JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC

EDUCATION

FOUNDATIONFOUNDATIONAdvancing the Future of Education

Our Most Important WorkMeeting Student Needs and Boosting AchievementFor three decades, the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation (JCPEF) has provided critical financial resources and ongoing advocacy for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). I’m proud of our many accomplishments; however, we are not resting on our achievements. In fact, we’re currently involved in some of the most important work we’ve ever done.

I’m especially excited about the opportunities we’re providing for students to improve their scores on state tests and college entrance exams as well as the opportunities we’re creating to launch even more innovative programs that boost student achievement at all grade levels.

Despite economic challenges, JCPS continues to make progress in many areas, including increases in state college- and career-readiness scores, in the district’s graduation rate, and in the number of students taking and succeeding in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

With your help, the foundation will continue to help the district move forward—meeting student needs and boosting academic achievement, which are vital to the future economic health of Louisville.

I want to thank JCPEF’s many benefactors for their commitment to our community and for supporting the success of hundreds of thousands of JCPS students. Louisville is blessed to have so many individuals and businesses that recognize and embrace the importance of public education.

Chairman, JCPEF

Why Do We Do It?

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The foundation helped JCPS obtain a $5 million

Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S.

Department of Education. JCPS had one of the

highest-rated applications, and the foundation helped

secure $1 million in matching funds.

Public education faces immense challenges. JCPS, like all public institutions, has limited financial and human resources and must balance multiple needs to reach its goals.

JCPEF plays a critical role in securing funding to help JCPS fulfill its mission. The foundation works with the district’s superintendent to identify the most important initiatives that are not funded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Like a venture capitalist or an angel-funding provider, JCPEF seeks out and invests in programs that drive change and move education to the next level.

JCPEF Purpose/Vision�� Serve as a catalyst for enhancements to public education.�� Advocate for excellence.�� Increase awareness of great public schools.

Activities�� Identify opportunities to invest in the future of our schools and our community.�� Set priorities.�� Secure critical corporate funding.

Objectives�� Launch start-up programs.�� Build skills and provide opportunities.�� Boost student achievement.

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With help from JCPEF partners and thousands of community volunteers, the $16 million Every 1 Reads initiative boosted reading

proficiency throughout Jefferson County.

For more than 25 years, JCPEF has been the driving force behind significant enhancements in schools throughout the community.

Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the foundation has raised more than $20 million in the past 25 years. This amount includes more than $11 million since 2007 to support Every 1 Reads, various student scholarships, and other projects to improve the lives of JCPS students.

Investing in Innovations in the ClassroomJCPEF was the driving force behind the following innovations:

1980s Putting the first computers in classrooms

1990s Providing preschool classrooms for 3- and 4-year-olds

2000s Launching the Every 1 Reads literacy program

ScholarshipsChris Nelligan Memorial Scholarship

Steve W. Majors Memorial Scholarship

Carrie Cloyd Godbey Memorial Scholarship

David L. Jones Vocal Endowed Scholarship

William E. Cummings Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Jefferson County Counselors Carolyn Quire Tugs at your Heart Scholarship

Dr. Joseph McMillan Memorial Gifts

Moore High School Alumni Association Scholarships

Wilson W. and Anne Wyatt Debate Scholarships

Donald Ingwerson Youth Achievement Scholarships

Shawnee Above and Beyond Scholarships

Doss Dragon Pride Scholarships

Central High School Scholarships

Madeline and Jerry Abramson Scholarship

What Does the Foundation Do?

As just one example of the foundation’s recent work, JCPEF and its partners awarded a $250,000 ACT Now grant to five JCPS high schools that offer the Close the Deal college-readiness program: Fairdale, Iroquois, Seneca, Valley, and Waggener. Each school received $50,000 to launch innovative programs that will boost ACT scores.

The schools submitted grant proposals specific to their needs. Although each school’s program is unique, all of them include components that help improve ACT scores, according to JCPEF research. These components include instruction in test-taking skills, test repetition, and personalized instruction as well as interventions based on student performance data.

“ACT Now is an important initiative that addresses student improvement on standardized tests as part of our overall goal to better prepare our students for college and careers,” says JCPEF Chairman Jim Allen.

