celebrating
25 years
stu
of
dent success
m es
sag e s f r o m
the chief executive officer
Taking the helm of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville on
the cusp of such an important milestone has been an honor.
This opportunity has allowed me to reflect on and appreciate
all of the incredible work done by so many community
leaders and volunteers during the past 25 years. It has also
provided a framework for the future in terms of what our
agency can and will accomplish in the next 25 years.
Thank you,
Communities In Schools.
- Neishma, 17
I have been extremely fortunate to spend my professional career working in
various roles with young people. Whether as a college football coach for 27
years, a mentor for seven years or a leader within a youth-serving nonprofit,
I have been blessed to see firsthand the awesome power positive adults can
have in the lives of young people. Understanding that influence has made
the responsibilities of leading Communities In Schools of Jacksonville a very
personal calling. I fully understand and appreciate the remarkable outcomes
that result from the vital work our project managers, site coordinators, student
advocates, AmeriCorps members and volunteers do in our public schools each
day. I also realize the obligation we have to make the absolute best use of each
dollar donated to make a difference and help students choose success.
CEOs are expected to report successes and challenges to stakeholders. I am
so proud that our annual report details much more than profits, mergers and
revenue trends. This publication reports on our dynamic progress toward
changing lives with real time data —
­­ and thereby literally changing the face of
our community for the better. I am privileged and honored to be a small part of
this distinguished history and look forward to a very bright future.
I hope you enjoy this special commemorative report, including a look back at
the 25-year history of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville. I look forward
to working with each of you as we set the course and map out the plan for the
next great era in our history.
Steve Gilbert
Chief Executive Officer
the board chair
Transformation, that’s what I believe to be the driving
force behind our work with Communities In Schools
of Jacksonville.
And that’s what I believe is the message woven throughout
this special commemorative report, as well as the entire
celebration of our 25 years of service to Jacksonville’s
at-risk students.
Transformation has always been central to the mission of this organization.
Whether it is the transformation of a child’s life through a meaningful
relationship with a caring adult, or the transformation of our community
through measureable impacts on struggling schools – transformation has always
been our focus.
Those community visionaries who launched Communities In Schools of
Jacksonville in 1990 started with one middle school and 50 students. Today,
we serve almost 7,000 students in 37 Duval County schools. And we are part
of the most effective dropout prevention solution in America. We are truly a
transformational organization, thanks to those like you who have helped us
achieve what we have.
On behalf of our entire Board of Directors, I want to express our deep gratitude
to all our donors, volunteers and community stakeholders for your support
throughout our history. We know that we stand on all your shoulders as we
scan the horizons for what can be accomplished during the next 25 years.
I look forward to celebrating this significant milestone with you at the Silver
Anniversary events that we have planned, but more so I look forward to
working with you as we begin building the successes of Communities In
Schools of Jacksonville’s second 25 years.
Athena Mann
Board of Directors Chair
1
Table of
Contents
Angeleah
4
6
The Past 25 Years
Financials
Hi, I’m Angeleah, and I want to tell you about my
experience with Communities In Schools.
I’m a third-grader at Pickett Elementary. School hasn’t
always been easy for me. I have Crohn’s Disease, which
makes me uncomfortable at school on many days. I’ve had
some setbacks in life, but I don’t let any of that hold me
back, or keep me down.
A couple years ago, I found TEAM UP and the Jump Start
Strings program after school at Pickett Elementary. I
learned to play the violin. I love being involved, trying
new experiences, and I’m doing things I never thought I
would do.
TEAM UP and Communities In Schools have given me
opportunities and experiences. They helped me see a
bright future.
I’m excited that Communities In Schools has asked me to
introduce you to this special 25th anniversary annual
report. After all, who better than a student to tell you
about what my Communities In Schools does, right?
7
Programs
11
13
14
16
17
2
25 Yea
rs of
stude
nt Su
ccess
The Next 25 Years
Leadership
Donors
Gala Ambassadors
Gala Program
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville originated from a key recommendation
included in a 1989 school dropout prevention study by Jacksonville Community
Council, Inc. The program first appeared in Duval County Public Schools in 1990,
serving 50 students at Jefferson Davis Junior High School - a school that had one of the
highest dropout rates in Duval County.
During the next several years, the nonprofit expanded its reach to many other schools.
