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Friends of BPS 10 l , Hansen-Furnas Foundation On behalf of the BPS 101 staff, I would like to thank you for your BPS Board of Education conti nued support of Batavia Public School District 101. We are so BPS Administration - Dr. Lisa Hichens proud of our schools and community and know that we could not Batavia High School- Dr. JoAnne Smith BPS Buildings and Grounds - Pat Browne be a great District without involved alumni, community members, Batavia Park District and the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence. It takes a BATV - Jen Brens & Brittany Johnson strong community to build a strong school District. BHS Bulldog Boosters BFC Print - Matt Novak BPS101 is a continuous improvement organization as noted in our BFAC- Dominic Cattero mission: Always Learning; Always Growing. This mindset requires Du-Call Miller Plastics- Buzz Miller a commitment to problem-solving, innovation, perseverance, and Steve Hodge working for the greater good. These qualities are exemplified by Caroline Baty-Barr Juli & Kevin Bertness each of our 14 BPS Hall of Honor inductees. They have made a Lisa Phillips Cook lasting impression on the District and community in their own Jon Gaspar unique way, and we are grateful. Sue Gillerlain G & E Greenhouse Thank you for joining us in celebrating the achievements of the Ralph & Maureen Henning - Graham 's Chocolates 2015 BPS Hall of Honor inductees. I encourage you to read about John Heath their achievements and submit your ideas for next year's nominees. Rosalie Jones Link John Roesch Kathy Scaffidi T his year's inductees and future inductees will serve as role mod­ George Scheetz els, encouraging our students to reach for greatness in and outside Andrea Schindlbeck of the classroom, and giving back to their own communities. Jan Sobieski String Quartet Helen Thelin Congratulations to the honorees and their families. Aliano's Ristorante Boyce Body Werks Inc Crosstown Pub & Grill Sincerely, Enhanced Performance Group - Mary Grant Dr. Lisa Hichens, Superintendent Enticing Cuisi ne My-Lin Fabricating Company The Sugar Path The Batavia Public Schools Hall of Honor Kenneth A. "Ken" Anderson was created to hi ghli ght positi ve role models for BPSlOI BHS Class of 1967 students and to honor individuals who have made extraordinary Nominated by Robert Nelson contributions to Batavia Public Schools in one of three ways: Kenneth A. "Ken" Anderson was a playing member of the 1965, 1966, and 1967 Batavia Hi gh School • Batavia High School alumni who have graduated at least teams, which were undefeated in Little 7 Conference 15 years ago and have made significant contributions to play. A nderson graduated from Augustana College where society in the following fi elds: academics, business, literary, he was a starting quarterback on the Division III football professional, scientific, medical , arts, athletics, community team as well as a starter for the varsity basketball team for three years. In 1971 ,Anderson was drafted into the NFL by the Cincinnati service, public service, or service to country. Bengals, and became one of the most accurate short-range passers in the league. He was also the starting quart.erback in Super Bowl XVI against the • Batavia Public Schools staff members who through their . After playing professional football , Anderson went on employment of at least 10 years have demonstrated their to become a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati deep commitment to Batavia students, parents, staff, and the Bengals, wide receivers coach and quarterbacks coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and a quarterbacks coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, Batavia community. Anderson earned a law degree from Northern Kentucky University. He and his wife, Cristy, currently live in Hilton Head, South Carolina. • Friends of Batavia Public Schools who have given meritorious service to Batavia and one or more of its schools for many years or have been a loyal friend to Batavia and Robert A. "Bob" Dahlstrom one or more of its schools. BHS Class of 1957 Nominated by Susan Arch, Jim Freedlund , Dave & Geri Fuehring, Ginny Karstens, Jodi Mann, Rita Sutton, and 2016 Nominations Linda Weaver Nominations for the 2016 Hall of Honor will be accepted until The son of Swedish immigrants who settled in Batavia February 1, 2016. Beginning in 2016, six alumni, one BPS staff in 1907, Robert A. "Bob" Dahlstrom, attended Batavia member, and one friend of BPS will be honored each year. Public Schools from grades K-12. During his school years, Dahlstrom helped his father with the family dairy farm. In 1958, Dahlstrom was asked by his mailman if he'd like to be a postal sub, which The nomination form is available at www.bps 10 l.net/hallofhonor. turned into a rural mail carrier job that lasted 41 years. In 1962, Dahlstrom joined the Army Reserves and served on weekends and in summer camps until July 1968. He married Lois Downen, a 1964 graduate of Batavia High School. The couple's two daughters, Amy and Brenda, are also BHS grads. A pillar of Batavia, Dahlstrom is an active volunteer at The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners, Faith Christian Academy in Geneva, and his church, Christ Community in St. Charles. Since retiring from the post office, Dahlstrom started a business ti tled, ''What about Bob?" Through this business, Dahlstrom provides snowplowing and lawn maintenance for community members and says his greatest pleasure is helping people whenever and however he can. An avid gardener, Dahlstrom also supplies neighbors and local businesses with fresh flowers and vegetables, and has hosted several Batavia Garden Walks along with his wife, Lois. James L. "Jim" Hanson Donald E. Kramer BHS Class of 1943, Deceased 2015 BHS Class of 1976 Nominated by Carla Hill Nominated by Barb Shannon

