Information Contained in This Report Is Intended for the Use of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc

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

 Arts & Culture  Civic Literacy

 Environmental Literacy  Financial, Economic, Business, OVERVIEW Entrepreneurial Literacy The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public  Global Awareness Schools, Inc., was organized on October 26, 1992, as  Health Literacy the Baltimore County Public Schools Education  Science, Technology, Engineering and Foundation, Inc., under Section 501 (c) (3), to attract Mathematics (STEM) and direct public financial contributions to programs and activities of the school system in support of quality education for all children.

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 CORE VALUES priorities of the district. The Foundation supports BCPS’ commitment to graduate globally competitive students. GOALS Provide support toward the Superintendent’s district Our core values express our beliefs that: wide initiatives which include emphasizing literacy across subject areas to prepare students for college and  BCPS aspires to be a world-class school careers, and providing a positive culture in every district. school.  The Foundation is a strategic partner and

valued member of Team BCPS. Provide scholarship opportunities to BCPS students to attend post-secondary education and obtain the  Equitable access to a world-class curriculum knowledge and skills needed to be globally and resources are a right for all students in competitive. BCPS.

Provide schools and BCPS Offices the opportunity to  A strong collaborative relationship between the apply for school-based/office-based grants that address District and community partners is essential to one of the 21st Century themes: the continued success of BCPS.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE graduated in 2018. We are currently seeking to solicit In order to provide the highest quality education in the a summer intern from a local college/university and 21st Century, the Foundation solicits, manages, and have plans to work collaboratively with the BCPS distributes supplemental funds to ensure that BCPS Office of Career and Technology Education to select a graduates globally competitive students. Funding is student intern for the fall of 2018. supplemental and does not replace or alter the use of Mrs. Lemon works collaboratively with both the tax-based revenue. Donations are received from executive director and the administrative individuals, corporations, and other Foundations to assistant/bookkeeper overseeing the internal operations fund educational programs and projects that are aligned and management of the headquarters. The associate to the District’s curriculum and strategic plan, director’s focus is to lead all internal operations, such Blueprint 2.0: Our Way Forward, to fund school- as, but not limited to strategic planning and establishing based/office-based initiatives and scholarships, and to new processes and procedures. In addition, the create an Endowment Fund. Programs will be funded associate director supports the executive director so from donations as well as from a percent of the that the executive director has more time to spend with Endowment Fund. community partners and site visits resulting in

The Foundation provides, under federal and state laws, corporate growth and retention. an appropriate method to solicit charitable The Education Foundation Staff currently consists of contributions. the following professionals:

EDUCATION FOUNDATION STAFF

Deborah S. Phelps, Executive Director [email protected] Laura E. Lemon, Associate Director [email protected] Patrick Fannon, Controller [email protected] Cindy Whitcomb, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

[email protected]

INTERN Ella Obu, Hereford High School EDUCATION FOUNDATION ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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

Director, CTE, and Ms. Alicia Fales, Supervisor, CTE, EDUCATION FOUNDATION who engaged the committee in conversation to promote EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE the new apprenticeship initiative specific to BCPS. 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.

The Education Foundation Executive Committee currently consists of the following professionals:

EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Doug Eder, President st Gary Berger, 1 Vice-President Tricia Thomas, Secretary

Alvin D. Katz, CPA, Treasurer Joe Harsel, Vice-President Advancement EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tim Bojanowski, Vice-President The Board of Directors consists of at least fifteen but Communications Mick Rayburn, Vice-President Scholarships and no more than thirty Directors. In addition, the Allocations Superintendent serves as ex-officio and we have one Timmy Ruppersberger, Esq., Past President honorary director who is considered the founding Matt Musgrove, Chair, Emerging Leaders Council father of the Foundation. 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 We are proud to announce that we have 100% unified the relationship between the Foundation and the charitable giving contribution from board members and Office of Career Technology and Education in an effort 75% charitable giving from our headquarters staff. 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,

The Education Foundation Board of Directors currently EDUCATION FOUNDATION consists of the following professionals: ADVISORY COUNCIL The newly appointed Advisory Council can consist of

12 to 15 people from the school system and the EDUCATION FOUNDATION community to support the voice of the school house. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Danielle Alderson The Education Foundation Advisory Council currently Chick-fil-A Eastpoint Jamie Bakert consists of the following professionals:

