Tucker Maxon School Annual Report 2014-15 Our Mission: 2014-15 REPORT FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR To teach deaf and hearing children to Dear Tucker Maxon Community, listen, talk, learn, and achieve excellence Last year was one of the most successful years in Tucker Maxon School history. We are pleased to present to you together. the 2014-15 Annual Report that summarizes the last year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015). First, and foremost, we educated 119 incredible children in our three divisions: Early Intervention, Preschool and Elementary School (see page 4). We continue to focus on our number one goal to help our students reach their full potential. We started the year with a new shared leadership structure combining both an Executive Director (Glen Gilbert) and school Principal (Linda Goodwin), and ended the year with the strongest financial results in over 21 years (see page 2). Sharon M. Higgins, MD Along the way, we hired one new teacher, several educational assistants, an Audiologist and a Speech-Language Pathologist. With one addition this year, we now have the highest rate of LSLS certified staff per capita of any school in the West. After months of input, the Board approved a 5-year strategic plan and officially removed the word “Oral” from our name Tucker Maxon School. Four Board members retired after many years of dedicated service and four new Board members were added during the year bringing new energy to governance. We also hired a new fundraising and development team that led to a very strong year of foundation grants and a record-breaking annual appeal. We continued to receive strong support from the Oberkotter Foundation and Rose Tucker Charitable Trust, and we won a major Collins Foundation grant to purchase 30 state-of-the-art FM systems for our students. The April Auction at the Hilton was a high point in the year, raising more funds for the school in one night than ever before and bringing new energy to our mission on every level. Toward the end of the year, we secured funding for a new monument sign for the school (see back cover) to bring greater visibility and attention to the school on busy Glen C. Gilbert, JD Holgate Blvd. There were so many highlights this year; we dedicated an entire page to the year in review (see page 10). We are thrilled to tell you that the school is in strong condition by all counts and our trajectory is upward to bigger and better results. We would like to dedicate this Annual Report to Delmer Eisert, who retired from the Board of Directors after 32 years of service. We miss you Delmer! Thank you. Life is either a Warm Regards, daring adventure or nothing at all. Sharon Higgins Glen Gilbert —Helen Keller Board President Executive Director 2014-15 Revenue Trust Distributions Tucker Maxon School: A Nonprofit Corporation $72,822 (4%) Events 2014-15 Revenue & Expenses $164,746 (9%) For the Year Ended June 30, 2015 Individuals $130,646 (8%) REVENUE Tuition & Fees Tuition & Fees ……………………………………………......….. $967,743 Foundation Grants $967,743 (56%) $403,643 (23%) Foundation Grants ……………………………………...…...... $403,643 Special Events ……………………………………………….……. $164,746 Individuals ……………………………………….……………..….. $130,646 Trust Distributions ……………………………………...…..…... $72,822 Other Sources ………………………………...…………...…..……. $4,564 TOTAL …………………………………………….………..……. $1,744,164 EXPENSE 2014-15 Expense Educational Programs ……………………………………… $1,270,682 Adminstration Development ………………………………………...………….. $158,900 $166,137 (10%) Administration …………………………………...……………… $166,137 Development TOTAL ………………………………………………..……...…. $1,595,719 $158,900 (10%) Net Income Total …………………………………..….……….. $148,445 Net Income Unrestricted …………………………..…………. $88,630 Educational Programs $1,270,682 (80%) FACULTY & STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rebecca Archer, Early Intervention Teacher 2014-15 Shelby Atwill, Audiologist Sharon Higgins, MD, President Ashley Bishop, Finance Assistant Northwest Permanente, PC (ret.) Nina Breton, Teacher Jennifer Lootens, M Ed, Vice President Ginny Burt, Art Instructor Washington ESD #112 Louise Burt, Finance Director Michael Parr, Treasurer Rachel Cabe, Teacher & Extended Care Manager Cascade Wholesale Hardware, Inc Jennifer Carver, Teacher of the Deaf Robert Boley, Secretary Kyle Charlson, Educational Assistant Take Shape for Life Dana Denny, Educational Assistant Meredith Brodsky Andy Fort, Music Instructor College of Education, WOU (ret.) Joe Fye, Educational Assistant Glen Gilbert, Executive Director Glen Gilbert, Executive Director Tucker Maxon School Linda Goodwin, Principal & Teacher of the Deaf Deborah Hedges Heather Humphrey, Teacher Northwest Permanente, PC (ret.) Marie Jones, Development Assistant Tim Hullar, MD Robert Klohr, Technology Manager Chief