In J955 , after teaching English and History in Florida, For more than 30 years, Donald E. Kramer has served James L. "Jim" Hanson moved back to Batavia and Batavia and Kane County as a deputy, sergeant, took a position as a junior high school teacher in the lieutenant, and sheriff. Kramer is also the past president West Aurora School District. Later in his career, he of the Geneva Rotary Club (named Rotarian of the year served three terms as the Kane County Regional School in 2003), deacon of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Superintendent, was elected alderman in 1961. He served participant of Rebuilding Aurora, member of Geneva as a Batavia alderman for 16 years. Hanson also served as the chair of Batavia's Academic Foundation, distinguished alumnus from Waubonsee Community Planning, Zoning and Annexation Committee and on the Board of the Batavia College, and past president of Triad (police, elder services, and seniors). For Historical Society. In 2013, Hanson was honored by the Batavia Chamber of the last ten years, Kramer has helped secure vocational opportunities and Commerce as Citizen of the Year. scholarships for high school students and taught a multitude of Kane County youth how to drive safely. Kramer remains the Batavia High School record holder for shot put (56 feet, one inch) after more than 35 years.

Daniel P. "Dan" Issei Robert F. "Bob" Peterson BHS Class of 1966 BHS Class of 1948 Nominated by Rudy Dubis and Robert Peterson Nominated by John Robinson and Brian Schoettes

