Grants Awarded 2001:
Total Amount: $61,290
Area of Support: Teacher EXCEL Grant Program |
$31,035
Teacher EXCEL Grants for MPS Teachers
Grants up to $750 each awarded to MPS teachers to fund creative classroom projects to enrich student learning. 44 grants awarded in 2001.
Area of Support: Student Assistance Programs |
$7,000
School Incentive Grants
Incentive grants awarded to 14 MPS schools for $500 each to enhance educational programs and 6 MPS departments awarded gift certificates up to $100. Grants awarded based on outstanding record of giving in Combined Giving Campaign.
$50
Grant awarded to a student to support participation in the People to People International Study Program Funds provided through a restricted gift to support international study.
Area of Support: After-School and Recreational Programs |
$20,000
MPS Recreation
Grant to MPS Recreation Department for Mobile Recreation Unit that brings recreational activities to youth ages 5-15 in underserved areas of the community. Funds provided through a restricted grant from the Helen Bader Foundation.
Area of Support: Teacher Education and Leadership Development |
$2,000
Milwaukee Board of School Directors' Excellence in Education Awards
Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, or parent or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community. MPS teachers recognized receive $250 through contributions to the MPS Foundation.
• May 29, 2001 - Allan Stawicki, teacher, Morse Middle School ($250)
• June 26, 2001 - Clifford Gribble, teacher, Milwaukee High School of the Arts ($250)
• August 2, 2001 - Jane Patterson Mlenar, teacher, Fritsche Middle School ($250)
• September 25, 2001 - Kevin Rozman, teacher, Lincoln Middle School ($250)
• November 27, 2001 - Mary Jo Wittman, physical therapist ($250)
• December 19, 2001 - Emma Olds, teacher, Malcolm X Academy ($250)
• December 19, 2001 - Lena Malika Crawford, teacher, North Division High School ($250)
• December 19, 2001 - Sherrion Perkins, teacher, Clarke Street School ($250)
$900
MPS Teachers
Three grants awarded to classroom teachers to support participation in European Atlantic Movement International Study Program. Funds provided through a restricted gift to support international study.
$305
Marshall High School
Grant award to Eagles Wing Productions (a student-run video production enterprise at MPS' Marshall High School) to support travel to the United Kingdom in connection with a school partnership. Funds provided through a restricted gift for Eagles Wing Productions.
Grants Awarded 2000:
Total Amount: $6,255
Area of Support: Student Assistance Programs |
$1,000
Grant awarded to provide enhanced learning opportunity for a student to participate in an U.S/Israel Student Exchange Program. Funds provided through a restricted gift to support international study.
$255
Marshall High School
Grant awarded to support a student-run video production program, Eagles Wing Productions at Marshall High School, to fund an educational trip to the United Kingdom. Funds provided through a restricted gift for Eagles Wing Productions.
Area of Support: Teacher Education and Leadership Development |
$5,000
Milwaukee Public Schools
Grant award to MPS as sponsor of the Hot Topics Leadership Conference for teachers and administrators.
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