In 1996, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville became the first local program in
Florida to achieve a chartered status through the Communities In Schools national
network. In 1998, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville was chosen to operate the
first four after-school programs that are now known as TEAM UP. In 1999, the DUVAL
READS literacy program started with 10 members in five elementary schools.
Between 2000 and 2005, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville grew and expanded
its services to 48 schools and 4,000 students. It also received awards such as the very
first Family Literacy Grant in Jacksonville and recognition from Worth Magazine as one
of its Top Ten Worthwhile Charitable Organizations Most Likely to Change the World.
By 2006, the nonprofit’s DUVAL READS program was recognized as the largest and
most successful of its kind in Florida with 82 percent of students improving their
reading levels each year. In 2007, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville became the
largest CIS affiliate in the state of Florida and the fourth largest in the country. In 2009,
the organization grew to expand its services to more than 6,600 students in Duval
County Public Schools.
As Communities In Schools of Jacksonville celebrates 25 years of service to local
students, we are serving almost 7,000 students in 37 Duval County Public Schools. Our
programs have already impacted the lives of thousands of struggling students through
case management, literacy, after-school and mentoring services and continue to do so
every day.
3
2000 – 2005
1989 – 1994
• 2001 Worth Magazine chooses Communities In Schools of Jacksonville as one its Top Ten Worthwhile Charitable Organizations Most Likely to Change the World.
• Cities In Schools of Jacksonville (precursor to Communities In Schools of
Jacksonville) is incorporated on December 28, 1989.
• Cities In Schools of Jacksonville is started in response to a school dropout
prevention study conducted by Jacksonville Community Council Inc.
that recognized the lack of a community-wide, dropout-prevention plan.
1995 – 1999
• In 2001, the first Communities In Schools of Jacksonville Back to School Rally is held at Gateway Mall with more than 700 children receiving backpacks
full of school supplies.
• In 2001, two Communities In Schools of Jacksonville TEAM UP after-school programs are accredited by the National Scholastic Accreditation
Committee Alliance.
• In 1990, Stephen S. Zaricki is elected as the first Chief Executive Officer.
• Starting in 2005, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville receives Bank of America interns to assist at summer camps and the esteemed Bank of America
Neighborhood Builders Award.
• The first Cities In Schools of Jacksonville site, Jefferson Davis Junior High
School, opens in January 1990.
• By 2005, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is operating in 48 schools in Duval County reaching more than 4,000 students.
• Cities In Schools of Jacksonville forms new partnerships with
organizations such as Junior Achievement, the United Way, the Lions
Club of Florida, the Jaguars Foundation and many others, introducing
new skills and opportunities to students.
2006 – 2010
• The Take Stock In Children program starts at Cities In Schools of
Jacksonville in 1996 funded by Barnett Bank at six school sites.
• Cities In Schools of Jacksonville becomes Communities In
Schools of Jacksonville in 1996.
• Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is the first local program
in Florida to achieve chartered status through the Communities In
Schools national network.
• Communities In Schools of Jacksonville student enrollment is up
more than 2,000 students from the original 50 at Jefferson Davis
Middle School.
• Communities In Schools of Jacksonville currently works in 65 schools and serves more
than 6,600 students.
• The achievers for Life program, created by United Way of Northeast Florida, targets
sixth-grade students at risk for academic failure begins, in collaboration with
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, Jewish Family and Community Services, and
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida
• The DREAM Project launches, connecting military
veterans with students needing mentors and tutors.
• In 2012, National Communities In Schools Chair
Elaine Wynn and Founder Bill Milliken visit
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville for the
Spotlight on Excellence Luncheon.
• Volunteer Florida nominates Carolyn Lynn, director
of the literacy program, for the 2012 National
Service Impact Award.
• In 2013, 99 percent of Communities In Schools of
Jacksonville seniors graduate from high school.
• Communities In Schools of Jacksonville starts five new Jacksonville Journey TEAM UP
after-school programs.
• In 2013, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville
students participate in state-of-the-art
Aviation Camp.
• Jon Heymann becomes the new Chief Executive Officer of
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville.
• The Advisory Council is created with past CIS Board Chair Bucky Clarkson and
the Hon. Jimmie Johnson as the first members.
• Steve Gilbert takes over as Chief Executive Officer
in 2014.
• In 1998, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is chosen to operate
the first four after-school programs funded through the Jacksonville
Children’s Commission, now known as TEAM UP.
