ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2019 June 30, 2020

UNION-ENDICOTT EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.

P.O. BOX 191

ENDICOTT, NY 13761-0191

ANNUAL REPORT

July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

OUR MISSION

The Union-Endicott Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting,

enhancing, and promoting quality educational opportunities for students of the

Union-Endicott Central School District.

CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Andre Mathis: President

Greg Amend: Treasurer

Betty Casey: Recording Secretary

Margaret Kage: Financial Secretary

Rick Materese: Board Representative

Diane Albrecht Johnny Rockwell

Dave Brown Suzanne Stephenson

Andrea Decker Steve Theiser

Lynda DeLcua Holly Welfel

Barb Fiala Amy Winans

Joyce Knuepfer

Pamela Portland Riddleberger

EX-OFFICIO: Nicole Wolfe, Superintendent

Dick Testa, UE Board of Education

STUDENT TRUSTEES:

Brianna Attey Mouanjo

Sheridan Ballard

OUR GOALS

To encourage innovative and creative educational programs by providing

funds for extra materials, speakers, special equipment, transportation needs, artists-in-residence, etc.

To support additional academic intervention services

To encourage and facilitate community, business and school partnerships To increase community involvement in public education

A letter from the President

The Union Endicott Education Foundation has grown and thrived for the past 15 years thanks to the generous contributions of our donors. Those individuals, businesses, and organizations believe in the mission of the UEEF and the work that we do in partnership with the Union Endicott Central School District.

The 2019-2020 year allowed the Board of Trustees to reflect back on the work that UEEF has accomplished, while also looking ahead to what we can do greater. UEEF could not have made it to this point in its existence without our core fundraising initiatives. These initiatives include the UE Employee Payroll Deduction, the annual Basket Raffle at the UE Craft Show, and of course, a favorite among many, our Annul Team Trivia Night (which, thankfully, we were able to hold just in time before the shutdown).

With these great things in place, UEEF stood committed to providing innovative and creative educational opportunities to UE Students throughout the district. We were able to award 14 Innovation Grants for a total of $15, 097.57 and we had the opportunity to award several Special Request grants that totaled just over $900. When UE students had to adapt to an unfamiliar experience of learning remotely, the UEEF partnered with the UE District and a local company to provide internet service to the families most in need because we, along with our partners, believed that a student’s education shouldn’t be interrupted if the problem can be avoided.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am extremely grateful for the generosity and support that our donors have shown us, not only this year, but also in years past as well. The foundation looks forward to the continued partnership we have established and hopes that our efforts make you proud in the collaboration that we have with the Union Endicott Central School District.

Sincerely,

Andre L Mathis UEEF President

THE INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM

Each year in May, the Foundation approves funding for the following year’s Innovations Grants. Teachers and staff are encouraged to apply for amounts up to $1,000.00. The applications are reviewed by a committee and presented to the entire Foundation Board for discussion and approval. Selected grants are then forwarded to the Board of

Education for final review and implementation.

Eleven were approved in May, 2018, to be in effect July 1 and were completed by June 30, 2019.

INNOVATIONS AND SPECIAL REQUEST GRANTS

• Digging Deeper into Data

Eric Bowerman, Union-Endicott High School

• Drone Project

Tom Palazzo, Union-Endicott High School

• Raising the Standards

Paige Franey, Union-Endicott High School

• Women in Engineering DREAM Conference

Corey Munn, Union-Endicott High School

• Let’s See What You’re Made Of

Steve Hamlin, Jennie F. Snapp

• Linebaugh’s Maker Space

Hannah Linebaugh, Charles F. Johnson

• Sensory Floor Decals for Kindergarten

Jean Simenkiewicz & Alicia Boyce, Charles F. Johnson

• Drums Alive with Music

Sofia Robinson, George F. Johnson

• Everyone is an Author

Elizabeth Denman & Johanna Hickey, George F. Johnson

• High Interest Fiction and Nonfiction for Struggling Readers

INNOVATIONS AND SPECIAL REQUEST GRANTS (cont’d)

• Light Up Our Learning

Kristen Darling, George F. Johnson

• Sensory Bins for 12:1:1 (renew)

Melissa Masse, Heather Lawton & Chrissy Bailey, George F.