An All-American basketball player at Batavia High After graduating from Purdue University, Robert F. School (one of only two players at BHS to have a number "Bob" Peterson successfully ran his family-owned retired), Daniel P. "Dan" Issei went on to become a two­ business, Batavia Foundry, employing many workers time All-American basketball player at University of and contributing to the economic growth of the city. A Kentucky. Issei was drafted into the American Basketball lifelong resident and supporter of Batavia, Peterson was Association by the Kentucky Colonels, and was named also a Batavia Public School District 101 Board Member Rookie of the Year in 1970. In 1971, he was namedABA'sAli-Star Game Most for 15 years, president of the Board for 9 years, and has served on the Hansen/ Valuable Player. His career points total remains the highest among University Furnas Board for over 25 years. He was named Batavia Citizen of Year in 2011 , of Kentucky men's players. Issei was in the ABA for six years playing in six along with his wife, Suzanne, who is also a BHS graduate. Peterson is currently All-Star games, and was later traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he played for an active member of the Hansen!Furnas Foundation, Batavia Historical Society, an additional nine years. Right after retiring from his 1984-1985 season, Issei and Batavia United Methodist Church, and delivers Meals on Wheels to the received the NBA's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for his outstanding home-bound. service to the community. In 1993, Issei was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. James J. "Jim" Roberts Jeffery D. "Jeff'' Schielke BUS Class of 1976 BHS Class of 1967 Nominated by Rudy Dubis, Steven Lunacek, Nick Marsh, Nominated by Bill McGrath Todd Phillips, and Tom Skea Jeffery D. "Jeff'' Schielke is a 6th-generation resident of Social Studies teacher and basketball coach at Batavia Batavia, Ill., and the longest-serving mayor in Batavia history, High School for 27 years, James J. "Jim" Roberts had a currently serving his 35th consecutive year. He has served as chairman of the Kane County Council of Mayors since 1985. ln team record of 455 wins and 2671osses. In addition to this J phenomenal win-loss record under Roberts' leadership, 1996, Mayor Schielke began service as chairman of the Area Transportation Study Executive Council of Mayors for the the BHS Boys Basketball program earned 10 conference six county metropolitan region , which surrounds and includes championships, nine regional championships, two sectional championships, one the City of Chicago. In 1999, Mayor Schielke was chosen to asswne the position as super-sectional title, two super-sectional appearances, and one Elite 8 appearance. vice chairman of the Chicago Area Transportation Study Policy Committee. In 2002, Roberts was also responsible for instituting special events associated with the Mayor Schielke was appointed a Director of PACE. For a one-year term running from Batavia Boys Basketball program, including The Famous Sleeve Uniforms, the Wild 2007-2008, Mayor Schielke served as Chairman of the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus, an Bunch Cheering Section, and the Night of Hoops Shootout, which has brought many organization of which he is a founding member. He was also chairman of the committee of the top teams and most highly respected programs in the state of to play that wrote the original student government constitution at Waubonsee Community at Batavia. Roberts was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame College, where he enrolled in the fall of 1967. Having been involved with the Batavia in 2011 and retired from BPSlOJ in 2013. He currently resides in Batavia with his High School yearbook and student newspaper, he was similarly responsible for starting wife, Sylvia. the Waubonsee student newspaper, Insight , which stilI flourishes today. After Waubonsee, Schielke enrolled at Aurora University. Following active duty in the National Guard and his eight-year-long role as a reporter and editor for the Batavia Herald, he earned his bachelor's degree. Meanwhile, hi s interest in politics Jed him to run for mayor of Batavia Craig G. Sager - a position he has held since 1981 .In 2005 Mayor Schielke was named "Citizen of ... : BHS Class of 1969 the Year" by the community, which is the first time the award has been given to a person ~ '. Nominated by John Clark and Jim Roberts while holding public office. Schielke lives in Batavia with his wife, Linda Anderson, who . ' ·:.. )•' is a retired assistant superintendent of schools in Bloomingdale, Ul . . . · .. In a world of 7-footers dressed in the latest fashions from the hottest designers, Craig G. Sager still manages to find a way Timothy L. "Tim" Schmitz .'--? , ­ to stand out from the crowd. A graduate of orthwestem BHS Class of 1984 :V University, Sager is known as "America's Sideline Nominated by Jeff Robinson ( Reporter," and from his courtside perch at NBA and now NCAA Tournament games, be carefully and skillfully asks Timothy L. "Tim" Schmitz is a fourth-generation resident all the right questions in the heat of the moment. Sager joined Turner Broadcasting of Batavia. He follows a long line of family members who System in March of 1981 and soon solidified his reputation as an NBA insider. Now attended Batavia High. Schmitz served on the Batavia Plan in his 34th season with the cable giant, his in-game interviews are well-crafted if not Commission, as an alderman and was a policy analyst for always well-received, and he is considered one of the best in the business when he the fllinoi s House of Representatives. He received his dual must go off-the-cuff. While he is widely recognized in basketball for his NBA work, degree in Public Administration and Political Science from Sager has also covered USA Basketball during the FIBA World Championships, Augustana College in I 988 where he met his wife, Julianne. Pan-American Games, and Summer Olympics. Sager has covered the World Series, The couple resides in Batavia with their children, Alex (Augustana College) and Ryan NFL football, Notre Dame football , college bowl games, , skiing, and . He (Loyola University). Schmitz remains a Batavia paid-on-call firefighter and emergency is also a featured voice on the NBA2K video series, proving that he is capable in any medical technician, a position he has held si nee I984. He is a recipient of the Red Cross' arena of sport. Before joining Turner Sports, Sager co-anchored CNN Sports Tonight Hometown Heroes Award and in 2005 was also honored to receive the Batavia Fireman and was the recipient of a CableACEAward in 1985. Sager began his career as a of the Year award. Elected to the Jllinois House of Representatives in 1999, Schmitz was one of the youngest elected members. He quickly progressed through the ranks by joining reporter for WXLT in Sarasota, Aorida. He famously interviewed Hank Aaron as he the leadership team as assistant republican leader from 2002-2009. In 2009, Schmitz was rounded third after swatting his 715th home run. appointed deputy republican leader. After I 6 years of service, Schmitz retired from the Illinois General Assembly in January of 20 I5 . Lisa M. Palese Leslie G. "Les" Hodge BPS Staff, 1994 - Present BPS Friend, Deceased 1999 Nominated by Brad Newkirk Nominated by Dennis Piron

