Annual

Report

2016-2017

REP

Where

community and

schools come

together

“Wonderful opportunities in extracurricular, cultural

and enrichment programs round out our offerings to

contribute to Redlands’ excellence.”

Lori Rhodes, Retired Superintendent of Schools

Kathleen Wilson was honored at REPs Evening of Appreciation for her artwork

titled, “A Dragon’s Den.”

Elementary and Secondary notecard collections available

$10 per package or sold individually

www.rep4schools.com

On the cover: artwork by Rajah Sanchez, 2017 AAA Academy Art CP student.

Project titled “Influential Woman.”

Did You Know…

Arts education helps students

become better readers and

writers. For example, drama

increases reading readiness in

early grades and improves

reading comprehension and

writing skills throughout middle

and high school. Arts education

develops creativity, an important

attribute and one of the top five

skills employers prize for the

21st Century.

-National Endowment for the

Arts

Scott Freeman received a REP

Grant award of $1.852 for

“The Sky is the Limit"

Astronomy Program for 4th & 5th

graders at Mariposa, Crafton and

Franklin Elementary Schools.

Keeping the Arts Alive

Promoting Science and

Technology

In the Redlands Unified

School District

Modular Robotics for

Elementary Students

“The Modular Robotics cubelets

were a phenomenal success.

Students were engaged from the

moment they saw them and by the

fourth lesson students were creat-

ing robots of their own, using their

new robotic design skills.”

Kimberly Teacher, Carol Drake,

received $3,000 for her REP Grant

project.

THE MISSION OF THE REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IS

TO MAKE EDUCATION A PRIORITY IN THE COMMUNITY , TO

ENHANCE OUR STUDENTS ’ LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES , AND TO BETTER PREPARE REDLANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (RUSD)

STUDENTS TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY

REP IS

COMMUNITY

REP is our community’s way

of making sure that our

outstanding public schools

continue to have the support

they need to provide our young

people with excellent

educational opportunities.

REP IS

GIVING

The commitments of thousands

of donors have been created

over the past 29 years. These

commitments have allowed

REP to provide important

programs and significant

financial support of more than

1.5 million dollars to Redlands

USD schools.

REP IS

FUTURE

As Redlands USD moves

forward, REP must be respon-

sive to changes and to the needs

that arise in our district and

community. We continually

review the procedures and

objectives of our programs,

building on past successes to

serve today’s teachers, students

and schools.

GOALS

To expose students to

excellence in the arts.

To recognize creativity and

excellence in teaching.

To foster creative development

of enrichment programs.

A PROUD TRADITION

The Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) is a group of parents and community leaders who believe

that investing in our public schools is critically necessary for the successful development of our children.

Since founded in 1987, REP has enjoyed the support of our school parents, staff, businesses,

corporations and the community at large.

OBJECTIVES

To promote, recognize and

stimulate excellence in

education.

To enhance the education

of students through

enrichment programs.

To stimulate an atmos-

phere of creativity and

respect for teachers.

To encourage a close

community and private

sector relationship with

the RUSD schools.

We’ve Come to Expect the Very Best.

It’s Up to Us to Make the Difference.

Table of Contents

REP

Mission, Goals, Objectives 1

REP Programs

Teen Advisory Council

Evening of Appreciation

REP Financials 2

AAA Academy

RUSD Profile

REP Awards

AAA Financials 3

President’s Message 4

2016-2017 Supporters

Board of Directors 5

Ways of Giving

Redlands Educational

Partnership

2016-2017 Annual Report

Kyra Roghair (Cope)

Received $1,400 from

REP to purchase pro-

duction equipment.

“The spotlight will

not only improve the

look of our plays, but

give the backstage

students more tech

experience working

with high quality

equipment. Thank

you REP for your

support!” Kathi McNair (REV) received $2,710 for her grant project, “Better Together.” The

funding was used to begin a new club that integrated special education students with

the general education population. The club was a huge success with 85 members

enjoying time playing games and other activities as well as receiving training on all

sorts of disabilities. “Most of all new friendships were formed.“

Pictured above is the Robinhood

cast at Cope Middle School.