Johnson, Linnaeus W. West

• Fine Motor Morning Work Stations

Carrie Barnett, Jennifer Carrier, Kelsey Klein & Jennifer Savelli,

Thomas J. Watson

• Math Movement Mats (renew)

Catherine Schaffer, Thomas J. Watson

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Tiger Closet --- A generous donation from Connie Gault in memory of her mother, Helen

Townsley, has funded this project for nine years. Students in need can receive hygiene items or clothing, and they pay it forward by doing good deeds for others. The project was extended a few years ago to UE High School, in addition to serving Jennie F. Snapp. UEEF, the Union-Endicott school district, and a private citizen have teamed up to make this much-needed program a success.

FUNDING SOURCES

Union-Endicott CSD Employee Payroll Deduction Program --- The UE employee

payroll deduction program is now finishing its fifteenth year and continues to be a major revenue source for the Foundation. Through this program, UE staff members partner with the Foundation to support innovative educational programs in our district. Seventy-seven staff members participated in the employee payroll deduction program this year.

Union-Endicott Retiree Appeal --- Retired UE personnel participate in an annual

solicitation to benefit the Foundation.

IBM Employee and Retiree Payroll Deduction --- This is UEEF’s eleventh year as

an IBM approved charity. Each year during the company’s Charitable Contribution Campaign, employees and retirees can have donations to UEEF deducted directly from their pay checks.

UEEF Annual Trivia Night --- The thirteenth annual UEEF Trivia Night was held

in February. The Foundation received generous donations from the community and widespread support from school staff members.

Annual Fund Drive --- Letters were sent to donors giving them an opportunity to make a

tax-deductible contribution.

Office Personnel Association (OPA) Fall Craft Fair --- Participation in this annual

event allows UEEF to advertise its mission to the community. The funds raised from the basket and gift certificate raffles are a significant source of revenue for the Foundation. UEEF is grateful to all the individuals and businesses who donated prizes for this event.

Memorial Gifts --- The UEEF is honored when the Foundation is designated as a

recipient of donations in memory of loved ones.

NOTE: If you are interested in making a donation to the UEEF, please visit us on UE’s

home page, www.uek12.org/Contributions.aspx

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click on the donate button at the bottom of the screen and choose the Annual Appeal option in the drop-down menu. If you choose to pay by check, please make checks payable to UEEF and mail to: PO Box 191, Endicott, NY 13761. If we receive your contribution before the end of the year, your name will appear in our Annual Report. We appreciate any contribution level you are able to make.

OUR DONORS AND SPONSORS

It is with extreme gratitude that we acknowledge those individuals and businesses who have supported our efforts by donating funds, products or services to the UEEF. Your generosity and concern for our students make it possible for us to carry out our mission. When the community and school become partners to elevate the educational experiences of our students, we achieve the greatest success. Thank you to all!

Diane C. Albrecht Amazon Smile Greg Amend Bank of America Douglas Barnes Carolyn R. Barnett Allyn Bartholomay Theresa Bartoy Adrienne Beach Rebecca Bendick Thomas S. Bierworth Karen Boba Alicia Boyce Alison M. Brady Lori A. Bullock Elizabeth A. Burke Betty Casey Cider Mill Jim Ciotoli Citizens Bank Denise A. Consol Cara S. Conti Donna Connery John Cornick Christine Coveney Lawrence Dake Deborah M. Darling Deborah J. Daugherty Cheryl W. Davis Gary Degs Linda DeLuca John & Patricia Denmon Nicole Derick D’Lynn DeRosa-Noyes Bonnie DesJardins Jean A. Donlon

Sue & Mike Elmore Endicott Lions Club Endicott Sertoma Endwell Comm. Action Suzanne Erle

Adele & Paul Evereth Faces Barbershop Thomas J. Ferraro Gabriel L. Fersch Marie K. Finkelman Ronald L. Fisher Christina Flores-Myer Paige E. Frainey Kristy E. Gault Suzanne R. Geer Shannon Gillette David & Linda Glaijch Rochelle Goldberg

Charles & Barbara Goodwin Susan Grahame

Nick K. Gravelding Joshua D. Gregory Daniel & Julie Griffith Krista Guidici Sheila E. Gustafson Denise Gyllenhammer Julie A. Harmon Harry Tufts Diane Hayden Heather E. Hessberger Johanna M. Hickey Sue Hoffman Jason D. Howes IBI Group IBM Employees Meredith L. Jackson Margaret H. Kage

