CFSD Foundation - History: an Overview

CFSD Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983. The Foundation pre-dated all the FFOs, and existence of the high school. Until 1998, the Foundation funded teacher-initiated projects in classrooms, e.g. library books, math materials, telescopes, drama and fine arts equipment and much more. From 1998 to date, the FFOs have concentrated on school-based needs and the Foundation has chosen to support teaching positions, which are decided on a district-wide basis.

1987-88            

Lawrence C. Potter, President

1993                 

Concert Under the Stars Fundraiser

1996                 

Foundation and all school FFOs sponsor “Alice in Auctionland,” to benefit all libraries of CFSD schools. High school graduates its first class.

1997-1998        

Peter Bramley, President
District wide calendar sale, Phone-a-thon primary fundraisers
Part time Executive Director hired; housed at Ventana Vista Elementary School
Ravenscroft endowment received
Fundraiser: “An Evening in the Orient” auction for all CFSD libraries.

1998-99            

Alice Catallini, President
Foundation donates funds to retain counselors in elementary schools.

1999- 2000       

Alice Catallini, President
Strategic Plan implemented for 2000 – 2005
Committees were Board Membership/Volunteer Development, Finance and Investment,
Fundraising Programs and Events, Grants and Allocations, Public Relations/Public Information/Marketing
Support Outstanding Schools Fund to raise funds for teaching positions needed throughout the district established.
What’s Cooking started
Bylaws amended to include 12 to 30 board members up from 24

2000 – 2001     

Jerry Hawkins, President
Donation to district $43,000 used for 2001-2002 CFSD Elementary School counseling, $2,000 used for Parent Enrichment Network and $500 for Community Schools Fee Waivers for Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
Matching grant from Stocker Foundation started the Endowment for Fine Arts and Literacy
Evening Gala was at Hidden Valley Inn dinner auction

2001 – 2002     

Terry Fortunato, President
Donation to district is $193,000 to support teaching positions. (This school year, the school district had to make program cuts to end K-5 Spanish, and cut back fine arts and PE in the middle schools, and was uncertain how it could keep elementary class sizes small) Funds used for 2002-2003 SOS Fund, $250 for Miscellaneous Grants including Grad Night, $450 for Community Schools Fee Waivers for Middle Schools, $3,600 for the Summer Reading Program, with support extending from the Stocker Foundation Endowment and $25,000 for matching the Stocker Grant.

Evening Gala moved to Skyline Country Club
Dollar a Day Campaign begun.

2002 - 2003      

Terry Fortunato. President
Donation to district $240,000 used for 2003-2004 SOS Fund, $250 for Miscellaneous Grants including Grad Night and $350 for Community Schools Fee Waivers for Middle Schools
Board resolution formalizes creation of Literacy and Fine Arts Endowment and General Educational Excellence Endowment.
1st Year of Kick-Off Party

2003-2004        

Terry Fortunato, President
Donation to district $300,000 used for 2004-2005 SOS Fund and $250 for Miscellaneous Grants including Grad Night.

Theater Seats sold for the Endowment for Literacy and Fine Arts

2004-2005        

Terry Fortunato, President
Donation to district $350,000 used for 2005-2006 SOS Fund and $250 for Miscellaneous Grants including Grad Night.

1st Golf Tournament for Endowment for General Educational Excellence
Catalina Foothills Alumni Association created.

2005-2006        

John Hicks, President
Donation to district $350,000

2006-2007        

John Hicks, President
Strategic Planning process re-initiated: Strategic Plan for 2007-2011 completed and ratified
Donation to district $350,000

2007-2008   

Kim Kimbriel, President

2008-2009

Nancy McClure, President