Grants Awarded 2003: 

Total Amount:                                         $186,066

$35,415
Teacher EXCEL Grants for MPS Teachers
Grants up to $750 each awarded to MPS teachers to fund creative classroom projects to enrich student learning. 52 grants awarded in 2003.

$4,500
School Incentive Grants
Nine MPS schools awarded a $500 grant to enhance educational programs. Grants awarded based on outstanding record of giving in Combined Giving Campaign.

$5,000
MPS Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Program
Funds used to support a book distribution program at 38 MPS schools. About 18,860 students will select and keep three books. The grant award is matched 3:1 by the National RIF Program.

$75,000
Best Friends/Best Men Program
Grant to MPS Health & Physical Education designated for Best Friends/Best Men Program through a restricted grant from the Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation.

$500
Grant award to sponsor student participation in a National Youth Leadership Forum

$10,691
MPS Schools/Recreation Program
Value of books donated to Milwaukee Public Schools districted to MPS schools and after-school programs.

$1,000
MPS Recreation
Grant to MPS Recreation Department to support participation of MPS students in the U.S. Youth Games competition in July 2003.

$5,000
MPS Schools
Awarded 10 MPS schools a $500 grant to purchase books for after-school programs:  Allen-Field Elementary School, Andrew Douglas Community Academy, Kagel Elementary School, Malcolm X Academy, Mitchell Elementary School, Robinson Middle School, Townsend Street Elementary School, Walker Middle School, Westside Academy II, Wheatley Elementary School.

$4,810
Bradley Trade & Technical High School
Grant award to Bradley Trade & Technical High School through a restricted gift given in memory of Thomas Parker. The grant was recommended by Mr. John Goldstein, member of the MPS Foundation Board of Directors.

$750
Teacher Recognition Gala
Grant award to Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Black School Educators as sponsor of a Teacher Recognition Program held in May 2003.

$5,000
Milwaukee Public Schools
Grant award to MPS as sponsor of the Hot Topics Leadership Conference held in November 2003, for school principals and other educators.

$1,650
MPS Teachers
Grant award to support participation of 4 MPS teachers in a two-day professional development opportunity sponsored by The Einstein Academy on August 6-7, 2003.

$1,750
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.

• January 30, 2003 - Patricia Baka, teacher Maryland Avenue School ($250)

• February 27, 2003 - Lisa Krickeberg, teacher, Honey Creek School ($250)

• March 27, 2003 - Michael Broderick, teacher, Milwaukee High School of the Arts ($250)

• May 29, 2003 - Beth Ann Schefelker, teacher, Thoreau School ($250)

• June 17, 2003 - Thomas Bernhardt, teacher, Washington High School ($250)

• November 20, 2003 - Paul Zettell, teacher, Riverside University High School ($250)

• December 16, 2003 - Mark Horowitz, teacher, Gold Meir School ($250)

$35,000
Elm Creative Arts School
Grant to Elm Creative Arts School designated for various arts instructional and enrichment activities. Funding provided through restricted donations, including a grant from The Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation.