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OUR MISSIONTo support and enhance the education of students in the Bentonville Public Schools

www.bentonvilleschoolfoundation.org

2016–2017 highlights

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our mission DefineD:To support and enhance the education of students in the Bentonville Public Schools.

ENRICH educational opportunities and strengthen student achievementINCREASE community involvement to promote quality educationSUPPORT teaching innovations and initiativesENCOURAGE parental participation for students to work at their highest potentialRAISE and provide funding for activities and projects which support academic excellenceELEVATE public awareness of the Bentonville Public Schools Foundation.

The BPSF Wall of Honor was constructed to serve as a permanent reminder of the benefactors who generously give to the Foundation. The Foundation Wall is maintained by the Bentonville Garden Club.

The Foundation manages close to $110,000 on behalf of several community scholarships including the Ruth Hale Barker Scholarship and the Carla and Alleen McKinney Scholarship.

Our Bold for Gold Campaign is held from August to December. Last year, community leaders and district parents overwhelmingly showed their support, with the Foundation raising $43,000. Further, 100% of the Foundation Board of Directors personally pledged their financial support of our campaign. Additionally, designated gifts in the amount of $70,800 were given to the Foundation in 2015-2016.

In April 2016, the Foundation awarded 24 teachers a total of approximately $39,087. Grants were awarded for a variety of creative and innovative projects and programs, all of which will enrich our students’ learning experience.

In cooperation with the Bentonville Public Schools Foundation, the Bentonville Public Schools established the Bright Futures Program. The Bright Futures Program works to fill student needs from food, clothing, medical/dental, household items and much more. Community support through financial and item donations made the program an overwhelming success in the first year.

The Foundation awarded $10,750 to the “Teacher of the Year” recipients. One teacher from each school was chosen by their peers. In addition, one was recognized as the “District’s Top Teacher of the Year”.

The Eights Annual Gold Rush 5k and fun run were to occur April 22th. Over 2,900 runners registered in the highly touted competitive event. The Foundation raised $78,959, providing proceeds of almost $57,865.

On May 16th, the Foundation recognized the top 21 Bentonville High School academic scholarship recipients at our Academic Signing Day Program. In addition, the teacher who made a significant impact in the academic success of each recipient was presented with a Teacher of Excellence medallion.

The Bentonville Public Schools Foundation teamed up with Bentonville Downtown Merchants for the annual Jeans Week Fundraiser. The staff purchased a pass to go casual for one week and received a punch card for offers and discounts from ten Bentonville Downtown Merchants. Close to $14,000 was raised for the Teacher Grant Program.

Support of the REAP Program, an afterschool program supporting at-risk youth. Over $9,000 was donated to outfit the REAP Room with furniture.

Provided $2,000 to Bentonville Schools in support of the lunch feeding program.

Dear Supporters of Bentonville Schools, As we are well into the 2017-2018 school year, it is beneficial to both reflect back on the previous school year to understand the impact the Bentonville Schools Foundation has had, as well as look forward to the impact the Foundation is having and will have during this school year. Over the past five years, the Foundation has invested over $1.4 million across the schools in the District. This includes direct grants to teachers and nearly $500,000 in technology investments in classrooms, allowing teachers to innovate in the classrooms and prepare our students for the future.

During the last school year, the Foundation continued to be very active in the community:

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Moving forward this year, the Foundation is evolving to focus investments in innovative STEAM solutions (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) into each and every school in the district. This year alone, the Foundation will invest in direct grants to the schools and expanded teacher grants worth nearly $250,000. As of December, the Foundation has already approved and provided grants to the schools totaling $140,000 and is on track to provide the most funds to schools and teachers in the District ever in its history. It goes without saying that the Foundation could not deliver on its mission without the support of the Bentonville community. Thanks to all who support the Foundation. We could not do it without you.

Sincerely,

Marcus Osborne, Board PresidentBentonville Schools Foundation

The Foundation’s Fall Fundraiser (previously known as Bold For Gold) raised nearly $43,000 from community supporters. Furthermore, 100% of the Foundation’s Board of Directors personally provided their financial support.Over $70,000 was provided to the Foundation in designated gifts. The Foundation manages over $125,000 in designated funds that support specific needs in the district, from support for specific schools (i.e. R.E. Baker Elementary) to specific programs (i.e. Music programs in the District).In the Spring, the Foundation net raised almost $58,000 connected with the Annual Gold Rush 5k and Fun Run. While the race got cancelled due to inclement weather, the race had its highest ever number of registrants: 2800. And we expect to have more this year.In May, the Foundation recognized the top 21 Bentonville High School scholarship recipients at our Academic Signing Day Program. In addition, the teacher who made a significant impact in the academic success of each recipient was presented a Teacher of Excellence medallion.Beyond the traditional funding the Foundation provides, there were a couple of key needs the Foundation was able to address during the year. The Foundation provided $9000 to the REAP Program. REAP is an after-school program which assist students to be more successful in their academics as well as providing them with basic essential needs and stronger bonds with their friends and teachers. In addition, the Foundation provided $2,000 to Bentonville Schools related to the lunch feeding program for children to ensure that every child in the District had a hot meal for lunch.

