DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report

Supporting Our Schools. – Douglas County Educational Foundation Message from the Board Leadership How Schools and Departments Benefited 2014-15 Board of Trustees

As the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) enters its 25th year of serving the Apple Awards Amy Sherman community, it was somewhat fitting to be recognized this past year as one of the Twenty- An estimated 900+ guests honored teachers and District staff during the tenth annual Apple Five Best K-12 Foundations in the U.S. (Dewey & Associates, “Stepping Up: The Top Board Chair Awards, an event created to recognize excellent and innovative employees. More than 180 K-12 Education Foundations in the Nation” 09/24/2014) amazing Douglas County teachers, support staff and administrators, representing every school, Douglas County Board of Education How does an organization become one of the top of its kind were celebrated. in the country? In a word: Impact. It’s seen in the eyes of Douglas H. Benevento the 750+ families who no longer have to worry whether or Career Connect - High School not their children will have the necessary school supplies This hands-on program gives DCSD students the opportunity to talk with professionals in Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen on their first day back. It’s in the spirited expressions of the various career fields, learn about their industry and discover the educational preparation Douglas County School District, 5,000+ students who get to meet and interact with 68 area required to succeed in those careers. In the 2014 - 2015 school year, approximately 250 DCSD employers at our 8th Grade Career Expo. Superintendent students and 33 employers participated. Impact is found in the 6000+ AmeriTowne and Young Members at Large Americans’ Bank, gaining valuable insight into financial Career Connect 8th Grade Expo literacy. It’s also with some of our most valuable community This event was designed to expose students to a variety of career options and give them Nancy Bunte resources -- the 110 participants in our Senior Employee an opportunity to ask employers questions. Douglas County municipalities and businesses John Carson Program -- who share their time and talent for the benefit of financially sponsored the event and 68 employers from Douglas County and Metro-Denver our students and our schools. It’s in the determined pride participated, hosting over 5,000 8th grade students from 18 Douglas County schools. Mike Cummins of the 108 female student athletes recognized at the Girls & Women in Sports Luncheon. It’s also in the honor of being Community Nights Wes King recognized for excellence, innovation, and a spirit of service District families were provided opportunities to enjoy professional sporting events with the among our Apple Award nominees, finalists, and winners. Janet Lowe Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth and the Colorado Rapids. Children, Patrick Mooney One last area of impact is the support DCEF provides to the parents and District staff also enjoyed watching the Colorado Rockies and had fun at Elitch more than 100 chapters and booster clubs who raised over $5 million last year to benefit Gardens Theme Park and the National Western Stock Show, all at a substantially reduced Linda Watson individual schools, athletic teams, and programming. DCEF Chapters are afforded the cost. More that 13,000 people, from every school in the District, participated in the many ability to operate under our 501(c)(3) status and receive professional services such as recreational events throughout the year and raised over $37,000 for DC Schools. David Weaver bookkeeping, tax preparation, liability insurance, and technical support. Jim Yates This is our tradition. Last year the DCEF Board of Trustees hired a permanent, full-time Douglas County School Supply Drive director whom we expect to build on these traditions through new partnerships and The 2014 Douglas County School Supply Donation and Distribution Drive supported more increased financial resources. than 700 students and 278 teacher and classroom requests. The Foundation, joined by our community partners, distributed from than 400 backpacks and other supplies to students It’s been my privilege and honor to serve as Chair of the Foundation’s Board over the last through out Douglas County School District. More thank 72 organizations and individuals two years. I invite you to join us in supporting Douglas County Schools! donated cash and school supplies; and 87 volunteers worked more than 400 hours to pick up, Sincerely, inventory, pack and distribute school supplies.

Amy Sherman Employee Appreciation BBQ Chair, DCEF Board of Trustees DCEF values the contribution made by District employees and supports a variety of employee 2013-2015 appreciation events including the summer bar-b-que.

2 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 3 How Schools and Departments Benefited Schools and Departments Who Benefited in 2014-2015

Academy Charter School Early Childhood Education Pioneer Elementary Thank you for providing Acres Green Elementary eDCSD: Colorado Cyber School Platte River Academy Girls and Women in Sports an opportunity for This event, which is held in conjunction with the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honors female our young people American Academy - Castle Pines Eldorado Elementary Pine Lane Elementary student-athletes from throughout DCSD. The event acknowledges the past and recognizes current sports that will spark their American Academy - Parker Flagstone Elementary Plum Creek Academy achievements, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing effort for equality and access understanding of how Arrowwood Elementary Fox Creek Elementary Ponderosa High School for women in sports. School administrators and coaches nominate outstanding middle and high school important it is now to Aspen View Academy Franktown Elementary Prairie Crossing Elementary athletes for their positive influence on others, excellence in academics and in their sport(s). “ begin to consider their future careers. Bear Canyon Elementary Frontier Valley Elementary Purchasing Department Golf for Education Ben Franklin Academy Gold Rush Elementary Ranch View Middle School ~ Jim Fish, Director of On July 28, 2014, the DCEF raised nearly $55,000 at the Golf for Education X tournament. These monies Buffalo Ridge Elementary Heritage Elementary Redstone Elementary are designated to the Fill the Gap initiative. Grant and scholarship funds can cover everything from Middle Schools comprehensive interventions for help with below-level reading to matching funds for a classroom Smart Cantril Pre-School Highlands Ranch High School Renaissance Elementary Board. Castle Rock Elementary HOPE Online Charter School Magnet School Castle Rock Middle School Human Resource Department RMSEL Love Our Schools Luncheon The DCEF consistently does a phenomenal job Information Technology Dept The Second Annual Love Our Schools event was held on December 12, 2014 in conjunction with of hosting the Apple Center for Professional Development Iron Horse Elementary Rock Ridge Elementary Colorado Give Week. Nearly 200 community leaders in both the private and public sector gathered to Awards. It is a wonderful Challenge to Excellence hear about how DCEF supports Douglas County Schools. Chairman of the DCSD Board of Education, celebration honoring Larkspur Elementary Rocky Heights Middle School Kevin Larsen, thanked the Foundation for partnering with the District in its efforts to deliver a 21st our DCSD teachers, Chaparral High School Legacy Point Elementary Roxborough Pri/Int Century Education to its students. DCSD’s Director of Nutrition Services, Brent Craig, spoke about administrators and staff. Cherokee Trail Elementary Saddle Ranch Elementary receiving starter funds to create the Nutrition Breaks program which provides nutritious mid-morning PHOTO snacks for students on free & reduced lunch. Apple Award-winning teacher, Mary Blevins Harper, ~ Dorinda Hedin Cherry Valley Elementary Lone Tree Elementary Sage Canyon Elementary gave guests a virtual tour inside her classroom which received an innovation-overhaul abandoning the Choice Department Mammoth Heights Elementary Sagewood Middle School traditional desks-in-a-row model for a more free-flowing classroom that engages its students. Lastly, Cimarron Middle School Meadow View Elementary Sand Creek Elementary keynote speaker and Douglas County Commissioner, Jill Repella, praised DCEF and DCSD for the critical role schools play in the growth and economic strength of Douglas County. THANK YOU for the gift of Clear Sky Elementary Mesa Middle School Sedalia Elementary our three cute backpacks Cloverleaf Home Education Mountain Ridge Middle School Sierra Middle School

Retirement Celebration full of amazing school Copper Mesa Elementary Mountain View Elementary SkyView Academy supplies!We are just so Each year, DCSD honors retiring employees for their years of service and commitment to DCSD. DCEF touched by the care and Cougar Run Elementary Mountain Vista High School Soaring Hawk Elementary assists with the celebration annually.

thoughtfulness with which Coyote Creek Elementary Northeast Elementary South Ridge Elementary Wacky W Cycling Event they were collected and Cresthill Middle School Northridge Elementary Special Education assembled. My kids love On September 14, 2014 hundreds of community members participated in the 4th Annual Wacky W Ride them and we are just so, so “ DC Oakes High School NorthStar Academy STEM School supporting DCEF and DCSD schools of the rider’s choice. This one day cycling experience encourages grateful for it all! DCS Montessori School Nutrition Services Stone Mountain Elementary fitness, fun, and fundraising. With four ride levels to choose from, this event provides a perfect setting to see Douglas County High School Operations and Maintenance Summit View Elementary some of Douglas County’s finest landscape against an autumn backdrop. Sponsored by sports personality ~ With Love, Susie Wargin and Wargin Events, the Wacky generates nearly $10,000 a year which goes directly to DCEF’s The G. Family Douglas County Outdoor PK-12 Education ThunderRidge High School Lend-a-Hand School Supply Drive. Nearly 1,000 students were outfitted with brand new backpacks and Education Center Parker Core Knowledge Timber Trail Elementary school supplies to get their school year started off right. Eagle Academy Personalized Learning Dept Trailblazer Elementary Eagle Ridge Elementary Pine Grove Elementary Wildcat Mtn Elementary 4 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 5 From the Douglas County Educational Foundation 2014-2015 Executive Director Douglas County Educational Foundation Staff Who We Are Dear Friends, The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) is a 501(c)(3) While it may be an over-simplification, it’s been non-profit which works with corporations and organizations to enrich Jason Christensen, Executive Director education in Douglas County to develop private resources to enrich said people can be divided into two personality- education within Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of lifelong types: Settlers and Pioneers. Colorado Stacey Briggs, Communications Manager has long embraced the Pioneer spirit and, learning experiences of our students, citizens and community. Vivian Hallberg, Bookkeeper fortunately, that spirit is alive and well today. The Foundation achieves this mission by directing support where Alyson Plummer, Finance Manager appropriate toward the following objectives: This was quite apparent to me on a cold, blustery Saturday afternoon in February. The Carol Stulz, Secretary to the Director • facilitate learner development through enhanced educational worst winter storm of the season was underway. As the finishing touches were put on activities for all ages within the community; the Tenth Annual Apple Awards my thoughts were of disappointment for the teachers, Krista Zizzo, Program Manager principals, and school district employees who might not be able to attend...and which • enrich individual life experiences by promoting cultural activities in food bank would be the benficiary of so many unused meals. the arts and humanities; • support the professional growth of teaching by encouraging new The hour arrived. As did our honored guests, their loved ones, their colleagues, and and creative ideas for delivering education; and our community partners. Six months prior, “Unwavering Committment” was the prescient theme chosen for these Apple Awards. We proceeded that evening to • promote school and community partnerships by encouraging honor the best and brightest of Douglas County Schools to an enthusiastic ballroom. individuals and organizations to share resources. Douglas County, Colorado continues to rank among the best places to live in the U.S. Employers, realtors, and public officials consistently cite “quality schools” as a What We Do major draw to the County. The Douglas County School District (DCSD) is setting the The Foundation provides grants to schools, teachers and classrooms example for school districts across the nation by offering parents and students choice and assists in raising money for program initiatives such as Career in their pathway of learning, demanding accountability through system performance, Connect, field trips, scholarships, school supplies and outdoor and by teaching our children the 21st Century skills they need to succeed in whatever education, to name a few. college or career they choose and . In sum, DCSD is a Pioneer...not a Settler.

The DCEF sponsors and coordinates Community Events with the If we are to remain competitive in a global economy, we need to be preparing Pioneers. major sports teams and attractions in the Denver Metro Area. These DCEF is proud to support the strategic initiatives of DCSD. We will continue to events serve to raise money for schools and also provides discounted promote partnerships between the private sector and our public schools to equip our tickets for families to enjoy a day or evening attraction without teachers and enhance the learning experience for our students. breaking their budget. The Douglas County Educational Foundation also hosts several I thank you for your support of DCEF. fundraising events such as luncheons and galas, to raise money for Kind regards, the benefit of our students. Jason D. Christensen DCEF, Executive Director

6 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 7 Foundation Supported Funds & Scholarships Dear Educational Foundation I wanted to personally thank of Douglas County, you for the school supplies. Thank you so much for all the Unfortunately, we are in a Scholarships helpful school supplies. If you position that we have to ask hadn’t gave us those most In 2013 – 2015 the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) awarded 49 classes (20 DCSD schools) In fiscal years 2013-2015, the DCEF and provided an outstanding “for help this year and we Jones International University appreciative school supplies I Young Ameritown/International Towne scholarships, sending 6000 elementary and middle school scholarship opportunity to all District staff. Ten applicants were provided a 40% tuition discount to greatly appreciate all who have students to experience the unique appreciation of running a town or a nation for a day. To augment the obtain the following degrees: “don’t know what we would have donated their time and money program, teachers provide several weeks of classroom preparation prior to the field trip. done. I am just saying thank you Elementary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Business Management for these supplies. My kids are for all of your help, you’re the Acres Green Elementary Teacher Licensure Mountain Ridge Middle School Masters in Elementary Education leading to fully prepared to go back to Arrowwood Elementary best foundation that I have ever Northeast Elementary Bachelor of Business Administration Initial Licensure school this year and I have you Bear Canyon Elementary heard of. Thank You!!!! Pine Grove Elementary all to thank! Clear Sky Elementary Bachelor of Business Administration (General Business) MEd for Licensed K-12 Educators & Administrators; Pine Lane Elementary Eldorado Elementary Masters in Education, Elementary Curriculum, K-12 English for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse ~ Sincerely, Arielle Pioneer Elementary ~ DCSD Parent Flagstone Elementary Instruction & Assessment Second Language Education DCSD Student Prairie Crossing Elementary Frontier Valley Elementary Masters of Education Leadership/Principal Licensure Renaissance Elementary Magnet School Masters in Curriculum & Instruction Heritage Elementary Rocky Heights Middle School Corporate Training & Knowledge Management Instructor Iron Horse Elementary Saddle Ranch Elementary Our objective at DCEF is to Mammoth Heights Elementary Career connect really helped me Sage Canyon Elementary establish enduring connections Meadow View Elementary Wildcat Mountain Elementary with business and community decide what I want to do and I’m Mesa Middle School excited to participate next year! leaders within the county, with Grants the shared goal of working Administrator’s Scholarships - these high school seniors were each awarded a $1000 scholarship to attend ~ Career Connect together to assist the school college after graduating from a Douglas County School District high school. – were presented to several classrooms, schools and teachers. student participant Fill the Gap Matching Grant Funds district in its efforts to provide 2015 2014 These funds truly enhance the classroom education experience and include the following: new opportunities to students. Highlands Ranch High School Castle View High School Trailblazer Elementary School Emergenitics Staff Training Chiaki Yamada Amy Rodearmel ~ Patrick Mooney Sand Creek Elementary School Sand Creek Fun Run Rock Canyon High School Chaparral High School General Manager Castle Rock Middle School District Spelling Bee We love our Community Events! Alexandria Kraemer Kaylee Jones Intermountain Rural Electric Mesa Middle School Outdoor Ed for Free & Reduced Lunch Students Families love the special pricing Douglas County High School Douglas County High School Association; Member, DCEF Tesse Taylor Chaparral High School Lunch Program for Chinese Exchanges Students & Teachers and incentives for the events that Courtney Iida Board of Trustees

they choose to attend. It’s really Chaparral High School Highlands Ranch High School Chaparral High School Haven Writing Retreat

easy on the schools part, too: we Aubrey Hunsaker Shirley Guo Chaparral High School State FCCLA Leadership Conference send out the hard copies in the Ponderosa High School eDCSD: Colorado Cyber School Chaparral High School FCCLA Student Travel Expenses

Phillip Reid I just wanted to let you Thursday folders and send a few Deanna Stevens Chaparral High School Career & Technical Education Scholarships

Kaitlyn Scarlett Legend High School know that I thought the two emails regarding each event. All Castle View High School Stars for Douglas County Gala Legend High School Joseph Grisso Career Connect sessions payments are handled through Renaissance ELOB School Catering for artist’s reception for District Art Show (2013/14) “ Zoe Royer Mountain Vista High School Renaissance ELOB School District Art Show (2014/15) (both Engineering) that my the venue which has been a huge Eagle Academy Sonia Klamo “ Saddle Ranch Elementary School Move-a-Thon Fundraising Event son took were fabulous and plus. It has also been a great Connor White Ponderosa High School STEM School Science Lab Supplies really helped him think about fundraiser for our school! We love Mountain Vista High School Kathleen Dorman Highlands Ranch High School Uniform, Transportation & Technology Student Scholarship Funds future careers. this program! Dylan Tran Ariel Jenkins Thunderridge High School Rock Canyon High School Cherry Valley Elementary School Tables for Learning Commons Renovation ~ Karen Stowell, ~ Erin Kiyan, Briana Svege Sheila Pahlavan Pine Grove Elementary School Durable Science Equipment-Bell Jar & Vacuum Pump DCSD parent Administrative Assistant D. C. Oakes Michaela Jones Daniel C. Oakes High School Supreme Court Decision in the 21st Century Seminar Clear Sky Elementary Nichole Leckenby Thunderridge High School Castle View High School Zachary Sprague Lara Grantham

8 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 9 – Highlands Ranch High School Mountain Vista High School Roxborough Elementary 2014-2015 Chapters HRHS Boys Soccer Booster MVHS Quarterback Club Roxborough RatPak We Love Our Chapters!

Highlands Ranch High School Mountain Vista High School Ranch View Middle School Douglas County Educational HRHS Falcon Academic Boosters MVHS Volleyball Booster Club Ranch View Middle School PIT Crew Foundation is pleased to work Acres Green Elementary Copper Mesa Elementary Highlands Ranch High School Northridge Elementary Saddle Ranch Elementary with schools that wish to form a Acres Green Elementary PTO Copper Mesa Education Alliance HRHS The Fund Northridge Discovery Booster Club Saddle Ranch Parent Teacher school Chapter of the Foundation. Involvement Organization Acres Green Elementary Cougar Run Elementary Iron Horse Elementary Northridge Elementary Formation of a Chapter is contingent Janice Prahl Fund Discovery Cougar Run Partners in Education Iron Horse Elementary PTO Northridge Partners in Education Sage Canyon Elementary on adherence to DCEF guidelines Sage Canyon Elementary PTO and best financial practices. The American Academy - Castle Pines Coyote Creek Elementary Legacy Point Elementary Pine Grove Elementary American Academy PTO Coyote Creek Elementary PTO Legacy Point Elementary Parent Pine Grove Educational Alliance Sagewood Middle School Foundation’s school Chapters are Teacher Involvement Board Sagewood Middle School PTO created to provide resources that American Academy - Parker Daniel C Oakes High School Pine Lane Elementary enrich the educational opportunities American Academy - Parker PTO Matt Lazarus Memorial Legend High School Pine Lane Elementary PTO Sand Creek Elementary LHS Academic Booster Sand Creek Elementary PTO of students within their specific Arrowwood Elementary Daniel C Oakes High School Pioneer Elementary school. These resources may be in Arrowwood Elementary Parent DC Oakes PTO Legend High School Pioneer Elementary PTO Sedalia Elementary the form of funds (grants), materials Teacher Community Organization LHS After Prom Booster Sedalia Elementary PTO Douglas County High School Ponderosa High School and services. Buffalo Ridge Elementary DCHS Boys’ Lacrosse Booster Legend High School PHS Baseball Diamond Club Soaring Hawk Elementary Most Chapters are parent teacher Buffalo Ridge Educational Alliance LHS Athletic Booster Soaring Hawk Elementary PTO Douglas County High School Ponderosa High School organizations, or at the high school Castle Rock Elementary DCHS Huskies Athletics Legend High School Behn Memorial South Ridge Elementary level, booster clubs. As Chapters of Friends of Castle Rock FC Legend Soccer Booster South Ridge Elementary Parent Douglas County High School Ponderosa High School the Foundation, they benefit from Teacher Community Organization Castle Rock Elementary DCHS Huskies Success (IB Program) Legend High School PHS DECA our 501(c)(3) status. Additionally, the Castle Rock Elementary LHS Performing Arts Patrons STEM High Academy Douglas County High School Ponderosa High School DCEF provides financial oversight Putting Children First STEM Educational Partnership (STEP) DCHS Volleyball Booster Club Legend High School PHS Mustang Pride and services such as banking, tax Castle Rock Middle School LHS Titans Lacrosse Booster Stone Mountain Elementary and business filings and annual audit, Douglas County School District Ponderosa High School Castle Rock Middle School Stone Mountain Elementary PTO and provides insurance for events DC Special Education Legend High School Ponderosa Theatre Parents Parent Involvement Program Summit View Elementary and officers as well as resources for Advisory Committee LHS Titans Football Booster Prairie Crossing Elementary Castle View High School Summit View Elementary Parent Chapter leaders. Eagle Ridge Elementary Legend High School Prairie Crossing Educational Alliance CVHS Academic Booster Club Teacher Support Organization Eagle Ridge Elementary PTO LHS Titans Wrestling Booster Renaissance ELOB School Castle View High School Timber Trail Elementary Eldorado Elementary Lone Tree Elementary Renaissance Educational Alliance CV/DC Girls Lacrosse Booster Timber Trail Educational Alliance DCEF is great for all Douglas Eldorado Elementary PTO Lone Tree Elementary PTO Rock Canyon High School Castle View High School Trailblazer Elementary County School organizations Flagstone Elementary Mammoth Heights Elementary ACE Sign & Print Shop CVHS Sabercat Fund Trailblazer Educational Alliance which require fundraising in order Flagstone Roundup Mammoth Heights PTO Rock Canyon High School Castle View High School ThunderRidge High School to run their daily operations. It is Fox Creek Elementary Mesa Middle School RCHS After Prom Booster Stars for Douglas County TRHS ThunderRidge Education Partnership flexible and easy to manage. The Fox Creek Elementary PTO Mesa Middle School PTO Rock Canyon High School support given by the DCEF staff Chaparral High School World Compass Academy Franktown Elementary Meadow View Elementary RCHS Baseball Diamond Club CHS After Prom Booster World Compass Academy PTO is truly remarkable. I have never Franktown Elementary PTO Meadow View Educational Alliance Rock Canyon High School been let down or mis-guided Cherokee Trail Elementary Franktown Elementary Mountain Vista High School RCHS Volleyball Booster when asking a question or had Cherokee Trail Elementary Franktown Elementary Garden Club MVHS After Prom a concern. My needs are always Parent Student Partnership Rock Ridge Elementary Frontier Valley Elementary Mountain Vista High School Friends of Rock Ridge addressed in a timely manner and Cherry Valley Elementary Frontier Valley Educational Alliance MVHS Boys Lacrosse allow me to do what is right for Cherry Valley Elementary PTO Rocky Heights Middle School my program. Gold Rush Elementary Mountain Vista High School Rocky Heights Parent Community Alliance Cimarron Middle School Gold Rush Educational Advisory Team MVHS Cheer Booster Club - Nick Rider, Head Wrestling Cimarron Middle School PTO Roxborough Elementary Heritage Elementary Mountain Vista High School Roxborough Parent Teacher Involvement Coach, Legend High School Clear Sky Elementary Heritage Elementary PTO MVHS Girls Basketball - The Baseline Club Committee Wrestling Booster Club Clear Sky Elementary PTO

