Mrs Cindy Whitcomb and an associate director, Mrs Laura E Lemon Mrs Whitcomb receives support from retired BCPS employees and parent volunteers as well as from student interns from both local colleges and universities and Baltimore County Public Schools Our intern this year was from Hereford High School and 3    EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee consists of the Board President, the 1st Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and the Vice Presidents of sub committees The purpose of the Executive Committee is to introduce focus areas specific to the collaborative efforts within the Foundation and BCPS Director, CTE, and Ms Alicia Fales, Supervisor, CTE, who engaged the committee in conversation to promote the new apprenticeship initiative specific to BCPS The Education Foundation Executive Committee currently consists of the following professionals: EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Doug Eder, President Gary Berger, 1st Vice-President Tricia Thomas, Secretary Alvin D Katz, CPA, Treasurer Joe Harsel, Vice-President Advancement Tim Bojanowski, Vice-President Communications Mick Rayburn, Vice-President Scholarships and Allocations Timmy Ruppersberger, Esq., Past President Matt Musgrove, Chair, Emerging Leaders Council Christine Crawford, Chair, Advisory Council In July of 2018, the Executive Committee met for its annual retreat The high-level content included in the agenda included but was not limited to the following: review statistics specific to performance of the board, create updates to the strategic plan, identify innovative ways to communicate our message, and discuss topics related to new initiatives The Foundation currently supports funding towards 21st Century Grants, scholarship opportunities, and is currently planning the infrastructure to support a new apprenticeship program through grant money awarded to the Foundation by the State of Maryland The apprenticeship program has unified the relationship between the Foundation and the Office of Career Technology and Education in an effort to introduce career focused opportunities for individuals as well as expand partnerships within the business community Guest speakers at the Executive Committee retreat included Mr Douglas Handy, EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors consists of at least fifteen but no more than thirty Directors In addition, the Superintendent serves as ex-officio and we have one honorary director who is considered the founding father of the Foundation We are proud to announce that we have 100% charitable giving contribution from board members and 75% charitable giving from our headquarters staff 4    The Education Foundation Board of Directors currently consists of the following professionals: EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Danielle Alderson Chick-fil-A Eastpoint Jamie Bakert Microsoft Corporation William R Caltrider, Jr Center for Alcohol & Drug Research & Education Scott Dorsey Merritt Management Corporation, LLC David J Garbarino BB&T Karen Grannas Open Door Before and After Care Dr Nancy Grasmick Towson University Edwin Hale, Sr Baltimore Blast Corporation Gary Harmon UPS Lisa M Hathaway Pearson Kevin Healey Baltimore Blast Corporation Richard Huffman Celebree Learning Centers Olivia Jacobson Lewis Contractors Meredith Jones Lakeshore Learning Materials Shayla Myers Johnson Controls Dr Wendy O Osefo Johns Hopkins University Jason Plotkin The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team Paula Reed-Carter BizEducation Consultants Dr Thomas Smyth The University of Maryland St Joseph Medical Center Verletta White Baltimore County Public Schools Ex-Officio Honorary Board of Director   John A Hayden, III Whiteford, Taylor and Preston, LLP EDUCATION FOUNDATION ADVISORY COUNCIL The newly appointed Advisory Council can consist of 12 to 15 people from the school system and the community to support the voice of the school house The Education Foundation Advisory Council currently consists of the following professionals:                                EDUCATION FOUNDATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Alicia Bojanowski Cheryl Brooks Aubrey Brown Christine Crawford, Education Foundation Advisory Council Chair Doug Eder Education Foundation President Rebecca Eig Alicia Fales Doug Handy MaryBeth Hyland Laura Lemon Education Foundation Associate Director Farrell Maddox Steve Miller Ella Obu Deborah S Phelps Education Foundation Executive Director Dr Yolanda Pruitt   George Roberts Sasha Shultz Dr Joshua Smith Cindy Whitcomb Education Foundation Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper The purpose of the council is to provide perspective and help the Foundation navigate effectively Members include at least one