At the conclusion of the grant period in spring 2014, JCPEF and JCPS will identify the critical factors that improve ACT scores and will make the discoveries scalable and transferable throughout the school district.

“We are grateful for the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation’s commitment to college and career readiness,” says JCPS Superintendent Donna Hargens. “This generous grant will further the district’s effort to make postsecondary education accessible to all students.”

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Investing in Achievement

JCPEF awards a wide range of scholarships to help students meet

their personal and professional goals.

A study of education foundations in the largest U.S. school districts found that JCPEF is among the best in the country.

The research, performed by Dewey & Associates Inc., analyzed the effectiveness of education funds and foundations at generating and sustaining financial resources to serve the students of their school districts.

The study also assessed the foundations’ effectiveness in distributing financial resources, and among other criteria, it compared program expenditures and total number of volunteers. JCPEF ranked nineteenth nationally.

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Research Ranks JCPEF Among Top 20 Foundations

JCPS has started an innovative pilot program in five high schools to improve college and career readiness by incorporating the principles of the Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) initiative. According to Ford, NGL mobilizes educators, employers, and community leaders to create a generation of young people who graduate from high school both college- and career-ready. The result is an emerging workforce prepared to compete successfully in the 21st- century economy.

The JCPEF is leading the development of a three-year master plan as it seeks to become one of 17 school districts in the country to receive the Ford NGL designation. Ford NGL districts have a history of success.

A critical component of achieving NGL status is participation from the local business community. Businesses interested in participating should contact Dana Shumate at (502) 485-3995 or send an e-mail to dana.shumate@jefferson .kyschools.us.

Help Us Lay a Firm Foundation for the Future

The foundation’s partnership with the 15th

District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Clothing Assistance Program (CAP)

raises money for new uniforms through its Basics

for Kids initiative.

Thank YouThese are just a few of our past and present institutional donors. The foundation also receives critical support from numerous families and caring individuals.

Brown-Forman Corporation C. E. and S. Foundation Joe and Sandra CantrellJohn and Judy CantrellCarbide Industries, LLC Class Act Federal Credit Union Community Foundation of Louisville Dow Chemical Company E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company Ernst and Young Russell GarthGE Employees Genentech Gordon Food ServiceGheens Foundation Humana Foundation James Graham Brown Foundation J. J. B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC JPMorgan Chase Kindred Ralph B. Knollenburg III FoundationLG&E and KU Services Company Louisville Chemistry Partnership, Inc. Louisville Metro Council Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. Metro ParksMotet SingersNorton HealthcarePNC Bank Target University of Louisville Yum! Brands, Inc. Zeon ChemicalsZoeller Company

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JCPEF Board of DirectorsJames R. Allen—Chairman, Hilliard Lyons Franklin Jelsma—Vice Chairman, Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP Joe Seiler—Secretary/Treasurer, PBI Bank Robert J. Arnold—Republic Bank & Trust Co.Mike Brown—Barrister Commercial Group Vik Chadha—NUCLEUSSam Corbett—Sam Meyers Formal Wear Al Cornish—Norton Healthcare John Gant—Carbide Industries, LLC Dr. Alex Gerassimides, M.D., CPA labJoe Hardesty—Stites & HarbisonAudwin Helton—Spatial Data Integrations, Inc. Henry Heuser Jr.—Unistar/Vogt Alice Houston—Houston-Johnson, Inc. Tom Hudson, nth WorksLynn Huether—Class Act Federal Credit Union Kevin Joynt—Deloitte & Touche LLPTanja Oquendo—KentuckyOne HealthKen Selvaggi—WAVE 3 TV Mark Shirkness—GE Appliance Park Kevin Shurn—Superior Maintenance Company Bill Simpson—Zeon Chemicals Gwen Tilton—Dean Dorton Allen FordCarol Timmons—Business FirstJeff Uligian—Genentech Malcolm B. Chancey Jr.—Emeritus Board Member and Former Chairman Dr. Donna M. Hargens—Superintendent, JCPS Christi Lanier-Robinson—Executive Director, Communications and Community Relations, JCPS Dana Shumate—Coordinator of Business Involvement, JCPS

Jefferson County Public Education Foundation VanHoose Education Center

3332 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40218

(502) 485-3995

www.jcpsky.net/programs/jcpef/index.html

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