Microsoft Corporation

William R. Caltrider, Jr. EDUCATION FOUNDATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Center for Alcohol & Drug Research & Education Alicia Bojanowski Scott Dorsey Cheryl Brooks Merritt Management Corporation, LLC Aubrey Brown David J. Garbarino Christine Crawford, BB&T Education Foundation Advisory Council Chair Karen Grannas Doug Eder

Open Door Before and After Care Education Foundation President Dr. Nancy Grasmick Rebecca Eig

Towson University Alicia Fales

Edwin Hale, Sr. Doug Handy Baltimore Blast Corporation MaryBeth Hyland Gary Harmon Laura Lemon UPS Education Foundation Associate Director Lisa M. Hathaway Farrell Maddox Pearson Steve Miller Kevin Healey Ella Obu Baltimore Blast Corporation Deborah S. Phelps

Richard Huffman Education Foundation Executive Director

Celebree Learning Centers Dr. Yolanda Pruitt

Olivia Jacobson George Roberts

Lewis Contractors Sasha Shultz Meredith Jones Dr. Joshua Smith Lakeshore Learning Materials Cindy Whitcomb Shayla Myers Education Foundation Administrative

Johnson Controls Assistant/Bookkeeper Dr. Wendy O. Osefo Johns Hopkins University Jason Plotkin The purpose of the council is to provide perspective and The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team help the Foundation navigate effectively. Members Paula Reed-Carter include at least one representative from each of the BizEducation Consultants following categories: teacher, administrator, district Dr. Thomas Smyth offices, higher education, apprenticeships, retired The University of Maryland teacher, a member outside the district, non-profit, St. Joseph Medical Center independent school, parent, alumni, county Verletta White government, state government and workforce Baltimore County Public Schools development. Ex-Officio Honorary Board of Director 5 John A. Hayden, III Whiteford, Taylor and Preston, LLP 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 The Foundation now has a collection of testimonials COLLABORATION WITHIN THE that are available for viewing on our Web site, from st FOUNDATION colleagues within our schools who were 21 Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients as well as Through continuous collaboration, the BCPS educators. These testimonials allow the Foundation realizes that their most effective role Foundation to showcase the positive impact within the and benefits derive from setting goals beyond the schoolhouse and offices. The testimonials were

work of fundraising. produced by BCPS/TV and supported through in-kind services from Zest Social Media Services through the Foundation Web site. The Foundation’s work continues to support key initiatives of BCPS, which includes the vision that http://educationFoundationbcps.org/watch-our-stories/ 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.

Note: Image capture from “Watch our Stories”

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.

 Awarded ten elementary schools 21st Century Enrichment Grants, totaling $30,000. (This grant initiative is a collaborative partnership Note: Social Toaster Dashboard 5.24.18 with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs.) Increased media presence at a variety of news arenas, include: Comcast Newsmaker, Fox45 Morning News, Note: This is the second year in which this grant initiative has been supported in partnership with Hot Comcast ‘Hello Baltimore,” WBAL Radio, The Daily Spots Extended Care Programs. Record, The Baltimore Business Journal and BCPS/TV.

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.  Awarded six elementary, middle and high IMPACT FROM INCREASED REVENUES schools TEAM BCPS Clean Green 15: Litter Challenge 21st Century Environmental GRANTS Literacy Grants, totaling $12,000. This grant initiative is a collaborative partnership with  Awarded 57 elementary, middle, high and Baltimore County Government. special schools 21st Century Instructional

Initiative Grants, totaling $105,264. Note: This is the fifth year in which this grant initiative has been supported in partnership with the Baltimore County Government.

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 Proceeds will award elementary, middle, and high the past three years. school students the opportunity to explore and experience their passion through educational Scholarships were awarded to each of the experiences and opportunities. During our 25th recipients by members of the Foundation staff Anniversary Year, the book was discounted by 25%. and board of directors, a total 12 individuals This discounted opportunity is available through participated in the individual school’s award October, 2018. ceremony. 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.

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.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 22 and 23 the Foundation provided over 120 gift bags at New Teacher Orientation at Perry Hall High Schools through lunchtime raffles for over 900 new teachers and professional of BCPS. The gift bags were filled with donations from nearly 30+ community champions of education who generously promote the support of new members of TEAM BCPS.