representative from each of the following categories: teacher, administrator, district offices, higher education, apprenticeships, retired teacher, a member outside the district, non-profit, independent school, parent, alumni, county government, state government and workforce development 5  The first meeting was held on February 8, 2018, and the second was held on May 10, 2018 Future meetings will be held on a quarterly basis MEDIA PRESENCE The electronic presence of the Foundation has increased through Mission Moments in the weekly BCPS electronic e-newsletter, as well as, The Education Foundation of BCPS Web site and external social media marketing platforms This has increased the scope of individuals who receive the communications 2017-2018 COLLABORATION WITHIN THE FOUNDATION Through continuous collaboration, the Foundation realizes that their most effective role and benefits derive from setting goals beyond the work of fundraising The Foundation’s work continues to support key initiatives of BCPS, which includes the vision that aligns with the goal of developing lifelong learners through literacy, scholarships for graduating seniors, and school-based/office-based grants/projects through sustained partnerships within the business community and private sector The Foundation’s Board and Executive Committee serve as ambassadors for public education, enabling that all students within BCPS will have the resources to empower them to graduate globally competitive The Foundation now has a collection of testimonials that are available for viewing on our Web site, from colleagues within our schools who were 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients as well as BCPS educators These testimonials allow the Foundation to showcase the positive impact within the schoolhouse and offices The testimonials were produced by BCPS/TV and supported through in-kind services from Zest Social Media Services through the Foundation Web site http://educationFoundationbcps.org/watch-our-stories/ Note: Image capture from “Watch our Stories” 6    The Foundation has also improved its outreach in the Social Media arena by utilizing a new platform called Social Toaster which allows members to share Web posted articles through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn through one approval process via email  Note: Social Toaster Dashboard 5.24.18 Increased media presence at a variety of news arenas, include: Comcast Newsmaker, Fox45 Morning News, Comcast ‘Hello Baltimore,” WBAL Radio, The Daily Record, The Baltimore Business Journal and BCPS/TV Awarded ten elementary schools 21st Century Enrichment Grants, totaling $30,000 (This grant initiative is a collaborative partnership with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs.) Note: This is the second year in which this grant initiative has been supported in partnership with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs   PROCESS IMPROVEMENT The Foundation has improved the internal processes through staff growth and software applications The improvements have extended an alignment with offices within the BCPS system by making information more readily available Realized benefits have expedited project turn-around time and increased the number of initiatives for revenue growth IMPACT FROM INCREASED REVENUES GRANTS  Awarded 57 elementary, middle, high and special schools 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grants, totaling $105,264  Awarded six elementary, middle and high schools TEAM BCPS Clean Green 15: Litter Challenge 21st Century Environmental Literacy Grants, totaling $12,000 This grant initiative is a collaborative partnership with Baltimore County Government Note: This is the fifth year in which this grant initiative has been supported in partnership with the Baltimore County Government     7    ONGOING PROJECTS BUILDING THE FUTURE The historical book “Building the Future”, is a commemorative book of Baltimore County Public Schools, authored by E Farrell Maddox, a former BCPS Art Supervisor, was gifted to the Foundation and are available for purchase SCHOLARSHIPS  Awarded, for the third year in a row, The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools Scholarship Fund, awarding two $1,000 scholarships to every Baltimore County Public High School, totaling nearly $50,000, reaching a sum close to $150,000 over the past three years Scholarships were awarded to each of the recipients by members of the Foundation staff and board of directors, a total 12 individuals participated in the individual school’s award ceremony Proceeds will award elementary, middle, and high school students the opportunity to explore and experience their passion through educational experiences and opportunities During our 25th Anniversary Year, the