10 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 11 Fresh Harvest Food Bank Love, Inc. South Metro Fire Department / Parker Waxie Sanitary Supply Contributors FreshPoint of Denver Marconi Kid Newsletter South Suburban Parks & Recreation Wellbiz Brands, Inc. Corporations, Foundations and Organizations G.J. Gardner Homes MDC Holding Starboard Westerra Credit Union Gabriel’s Restaurant & Tuscan Bar Meadows Orthodontics Sterling Ranch White Construction Group The Douglas County Educational Foundation would like to express their sincere thanks to the following sponsors, donors, supporters George and Louise Thornton Charitable Fdn Mitchell Family Stone Mountain Elementary Whole Foods Market and in-kind contributors for their very generous gifts. Assistance from these organizations allows the DCEF to continue to provide necessary funds to achieve our mission by developing private resources to enrich education within Douglas County schools for the Girl Scout Troop #3969 Monty Nuss Photography Studio 5 School Portraits, Inc. Wildlife Experience Inc. fulfillment of lifelong learning experiences of our students, citizens and community. A sincere thank you to the following organizations: Graybar Electric New Covenant Church Summit View Elementary Teachers WizBang Solutions Greenwood Pediatrics Nicholas Homes. LLC/dba GJ.Gardner Tagawa Garden Center Word of Life Church 303 Delivery Castle Rock Civitan Club Cougar Run Elementary DCSD - East Terminal H & L Architecture Homes-Douglas County Tarbell Family Giving Account ABC Fundraising Inc. Castle Rock Development Company Coventry Development Corporation DCSD - Health Services Heritage Golf Course @ Westmor Nikitow Chiropractic Tattered Cover Book Store Academy Charter School Castle Rock EDC Cresthill Middle School DCSD - Homeless Coordinator Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce Northwest Douglas County EDC The Cheese Cake Factory ACE Primer Lettering & Design Castle Rock Family Physicians, P.C. Cunningham Group/ JVA.Inc. DCSD - Human Resources Highlands Ranch Community Association Office Depot The Club at Pradera Adolfson & Peterson/Cunningham Group Castle Rock Fire Department Daniels Fund DCSD - IT Department Highlands Ranch LDS Church PACE Center The Cohen Legacy Fund c/o The Denver Fdn We really enjoyed Agilent Technologies Castle Rock Middle School Delta Dental DCSD - Learning Support Services Highlands Ranch Metro District Paradise Pen The Daniels Fund participating in the event. It is always nice to see a AIMCO Castle Rock Police Department Denver Art Museum DCSD - Nutrition Services History Colorado Center Park Meadows Improvement District The Giving Tree future generation that is Air Force Academy Falcons Castle Rock Recreation Center Denver Marriot South DCSD - PK-12 Education IREA Park Meadows Retail Resort The Hartford “interested in obtaining Allegiance/Cigna Castle View High School Denver Nuggets DCSD - Special Education ISC, Inc. Parker Chamber of Commerce The Louis R. & Dorothy M. Meister Fdn information to work towards American Academy - Castle Pines Catholic Charities Central Colorado Denver Outlaws DCSD - Superintendent J. F. Shea Company Foundation Parker Police Department The Meadows Neighborhood Company a positive future.