BACK TO SCHOOL INVOLVES YOU TOO CAMPAIGN The Back to School Involves You Too Campaign, was held on August 26, 2017. In attendance were over 750+ teachers from BCPS who received donated items from

The content consisted of Story Boards specific to each 21st Century grant awarded in the previous year, including photographs and a snapshot overview of the successes and benefits realized through each grant. The purpose of the exhibit was to showcase the grant implementation and to launch information for the upcoming year about new opportunities. Our grant recipients all received “I Am a Grant Ambassador” pin to wear proudly.

NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION For the past six years, the Foundation has provided support for New Teacher Orientation by providing community prizes and resources to kick start the new school year.

community partners at White Marsh Mall. Over 65 businesses and organizations participated in contributions which yielded a 67% increase over the previous year’s participation. Primary sponsors included Open Door Before and After School Care and Boscov’s school supplies for teacher classrooms and students. The event was held in collaboration with the BCPS Office of Communications.

Note: This is the second year for this generous contribution.

TEE OFF FOR TEAM BCPS GOLF CLASSIC This year, the Foundation created a new platform, An The most successful fund raiser of the 2017-2018 fiscal Autumn Welcome, to unveil the awards as well as to year for the Foundation was Tee Off for TEAM BCPS celebrate community and introduce Ms. Verletta White, Golf Classic held on Friday, October 13, 2017, at Interim Superintendent, to the ambassadors of the Foundation. It was held on October 25, 2017, at Greystone Golf Course, in White Hall, Maryland. Greystone Mansion, Pikesville, Maryland. Amongst those in attendance were business leaders, champions of organizations, and partners who have continued to support the mission and goals of the Foundation through their time, talent and treasure.

STATE OF THE SCHOOLS 2018 The sixth annual State of the Schools 2018 is an event that brings community partners closer to the rich diversity of Baltimore County Public Schools. This year, on March 28, 2018, the event not only celebrated the district through performances and rhetoric, but it also provided a platform to demonstrate progressive programs and activities through interactive academic In attendance were over 150 ambassadors to the exhibit demonstrations supported by the Offices of Foundation including businesses, educators and Career Technology and Education, Innovative volunteers who contributed to the success of the event. Learning and Digital Safety, Music & Dance, and We were joined by honorary co-chairs, Mr. Kevin D. Visual Arts. Smith, Chief Administrative & Operations Officer, BCPS and the late Mr. Kevin Kamenetz, former County Executive, Baltimore County. Ms. Verletta White, Interim Superintendent attended as well, providing photo opportunity greetings with the community. The event raised nearly $100,000 which has been designated for grant and scholarship awards.

AN AUTUMN WELCOME Every year, the Foundation recognizes distinguished board members and members of the BCPS community with specific awards honoring partnership, innovation,

dedication, leadership and service. 11

Over 340+ students from nearly 42 different schools CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE GRANT BREAKFAST across the county participated in State of the Schools 2018 On April 15, 2018, The Education Foundation celebrated this year, sharing their talents on the Learning Walk of all Foundation Grant Recipients with a breakfast at Knowledge at Towson University’s SECU Arena. 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.

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 This year’s event opened with a network type venue, sponsorship acknowledgement and an avenue to reflect allowing resource partners to set up tables and provide on the users experience through an online survey. Photos information from various 21st Century themes (which are and updates of the SOTS 2018 can be seen on the APP listed on the Foundation Web site) to meet and talk with which is downloadable via iTunes Store or Google Play. 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.

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.

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 After the teacher and principals are announced, the successes. Ms. Verletta White, Interim Superintendent Foundation coordinates a date with the Office of expressed congratulations and joined educators and Communication to visit the schools of the three recipients students in a photo opportunity for each scholar. and surprise them at each of their schools on a given date. Business and community partners are invited to join the Photo opportunities were provided for families and caravan, being part of the Prize Patrol. scholarship recipients by our in-kind photographer, Coyle Studios. In addition, all finalists are provided with the Foundation’s book “Building the Future”, NEW PROJECTS commemorating their achievement as well as a check to support their initiatives within their classroom/school  Established seven new school-based/office- house are awarded to the recipients. based Foundation projects which include the following: CTE Extracurricular Robotics, CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE INAUGURAL SCHOLARS Dundalk Class of 1967, Franklin High RECEPTION Academy of Law, Office of Visual Arts Film On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, parents, educators, Expo, Loyola University Maryland and community members and siblings joined The Education