book was discounted by 25% This discounted opportunity is available through October, 2018 The Foundation continues to solicit exemplary leaders in the community to become a Legacy Leader in the Greenwood Society The Greenwood Society is an exclusive cadre of business and community leaders committed to investing in Baltimore County by supporting outstanding education for its children and youth Our goal is to reach 100 members in the Greenwood Society over the next few years Information is available on the Foundation’s website 8    EDUCATION FOUNDATION GREENWOOD SOCIETY LEGACY LEADERS Dr Robert Dubel Dr Stuart Berger Dr Anthony Marchione Dr Joe A Hairston Dr S Dallas Dance Mr Richard O Huffman, III Ms Deborah S Phelps & Family Ms Patricia Mitchell Mr Steve Prumo Mr Tim Bojanowski Mr Doug Eder Mr Ryan Yu Office Depot/Office Max Mr Gary Berger Ms Carol Summerfield Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc Mr Chuck Sabia Mr John Brannigan Mr Phillip Martien The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Mr Tyler Tate Dr Nancy Grasmick Mr Wes Moore Mr Scott Dorsey Mr Alan Reed Macy’s/Bloomingdale’s Mr Joe Harsel & Family Mr Kevin Kamenetz Mr Farrell Maddox Ms Michele Prumo Mr Sean McComb   BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPERVISORY MEETING The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc attended and participated in the Baltimore County Public Schools Administrative and Supervisory Meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017, showcasing grant content in the lobby area at Loch Raven High School 9    Over 340+ students from nearly 42 different schools across the county participated in State of the Schools 2018 this year, sharing their talents on the Learning Walk of Knowledge at Towson University’s SECU Arena At the heart of the event, Ms Verletta White, Interim Superintendent, addressed the guests, providing insight towards the districts goals and initiatives and focus to literacy and school culture and climate The Foundation worked closely with the State of the Schools Committee, School Offices and exhibit advisors to coordinate the successful event An update in technology helped offset expenses through the Foundation’s APP development which provided a paperless Program and Annual Report, helped showcase the exhibits, provided access to event sponsorship acknowledgement and an avenue to reflect on the users experience through an online survey Photos and updates of the SOTS 2018 can be seen on the APP which is downloadable via iTunes Store or Google Play CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE GRANT BREAKFAST On April 15, 2018, The Education Foundation celebrated all Foundation Grant Recipients with a breakfast at Martin’s West, Windsor Mill, Maryland, Celebrating Excellence The event was held in partnership with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs and Baltimore County Government The purpose was to provide an opportunity for the Foundation to thank, award, recognize and celebrate BCPS individuals who provided their grant support through the year as well as express gratitude to the community partners and judges who made the grants possible This year’s event opened with a network type venue, allowing resource partners to set up tables and provide information from various 21st Century themes (which are listed on the Foundation Web site) to meet and talk with educators interested in applying for a grants, utilizing their expertise to source content and utilize resources Through partnership opportunities we were able to unite three school districts at this celebration which include Carroll County, Harford County, and Baltimore County This reflected a true collaboration within public education in the state of Maryland TEACHER OF THE YEAR/PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR The Foundation supports the Office of Communication’s recognition event held on April 25, 2018, at George Washington Carver School of the Arts and Technology in Towson, Teacher of the Year/Principals of the Year, by providing a centralized location for community members to thank educators through their generous donations 12    Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools to celebrate and recognize scholars at a Celebrating Excellence Inaugural Scholars Reception hosted by the Foundation Forty-eight recipients of both STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics & Engineering) and BEEF (Business, Economics, Entrepreneur, & Finance) scholarships were honored as 2018 BCPS Scholars After the teacher and principals are announced, the Foundation coordinates a date with the Office of Communication to visit the schools of the three recipients and surprise them at each of their schools on a given date Business and community