• Leon Baxton, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville COO, receives the Sherwood
Smith Children’s Champion award from United Way of Northeast Florida and
celebrates 18 years with the nonprofit.
• In 2014, the TEAM UP after-school program holds
its 15th Annual Cheerleading Competition, held at
Edward Waters College.
• The first Lights on Afterschool program is held at Matthew
Gilbert Middle School.
• The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Communities In Schools of Jacksonville
collaborate to launch Jump Start Strings, in which more than 100 students, in first
through fourth grade, are provided violin lessons.
• In 1999, AmeriCorps Duval Reads program starts with
10 members in five elementary schools for literacy tutoring
for kindergarten through third-grade students.
4
• The Communities In Schools of Jacksonville literacy tutoring program is the largest
and most successful in Florida with 82 percent of students improving
overall reading.
2011-2015
• In 2005, the Student Enrichment Program has a 90 percent promotion rate for elementary school students and more than 79 percent for middle school
students, with 70 percent of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville high school students graduating.
• Cities In Schools of Jacksonville launches its first scholarship fund in
1992 and awards more than 30 scholarships to local students.
5
financial snapshot
We are committed to helping students realize their dreams and to helping them
turn those dreams into reality. As one of the most effective dropout prevention
organizations in the country, we are embedded within schools to meet struggling
students in the place where they forge their futures—the classroom.
Our efforts have contributed to the graduation rate in Duval County rising to 74
percent in 2014, which marks an increase of 6.3 percentage points since 2012 and
18.2 percent since 2009. But there are many more young people in our schools
who are close to giving up. They are searching for a future. Together we can make a
difference in their lives.
Case
Management
Values
Every child needs and deserves:
• a personal one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
• a safe place to learn and grow
• a healthy start and a healthy future
• a marketable skill to use upon graduation
Student Enrichment Program
• a chance to give back
Mission
The mission of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville is to surround students with a
community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
“It’s relationships, not programs,
that change children.”
- Bill Milliken, founder of Communities In Schools National
11%
5%
Bridge to Success Program
4%
55%
22%
Local/State Government
$5,255,530
25%
Literacy
$421,284
Foundation and Nonprofit $1,863,035
Federal Government
$320,546
Administration
$889,285
Mentoring
$560,454
7%
Income
After School
$4,383,105
Case Management
$1,746,500
69%
Our Student Enrichment Program is embedded in 15 Duval County Public Schools
including two elementary schools, four middle schools and nine high schools. One
site coordinator works individually with 90 to 100 students at each school, connecting
them with essential wraparound services like mentoring and tutoring. These students
are counseled individually and in group sessions throughout the year, enabling them to
realize their potential and providing students with the life skills they need to reach their
goals. Home visits and parental involvement are also essential parts of the program.
Major funding for our Student Enrichment Program comes from grants provided by
The DuBow Family Foundation, Duval County Public Schools and The Jim Moran
Foundation. During the 2013-14 school year, the program provided direct services to
2,425 students in Duval County schools.
1%
Expenses
Our case management programs place full-time site coordinators on school campuses
throughout Duval County. These site coordinators work with principals, teachers and
guidance counselors to stabilize students who are at risk of falling behind or dropping out
of school.
Corporate Support
$91,773
Individual Contributions
$43,509
Developed by Duval County Public Schools, the Bridge to Success program provides
site coordinators who work with students currently over-age for their grade level. Site
coordinators address all barriers to graduation and provide individuals the support they
need to help them graduate on time and ready to fulfill their college and career goals. The
Bridge to Success program is located in four middle schools and seven high schools in
Duval County.
Statistics
97% of the senior students in the Student Enrichment Program graduated
with the class of 2014.
christopher
Christopher used to bounce between foster
homes, looking for a place where he could
simply belong. This instability fueled an
aggression in Christopher that caused him to
lash out at his peers and fall behind in school.
That was before Christopher was introduced
to Communities In Schools. With the help of the
Student Enrichment Program, he learned how
to manage his anger and focus on the future.
Now 18-year-old Christopher is a member of
the National Honor Society, the President
of Ribault High School’s chapter of the
University of North Florida engineering
club, and has already received a scholarship
for college with plans to pursue a degree
in engineering.
94% of the students in the Student Enrichment Program were promoted to
66
the next grade level in the 2013-14 school year.