ANB Bank Challenge to Excellence Charter School Dewey and Associates DCSD - Sustainability Program Jon D. Williams Cotillions, Inc. Parker Texas Roadhouse The Morgridge Family Foundation ~Career Connect employer Applewood Golf Course Charles Schwab DirecTV DCSD - West Support Center Jones International University PDQ Printing The Outlets at Castle Rock Arapahoe Community College Chatham Financial-Denver Discover Financial Services DCSD - World Class Education Jostens Phillip S. Miller Park - MAC The Parker Days Festival Arrowwood Elementary Cherry Creek Mortgage Donald C. Clanton Trust Douglas County Sheriff JVA, Inc. Pink Fog Studios The Ridge @Castle Pines Arvada Center for Arts Cherry Hills Community Church DougCoChamps Douglas Elbert Task Force Kaiser Permanente PRA Architects The Rock Church Community Events through Douglas County Belly Up Spa Children’s Hospital Colorado- South Campus Douglas /Elbert Task Force Eagle Academy Kaiser Permanente - Castle Rock Office Qdoba Restaurant Corp. The School Newsletter Company Educational Foundation Ben Franklin Academy Chris Hank Agency, Inc. Douglas County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Eagle Care BASE Program Kaiser Permanente - Colorado Region Republican Party, DCGOP Treasurer The Town of Castle Rock have been a great gift to Black Bear Golf Club Church of the Rock DBA -The Rock Douglas County Government Eagle Ridge Elementary Kaiser Permanente - Parker Office Rock Canyon High School THETA ETA OF ESA our school and our families. Black Tie LLC Cimarron Middle School Douglas County Libraries Foundation Eddie Bauer @ Aspen Grove KitsforKidz Romano’s Italian Restaurant Timber Trail Elementary The reduced ticket cost allows all families to attend Borden Dairy Company City of Lone Tree Douglas County Libraries Eddie Bauer @ Castle Rock Outlets Konica Minolta Business Solutions RTA Architects Kindergarten Teachers these great events. The

Braegger Chiropractic Colorado Avalanche Douglas County School District Eddie Bauer @ Park Meadows Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Safeway Denver Division HR Office Tokyo Joe’s monies raised and given Bridgepoint Education Colorado Culinary Academy DCSD - Administration Bldg. Eddie Bauer District Director Kummer Financial Strategies Safeway Store #1548 Town Hall Arts Center back to our school have Brilliant Outdoor Media, LLC Colorado Mammoth DCSD - B.A.S.E. Program Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. Lakota Canyon Ranch Golf Club Sage Design Group Town of Castle Rock helped support our class-

rooms, directly affecting Brunswick Zone XL Lone Tree Colorado Rockies DCSD - Board of Education Elitch Gardens Law Offices of J.M. Reinan, PC Sam’s Club #6634 Town of Parker the kids. It is super easy Buffalo Ridge Elementary Comedy Works DCSD - Business Services ESA Foundation LDS Relief Society Saunders Construction Transwest Trucks / Freightliner to promote and is such Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Church DCSD - Center for Professional Development First Bank of Castle Rock Leadership Douglas County Sheraton Downtown Denver U.S. Army a great way to bring our “ Castle Pines Community Church Costco Wholesale #468 DCSD - Choice Programming First Bank of Douglas County Liberty Mutual Insurance Sherman & Howard Volunteers of America community together!

Castle Pines Connection Costco Wholesale #48 DCSD - Communications Flipping Flapjacks Lincoln Meadows Siemens Industry, Inc. Wal-Mart ~Tambria (Tammy) O’Brien, Castle Rock Bank Costco-Lone Tree DCSD - Community Relations FLS Connect Locton Companies Sky Ridge Medical Center Wargin Events & Wacky Bike Ride Administrative Assistant, Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Costco-Parker DCSD - Development and Innovation Food Service of America (FSA) Lodge Casino Smart Cow Waste Management Sage Canyon Elementary

12 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report Contributors Individuals Volunteers Volunteering with DCEF is a small part that I can do compared to the huge benefit Brian Abbott Sean Duffy Charles Kercheval Rachel Nance Meghann Silverthorn Without these caring individuals DCEF would not be able to facilitate, enrich, support it provides to our community. Andrew Abner Sean Eaton Wesley King Clarence & Barbara Neal David Simonson and promote the Douglas County School District – its students, families, employees and Julie Adams Chris Eberhardt Margo Knutson Becky Nelson Brook Smethills community. ~ Bonnie Marsilio Shannon Amundson-Valdez Diane Evans Katharine Kollash Shana Nelson Diane & Harold Smethills Julie Adams Mona Daniels Wes King Brenda Roy Thuy Aragon Elizabeth Fagen Barbara Komdat Susan O’Grady Gina Smith Bede & Noreen Arledge Lisa Davis Lisa Klotz Michelle Sanchez What a wonderful chance Dee Ann Arey Amanda Fichter Andrew Kraft Dawn Olson Susan Squyer Lorna Atwood Cheryl DeCristino Ted Knight Joni Sanderson to help the school children David Atkinson Dave Fisher Carol Kruse Kerry Onda Nicole St. Amand Jennifer Baker Nola DeKeyrel Tami Kopek Barb Schneller of this district...This was Lorna Atwood Cindy Foster Egan Lampe Angeline Palmer Yaron Starosta Randy Barber Debbie Demis Barbara Lake Alicia Schulz the second time I was able William Baird Brooke Fox Kevin Larsen John Penn Alicia Sukle Linh Barger Kelly DeVol Julie Lamb Dawna Searcy to contribute my help with Janelle Banat Teresa Friess Polly Lawrence Carol Perry Mary Sultan Nancy Bechtold Dani Dimyan Kathi Lasswell Susan Sells this project...Thank you for Rebecca Barnes Bernard & Linda Funk Chris Lawson Angela Polson Chris Tabeling Douglas Benevento Eda DiPasquale Sharon Lentz Amy Sherman allowing me to be part of a Tricia Barnett Celeste Gardner Joseph Letphon Kevin Price Maureen Tarrant-Fitzgerald Erin Bennett Jean Donley Carol Livingston Katie Shortsleeve wonderful project.