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Ardis Ann Middle school Re-Make our Space with Makerspace Jill Allen

Making Things Move Nikki Kalcevic, Stacy Massey

Apple glen eleMentAry Coding Our Future! Caitlin Knight, Jillian Myers, Emily Trollinger Flexible Seating in Kindergarten Sara Asplund

Bentonville west high school You’re on Your Own Sherrin Tucker, Marc Coombs

Farm to Table: Herb Garden Audra Weeks

cooper eleMentAry Moving Minds: a Kinesthetic Classroom Emily Hill, Melissa Matthews

centerton gAMBle eleMentAry Whole Body Listening Lessons & Materials Virginia Van Es

creekside Middle school FAST-FIT-FUN David Anderson

Make Your Space Cathy Julius, Kyle Queen, Laurie Roberts

fulBright junior high Readers and Writers as Leaders Michelle Sterrett, Angie Cynova, Becky Payne

lincoln junior high Classroom Edible Garden Learning Space Mindy Becker

grant recipients

MAry MAy jones eleMentAry Flexible Classroom Seating Alison Lyles

osAge creek eleMentAry Let’s Build a Collaboratory Together! Carol Halbmaier

Innovation Arena Katie Bouwhuis

old high Middle school The Curious Will Have Adventures Amy Van Pelt

r.e. BAker eleMentAry First Step: Supporting Academic, Social Emotional & Career Development Jane Cornell

sugAr creek eleMentAry Chugging Along Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Ricki Yordy, Heather Fielding, Amana Gotwalt, Britny Smith

trec Biomimricy 3D Design Tracy Smith

wAshington junior high Fashioning a Love of STEAM Carrie Beach, Jenn Tatum

Building a Passion for STEAM through Storybooks, Robots, and Rockets Blake Matthews

Arend Art Appreciation GrantBentonville west high school Jazz Band Erich Spaeth

creekside Middle school 3D Printer for Art Class Napoleon Dezaldivar, Kristie Calohan, Lisa Hewlett

old high Middle school Reviving the Arts Aterra Lowe

2015–2016 Donors

gifts of $1,000 and aboveFerold Arend Memorial DonationBogle Family FoundationRobert and Marilyn BogleJim and Ann McKenzie Doug and Shelley McMillon Bruce and Shonda Painter Walton Family Foundation Lisa Waldin

gifts of $500 to $999Boyce Billingsley Brian Christianson Jason and Allison EnglandBo and Ricci Grimes Galen and Debi Havner Jason and Tracey Hendren Jeff and Jeannette Latham Lyles FamilyThomas and Becky McCoy Marcus and Cara Osborne

gifts to $499Eddie and Sissy BlackBob and Jeanne BoehmlerAnne BurkeRay CanodeTracey CarvellJeff and Missy CliftonChris and Stephanie DanielDaniel and Amy DeManiaJohn and Emily DouglasDavid and Susan DrummondJim and Jackie EbersoleDoylene FuquaJohn and Brandy FurnerEddie and Susan GarzaDonald and Connie GemplerStephen and Susan GossDavid and Nancy GreenHarry GreenClay and Becky GuthrieJimm and Janet HendrenRichard and Elizabeth Horne Christy JobeJ.G. and Mary Mae JonesKelly JonesMark and Tena LarsenScott and Eve LeMasterAlan Lewis and Nancy MartinKenneth and Paula Mantel Max and Charlene McGaughEdna MooreTom Morris

Cliff and Susan ParkerBeverly Redden Sarah RedfieldRick and Tammy Robertson Teenie RussellSteven and Cathleen SchultheisDavid and Deborah Short Smith Family Chiropractic Chris and Wendy Sooter Paul StoltGail TrolingerTed and Connie VialaLucinda WaltersBrandon and Amy Wilhelm Pamela WillisChad and Julie Zimmerly

Corporate MatchingAmazon SmileBenevity Community Impact FundsDonate WellWalmart Foundation

Corporate SponsorshipsAll Dogs ClinicArvest BankClorox CompanyCoca-Cola Refreshments Dole Dr. Jeremy Smith Family OrthodonticsElliott Guthrie Kendall Wealth Man-agementFlintcoHerseyKINDLyles Family BusinessBruce and Shonda PainterSignature Bank of AmericaStafford & WesterveltWalmart FoundationWright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP

In Kind DonationsAcademic Signing Day:AMP Sign and BannerJeff and Jeannette LathamLifetouchNewell Rubbermaid

Gold Rush Run:AMP Sign and BannerAramark Bentonville Church of the NazareneBentonville CityCoca-Cola

DoleKindOutdoor CapRoger McNittRush Running

Jeans Week:BloomBlu (Restaurant)Blu Fresh Fish Fish Marketplace & CaféElysian BoutiqueGooseberry Handmade PiesIn SeasonKate Austin Jewelry & GiftsLABELPressroomReflections Salon & Day Spa Rollie PollieRamo d’OlivoThe Perfect ChoiceThe Spice and Tea ExchangeThe Station CaféThree Dog BakeryYoga Story

Memorial Donation in Honor of Stephen HacalaDona BruntonCurtis and Michelle HedbergStephen and Margaret HacalaMerck FoundationSynchrony Bank

Designation Donations: Bentonville High School ScholarshipsJVS USA, LLCDynamic Development

BPS Bright Futures DesignatedDonationsArvest BankCapstone Management GroupFirst National Bank of NWAIndian Cultural Association of NWASignature Bank of AmericaVAP Funds - Bethanne Adams

BPS Ignite ProgramFlintCoTravis RiggsWalmart

acaDemic signing DayA celebration of academic excellence in the Bentonville School District

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Aaron Williams

Beth Jones

Kelly Davis

Robert Stadel

Keith Paxton

Brett Bell

Shelley Hartsock

Richard Gobble

Ken Willis

Janie Jones (retired)

Terry Hicks

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Kristen North

Abigail Adeleke

Pooja Naik

Anthony Williams

Samuel Uzere

Ariana Rivera

Katherine Andrews

Lorenzo Rocchi

Lexie Shepard

Moushumi Sahu

Joshua Bernards

Sydney Darling

William Hoisington

Lillian Larson

Andrew Palmer

Madeline Richards

Hayden Townsend

Brandon Ward

Teacher grants

Teacher of the Year

Designated Grants

financial statementFiscal year ending June 30, 2017

REVENUESCommunity events

Fall campaign

Interest earned

$91,142

$48,320

$689

$70,800Designated gifts

Events & promotion

Administrative expenses

Designated funds

operating expenses

grants and awards

EXPENDITURES

$39,087

$10,750

$11,608

40.8%

11.2%

12.1%

$24,171 25.3%

$9,983 10.4%

DesignateD gifts

Apple Glen 3rd Grade Grant McLarty Daniel

Arend Arts Center Ferold Arend Memorial Donation Galen and Debi Havner

BHS IB Program Walton Family Foundation

BHS Scholarship Program Dynamic Development JVS USA, LLC

Elm Tree Elementary - Chrome Books McLarty Daniel

Fulbright Jr High Band Anonymous Donation through Walmart Foundation

Fund to Assist Student Fee Needs in Music Walmart Stores - Tax Department

Old High Middle School - Will Alpe Grant Richard and Gloria Alpe

RE Baker Student Needs Fund Thomas Seay

Stephen Hacala Scholarship Fund Curtis and Michelle Hedberg Stephen and Margaret Hacala

Sugar Creek Elementary Grant McLarty Daniel

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Fiscal year ending June 30, 2017

totAl funds AvAilABle: $206,560 totAl expenditures: $95,600

revenue in excess of expendituresless: transfer of DesignateD gifts/in kinD gifts

net incoMe for future progrAMs

$136,182$71,408

$39,522

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The Bentonville Public Schools Foundation is a charitable tax-exempt organization,

recognized under 26 U.S.C. § 501(C)(3). Federal Tax Identification Number 71-0714284

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2016–2017 BoarD of Directors

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The Foundation was very disappointed when the Gold Rush Run had to be canceled due to the approaching inclement weather. The canceling was made for the safety of the children, families, staff and all of the runners. We do want to thank all of our participants, sponsors and everyone who worked so hard to make this event happen. Looking forward to seeing you all in April 2018.

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elite sponsors

RogerMcNitt

Jim ConwayBoard President

Marcus OsborneVice President

Matthew StaffordTreasurer

Whitney DuncanSecretary

Troy MussonPresident Emeritus

Amy DeManiaJason EnglandBrandy Furner

Brenda GallowayBecky GuthrieJason Hendren

Maribeth HobbsChristy Jobe

Jeannette Latham

Kevin LylesJudy Marquess

Marcus Osborne

Bruce PainterLisa Wadlin

Chad Zimmerly