With over 22 years of service as a special education Born in Waltonville, lll., Leslie G. "Les" Hodge served as a teacher at H.C. Storm and Rotolo Middle School and U.S. Air Force staff sergeant during World War IJ in the South four years as a Special Education Administrator, Lisa M. Pacific and was a volunteer firefighter with the Batavia Fire Palese is currently the Director of Student Services and Department for 16 years, retiring as a lieutenant in 1970. In 1989, Hodge retired as a plant manager after working 43 years Homeless Liaison. Palese is a student-centered leader at Dunbar Kapple manufacturing. During his time at Dunbar who works hard to meet the needs of all students. Her .. Kapple, Hodge volunteered to cover a game for a local paper. work as a teacher and leader within BPS 101 highlights her commitment to He had no idea then that he would become a sports legend and that his sports writing students in need, especiall y homeless students and those with special needs. would last 41 years. Hodge covered an estimated I 0,000-plus sporting events for the Through her position and work with the Batavia Special Needs Parent Group Batavia Herald and the Kane County Chronicle, wrote more than 2,000 "Bulldog Beat" and CHIP IN Batavia, Palese has impacted countless students. In addition columns, and was a founding member of the Batavia Athletics Booster Club. He covered to her service to Batavia Public Schools and the community, she and her many local athletes who went on to professional careers, including Dan Issei and Ken husband (Scott) raise their family of four (Lexie, Jake, Ashley, and Amanda) in Anderson. Hodge interviewed world-class athletes such as Chicago Cub Hall of Farner neighboring Geneva. Billy Williams and Olympic marathon champion Joan Benoit Samuelson. In 1989, Hodge was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame for his work as a tri-city high school basketball writer. In addition, Hodge announced track and field meets, hosted a Saturday morning weekly sports talk show that covered all sports throughout the Fox Valley, and provided color commentary for Bulldog basketball games onAMI480 (formerly WGSB). The "Les Hodge Track and Field Meet" is named in his honor and is still a current event. Hodge and his wife, Melba, raised four Batavia Hjgh School Marilyn G. Robinson graduates: Janis Graffagna ( 1974), Gerald Hodge (1977), Gregg Hodge (1979), and BPS Staff, 1964 - 1988, Deceased 2010 Sandra Wagner (1982). Nominated by Diane Anderson