Brian Bartony Lisa Garrett Bill Lindsey Pat Proctor Stacey Taylor Nancy Berk Roxanne Doogan Anfrea Larew Betsy Sjaastad ~ Nelda J. Comeau Caryn Becker Justin Giacchmo Mike Loitz Randy Pye Susan & Steve Thayer Danny Bieshaar Stephanie Duncan Lisa Loomer April Slavey Cynthia Bell Sarah Gilsdorf Derek Longwell Leigh Pytlinski Robert & Holly Thibault Gary & Melody Bishop Mimi Ernst Janet Lowe Lee Smit Doug Benevento Molly Gnaegy Janet Lowe Lori Rabinowitz Lora Thomas Harry Bjergaard Rachel Farrett Wendi Macey Marilyn Spetoskey Douglas County is one of the fastest Jared Berry Jerry Goings Stephen Ludwig Lex & Dana Ray Kara Tidemann Allie Bloomfield Jackie Feely Bonnie Marsilio Courtney Steinford growing counties in the nation which Bryan Blakely Susan Goldman Stanley & Karen Lush Richard & Janice Reed Marisa Tomlinson Heidi Bohrer Pamela Foley Megan Marsillo Reed & Carol Sundine can be attributed to the quality of life Cameron Briggs Celeste Gardner Kathy Marsillo Nancy Swenson-Lange Alan and Kay Boehms Greg Gotchey Connie Lutes Jan Reagan P.A. Tumey and the schools we have here. The Kathy Brown Kara Good Mary Jo Mathias Shelley Tailer Jennifer Bown Brian Gutierrez Wendi Macey Judi Reynolds Adrian & Joan Van Loozenoord Foundation must be positioned to Andrew Brueckner Todd Hallberg Cynthia Maclean Craig Richardson Justin Vaughn Donna Brust Amy Grantowitz Pat McGraw Stacey Taylor support the capital and programming Sheri Bryant Natalie Harden Patti Magby Kelie Roe Jeff Wasden Kathryn Bullen Tom & Johnnie Graves Jennifer McGuire Tammy Taylor needs of our School District. Nancy Bunte Ted Harvery Sheryl Manning Yvonne Rogers-Blakeman Linda Watson Nancy Bunte Stephanie Griggs Tom McMillen Diana Tiggelaar ~ Wes King Blake Calvert Julie Haskell Joan Marshall Jill Romann Lisa Weese Barb Burak Todd Hallberg Mark McNeely John Vencer Brandi Butticaz Paula Hans Gina Mead Kristi Walters First Bank, Area President Frances Cason Cathy Hawkins Megan Martin Robert & Linda Ross Brian & Janice Weiss Karen Callas Carolyn Hayes Pat Mooney Linda Watson DCEF, Board of Trustees Daniel Chase Jerry Henley Tamera Martin Dana Russell Leslie White Astrid Carlson Dorinda Hedin Rasika Mukkamala David Weaver Donald Clanton Betty Henson Dan McMinimee Michelle Sanchez Laura Wilson John Carson Christine Hickey Kristin Murphy Bonnie Weaver Mary Clark Joan Hibpshman Ryan McNeil Nicole Sanders Max & Jodie Wilson Brian Cesare Heidi Holman Sharon Nemechek Julia Weber Beverly Clemens Kim Hoffman Jim Miles Marian Savitsky Brittany Winter Debbie Charlton Barb Homrighausen Erin Novotny Natalie Welch Matt Clough Chris Holbert Dave Mittan Timothy Schmeckpeper Corey Wise Uma Chathapuram Kelsie Hower Ann Orcutt Leeann Westfall J. Chris & Paula Conley Melisande Holohan Lisa Monroe Laurie Schneyer Jennifer Withrow Tiffany Cholez Christine Hval Abbey Overland Tammy Whipple Steve Cook John Hoogerwerf Kim Monson Lorraine Schwarz Jill Wright Jeff Clark Sheri Isdale Susan Paulsen Katie Wilde Rex Corr Joan Hummel Brian Moore Charles Seese Jim Yates Mary Clark Jeanette Jamison Eric Plummer Debbi Williams Larry Culp Anthony Jackowski Melissa Murphy Gautam Sethi Kathryn Zimbeck Barb Cocetti Kellie Johnson Pat Proctor Jim Yates Pat Culp Jason Jacobs Jennifer Murtha Chera Sheets Krista Zizzo Nelda Comeau Kylie Johnson Zhaocong Qi Michelle Yi Gary Debus Rob Johnson John & June Myers Amy & Steve Sherman David Zwerenz Steve Cook Lindalee Johnson Jan Reagan Jen Zander Leah Dirks Cynthia Kapeller Cheryl Myhra Bev Shoemaker Larry & Pat Culp Audra Johnson Bobbie Reynolds Steve Zizzo Roxanne Doogan Richard Kendall Ralph Nagel Maureen Shul Mike Cummins Cindy Jones Erica Rieber Paula Zwemke Kathy D’Amore Paulette Joswick Tina Rogers

14 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 15 Douglas County Educational F oundation FAST FACTS Statement of Activities Years Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

