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2016 Annual Report January 28, 2017

CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY (CEE) Academic Success Center & Greenville Boxing and Fitness Club

Post Office Box 6174

Greenville, SC 29606-6174 864-905-5479

Contact: Shakir Robinson, Director/CEO

[email protected] www.ceegreenvilleboxing.org

http://www.ceegreenvilleboxing.org/



BACKGROUND: The Center for Educational Equity (CEE) is an amazing non-profit

organization founded in June 2000, after a series of articles in the Greenville News

spotlighted the shameful gaps between students.

MISSION: CEE mission is to provide opportunities for at-risk students and young

adults to benefit from success-oriented programs and experiences, especially designed to boost and transform their learning and behavior, to reduce school

disciplinary referrals, improve school attendance, school grades and graduation

rates, enrollment in college and local vocational training programs and to promote greater parental involvement.

FOUNDERS: CEE was founded by Coach Shakir Robinson, a championship sports coach and

certified Personal Fitness Trainer; Leola Robinson-Simpson, a former Greenville County School Board Trustee and current member of the S.C. House of Representatives; with the

support of a diverse CEE Advisory Board and dedicated volunteers.

HISTORY: During the first 7 years of operation, CEE sponsored a SATURDAY SUCCESS SCHOOL, from (2000-2001) at the Phillis Wheatley Center; from (2002-2007) at

Greenville Technical College, where 95% of students functioning below basic on the state PACT test rose to basic 40%, above basic 30%, and advanced 20%. There was also a

100% reduction in school disciplinary referrals and a 95% increase in Parent involvement during this period.

From 2007-2008 CEE operated at the Woodfield County Recreation Building in

Bellemeade, and from 2008-2009 at the Happy Hearts Park Recreation Building in

New Washington Heights. For the past 8 years (2009-present) CEE has struggled to operate the CEE Success Center and Greenville Boxing And Fitness Club in its own

building at 1191 Pendleton Street in Greenville’s historic West End, thanks to a state grant from Senator Ralph Anderson, and a County grant for a fire escape from Councilwoman

Lottie Gibson.

FOCUS: The CEE focus is on Academics, Athletics through USA Boxing for

Discipline, the Arts and Advocacy in partnership with Legal Services, Parental Involvement and Participation. This amazing program is producing youth who

are respectful, doing well academically in school; with few disciplinary referrals,

or bullying of other students.

PROGRAM HOURS: 9:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.



PROGRAMS:

AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC ACCELERATION, WITH STEM CONCEPT DRILLS; the

ARTS; USA BOXING AND FITNESS FOR FOCUS AND DISCIPLINE;

MENTORING; ANGER MANAGEMENT; AND PARENT PARTICIPATION.

Enrollment: Students in grades k-12, college students, and other young adults.

Ages: 5-26.

RESULTS:

ENROLLMENT: In 2016, CEE served a total of 104 students and young adults in one or

more of CEE programs; All students did well in school academically, with ONLY 1 report of misbehavior.

SCHOOLS SERVED : Students were enrolled at the following schools: Tanglewood MS,

Carolina HS, Berea ES, Wade Hampton HS, Powdersville HS, E. North St. Academy,

Greenville High, Woodmont MS, Woodmont HS, TE Kerns ES, Travelers Rest HS, Wren HS, Eastside HS, Southside HS, North Greenville College, Greenville Technical College, Furman

University, Lakeview MS, Hughes MS; Greenville Tech Charter HS, League Academy, The Governor’s School, Donaldson Center, JL Mann HS, Gateway ES, Hollis ES, Greenbrier ES,

Sullivan Center, Christ Church Episcopal School, Legacy Charter School, Berea Elementary, Berea Middle, and Mitchell Road Elem. GREENVILLE BOXING AND FITNESS CLUB CHAMPS: Fitness is a top priority. Students

are engaged in a rigorous regiment of fitness each day, with the goal of improving their

minds and bodies. Proudly, 8 student-athletes in the CEE Greenville Boxing and Fitness Club are regional and national USA Boxing Champions:

➢ Arnold, Quan, Greenville High, Paul Murphy Champion. 141 lbs.