For 22 years, Marilyn G. Robinson taught Business Gene A. Tyrer Education at Batavia High School. Following her BPS Friend, Deceased 1992 retirement in 1988, Robinson served as secretary to the Nom inated by Ed Cave, Thomas Tyrer Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and was as a volunteer historian for the Batavia Historical Gene A. Tyrer spent nearly a decade on the BPSIOl Board Society and member of its Board of Directors. Robinson of Education, starting in 1980. Born in 1927 and a child of the Great Depression, the St. Louis native was a graduating also coordinated the Batavia Public Li brary's Writers Workshop for 17 years, valedictorian from the University of Missouri before becoming helping a number of fledgling authors get their works published. Her many a chemical engineer. In 1971, Tyrer earned aU .S. patent for freelance writing projects included historical columns for the Windmill Herald, co-inventing fireproof electrical cable, whi ch ensures constant a Batavia newspaper. After the Windmill Herald ceased publication, Robinson power to smoke alarms, exhaust fans and emergency lighting, wrote weekly historical columns for the Kane County Chronicle for four years. among other uses. One year later, Tyrer and his wife Sharon (Morris) came to Batavia In 1989, she wrote Little Town in a Big Woods, a children's history of Batavia, with high school daughter Debbie (Campbell), 7th-grade daughter Julie (Birkeneder), now in its third edition. BPS 101 teachers use the book today in their classrooms. 4th-grade son Tom, and toddler Amy (Nelson). During his time on the Board of Robinson has written several other local history books, including The Sidewalks Education, Tyrer helped raise community awareness and political support for bond issues of Elburn. For her many contributions to Batavia she was named Citizen of the to create Rotolo Middle School and expand H.C. Storm, Louise White, and J .B. Nelson elementary schools, while also creating Batavia's first anti-drug and alcohol awareness Year in 1995. programs. Tyrer spent his latter career as a vice president for Gary-Wheaton Bank of Batavia (currently J.P. Morgan Chase). During his final days, he created a scholarship program for students interested in learning a trade. 2015 BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee Building Namesakes Historical Achievements Nan Phillips, Chair, BFEE Compiled by George Scheetz Joanne Spitz, Vice Chair, BFEE Bob Baty-BatT, Music Buffs, Music Boosters Alice Otelia G ustafson-Alice 0. Gustafson Elementary School (1957), 905 Lisa Farley, Bulldog Boosters Carlisle Road- Alice Otelia Gustafson (1892-1979), a native Batavian and 1911 Sue Gillerlain, STAGE and BPS101 Communications Manager graduate of Batavia High School, taught 34 years, of which 30 were at the East Side/ Louise White School, including 18 as principal, until her retirement in 1956. John Heath, Community Member Dr. Lisa Hichens, BPS 101 Superintendent E ldora Esmay Hoover -Hoover-Wood Elementary School (2001), 1640 Wagner Carla Hill, Community Member/Batavia Park District Road-Eldora Esmay Hoover (1896-1984) began teaching at Wagner School (District Gregg Hodge, BPSlOl Board of Education 112) near Batavia in 1915. She later taught in Batavia for 20 years until her retirement in 1964. Buzz Miller, Community Member Amy Nelson, Community Member Rosalie M. J ones-The Rosalie M. Jones Administration Center opened in 2002 at 335 Joe Purpura, Community Member West Wilson Street, the former site of the Batavia Public Library (1981-2001). Jones Daniel Russo, BEA/BESPA Representative served as a member and president of the Board of Education (1979- 2001). Dr. JoAnne Smith, BHS Principal Ellen Me Wayne (2 different buildings) and Grace McWayne (3 different Sharon Sychta, STUDIO Batavia Visual Arts Boosters buildings)-The name of the newest west side elementary school (2001) at 3501 Hapner Way-is the third to bear the McWayne name. The first school was named in 1923 and renamed in 1937; the second was named in 1950. Building Namesakes The following individuals have been honored by having a Batavia John B. Ne1son-J. B. Nelson Elementary School (1955), 334 William Wood Lane-John B. Nelson (1893-1978) was hired by H. C. Storm in 1919 to teach Public School building named after them in recognition of their mathematics at Batavia High School, where he served as principal (1921-1938) before contributions. becoming Batavia's third superintendent of schools after unification ( 1938-1962).

Alice Otelia Gustafson Sam R. Rotolo-Rotolo Middle School (2002), 1501 South Raddant Road-Sam R. Rotolo ( 1925-20 15) began his Batavia career at Louise White School, where he taught Eldora Esmay Hoover (I 953- 1956) and served as principal (1956-1966). He was the first principal of Batavia Rosalie Jones Link Junior High School ( 1966-1989). Ellen McWayne Grace McWayne Howard C. Storm-H. C. Storm Elementary School (1978), 305 North VanNortwick John B. Nelson Avenue-Howard Charles Storm (1881-1956) was Batavia's second superintendent of schools after unification ( 1916-1938). Sam R. Rotolo Howard C. Stmm Louise Conde White (2 di fferent buildings)-Louise C. White Elementary School Louise Conde White (1978), 800 North Prairie Street-Louise Conde White ( 1875- 1965), a native Batavian William J . Wood and 1893 graduate of East Batavia High School, taught in Batavia for 37 years, including 27 years as principal of the East Side School, until her retirement in 1938. The old school was named in her honor circa 1924; the name was carried over to the new school in 1978.