Donors and Sponsors (cont’d)

Andrew S. Kavulich Jennifer A. Kazmark Thomas & Nancy Kelly

Dale and Jeanne Ketcham Kristen Keuter Margo R. Kibbler Liliana Kinbak Lisa K. Klein Sharon K. Klem Amy Klenovic Peter & Joyce Knuepfer Ernest Koehler Janet L. Krasniak Kelli H. Krieger Nancy Kuehnemund Nancy LaRose Hqnnah M. Linebaugh Eaena V. Longo Timothy J. Lowie Heather L.MacQueen Elizabeth Marko Dr. Tom Martin Rick Materese Andre Mathis Holly Mayer Elizabeth McKeever Teresa M. McKinney Dr. Szanne McLeod Melissa L. McNamaa Modern Marketing Concepts Donna M. Monico Sara Morley Mary M. Mullock Heather M. Muniz Nicole J. Mushalla Greta L. Myers May Ng Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Brien Valerie A. O‘Neill OPA Robert F. Osborne Andrea Palmeri Anthony Pannicia

Pasquale Family Foundation Dan Perrin Jennifer A. Pompeii Carrie L. Potter Michael V. Ramos Susan E. Reif Pamela P. Riddlebeger Toby C. Riddleberger Thomas & Carol Rizzuto David & Ariann Rockwell Rita Roma

Bobbi J. Rosenberger Lisa L. Rossi

Cheryl Ruspantini Charles & Cynthia Saam Mario Salati Norma J. Santacrose Nicole M Schrader Abigail M. Shafer Catherine Schaffer Kim Sprague Jerry Staeuble Dr. Nicholas Stamato Suzanne Stephenson Emma Stephenson Jennifer M. Stevenson Anna M. Strattan Elaine T. Taylor Michael D. Terboss Keri Teribury Dick Testa

Steve & Leslie Theiser Susam R. Thornton Stephen D. Tibensky UE Administrators UE Aides & Monitors UE Conf. Secretaries UE CSD UECSD Employees UECSD Retirees UE ETA UE Maint.. Union UE Transportation Elizabeth Waite Angela Walter Jonathon N, Wasson

Donors and Sponsors (cont’d) Douglas A. Watson D.D.S. Sharon Wells Tammie L. Werkman Marie K. Williams Amy Winans Carrie A. Wiseman Nicole M. Wolf Kristen M. Wood Lynette A. Wyatt David Zandy Matthew P. Zandy Zappia Athletic Products Laura Zibbon

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 1010 · Checking Account $16,797.13 $31,865.52 1011 · Accrued Deposit $0.00 $0.00

1070 · Savings & short-term investment $37,505.61 $37,543.14

Total Checking/Savings $54,302.74 $69,408.66

Total Current Assets $54,302.74 $69,408.66

TOTAL ASSETS $54,302.74 $69,408.66

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities

Current Liabilities Grants Payable

Outstanding Check $0.00 $5,846.46

Total Grants Payable $0.00 $5,846.46

Total Current Liabilities $0.00 $5,846.46

Total Liabilities $0.00 $5,846.46

Equity

3001 · BOARD DESIGNATED Funds

2014 Innovations Grant Allocated $5,304.23 $9,807.88

2013 Tigertronics $0.00 $0.00

2014 Anniversary Grants $0.00 $0.00

2014 Authors' Grant (4th Grade) $0.00 $0.00

2015 20% Project (K. Krieger) $0.00 $0.00

2015 JFS College & Career Day $0.00 $0.00

Total 3001 · Board Designated Funds $5,304.23 $9,807.88

3002 · Restricted Funds 2009 - 2017 Tiger Closet

2013 - restricted for Science Olympiad

$2,486.32 $2,486.32

Transferred to Unrestricted for Funding

Total 3002 · Restricted Funds $2,486.32 $2,486.32

June (prior year) Unrestricted $36,287.38 $46,612.19

Spent From Board Designated $10,438.81 $5,846.46

Unspent From Board Designated - (To Unrestricted) $675.25 ($542.23)

Transferred In From Restricted $0.00 $0.00

Transferred to Board Designated ($5,304.23) ($9,807.88)

Current Year Income $4,414.98 $9,159.46

3010 · Unrestricted $46,512.19 $51,268.00

Total Equity $54,302.74 $63,562.20

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $54,302.74 $69,408.66