➢ Cuevas, Ernie, Christ Church, Silver Gloves State, Regional, and 4th in the nation

champion. Junior Olympic state. 125 lbs.

➢ Cuevas, Sir, Christ Church, Silver Gloves State Champion. 85 lbs.

➢ Fuller, Tahjay, Mauldin Elem., Silver Gloves State, Regional, and National Champion.

90 lbs.

➢ Johnson, Khaliid, Woodmont High, Silver Gloves State, Regional, and 4th in the nation

Champion. Paul Murphy Tournament Champion. 132 lbs..

➢ Mansel, K’rajus, Cedar Grove Elem.-And. Silver Gloves State, Paul Murphy Tournament

Champion. 80 lbs.

➢ Morrison, N’cyus, Blythe Acad, Silver Gloves State, Regional, and 4th in the nation

Champion. Paul Murphy Tournament Champion. 70 lbs.

➢ Pier, Gage, Woodmont, High, Silver Gloves State Champion, Junior Olympic Alternate,

2nd in nation. 141 lbs.



CEE MET OBJECTIVES FOR EVALUATION:

1. At the end of the project period, 80% of participating students demonstrated good school attendances, improvement in school grades (2.5 GPA minimum),

zero (0) disciplinary referrals, as documented by school district progress reports.

2. Upon graduation, 85% of students will continue their enrollment in a 2 year college, 4 year college, or vocational training program in order to continue to

prepare for a bright future. 3. At the end of the project period, 80% of participating students will meet their

fitness goals, as documented by program records and participation in Tournaments.

4. At the end of the 2016, CEE students will produce an Individualized Arts Portfolio of their work in the visual arts, and be able to showcase any awards or

individual recognitions received

5. At the end of 2016 period, the CEE Building will blend into the beautified landscape of the West End Arts District, as documented by observations and a

neighborhood survey.

OUTCOMES:

• 100% graduation rate • 100% improvement in school performance and grades

• 100% involvement in the arts • 100% improvement in discipline (no bullying or misbehavior)

• 0% referrals to the Juvenile Justice System • Produced 7 regional and national boxing champions

2016 Annual Report January 28, 2017 CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY (CEE)

Academic Success Center & Greenville Boxing and Fitness Club

CEE 2014 PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED REVENUES: (To be reconciled at the end of December 2014).

• SS GRANT………………………………………$15,000

• Graham Grant: ………………………………$10,000 • TASC After-School DJJ Grant……………………$12,000

• Leola Robinson-Simpson’s Arcadia/Black America Greenville book sales and royalties,

($338) with CEE expense receipts ($1,218.00) $1, 556 • Boxing Club Fee Donations………………………..$600

• Boxing Shows Income ………………………………………………………$980.00

Total Revenues $40,136

CEE 2014 UNAUDITED EXPENSES:

• County Taxes………………………………………$130.00

• Post Office Box……………………………………$75 • Secretary of State Fee…………………………… $50

• Building Utilities……………………………………..$4,500 • Telephone/Internet…………………………………$2,650

• Insurance……………………………………………….$3,845 • College Scholarship………………………………..$1450

• Boxing Show Expenses………………………..$980.00 • Educational Supplies…………………………………$235.

• Building Maintenance/ Repairs/ Supplies……………………………...$10,221

• Travel to Tournaments/Operational Maintenance…$16,000

Grand Total: ………………………………………… $40,136

For more information or to help CEE: contact:

• Shakir Robinson, CEO, Coach, 864-905-5479, [email protected]

• Joe Long, Treasurer, 864-979-5942, [email protected]

• Leola Robinson, Founder/Administrator, 864-277-0232, [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





2016 Photo Journal of CEE Activities:

TASC: CEE sponsors a S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Teen After-School Center (TASC) for homework assistance; led by Taliah Anderson, Director, with an

enrollment of 22 students. TASC operates on Mon.-Thurs. from 4:00-6:00. CEE’s 1ST place TASC logo is still used by the state of SCDJJ Teen After-School Center (TASC).