William J. "Bill" Wood- Hoover-Wood Elementary School (200 I), 1640 Wagner Road- William J. "Bill" Wood (1920-2005) met Hoover when both were teaching in Downers Grove. He taught 31 years in Batavia, first at Louise White School in 1945, then as teacher and principal atJB Nelson School (1955- 1976). mTHE BFEE Board of Directors -ATA VIA 1985-2015 FOUNDATION FOR EDUO\'nO:\AL EXCEUL'iCE Thank you to the following individuals who have served the Batavia Public Schools• for the past 30 years and contributed to three decades of• exce llence. The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence was established in 1985 as a 50l(c)3 not-for-profit organization by a group of private citizens interested Diane Anderson Mike Hanrahan Matt Novak in providing financial and other resources to enrich and enhance educational Ron Asselbom Richard Hansen Colleen Nyland programs and opportunities for children. Greg Autenrieth James Hanson Dan O'Brien Dr. Jack Barshinger Jennifer Heidenreich Maureen O'Brien The Foundation established an Endowment Fund which seeks and receives funds Robert Becker Nathaniel Henderson Stanley Oke from a variety of sources. Parents, educators, & students along with civic and Pam Branderburg Dr. Lisa Hichens John Oroni Kim !-Iinzy social organizations, individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and service Kathy Bratcher Gary Peri no Susan Bokar Lisa Hohmann Joel Peterson & retail businesses in the community - to name a few- have and currently are Atme Breon Karen Holden Nan Phillips making significant contributions to the Foundation. Ri chard Brunton Karin Irvine Joe Purpura Tedd Bucy Ruth Johnsen Jane Reid Through this long term , self-sustaining program, the Foundation is able to select Ruth Burnham Rosali e Jones Link Jeff Robinson educational projects, activities, or purchases for funding which are not part Eric Camplin Mike Katz Marilyn Robinson of the District's regular operating budget. We encourage excellence through Kelly Carlson Robert Kenyon John Scardina creative teaching, and facilitate student development and community/school Dr. Ed Cave Mike Klubcr Jaimie Schmidt partnerships. Kate Chahmirzadi Lisa Kramer Nancy Schmitz Corey Clark Kenneth Larson Steve Schwab John Clark Steve Larson Carrie Sebold The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors compromised of Batavia Linda Cox Roxann Leard Louis J. Sebring residents and is an independent body. While it is not part of BPSlOl , the Board Ed DeMask Dr. R. Mark Lee Joanne Spitz of Education encouraged the formation of the Foundation and strongly supports Gerard Dempsey Wendy Lee Dr. Trevor Steinbach its efforts. Peter Donat Raquel Lightboume-Coley Mike Stiers Jim Douglas Ron Link Roger Stoneberg Each year the Foundation seeks proposals from educators, students, parents, Cathy Dremel Peter Lowe Linda Sullivan other citizens and civic governmental and community groups. Over the 30 Richard Eckblade David Mamminga Helen Thelin Thomas VanCleave years of existence, many projects and programs have been funded, most recently Michael Evans Dr. Stephanie Marshall Jim Ewing Kerry Massie Eric VanDoren grants (twice each year), annual scholarships, Bulldogs Unleashed, Robotics, Lisa Farley Beth Mathews Tom VonLunen CHIP IN Batavia, and the newly developed BHS Incubator Program. Catherine Fitch Cyril Matter Jim Wallis Larry Ainn Donna McDonald Ray Whitson The founding Board of Directors who made a significant impact on our schools Randy Forman Chris Miller Chris Winkle (some are still involved in our community) include: William Foster Ci ndy Miller Matt Winkle Robert Becker Rosalie Jones Link Mike Gaspari Mike Minella Tony Winter Peter Donat Kenneth Larson Julie Gates Heidi Molenhouse William Wolford Richard Eckblade Dr. Stephanie M arshall Jan Gibson William Morrison William Wood Joe Novak Kathy Woodman Richard Hansen Helen Thelin Sue Gillerlain Tom Gosselin Mim Zeddies Nathaniel Henderson William Wood

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BFEE appreciates 30 years of support from I BPS 101 Superintendents: j Dr. Stephanie Marshall Dr. Edward Cave Dr. Jack Barshinger Dr. Lisa Hichens

BFEE By the Numbers:

Years of Volunteer Efforts: 30

Number of BFEE Board of Directors: 110

Number of BFEE Grants: 252

Money allocated to students, teachers, and staff in grants: $655,453.32

Impact of Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence:

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