REP PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

The T.A.G.S. enrichment

funding for Technology, Arts,

Gardens, and Science pro-

gram allocates funding to

each school according to the

student population. Each

school applies for the money

through a request application.

At least forty-five percent of

each school’s total allocation

is spent on the arts. This may

be used to underwrite visual

and performing arts perfor-

mances and enrich the

school’s arts education pro-

grams. Funding for science

and technology is used to

enhance established programs

or expand into needed areas.

School Gardens provide hands-on

experiences to create outdoor

classrooms that become living

textbooks and provide opportuni-

ties across the curriculums. Com-

bining these four areas into one

program allows schools to fulfill

their individual needs.

The Grants for Schools program

provides opportunities for teach-

ers to turn ideas into reality when

applying for up to $3000 in grant

money. These grants provide

exciting learning environments,

innovative activities and pro-

grams that strengthen teaching

and meet specific needs in the

learning process.

The REPresenting Our

Schools Art Project offers

young artists the opportunity to

display their unique talents.

Selected student art work is

produced into note cards that

encourage support of the arts in

schools.

The RESCUE the Instruments

provides money to repair and

replace musical instruments for

elementary schools’ wind and

strings classes. This program

encourages students to contin-

ue pursuing music in upper

grades.

Fundraising Campaigns $ 3,001

Promotion & Publicity $ 2,437

Insurance $ 806

Printing, postage & misc. $ 1,483

Grant Writer $ 13,500

Rescue the instruments $ 39,400

Miscellaneous $ 627

Total: $ 170,055

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ (82,426)

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 840,359

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 757,933

REP REVENUES

Contributions $ 73,345

AAA Academy $ 14,113

Interest Earned $ 171

Total: $ 87,629

REP EXPENSES

Grants for Teachers $ 46,731

T.A.G.S. $ 51,308

Eve. of Appreciation $ 2,762

Outstanding teacher and

classified awards $ 8,000

The Redlands Education Support

Professional Association, together

with Lloyd and Jan Jacobson, fund

the Classified portion of the pro-

gram, providing each winner with

$500. In addition, the SchoolsFirst

Federal Credit Union gives each of

the eight winners a $100 VISA gift

card. Although we believe all RUSD

teachers and employees are out-

standing, this event encourages

recognition of peers and reminds

everyone of their dedication to

students.

The recognition of the Outstanding

Teachers and Classified Employees

of the Redlands Unified School

District is a festive annual spring

time event. REP organizes and

hosts this event for RUSD. Teachers

and classified employees are nomi-

nated by their peers and selected by

a panel of community volunteers.

The Physicians of the Beaver Medi-

cal Group is a sponsoring organiza-

tion, providing $1000 to each of the

four selected teachers and $500 to

each winner’s school.

TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL (TAC) REP Foundation offers high school students a leadership

opportunity to assist REP and other community events. The

teens serve as wonderful REP ambassadors throughout the

school year. They each can acquire volunteer hours through

serving guests, helping set up and take down events, taking

photos and documenting REP activities.

EVENING OF APPRECIATION

RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING DISTRICT

TEACHERS AND CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

STATEMENT OF

FINANCIAL POSITION

Fiscal Year End

August 31, 2017

Assets

Cash $539,313

Investments $218,620 (Redlands Community

Foundation)

Total Assets $757,933

Net Assets

Undesignated $539,313

Designated for $218,620

quasi endowment

Total Net Assets $757,933

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2017 Evening of Appreciation RUSD employees honored.

Above left Outstanding Teacher Award recipients are Rose

Sanders (RHS), Carolyn Williams (CV), Denise Freeman

(Moore) and Andrea Haendiges (Orangewood). Above right

Outstanding Classified recipients are Mary Jo Belcher

(Beattie), Judy Humphreys (REV), Mimi Trementozzi

(Orangewood) and Vicki Bierma (Clement).