SUPPORT & REVENUE 2014 2013 1. The Douglas County Educational Foundation supports 12. The DCEF maintains an administrative expense rate of over 100 Chapters, managing the millions of dollars that 4%, maximizing the funds available to give back to our SUPPORT these school fundraising groups bring in and disburse schools. Grants $164,361 $507,944 yearly. Contributions $218,440 $219,278 13. Since its inception, he Douglas County Educational In-Kind Contributions $210,745 $274,285 2. The DCEF honored 188 outstanding educators at the Foundation has donated over $3,000,000 in grants and Community Events $56,339 $42,723 2015 Apple Awards. scholarships to educators, classrooms and students in Elitch Gardens $2,750 $10,027 Douglas County School District. 3. Over 1250 high school students have participated in the Apple Awards $102,211 $91,777 DCEF’s “Career Connect” career exploration program 14. Artisanal was the winning word in the 2015 Douglas Golf for Education $41,820 $58,343 since 2011. County Spelling Bee. The DCEF provides financial Chapter Revenue $5,345,750 $5,419,229 support for this annual event. Other Fundraising $9,783 $43,751 4. The DCEF organizes a county-wide school supply drive, Total Support $6,152,209 $6,667,357 which supports over 1000 students and teachers with 15. The DCEF has provided hundreds of business free school supplies each fall. partnerships for the District and our organization, creating REVENUE discounts for both families and DCSD staff, and being Interest Income $165 $410 5. The DCEF was named one of the nation’s top 25 named recipient of funds at several Douglas County Other Income $162 $3,040 Educational Foundations in 2014 - #14 overall. business grand openings. Total Revenue $327 $3,450 TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $6,152,536 $6,670,807

6. The DCEF’s Community Nights program sold over 13,000 16. The Douglas County Educational Foundation facilities EXPENSES discounted tickets to sporting and community events in several student scholarships - Lori Lieberman Scholarship, 2015. For Rent by Owner Scholarship, DCSD Administrator PROGRAM SERVICES Scholarships and the Tom Miller Scholarship. Grants & Scholarships $482,729 $667,737 7. The DCEF supports the Douglas County Outdoor Technology $92,030 $105,553 Education Center in Larkspur, providing unique learning 17. The DCEF has received more that $100,000 of in-kind Community Events $77,338 $53,800 opportunities for DCSD students. donations, which as been passed on to the school Chapter Expenses $5,269,134 $5,192,259 district in the form of musical instruments, special event 8. The DCEF funds the school district’s annual Art Show, Total Program Services $5,921,231 $6,019,349 opportunities, and school & office supplies. which showcases student art from elementary through SUPPORTING SERVICES high school. 18. Twice a year the DCEF offers an etiquette program for General & Administrative $340,175 $275,134 students, presented by JD Williams Social Programs. 9. More than 75 employers volunteer each November to Fundraising spend a day at the DCEF’s “Career Connect 8th Grade 19. Through a special funding program the Foundation Elitch Gardens $2,780 $9,420 Expo,” a county-wide career fair for 5,000+ students. was able to purchase an entire kitchen set up for the Apple Awards $84,513 $110,251 District’s Bridge Program (special needs youth who have Golf For Education $27,279 $38,490 10. The DCEF’s “Fill the Gap” fund supports students, graduated from high school, but are not yet ready for Other Fundraising $8,760 $72,275 teachers and classrooms in the District’s 86 independent living). Total Fundraising $123,332 $230,436 neighborhood and charter schools. TOTAL EXPENSES $6,384,738 $6,524,919

20. Park Meadows, Colorado’s only retail resort, named the 11. The DCEF awards grants annually to send over 3,000 Change in Net Assets $(232,202) $145,888 Douglas County Educational Foundation Community elementary and middle school students to “Young Partner of the Year in 2014. Ameritowne” and “International Town” where they learn Net Assest, Start of Year $3,145,741 $2,999,853 about local government operations and global commerce. Net Assets, End of the Year $2,913,539 $3,145,741

16 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2014-2015 Annual Report 17 How You Can Support the Douglas County Educational Foundation

The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) is a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fundraises year-round to support programming benefiting Douglas County School students, staff and community. Donations to the Foundation may be tax deductible and are always appreciated. All contributions will be acknowledged with tax deduction information. To make a gift to the Foundation, you can:

1. Mail checks, made payable to DCEF to: Douglas County Educational Foundation, 620 Wilcox ® Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. ®

® 2. Visit us online at www.dcefcolo.org to make a secure and easy debit or credit card The contribution through PayPal or our partnership Tarbell Family Foundation/ with ColoradoGives.org and the Community First Dynamic Funding Foundation, or to set up payroll giving if you are an employee of Douglas County Schools.

3. Include us in your estate or financial planning. To make a planned gift or asset, or to learn about establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity with the DCEF, please contact Alyson Plummer at 303.387.0503.

4. Become a Foundation volunteer! Volunteers

are needed to support our office, assist in program Community Nights are a great opportunity for families to attend operation, and help plan events and fundraisers. If professional and college sporting events and help raise money for their The Douglas County Educational Foundation has gone you have a special interest in our work and want to

schools at the same time. Because these events are so well organized, it to great lengths to support our staff throughout every dedicate time to help us grow, please let us know takes very little time or effort on a school’s part to make them successful. department in the District. We are fortunate to have by calling 303.387.0505. a group of caring individuals who put their heart into ~ Michele Radke, Principal, Timber Trail Elementary “ showing their appreciation for us through the annual Apple Awards. It is a great time to celebrate the Thank you! “ professional achievements of thousands of employees Thank you guys so much for the school supplies, and putting who make our schools among the best in the nation. them neatly into the backpacks. All the time and effort you put into helping kids is very much appreciated. The school ~ Barb Cocetti supplies will let me and my family not have to spend much Administrative Assistant to the Principal, money to get them as we would’ve if it weren’t for you guys. Rock Canyon High School ~ Sincerely, Andrew (DCSD student) 18 19

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