partners are invited to join the caravan, being part of the Prize Patrol In addition, all finalists are provided with the Foundation’s book “Building the Future”, commemorating their achievement as well as a check to support their initiatives within their classroom/school house are awarded to the recipients CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE INAUGURAL SCHOLARS RECEPTION On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, parents, educators, community members and siblings joined The Education The Mistress of Ceremonies was Ms Sarah Caldwell, Director of Development, Institute of Notre Dame and Former Anchor, WBALTV The event also included a Keynote Speaker, Mr John Dinkel of Dinkel Business Development and Former President & Publisher of the Baltimore Business Journal who reflected to the graduating students his career path challenges and successes Ms Verletta White, Interim Superintendent expressed congratulations and joined educators and students in a photo opportunity for each scholar Photo opportunities were provided for families and scholarship recipients by our in-kind photographer, Coyle Studios NEW PROJECTS  Established seven new school-based/officebased Foundation projects which include the following: CTE Extracurricular Robotics, Dundalk Class of 1967, Franklin High Academy of Law, Office of Visual Arts Film Expo, Loyola University Maryland and 13    Overlea High School, iFLY Scholarship, and Stephen M Moore Memorial Fund OUTREACH  Attended meetings and held conference calls with neighboring school districts to share best practices, including Foundation staff members from Washington DC, Kentucky and most recently Anchorage, Alaska which a meeting will be held in the fall when they travel to Baltimore for a conference  Planned and facilitated Education Foundation Executive Committee Retreat, Oak Contracting Headquarters, July 18, 2017  Hosted Education Foundation Collaborative Breakfast and Dialogue Session with the Executive Director (Board Orientation) for new Board of Directors, July 17, 2017, The University Club, Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel, vital to the Foundation’s success: Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council, BB&T Advisory Committee, Loyola University School of Education, Advisory Committee, Career and Technology Education Advisory Board, support to the Baltimore Business Journal, Maryland PTA, United Way, Kid Helping Hopkins, the Baltimore Blast, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, WOW – Women of the World Board of Directors and 2018 Baltimore Homecoming Celebration Honorary Board of Director The voice, presence, and work of the Foundation continues to expand as the Foundation is collaborating with the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce, and the Towson Chamber of Commerce It is with hopes that the Foundation will become more involved in the many other organizations throughout the Baltimore region Currently, this year, Foundation board member, Mr Tim Bojanowski, is currently serving as the president of the Towson Chamber and the executive director, Ms Debbie Phelps is serving as a board member Serving in this capacity will allow the Foundation to share its work throughout the entire county 2017-2018 COLLABORATION WITHIN THE DISTRICT Through concerted efforts, the Foundation has become an integral part in the District’s efforts to graduate students who are globally competitive It is imperative to challenge the Baltimore metropolitan area to contribute to the future of its students  Hosted the Tee Off for TEAMBCPS Golf Classic, Greystone Golf Course, October 13, 2017, co-chaired by two board members Attended and showcased the Foundation BCPS Administrative and Supervisory Meeting, Loch Raven High School, Towson, Maryland, August 21, 2017 The establishment of the Foundation’s voice and presence in the community is necessary Therefore, participation by board members and staff on multiple advisory boards, Board of Directors, and Board of Trustees including but not limited to the following are 14    Participated and showcased the Foundation and provided raffle drawings from community business partners BCPS New Teacher Orientation Program, Perry Hall High School, Perry Hall, Maryland, August 22 and 23, 2017 Participated and showcased the BCPS Mobile Innovation Lab for the Downingtown Community Education Foundation Presentation and Luncheon to their school board and potential donors, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, September 12, 2017 Participated and showcased the Foundation Back to School Involves You Too, Boscov’s of White Marsh, Baltimore, Maryland, August 26, 2017 Attended and participated SBAI Presentations – Resource and Opportunities, Loyola Graduate