Volume 26 | September 11, 2020
FOUNDATION NEWS
Our Cultural Diversity Fair was cancelled in the Spring, but we still want to celebrate D95's rich diversity through a youth poster contest!
  • All students K-12 are welcome to participate
  • A $100 prize will be awarded to winners in each age group
  • Winning posters will be printed and displayed in D95 buildings and at local businesses
  • Entries are due October 2nd!
New Website!
Check out our revamped website! Thank you to Vanderbosch Graphic Design for working with us over the summer to create what we think is a much more visually appealing and user friendly website! Please visit us at www.district95foundation.org and see for yourself! Let us know what you think!
Shop Amazon Smile
Like many of us, you may be doing a lot more shopping online right now. You can support the Foundation by doing your shopping on Amazon! The Foundation is able to receive 0.5% of eligible purchases through the AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know- same products, same prices, same service! All you have to do is shop HERE and the Foundation benefits.
What does the Foundation do?
  • Teacher innovation and speaker grants
  • Resources for District 95 initiatives such as Lego League, Film Festival, Science Fair, and STEAM Summit
  • Partner for high school internship opportunities
  • Academic funding for under-resourced students
  • Author in Residence
  • Basic needs for under-resourced students through Joanie's Closet
  • Cultural Diversity Fair
Board of Trustees
Brad Bailey- Chair
Sandra Frampton- Immediate Past Chair
Lisa Warren- Treasurer
Ann Marie McConnell- Corporate Secretary
Lisa Ballotti- Co-Vice Chair Communications
Jennifer McGrath- Co-Vice Chair Communications
Andy Spetter- Vice Chair Grants & Initiatives
Kelley Gallt- District 95 Superintendent & Trustee
Stephanie King- Trustee
Katie Gazdacka- Trustee
Allen Ordeanu- Trustee
Vas Russis- Trustee
John Sfire- Trustee Emeritus
Erica Chianelli- Executive Director
The mission of the District 95 Educational Foundation is to raise funds and provide resources for additional innovations that empower all learners to achieve personal excellence.
Thank you to our Corporate Partners
District 95 Educational Foundation | 847-540-5494 | foundation@lz95.org | www.district95foundation.org