7
LITERACY
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville recognizes the vital need for students to
successfully read and comprehend at an early age. Our literacy initiative, DUVAL
READS, provides intensive one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring to students in
kindergarten through ninth grade. The program has been working within Duval County
schools since 1999 and has helped more than 7,000 students achieve their reading goals.
Our goal is to increase students’ reading comprehension by at least one letter grade. In
the past school year, 44 DUVAL READS AmeriCorps members worked in 23 different
schools and helped more than 500 students increase their reading capabilities.
Volunteer Florida, through the Corporation for National Community Service, is a
long-time partner in supporting our literacy program. Significant matching funds are also
provided locally by JP Morgan Chase, the Coach Foundation, The Diane T. and Charles
E. Rice Family Foundation, the Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust, the Carl S.
Swisher Foundation, BAE Systems, and the Comcast Community Investment Fund.
Paris
Paris, a student at Biltmore Elementary School,
once struggled with her reading ability. She was
always looking for additional help outside of the
classroom. It was Communities In Schools that
discovered her needs and enrolled her into its
literacy program.
With the tutoring sessions after school, Paris
says she has experienced a major improvement in
her reading comprehension. “We stop and discuss
questions while I’m reading to ensure that I
understand what is being delivered,” she said.
“This helps me to really enjoy my reading, and
I am grateful.”
8
In addition to DUVAL READS, the DREAM Project (Duval Reads Engaging America’s
Military) is a new initiative under the literacy program that focuses on involving
active duty military and veterans as volunteer mentors and tutors for military
dependent students.
Statistics
89% DUVAL READS students improved their overall reading grade
in the 2013-14 school year.
87% DUVAL READS students were promoted to the next grade level in
the 2013-14 school year.
71% DUVAL READS students improved their reading by one grade level in
the 2013-14 school year.
kayla
TEAM UP has helped Mayport Middle School student Kayla find a place
where she feels confident and accepted. Before joining TEAM UP, Kayla
questioned her own academic abilities. She feared falling behind her
classmates and getting off track for graduation. Her counselors now
report that TEAM UP has motivated Kayla to make greater strides since
the beginning of this school year. She never misses her time at TEAM UP
and says the highlight of her day at school is the connection she feels
with the staff members. Our TEAM UP facilitators report that the program is
making a huge difference in Kayla’s reading comprehension and her overall
development in academic and social skills.
AFTER SCHOOL
While children spend a significant amount of time in school, some of the toughest
challenges students face are outside of the classroom. From struggling with hunger
to battling academic challenges, many Duval County students are at risk of dropping
out of school. In fact, children are seven times more likely to be the victim of a violent
crime during after-school hours. To provide better guidance after the school bell rings,
Communities In School of Jacksonville started its after-school program in 1998.
TEAM UP is a quality, free after-school program that provides a safe environment
where students are encouraged and motivated to succeed in both their academic and
enrichment activities. When we started the after-school program more than 15 years
ago, we served about 100 students. Now the program is offered in 21 Duval Public
Schools to about 3,000 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Our goal is to connect qualified adults with students who can benefit most from
extra attention after school. The program, led by trained program directors who are
passionate about helping kids, focuses on six core areas: academic enrichment, sports
and recreation, life skills, cultural enrichment, parental involvement and community
service. We also provide students with a snack and hot meal before they leave for the
day at no cost as some of the families we serve struggle with food insecurity.
Oversight and primary funding of TEAM UP is provided through The Jacksonville
Children’s Commission. Additional funding is provided by the 21st Century
Community Learning Center.
Statistics
96% of TEAM UP students were promoted to the next grade level in the
past three years.
3,000 Duval County students participate in TEAM UP
9
MENTORING
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville operates two different mentoring programs
within Duval County middle schools and high schools. These programs serve more than
900 students each year.
Middle School Mentoring
Students who fail to advance on time to seventh grade have an 85 percent chance of
dropping out of high school. Achievers For Life is a dropout prevention initiative created
by The United Way of Northeast Florida that targets sixth-grade students who are
exhibiting risk factors of school disengagement, including low GPAs, low FCAT scores
and excessive absences. It provides integrated, safety net services to students and families
at 10 middle schools in Duval County. The United Way of Northeast Florida funds the
program that is operated in partnership with Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida, and Jewish Family and Community Services.
