PANTHER PRIDE FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ending June 30, 2009

Letter from the President… 

The past year has seen great strides by the Panther Pride Foundation for Central Schools. The nine members of the board work diligently through the year to discuss ideas, manage funds, make awards, and to develop strong ties with alumni, students, and the school.
A special activity was established during the 2007-2008 and continued with rousing success this year. Pat Heinecke, a retired teacher and principal and current PPF trusteee, developed a unique collaboration with other area educators. She was a member of the leadership team that established the Academic Success Initiative; this group’s primary effort is to train other educators to use “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”. The program has reached nearly all schools in Adams county and has been highlighted by the Covey group as a hallmark program. This year’s annual meeting will see these results in action when the PPF trustees attend the opening daily event at Central Elementary.

The Foundation distributed 14 scholarships in May 2009 to graduating seniors. This brings the total value of all scholarships to $50,821 given to 105 Central graduates by the Foundation since 1997.
Over the past 6 years, the Foundation and Central Schools have awarded $27,604 as learning enhancement or technology integration grants to Central teachers. These funds positively impact the teachers, students, and classrooms directly and assist the education process in great measure.

Heuby Bowl IV was held in June 2009. In 4 years, over $123,000 has been raised to benefit Central schools and students. Major projects include a weight room, restrooms, equipment, and establishing the Cory Heubner #21 scholarship. The second award was made this spring to Andrea Kestner.
The CSE Track Task Force was formed this year with a goal of renovating the track and field facility. The Foundation contributed $5000 to this effort.

The past year has been a challenging year for many foundations due to the decline in the stock market and general economic slowdown. Thanks to the conservative investment approach by the PPF trustees, the foundation avoided investment losses. Since the inception of the Foundation, $ 553,577 has been received with $ 365,929 donated to the school and students leaving $ 187,648 of funds in reserve.
One board member will retire at this year’s annual meeting. Myron Witt has served a full term and has participated in several foundation activities while offering his business insight to the benefit of Central students. The Foundation gratefully expresses our appreciation to Myron and the many other former trustees who shared their time, talents, and passion for education to benefit the students of Central schools.

Bob Rhea, PPF President

Panther Pride Foundation for Central Schools
Funds Report
Year Ending June 30, 2009

Panther Pride Foundation for Central Schools
Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Fund Balance
June 30, 2009

2009 Learning Enhancement and Technology

Integration Grants

Teacher’s Name                       Activity                                    Amount Awarded

Dara MacArthur          Hands On Curriculum Sets                             $ 135

Joan Kroeter                Level I Board Game Set                                 $   46
Julie Gille                    Guided Reading Activity Centers                  $ 160
Mary Elliott-Ingram    Hands on Manipulatives                                 $ 162
Alison Dickhut            Sort & Match Phonics Games Library            $   88
Lorie Obert                 Portable PA System – 7 Habits Assembly      $ 425
Anderson, Bauer         Novels                                                             $ 250
Knuffman, Selby        Shoe Box Tasks                                              $ 710
CJHS Teachers            Audiobooks                                                    $ 648
                                                                                    Total             $ 2624

This is a joint activity of Central Schools and Panther Pride Foundation.  Over the past 6 years, $ 27,604 has been awarded to Central teachers.

Since its first year in 1997, The Panther Pride Foundation has now presented 105 scholarships with a total value of $ 50,821.

To support activities of Panther Pride Foundation with a donation, mail to PPF, 2110 Highway 94 N, Camp Point, Il  62320.