THE ARTS:

• The CEE Building’s 15x15 exterior wood-cut wall mural, the largest in the state, is

still place for the 2nd year on the building’s exterior wall. The arts continue to be a

focus in CEE/TASC After-School and Summer Boot Camp activities.

• BOXING AND FITNESS: CEE provided a rigorous USA Boxing and Fitness

Program, four days each week from 5:30-7:30, serving a total 104 participants in 2016.

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SUMMER Free ACADEMIC AND FITNESS BOOT CAMP: During 2016, CEE provided a

rigorous 6 week Summer Success Academic and Fitness Boot Camp each summer for

24 students, consisting of discipline, focus, physical fitness, reading, math, science and the arts.

2016 BOXING TOURNAMENTS:

CEE students have traveled to Georgia, Ohio, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, North

Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, and California. CEE Sponsored 3 USA Boxing Show at

the West Greenville Community Center, including the Mayor’s Cup Boxing Show:



CEE PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS

CEE Students participated in the GHS Minority Health Summit feauring the

daughter of the late Muhammad Ali, Boxer, Laila Ali in 2014 and Boxing Champion, Sugar Ray Leonard in 2015. CEE sponsored a Booth for the 2016 GHS Summit.

DURING 2016, CEE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COACHES FOR CHARACTER EVENTS WITH

DISTINGUISHED COACHES AS SPEAKERS



CEE took the change to the bank! TD Bank’s J.T. Floyd’s “Bring Change”

Fundraiser Event helped CEE raise over $2,000

CEE Hands on Greenville - HOG Day featured volunteers from GE (left) and Greg

Stephens of the 100 Black Men of the Upstate completed interior painting of the

CEE Building and landscaping the front of the building.



CEE-TASC STUDENTS IN PINK, RAISE $1,489.00 FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENT

CEE/TASC students, coaches and volunteers are involved in much more than After-School Tutoring, Art, Fitness, and USA Boxing. “Giving Back to Others” for BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Month was adopted as a CEE/TASC Service Learning Project during the month of October. For 17 days, after the tutoring and fitness sessions, CEE students solicited donations for BREAST CANCER from cars passing by on Pendleton Street. These proud students did not wish to appear to be “begging”, so they offered free bottled waters and a wrapped cup cake with pink icing to those who gave donations. By the end of the month, they raised $1489.00 to be presented to a cancer patient.

CEE – TASC HURRICANE MATTHEW RELIEF

CEE students and volunteers also collected non-perishable food items, clothing and sneakers for HURRICANE MATTHEW RELIEF, to aid people who are still suffering in the low country of South Carolina. Donations and Collections were given to support local efforts.



MAYOR’S CUP FALL BOXING SHOW

Greenville Mayor Knox White recognizes students for their achievements in school.

CEE SHRINE CLUB DINNER BOXING SHOW EVENT Teresa Slack coordinated a first class Dinner Boxing Event at the Greenville Shrine Club recently, WITH Larry McNair, sponsor, at left, and major donors. This great event raised over $9,000 in one night.



STUDENTS AT WORK AFTER-SCHOOL

TASC Honor Roll Students As an incentive for all “A’s” and “A-B” honor roll at school, students get cash.

State Lottery Scholarships may be ahead at high school graduation.



FITNESS TRAINING



The Cuevas’ Annual CEE Cross Country Boxing and Fitness Training

Trip to California and Mexico



PALMETTO PRIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROJECT

Students keeping the neighborhood litter free.

CEE CAR WASH AND DINNERS

Students, parents and volunteers sold Hot Dogs, French Fries, Fish Plates and goodies at the CEE Car

Wash and Dinner sale.



CEE ‘S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS

CEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE



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