TAC students above

volunteering their

time at the Redlands

Turkey Trot held

Thanksgiving Day.

For complete lists on how schools spent

their 2016-2017 REP program funds please visit: www.rep4schools.com

Redlands is a city with a population of approximately

68,800. The Redlands Unified School District encompasses 147

square miles and serves the

communities of Redlands, Loma Linda, Mentone, Forest

Falls and portions of San Bernardino and Highland. It

serves approximately 21,240 students at 25 schools. Thirty

separate languages comprise the

home languages of these students. English language

learners make up approximately 1,965 students.

REDLANDS U NIFIED

SCHOOL D ISTRICT

Tuition and fees $ 340,993

State ASES Grant $ 878,550

Total Revenues $1,219,543

AAA A CADEMY AAA A CADEMY

R EVENUES E XPENSES

AAA A CADEMY

A CADEMICS, ARTS AND A THLETICS A CADEMY

AAA Academy is an affiliate of

REP. In 2004, a generous start

up donation was given by Larry

(RHS Alum) and Kristina

Dodge. Today, the AAA

Academy is self-sustaining

through tuition based academic

and enrichment opportunities

in Academics, Arts, and Athlet-

ics to K-12 students in the

Inland Empire. The AAA

Academy’s High School

Summer Program offers courses

for credit which meet both

RUSD graduation and Univer-

sity of California entrance

requirements. In 2006, REP

was awarded the California

After School Education and

Safety (ASES) Grant which

funds a quality after school

program at three middle and five

elementary Title 1 RUSD

schools. As a result, the

THINK Together Extended

Learning Programs are available

to 1st-8th grade students at eight

school sites till 6-6:15 p.m.

This mission of the AAA Academy is to provide a quality, accessible educational

program that empowers students through creating and enhancing their individual experience by offering diverse enrichment

and traditional courses in

Academics, Arts, and Athletics.

For more information visit:

www.aaa-academy.com

REP Foundation has won the follow-

ing prestigious awards for increas-

ing students learning opportunities.

Association of California School

Administers (ACSA) Region 12—2011 Partners in Educational

Excellence Award

Northside Impact Committee

Latino/a Leadership Award—2010 For dedicated service in the area of

cultural arts

Cope Middle School ‘s PTA—2009 Honorary Service Award

The RUSD’s PTA Council—2004 Honorary Service Award

The California Consortium of

Educational Foundation’s (CCEF) 2011—Recognition for the REP

TAC Program

2001—The Golden Apple Award for REPresenting Our Schools Art

Project 1995—The Golden Apple Award for

Grants for Schools & the SATTOS Science Traveling Van.

1991—The Apple Award for

SATTOS Science Traveling Van.

Inaugural San Bernardino County— 1992 Medal of Honor

California Air Force Association—

1992 Distinguished Achievement in Aerospace Education

Each summer Health students have the opportunity to attend presentations from experts in the field of public

health, drug awareness and addiction.

Above elementary students at Cram, Lugonia and

Kingsbury Elementary Schools enjoy a soccer camp and art classes during the Teacher Confer-ence Week. Minimum Day Programs are offered

every November to elementary students in the RUSD through the AAA Academy.

Director expense $ 138,833

Payroll and taxes $ 170,516

Payroll Administration $ 708

Subcontract fees $ 4,315

Facilities and supplies $ 17,363

Insurance $ 3,231

Printing and postage $ 3,438

Admin expenses $ 367

ASES management $ 866,659

Total Expenses $ 1,205,430

NET INCOME $ 14,113

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Students from the THINK Together Extended Learning Programs learn photography techniques at the Burrage Mansion five week enrichment workshops and look forward to their annual

intramural soccer and basketball tour-naments.