Overlea High School, iFLY Scholarship, and vital to the Foundation’s success: Baltimore County Stephen M. Moore Memorial Fund. Public Schools Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council, BB&T Advisory Committee, Loyola University School of Education, Advisory Committee, OUTREACH Career and Technology Education Advisory Board, support to the Baltimore Business Journal, Maryland  Attended meetings and held conference calls PTA, United Way, Kid Helping Hopkins, the with neighboring school districts to share best Baltimore Blast, Junior Achievement of Central practices, including Foundation staff members Maryland, WOW – Women of the World Board of from Washington DC, Kentucky and most Directors and 2018 Baltimore Homecoming recently Anchorage, Alaska which a meeting Celebration Honorary Board of Director. will be held in the fall when they travel to The voice, presence, and work of the Foundation Baltimore for a conference. continues to expand as the Foundation is collaborating

 Planned and facilitated Education Foundation with the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Committee Retreat, Oak Contracting Pikesville Chamber of Commerce, and the Towson Headquarters, July 18, 2017. Chamber of Commerce. It is with hopes that the Foundation will become more involved in the many  Hosted Education Foundation Collaborative other organizations throughout the Baltimore region. Breakfast and Dialogue Session with the Executive Director (Board Orientation) for Currently, this year, Foundation board member, Mr. new Board of Directors, July 17, 2017, The Tim Bojanowski, is currently serving as the president University Club, Towson University Marriott of the Towson Chamber and the executive director, Ms. Conference Hotel, 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 Attended and showcased the Foundation BCPS Classic, Greystone Golf Course, October 13, Administrative and Supervisory Meeting, Loch Raven 2017, co-chaired by two board members. 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

Presented and distributed school supplies BCPS New Attended External Visit Lyons Mill Elementary School Teacher’s Fall Seminar, Loyola University, Baltimore, and Ridgeley Middle School, October 27, 2017. Maryland, October 4 and 5, 2017 Attended National School Library Program of the Year Attended Groundbreaking Ceremonies/ Ribbon Award Ceremony, Greenwood Campus, Cuttings, Relay Elementary School, October 16, 2017; Administration Building, Towson, Maryland, October Victory Villa Elementary School, October 17, 2017, 30, 2017 Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, October Attended and showcased the Foundation BCPS 24, 2017, Northwest Elementary School and November Leadership Advance – 2017, Delta Hotels Baltimore 20, 2017 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 Attended Baltimore County Public Schools Shark Programs Impact Award 21st Century Enrichment Tank, Engineer’s Club, Baltimore, Maryland, Grant, Hillcrest Elementary School, Baltimore, November 29, 2017 Maryland, October 27, 2017 (21st Century II Grant Recipient)

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 and observed Franklin High School Mock Trials, Baltimore County Court House, Baltimore, Maryland, December 21, 2017 (New Foundation Project)

Attended BCPS Office of Student Support Professional Development with Stevenson University Phi Sigma Sigma and Zeta Chi to present items for BCPS Participated Reindeer Reader, Oliver Beach homeless families, Baltimore County Public Library- Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland, December Owings Mills Campus, Baltimore, Maryland, 22, 2017 December 18, 2017 (Ongoing project)

Attended BCPS Employees Night – Education is Appreciation Night, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, January 11, 2018. Participated in check presentation to Franklin High School, Academy of Law from The Murthy Legal Attended Superintendent’s Advisory Meeting, Sollers Group, Franklin High School, Reisterstown, Maryland, Point Technical High School, Culinary Café, Dundalk, December 21, 2017 (New Foundation Project) 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 site visitation/observation The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland, April 12, 2018 Attended Central Office Mentoring Program (Resource Partner) Celebration, Baltimore Museum of Industry, Baltimore, Maryland, March 23, 2018 Attended Fullerton Elementary School - Living Classroom Day, Fullerton Elementary School,

Nottingham, Maryland, April 20, 2018 (21st Century II Attended site visitation/observation Institute of Marine Grant Recipient) and Environmental Technology (IMET), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Center, Attended and showcased the Foundation at the Baltimore, Maryland, May 3, 2018 (Resource Partner) Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year/Principal of the Year Recognition Ceremony, Attended site visitation/observation IRONMARK, George Washington Carver Center for the Arts and Annapolis Junction, Maryland, May 8, 2018 Technology, Towson, Maryland, April 25, 2018 (Ongoing Foundation Project) Attended site visitation/observation ClimbZone, White Marsh, Maryland, May 10, 2018 Participated in the big check presentation from Loyola University to Overlea High School, Baltimore, Hosted Celebrating Excellence Inaugural Scholars Maryland, April 30, 2018 (New Foundation Project) 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)

