Join the Education Foundation Board of Directors

Posted: 02/01/2025

The Education Foundation is seeking 2 active community members, who are passionate about education, to join our volunteer board of directors starting in August. Please email EdFoundation@cd-csd.org if you are interested. Or contact any current board member listed below.

Board Member Expectations are to:

Be Present
- Attend all 5 board meetings
- Attend the Annual Appreciation Reception
- Attend Photo Opportunities
- Respond to Communications in a timely manner (ex: Emails)

Be Vocal
- Share Feedback
- Express Opinions
- Challenge Each Other

Be a Promoter
- Know our Mission, Vision, and Values (Elevator Speech)
- Be comfortable talking about Endowments, Donating, and Partnerships
- Represent The Education Foundation in the Community
- Like, Comment, Share Ed Foundation Social Media posts

Be Active
- Raise a minimum of $250 through fundraisers and/or individual contributions
- Evaluate/Score Teacher Grant Applications
- Lead an activity/fundraiser/event
- Volunteer

One of the open board seats is for Board Secretary. The Board Secretary is on the Executive Committee with the Board President, Vice-President, and Treasurer. The Secretary will:
  • Create and Distribute Board Meeting Agendas
  • Document and Distribute Board Meeting Notes
  • Hold self and team accountable for updating Foundation documentation
  • Regularly check Post Office Box
Join us!!!
Board of Directors: Alyssa Schroeder (Vice-President), Brett McKamey (President), Derek Fox (Treasurer), George Pickup, Jennifer Hill (Ekstrand), Jill Johnson, Kayleen Griep (Middle School), Norma Bickel, Robert Schwartz (High School), Roger Hill, Scott Porth, Sarah Jurgens, Theresa Wainwright (Intermediate School), and Tony McAvan. With Student Intern Board Members Chloe Erskine and Hannah Moore.

The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt
- partners with the LincolnWay Community Foundation and other funding sources.

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