Center, Timonium, Maryland, September 22, 2017 15    Presented and distributed school supplies BCPS New Teacher’s Fall Seminar, Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland, October and 5, 2017 Attended Groundbreaking Ceremonies/ Ribbon Cuttings, Relay Elementary School, October 16, 2017; Victory Villa Elementary School, October 17, 2017, Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, October 24, 2017, Northwest Elementary School and November 20, 2017 Attended External Visit Lyons Mill Elementary School and Ridgeley Middle School, October 27, 2017 Attended National School Library Program of the Year Award Ceremony, Greenwood Campus, Administration Building, Towson, Maryland, October 30, 2017 Attended and showcased the Foundation BCPS Leadership Advance – 2017, Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley, Maryland, November 2, 2017 Attended the Baltimore Blast Opening Game recognizing and celebrating BCPS Teacher of the Year and Principals of the Year, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, November 10, 2017 Attended BCPS Superintendent Business Advisory Council Meeting, BCPS Administration Building, Greenwood Campus, Towson, Maryland, October 25, 2017 Presented in partnership with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs Impact Award 21st Century Enrichment Grant, Hillcrest Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland, October 27, 2017 (21st Century II Grant Recipient) Attended Baltimore County Public Schools Shark Tank, Engineer’s Club, Baltimore, Maryland, November 29, 2017 16    Attended BCPS planning sessions Magnet Schools of American Conference, Greenwood Campus, Administration Building, Towson, Maryland, December 4, 2017 Attended Golden Ring Middle School MakerSpace Grand Opening in partnership with Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan Association, Golden Ring Middle School, Baltimore, Maryland, December 13, 2017 (Multiple year Foundation Project) Attended BCPS Office of Student Support Professional Development with Stevenson University Phi Sigma Sigma and Zeta Chi to present items for BCPS homeless families, Baltimore County Public LibraryOwings Mills Campus, Baltimore, Maryland, December 18, 2017 (Ongoing project) Participated in check presentation to Franklin High School, Academy of Law from The Murthy Legal Group, Franklin High School, Reisterstown, Maryland, December 21, 2017 (New Foundation Project) Attended and observed Franklin High School Mock Trials, Baltimore County Court House, Baltimore, Maryland, December 21, 2017 (New Foundation Project) Participated Reindeer Reader, Oliver Beach Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland, December 22, 2017 Attended BCPS Employees Night – Education is Appreciation Night, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, January 11, 2018 Attended Superintendent’s Advisory Meeting, Sollers Point Technical High School, Culinary Café, Dundalk, Maryland, January 18, 2018 17    Attended Superintendent’s Business Advisory Meeting, Greenwood Campus, Administration Building, April 5, 2018 Attended BCPS Film EXPO, (21st Century II Grant Recipient), Senator Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, April 12, 2018 (21st Century II Grant Recipient) Attended BCPS Education is a BLAST Night, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, February 13, 2018 (Ongoing Partnership) Attended BCPS Career and Technology Education Open House, The Jefferson Building, Towson, Maryland, February 27, 2018 Attended Night of Innovation, Golden Ring Middle School, Dundalk, Maryland, February 28, 2018 (Multiple Year Foundation Project) Attended Open Forum Superintendent, George Washington Carver Center for the Arts and Technology, Towson, Maryland, March 13, 2018 Attended IGNITE Financial Meeting, Cromwell Valley Elementary School, Towson, Maryland, March 15, 2018 (21st Century II Grant Recipient) Attended Central Office Mentoring Celebration, Baltimore Museum of Baltimore, Maryland, March 23, 2018 Program Industry, Attended site visitation/observation The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland, April 12, 2018 (Resource Partner) Attended Fullerton Elementary School - Living Classroom Day, Fullerton Elementary School, 18    Nottingham, Maryland, April 20, 2018 (21st Century II Grant Recipient) Attended and showcased the Foundation at the Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year/Principal of the Year Recognition Ceremony, George Washington Carver Center for the Arts and Technology, Towson, Maryland, April 25, 2018 (Ongoing Foundation Project) Participated in the big check presentation from Loyola University to Overlea High School, Baltimore, Maryland, April 30, 2018 (New Foundation Project) Attended site