Redlands Educational Partnership

Awards & Accolades

Economic students became aspiring entrepreneurs as they presented their

business ideas to “The Sharks” (local business owners) during the

2017 AAA Academy Summer School Program

Funding from the Redlands Art

Association’s Margaret Clark Art

Education Enrichment Fund,

Redlands Festival of Arts and the

Rockford Foundation provided

art enrichment opportunities to

RUSD K-12 Students at Franklin,

McKinley, Kingsbury and Victoria

Elementary Schools, Clement

Middle School and Orangewood

High School.

California Teachers’ Association

Friend of Education Award—1989 Grants for Teachers Pro-

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W E T H A N K Y O U

PROUD TO SUPPORT RUSD SCHOOLS

2016-2017 REP

Program

Allocations

T.A.G.S.

Enrichment

funding for the Technology, Arts,

Gardens and

Science

$60,900

Teacher Grants

$49,731

REP Foundation Board of Directors

Executive Board

Cindy Munz, President

Mallory Mudge, Past President

Marilyn Page, Vice President

Maura Adamson, Secretary

Frank Zabaleta, Treasurer

Cindy Calderon, Financial Secretary

Board Members

Suzi Billdt

Caroleen Cosand

Marcia Fagan

Greg Fields

David Heiss

Sherri Olson

Marilyn Page

Michele Rendler

Carrie Schindler

Tina Skousen

Zachary Tucker

Lynn Whitmer

Karen Wilson

Ex Officio Board Members

Lori Rhodes, Retired RUSD Superintendent

Miki Inbody, RUSD Asst. Superintendent

Donna West, RUSD School Board Trustee

Sherry McGlothlin, AAA Academy Director

Advisory Board

Lloyd and Jan Jacobson

Don Gifford

Honorary Board Members

Dr. Michael Leong, Physicians of Beaver

Medical Group

REP is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt

Organization. Our Tax ID# 33-0281561

www.rep4schools.com

2016 marked the 29th Anniversary of the REP

Foundation and we continue to support and enrich

education in RUSD through our many programs.

In 1987, a small group of concerned parents held a

phone-a-thon to ask community members to

donate their State tax rebate to create start-up

money for REP. Twenty-nine years later, we are

still reaching out to make a difference in the

educational experience of our students.

In 1988, the Grants for Schools program gave a

maximum of $400 per grant. That has grown to a

maximum award of $3,000 per grant with a budget

of $40,000.

In 1987, each school was given $400 for the Arts.

In 2001, an additional $500 was given to each

school for gardens and in 2004, additional funds

were given in support of science and technology.

In 2016-17, our 26 schools were awarded over

$57,000 in funding to help keep the Arts alive and

to promote Science and Technology.

In 1987, REP supported $16,000 in enrichment

programs and today that amount is over $120,000

in enrichment and grant programs. Since 1987,

REP has contributed more than $1.5 million to

RUSD schools! On behalf of the Board of

Directors, I would like to thank all of those who

support REP. Together, we continue to strengthen

our students’ educational experience!

Cindy Munz, REP president 2016-17

Redlands Educational Partnership

Where community and schools come together

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Phoenix Hope International and the Redlands Community

Foundation work in partnership with communities and non

profits to build local capacity and strengthen families. The

Redlands Turkey Trot race organizer, Phoenix Hope Interna-

tional, gives race proceeds to local charities and the Redlands

Community Foundation awards Community Impact Grants to

local groups making a difference. REP was an honored

recipient of $6,500 for their programs that give enrichment

opportunities to all RUSD students.

(Pictured left Ken Sommer, Phoenix Hope Intn’l, and REP President, Cindy Munz. Pictured right, Mario Saucedo &Lynn Whitmer, Redlands Community Foundation Board Members and Cindy Munz).

Winston Churchill

KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE • PROMOTING SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY IN THE REDLANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

“Out of the public schools grows the

greatness of a nation.”

- Mark Twain

P.O. Box 7840

Redlands, CA 92375

909-748-6908

Fax: 909-307-5335

Tax ID# 33-0281561

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