Attended Spring Concert – Ukulele Performance, Bear Participated in the big check presentation from Open Creek Elementary School, Dundalk, Maryland, May Door Before and After School Care to the Foundation 24, 2018 (21st Century II Grant Recipient) for Excellence in Education Grants, Open Door Headquarters, Towson, Maryland, May 1, 2018 (New Attended Battle Monument School Graduation Foundation Project) 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

BCPS Safe Schools Conference, Martin’s West, June Attended CTE Spring Reception, SECU Arena, 20 and 21, 2018 Towson University, Towson, Maryland, May 2, 2018

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 Attended University of Maryland-St. Joseph’s Medical After Care - $10,000, Office Depot/Office Max and Center, “Building for Our Future,” Reception, St. business community) (Ongoing Foundation Project) Frances of Assisi Chapel, Towson, Maryland, Attended BB&T Maryland Region Luncheon, Hilton September 14, 2017 Baltimore, BWI Airport, Linthicum, Maryland, August Attended iFLY STEM Program, White Marsh, 24, 2017 Nottingham. Maryland, September 18, 2017 (New Hosted An Autumn Welcome, Gray Rock Mansion, Foundation Project) Pikesville, Maryland, October 25, 2017 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) Participate WBAL Radio Interview, pertaining to upcoming Tee Off for TEAMBCPS Golf Classic, October 5, 2017 Attended Baltimore Blast Press Conference, SECU Hosted the Tee Off for TEAMBPC Golf Classic, Arena, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, Greystone Golf Course, White Hall, Maryland, announcing relocation of venues, August 31, 2017 October 13, 2017 Attended Meet the Primes – 2017 on behalf of the Superintendent, Timonium Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland, October 18, 2017

Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Attended Grand Re-Opening – Anytime Fitness, York Sheraton Baltimore North, Towson, Maryland, October Road, Towson, Maryland, November 15, 2017 18, 2017 Attended CEO Breakfast at Capital Grille, The Capital Attended Towson Lifestyle Magazine Launch, The Grille, Baltimore, Maryland, November 16, 2017 Palisades of Towson, Towson, Maryland, October 19, Attended 2017 Business Philanthropic Award 2017 Luncheon (National Philanthropy Day in Maryland) Attended ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) with Ms. Laura Lemon, Associate Director, Baltimore Craft Competition and Member Network, Timonium Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland, October 26, 2017 November 18, 2017 Participated as the Mistress of Ceremony WOW Honored and spoke 2017 Chimes Gala, Baltimore Festival – School Days, providing high school girls Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, from throughout the Baltimore Region to attend, Notre November 18, 2017 Dame University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Attended BCPS/Towson University Partnership November 1, 2017 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 Towson University Holiday Open House Attended and interviewed Baltimore Homecoming, the hosted by the President, The Auburn House, Towson Foundation’s Headquarters, November 6, 2017 University, Towson, Maryland, December 9, 2017 Presented Contributing to a Brighter Future, Judged Hopkins Got Talent Event for the United Way, Brightview Senior Living Center, Timonium, Peabody Concert Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, Maryland, November 7, 2017 December 12, 2017 st Participated in the 21 Century Grant Orientation, Attended RMI Partner Event – Bows & Bots: Holiday Celebree Learning Center, Towson, Maryland, Executive Event, STAR Academy, Timonium, November 9, 2017 Maryland, December 18, 2017 Attended Race and the Wealth Divide in Baltimore Presented Women’s Group, Oheb Shalom Temple, City: A Community Dialogue, University Union, Baltimore, Maryland, December 20, 2017 Towson University, Towson, Maryland, November 13, Attended Baltimore Magazine Holiday Event, Mt. 2017 Vernon, Baltimore, Maryland, December 21, 2017 Attended Powered By ME! Conference, Student Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Board Athlete Conference, Towson University Village West Meeting and Breakfast, Sheraton North Baltimore, Commons, Towson, Maryland, November 15, 2017 Towson, Maryland, January 17, 2018