visitation/observation Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Center, Baltimore, Maryland, May 3, 2018 (Resource Partner) Attended site visitation/observation IRONMARK, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, May 8, 2018 Attended site visitation/observation ClimbZone, White Marsh, Maryland, May 10, 2018 Hosted Celebrating Excellence Inaugural Scholars Reception, Martin’s West, Windsor Mill, Maryland, May 15, 2018 Attended Apprenticeship Programming Meeting, Greenwood Campus, Administration Building, Towson, Maryland, May 18, 2018 (New Foundation Project) Attended Dulaney Science Day, Dulaney High School, Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland, May 23, 2018 Attended World Diversity Day (21st Century II Grant Recipients), Lansdowne Middle School, Baltimore, Maryland and Dundalk Middle School, May 24, 2018 (21st Century II Grant Recipients) Participated in the big check presentation from Open Door Before and After School Care to the Foundation for Excellence in Education Grants, Open Door Headquarters, Towson, Maryland, May 1, 2018 (New Foundation Project) Attended Spring Concert – Ukulele Performance, Bear Creek Elementary School, Dundalk, Maryland, May 24, 2018 (21st Century II Grant Recipient) Attended Battle Monument School Graduation Ceremony, Battle Monument School, Baltimore, Maryland, May 21, 2018 Presented (Prize Patrol) BCPS Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year with gift packages from TEAM BCPS Partners/Ambassadors, June 8, 2018 (Ongoing Foundation Project) FUTURE EVENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BB&T Regional Executive Visit Luncheon, (Guest of BB&T), Hilton Baltimore, BWI Airport, June 14, 2018 Attended CTE Spring Reception, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, May 2, 2018 BCPS Safe Schools Conference, Martin’s West, June 20 and 21, 2018 19    2017-2018 COLLABORATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY As the Foundation strives to have a major impact on BCPS students, outreach must be expanded and revenue increased Focusing on high-profile fund raising events with a targeted outreach plan to major businesses and philanthropic organizations is necessary Participated Annual TEAM BCPS Back to School Involves You, Too Campaign, and Boscov’s Back to School Fair, July thru September 2017 collecting school supplies from partners/ambassadors to distribute to BCPS teacher classrooms and individual students (Cornerstone Partner – Open Door Before and After Care - $10,000, Office Depot/Office Max and business community) (Ongoing Foundation Project) Attended BB&T Maryland Region Luncheon, Hilton Baltimore, BWI Airport, Linthicum, Maryland, August 24, 2017 Hosted An Autumn Welcome, Gray Rock Mansion, Pikesville, Maryland, October 25, 2017 Attended University of Maryland-St Joseph’s Medical Center, “Building for Our Future,” Reception, St Frances of Assisi Chapel, Towson, Maryland, September 14, 2017 Attended iFLY STEM Program, White Marsh, Nottingham Maryland, September 18, 2017 (New Foundation Project) Attended 7th Annual Taste of Towson, Towson Chamber of Commerce, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, September 21, 2017 Attended Welcome for Baltimore Magazine Ambassadors, Harbor East, Baltimore, Maryland, September 26, 2017 Taping COMCAST TV, Greater and Events, White Marsh, Baltimore, Maryland, September 29, 2017 Attended and participated New Teacher Orientation (NTO) Professional Development, October 5, 2017 (Ongoing Foundation Project) Attended Baltimore Blast Press Conference, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, announcing relocation of venues, August 31, 2017 Participate WBAL Radio Interview, pertaining to upcoming Tee Off for TEAMBCPS Golf Classic, October 5, 2017 Hosted the Tee Off for TEAMBPC Golf Classic, Greystone Golf Course, White Hall, Maryland, October 13, 2017 Attended Meet the Primes – 2017 on behalf of the Superintendent, Timonium Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland, October 18, 2017 20    Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Sheraton Baltimore North, Towson, Maryland, October 18, 2017 Attended Towson Lifestyle Magazine Launch, The Palisades of Towson, Towson, Maryland, October 19, 2017 Attended ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Craft Competition and Member Network, Timonium Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland, October 26, 2017 Participated as the Mistress of Ceremony WOW Festival – School Days, providing high school girls from throughout the Baltimore Region to attend, Notre Dame University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, November 1, 2017 Attended Grand Re-Opening – Anytime Fitness, York Road, Towson, Maryland, November 15, 2017 Attended CEO Breakfast at Capital Grille, The Capital