of Otology & Neurotology, OHSU Claire Leake, Speech-Language Pathologist Barbara Nay Stoel Rives Attorneys at Law Debbie Lehne, Educational Assistant Jonah Levine, Development & Marketing Manager Frank Warren, MD Cochlear Implant Surgeon, The Oregon Clinic Courtney Love, Teacher Jose Mundo, Maintenance Contractor John Warwick CPA (ret.) Molly Mulkey, Development & Executive Assistant Laura Pierce, Educational Assistant EMERITUS MEMBERS Michele Proctor, Teacher of the Deaf Jayne Carroll Dawn Putman, Educational Assistant Delmer Eisert Amy O’Brien, Marketing Intern Charles Emerick, MD Lena Richardson, Grant Writer Mark J. Fahey Lynda Shaffer, Teacher Douglas L. Foley Nicole Lee, Educational Assistant Richard C. Josephson Patty Smith, Office Manager Roderick M. Kell Anne Smyth, Teacher of the Deaf William H. Moe Jerry Roach, PE Teacher Peter D. Williams Jackie Rollock, Educational Assistant H. Dieter Zimmer Stacia Rosenau, Teacher DEAR FRIENDS OF TUCKER MAXON, Tucker Maxon School kicked off the 2014-15 year with a fresh and optimistic outlook as we welcomed our new executive director, Glen Gilbert, and I became principal. After a busy and productive summer, 23 returning and four new staff members joined us at our all-staff retreat in August to prepare for the new school year. During our first week of school, we greeted 112 children eager to learn and grow – 86 typically hearing students and 26 children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Nine infants and their families were enrolled in our Early Intervention program, two of whom received services via tele-intervention. Our preschool program was bustling with four full classrooms and a total of 49 students, five of whom had hearing loss. Linda Goodwin, M.Sc., LSLS Cert., AVEd The elementary program (K-5th grade) welcomed 52 students, 11 of whom are deaf or hard of hearing. During the year, our enrollment grew to 119 students – 31 children who are deaf or hard of hearing and 88 typical hearing students, as three new families enrolled in the Early Intervention program and three new children joined our kindergarten class. I had the pleasure of teaching a special class for children transitioning from Early Intervention to preschool. Our school was filled with learning and laughter throughout the year, and our students continued to thrive academically, socially and physically. It is my honor to be principal of this wonderful school. Sincerely, Linda Goodwin Principal & Teacher of the Deaf We gratefully acknowledge our 2014-15 DONORS With the support from our community, alumni, friends, and families, we succeeded in raising over $771,000 for the school. As a vital part of our school community, your support is an investment in our students. Each gift matters and helps us to fulfill our mission to teach deaf and hearing children to listen, talk, learn, and achieve excellence together. Thank you! INDIVIDUAL GIFTS Jane Bruce Deon Fackler & Joe Fye Laura & Lyle Henderson Jayne Carroll & Lee Kell Linda & David Abraham Barbara Brunkow Louise P. Feldman Jo & Bill Hendrickson Rick & Sam Kell Missy & Rick Abrahamson Jade & Brandon Buchanan Dan & Reen Ferber Erin Henry Jessica & Matt Kemmis Kathryn & Thomas Albert Louise Burt Lindsay & Javier Fernandez-Salvador Katie Herod Edsel Kim Anonymous (2) Allison Eby & Nathan Butz Angela & Craig Fidler Donna Hess Jennifer & Jeff King Jill & Ron Anway Rachel Cabe Douglas Fix Chris & Chuck Hewitson Mary Ann King Rebecca & Christopher Archer Clara Callaway Anne Flounders Janet Higby Syvia Klien Mary & Dennis Arendt Sandra & Gary Cann Pam & Doug Fogg Sharon M. Higgins Harmony & Robert Klohr Rae & Jack Arendt Eugene Cannon Doug Forbes Shannon & Dave Hildreth Kelly Knivila Diana Atkinson Jennifer & Scott Carver Jeanne Forbes Ken Hill & Leslie Rennie-Hill Jim Knutsen Shelby Atwill & Nash Redmyne Kelly & William Case Diane Fort Tonya & Bill Hirte Stanley Korwin Alexis Bacon Joe Cassin Jennifer & Andrew Fort Marie & Phil Holbrook John Kosydar Jennifer & Jason Bader Xubo & Homer Chin Pam & George Fortier Donna & Bill Holden Monica & Jim Kuehn Kelly & Alan Balderson Darryl Conser Brigitte & Dave Frank Aoife & Jeremy Holden Joyce & Bill LaBarre Norma & H. C. Lee Barney Danica Copus Peace Gardiner & Kevin Savetz Teresa & Mike Halloran Amy Sage & Bill LaCroix Marci Clark & James Bartroff Barbara Covey Kelli Gehrs Virginia & Gordon Holman Cheryl Lalko Marci Clark & James Bartroff Nancy & Mike Cranston Marlene Frank & Russ German Andi Howell & Jerry Roach Nichola Landry Katie Schneider & Monte Bassow Louise & Dennis Cusack Glen & Tori Gilbert Laureen & John Howell Donald Large Amanda Schmidt-Beals & Steven Beals Kim Davenport Ann & Richard Giles Mary & Randy Huebner Julie & John Lauka Katrina Belkin Elaine & Earl Davis Angela & Mark Gillette Tim Hullar Ann & Don Leake Tricia & Doug