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 WE Day Community Gathering, Bearaman Attended Annual MEGA Networking Event, Sheraton Gallery, Frederick Douglas-Isaac Myers Maritime Baltimore North, Towson, Maryland, January 31, 2018 Park, Baltimore, Maryland, April 10, 2018 Attended Towson Chamber of Commerce Board Attended Toast of the Town, Stanley Black and Decker Meeting/Breakfast, Sheraton North Baltimore, Global Headquarters, Towson, Maryland, April 14, Towson, Maryland, February 21, 2018 2018 Attended Executive Networking Luncheon, hosted by Hosted Celebrating Excellence Breakfast in John Dinkel, Principal Dinkel Business Development, partnership with Hot Spots Extended Care Programs, LLC, The Capital Grille, Baltimore, Maryland, Martin’s West, Windsor Mill, Maryland, April 17, February 22, 2018 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 Attended The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Marylanders Award Ceremony, The Grand Lodge, Distinguished Women’s Award Ceremony, The Center Cockeysville, Maryland, March 22, 2018 Club, Baltimore, Maryland, April 18, 2018 Site visit and tour Helping Up Mission, E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, April 3, 2018 Attended and served as speaker Female Financial Executives Breakfast hosted by Randstad at The Attended informational meeting with BD Diagnostics Capital Grille, The Capital Grille, Baltimore, and Maryland Science Center, (Establishing a project Maryland, April 19, 2018 account for four to five BCPS Elementary Schools) Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, Maryland, April Attended Daily Record Maryland Top 100 Women VIP 6, 2018 Reception and Ceremony, The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, April 23, 2018 Hosted our signature event, State of the Schools Luncheon, SECU Arena, Towson University, Towson, Panel participant Shattering the Glass Ceiling, Institute Maryland, March 28, 2018 of Notre Dame, Baltimore, Maryland, April 25, 2018 22

Attended WOW VIP Reception, Owings Mills, The list includes but is not limited to the following Maryland, April 26, 2018 items:

Attended WOW Festival, Notre Dame of Maryland  Election of the new executive committee and University, Baltimore, Maryland, April 28, 2018 board of directors  Expand and refine the Foundation’s Keynote speaker Night of Possibilities Gala, The Headquarter Staff Legacy School, Sykesville, Maryland, April 28, 2018  Host the Executive Committee Retreat and Keynote speaker and presented with the Lt. Governor Orientation and welcoming of new Hunt Valley Rotary Club Four Way Test Awards Foundation’s Board of Directors Ceremony, Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland, May 1, 2018  Host the Board Retreat for Board of Directors Attended An Evening at Sagamore Farm, Sagamore  Evaluate internal processes/procedures and in Farm, Monkton, Maryland, May 9, 2018 turn create efficiencies through identified areas of improvement and updated Attended President’s Reception, Notre Dame of resources/applications Maryland University, Baltimore County Club, Baltimore, Maryland, May 11, 2018  Continue to progress toward the updating Foundation’s strategic plan/succession plan Attended and served as Honorary Chair Baltimore Art Guild Event, The Palisades, Towson, Maryland, May  Review and update marketing materials 12, 2018  Follow the process in making corrections to our Hosted Celebrating Excellence Inaugural Scholars Web site to become compliant with BCPS Reception, Martin’s West, Windsor Mill, Maryland,  Continue to strengthen the focus and advise of May 15, 2018 the advisory council to research current trends Participated in WOW Evaluation Session, Noyes within the fundraising community, identify Alumnae Hall, Notre Dame of Maryland University, areas of potential growth/change, and make May 23, 2018 recommendations for areas of focus LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018-2019  Continue to progress toward the refinement of With the 2017-2018 school year quickly coming to a the Foundation’s Emerging Leader Council close, the Foundation is quite pleased with the many reaching out the 3,000+ teachers within our accomplishments and the growth which have occurred. district to participate We are eagerly looking toward 2018-2019 as we  Strengthen the internship program and review and reevaluate our goals, continue in the volunteer program tracking the number of strategic planning process and succession plan for volunteers for our impact document success and make the necessary adjustments and/or modifications for our continuous and additional  Strengthen the Endowment Fund support to our schools and offices.  Expand the Speaker Ambassador’s Bureau To date is an itemized list of identified strategic focus comprised of current and retired BCPS and planning for the upcoming year and the future. employees to support our work This list will be adjusted and modified as our planning  Expand our TEAM BCPS Partners/ sessions occur throughout the summer months under Ambassadors new leadership/

 Expand our Resource Partners to provide  Continue the solicitation of TEE OFF for assistance to BCPS offices and schools who TEAMBPCS Annual Golf Classic 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 4 on the 4th!, encouraging BCPS athletic teams to participate with business community and families

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