Grille, Baltimore, Maryland, November 16, 2017 Attended 2017 Business Philanthropic Award Luncheon (National Philanthropy Day in Maryland) with Ms Laura Lemon, Associate Director, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, November 18, 2017 Honored and spoke 2017 Chimes Gala, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, November 18, 2017 Attended BCPS/Towson University Partnership Meeting, Greenwood Campus, Towson, Maryland, November 29, 2017 Participated BCC Fashion Show benefiting Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore County Club, Baltimore, Maryland, December 1, 2017 Attended SECU Reality Fair, Union Potomac Lounge, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, December 4, 2017 Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Holiday Gathering, Towson Tavern, Towson, Maryland, December 7, 2017 Attended and interviewed Baltimore Homecoming, the Foundation’s Headquarters, November 6, 2017 Attended Towson University Holiday Open House hosted by the President, The Auburn House, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, December 9, 2017 Presented Contributing to a Brighter Future, Brightview Senior Living Center, Timonium, Maryland, November 7, 2017 Judged Hopkins Got Talent Event for the United Way, Peabody Concert Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, December 12, 2017 Participated in the 21st Century Grant Orientation, Celebree Learning Center, Towson, Maryland, November 9, 2017 Attended RMI Partner Event – Bows & Bots: Holiday Executive Event, STAR Academy, Timonium, Maryland, December 18, 2017 Attended Race and the Wealth Divide in Baltimore City: A Community Dialogue, University Union, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, November 13, 2017 Presented Women’s Group, Oheb Shalom Temple, Baltimore, Maryland, December 20, 2017 Attended Powered By ME! Conference, Student Athlete Conference, Towson University Village West Commons, Towson, Maryland, November 15, 2017 Attended Baltimore Magazine Holiday Event, Mt Vernon, Baltimore, Maryland, December 21, 2017 Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting and Breakfast, Sheraton North Baltimore, Towson, Maryland, January 17, 2018 21    Attended Digital Harbor Foundation Showcase, Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland, January 18, 2018 Attended Power52 Energy Professional Training Program Graduation, Living Classroom Headquarters, Baltimore, Maryland, January 25, 2018 Speaker and showcased the Foundation Catholic Business Network of Baltimore, Hunt Valley Embassy Suites, Cockeysville, Maryland, January 26, 2018 Attended Annual MEGA Networking Event, Sheraton Baltimore North, Towson, Maryland, January 31, 2018 Attended WE Day Community Gathering, Bearaman Gallery, Frederick Douglas-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, Baltimore, Maryland, April 10, 2018 Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting/Breakfast, Sheraton North Baltimore, Towson, Maryland, February 21, 2018 Attended Toast of the Town, Stanley Black and Decker Global Headquarters, Towson, Maryland, April 14, 2018 Attended Executive Networking Luncheon, hosted by John Dinkel, Principal Dinkel Business Development, LLC, The Capital Grille, Baltimore, Maryland, February 22, 2018 Hosted Celebrating Excellence Breakfast in partnership with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs, Martin’s West, Windsor Mill, Maryland, April 17, 2018 Attended reception hosted by Scott Dorsey, President/CEO Merritt Properties, Rolling Road Golf Club, Catonsville, Maryland, March 1, 2018 Attended Women’s Leadership Forum, Maryland Public TV, Owings Mills, Maryland, March 8, 2018 Attended and presented Women’s Breakfast and Forum, Harford County Public Library, Abington, Maryland, March 16, 2018 Speaker National PTA Conference, Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2018 Attended and recognized Daily Record – Influential Marylanders Award Ceremony, The Grand Lodge, Cockeysville, Maryland, March 22, 2018 Site visit and tour Helping Up Mission, E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, April 3, 2018 Attended informational meeting with BD Diagnostics and Maryland Science Center, (Establishing a project account for four to five BCPS Elementary Schools) Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, Maryland, April 6, 2018 Hosted our signature event, State of the Schools Luncheon, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, March 28, 2018 Attended The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Distinguished Women’s Award Ceremony, The Center Club, Baltimore, Maryland, April 18, 2018 Attended and served as speaker Female Financial Executives Breakfast hosted by Randstad at The Capital Grille, The Capital