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Message from the
President
Education
Foundation of Stanislaus County Elects Chairperson
Tony Bruno,
will lead the Foundation as
Chairperson in 2009. Bruno is a
long-time supporter of the Foundation’s mission to support
supplemental education opportunities for students throughout
Stanislaus County. Tracey Kerr, President/CEO, MOCSE
Credit Union, served as Chairperson for the past year and
remains on the Foundation’s Board. Mary Ann Sanders,
retired educator, is serving as Chairperson Elect. In
addition, the Board welcomed several new members: Dale Boyett,
President, Boyett Petroleum, David Gianelli, Eric Johnston, VP,
The Modesto Bee, Judie Piscitello, Stanislaus Partners in
Education, Becky Shokraii, Human Resource Manager for Dot Foods.
Formed in 2002, the foundation supports the efforts of the Youth
Entertainment Stage (YES) Company, Outdoor Education, and
Student Events (such as academic decathlons and mock trials).
“The mission of the Education Foundation is to support
opportunities for students to participate in activities that
will enhance their personal growth and success in school,” said
Tom Changnon, Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools.
“I’m encouraged by the strong support we’ve received from
community members in establishing the foundation.” Each year,
more than 10,000 students participate in activities sponsored by
this foundation, which is supported through donations and
volunteer help. Sustained through donations, last year the
Board raised $142,000. At a recent board meeting $120,000
in funds were allocated to:
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Support
YES Company's new program, "YES Kidettes," for students in
grades 1-4
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Provide
tuition grants for low-income students participating in YES
Kids
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Build a
sheltered classroom at Foothill Horizons Outdoor Education
School
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Install
solar tubes at Foothill Horizons
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Support
scholarships, entry fees and travel costs for students going
on to state competitions
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Reduce
entry fees for schools participating in student events
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Sponsor
the Stanislaus County Academic Pentathlon
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