Grille, Baltimore, Maryland, April 19, 2018 Attended Daily Record Maryland Top 100 Women VIP Reception and Ceremony, The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, April 23, 2018 Panel participant Shattering the Glass Ceiling, Institute of Notre Dame, Baltimore, Maryland, April 25, 2018 22    Attended WOW VIP Reception, Owings Mills, Maryland, April 26, 2018 Attended WOW Festival, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Maryland, April 28, 2018 Keynote speaker Night of Possibilities Gala, The Legacy School, Sykesville, Maryland, April 28, 2018 Keynote speaker and presented with the Lt Governor Hunt Valley Rotary Club Four Way Test Awards Ceremony, Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland, May 1, 2018 Attended An Evening at Sagamore Farm, Sagamore Farm, Monkton, Maryland, May 9, 2018 Attended President’s Reception, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore County Club, Baltimore, Maryland, May 11, 2018 Attended and served as Honorary Chair Baltimore Art Guild Event, The Palisades, Towson, Maryland, May 12, 2018 Hosted Celebrating Excellence Inaugural Scholars Reception, Martin’s West, Windsor Mill, Maryland, May 15, 2018 The list includes but is not limited to the following items:  Election of the new executive committee and board of directors  Expand and refine Headquarter Staff  Host the Executive Committee Retreat and Orientation and welcoming of new Foundation’s Board of Directors  Host the Board Retreat for Board of Directors  Evaluate internal processes/procedures and in turn create efficiencies through identified areas of improvement and updated resources/applications  Continue to progress toward the updating Foundation’s strategic plan/succession plan  Review and update marketing materials  Follow the process in making corrections to our Web site to become compliant with BCPS  Continue to strengthen the focus and advise of the advisory council to research current trends within the fundraising community, identify areas of potential growth/change, and make recommendations for areas of focus  Continue to progress toward the refinement of the Foundation’s Emerging Leader Council reaching out the 3,000+ teachers within our district to participate  Strengthen the internship program and volunteer program tracking the number of volunteers for our impact document  Strengthen the Endowment Fund  Expand the Speaker Ambassador’s Bureau comprised of current and retired BCPS employees to support our work  Expand our Ambassadors Participated in WOW Evaluation Session, Noyes Alumnae Hall, Notre Dame of Maryland University, May 23, 2018 LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018-2019 With the 2017-2018 school year quickly coming to a close, the Foundation is quite pleased with the many accomplishments and the growth which have occurred We are eagerly looking toward 2018-2019 as we review and reevaluate our goals, continue in the strategic planning process and succession plan for success and make the necessary adjustments and/or modifications for our continuous and additional support to our schools and offices To date is an itemized list of identified strategic focus and planning for the upcoming year and the future This list will be adjusted and modified as our planning sessions occur throughout the summer months under new leadership/ TEAM the Foundation’s BCPS Partners/ 23     Expand our Resource Partners to provide assistance to BCPS offices and schools who apply for 21st Century grant opportunities  Finalize the plans for the Foundation’s Teacher Exchange with plans for the ribbon cutting in the fall  Increase the donors and community/business partners for the TEAMBCPS Back to School Involves You Too Campaign in order to provide more resources to BCPS teachers  Solicitation of the 3rd Annual on the 4th!, encouraging BCPS athletic teams to participate with business community and families  Continue the solicitation of TEE OFF for TEAMBPCS Annual Golf Classic  Continue to increase the Foundation’s presence on social media – FACEBOOK.com/EducationFoundationBCPS Instagram Foundationbcps Twitter @Foundationbcps You Tube @educationFoundationbcps Google+ @educationFoundationbcps Vimeo @educationFoundation.org Website EducationFoundationBCPS.org 24        Ms Deborah S Phelps, Executive Director dphelps@bcps.org Mrs Laura E Lemon, Associate Director Llemon2@bcps.org Mrs Cindy Whitcomb, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper cwhitcomb@bcps.org     THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INC 105 W CHESAPEAKE AVENUE, SUITE B-1 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 EDUCATION FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS: 443.809.8962 EDUCATION FOUNDATION MOBILE: 667.208.0199 EDUCATION FOUNDATION FAX: 410.296.3025 25    26