Isabeau
Before Isabeau was connected with Communities
In Schools, she demonstrated signs of anger and
aggression toward other students and adults.
She had no fear of the consequences she could
possibly face because of her impulsive decisionmaking. She alienated herself from her classmates
at Stilwell Middle School until a mentor with
Achievers for Life brought her back onto the
right track.
Isabeau is now an honor roll student and the
president of an on-campus anti-bully campaign.
All she needed to know was that someone cared
and believed in her!
High School Mentoring
While most mentoring programs operate in elementary and middle schools, high school
students face a completely different set of challenges. Entering ninth grade is usually a
huge adjustment as students need to balance more educational demands, social pressures
and independence. To address these challenges, ReaLife was launched through Florida’s
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in early 2014. The new program
serves struggling students at Terry Parker, Raines, Ed White and Wolfson high schools as
well as Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology.
By establishing a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, these mentored students
have the opportunity to connect with someone who is there to listen, encourage and
guide them down a path towards success. Pre-screened mentors are volunteers from the
community who meet with their students on campus, one hour each week during the
school year.
Statistics
900
students participated in Communities In Schools of Jacksonville middle and
high school mentoring programs.
65high school students were matched with Communities In Schools of
Jacksonville mentors from 2013-2014.
10
Gilbe
rt Contemplates
The Next 25 Years
In the best-case scenario, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville would never
celebrate another 25 years of service to students. That’s how Chief Executive Officer
Steve Gilbert sees it.
“I remember early on meeting (Communities In Schools National President) Dan
Cadinali in Arlington, Virginia,” Gilbert said. “He told me that in Jacksonville we
have one of the top three or four best-run affiliates in the United States – out of 187.”
“Wouldn’t it be great if we had to go out of business,” Gilbert contemplated recently
during a conversation about his agency’s future. “Just imagine if there were no more
need for what we do in the schools. That would be a great thing.”
That is the quality reputation Gilbert says must be protected as Communities In
Schools of Jacksonville looks to grow in the future. “Our goal must always be to
positively impact more students without affecting the quality of what we do.”
Gilbert acknowledges the chances are slim of that scenario happening, but he says it’s
ultimately the dream of those who work at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville.
In reality, Gilbert’s agency has grown from initially serving about 50 at-risk Duval
students to almost 7,000 this year. Despite that growth, experts estimate that more
than 50,000 students in local public schools could still benefit from the various
dropout prevention services Communities In Schools Jacksonville provides. Indeed,
more than 25 percent of local students still fail to graduate on time. “We obviously
have a long way to go before we can begin talking about eliminating the need for
what we do,” Gilbert said.
Expanding services in elementary schools and growing the Bridge to Success
program for over-age students are two goals Gilbert expects to emerge from the
ongoing strategic planning process. Doing a better job of tracking and staying in
contact with Communities In Schools Jacksonville alumnae is another.
Instead, Communities In Schools’ next quarter century likely involves expanding the
agency’s proven dropout prevention programs in a manner that never sacrifices the
quality upon which its reputation has been built. Gilbert said he wants to further
diversify the agency’s funding sources, increase collaboration with other agencies and
find ways to partner more with both government and private organizations.
As Communities In Schools of Jacksonville celebrates its 25-year anniversary this
spring, it is also working on a bold new strategic plan that will help set a course for
the future. Officials have been interviewing Communities In Schools Jacksonville
students, stakeholders and staff in researching what works and what should be
expanded. Gilbert said he expects to present the new strategic plan to the Board of
Directors this summer. The plan, he said, will focus on the best practices for which
Communities In Schools Jacksonville has become known.
However, some areas will not change. Communities In Schools Jacksonville’s
longtime focus on attracting and retaining extraordinary staff members and
volunteers is something no one at the agency plans to alter, Gilbert said.
“I can’t see us ever changing our core mission of surrounding at-risk students with
a community of support,” Gilbert said. “But I’m a firm believer that we must always
continue to improve what we do. You’ve got to stay ahead of the curve.”
“…in Jacksonville we have
one of the top three or four
best-run affiliates in the
United States – out of 187.”
– CEO Steve Gilbert
11
Meet The
Leadership
The Board of Directors
Athena Mann
Board Chair; Retired, JEA
Michael Stewart
Vice Chair; Director of External Affairs,
Jacksonville Aviation Authority
Chris Greene
Secretary; Attorney, Purcell, Flanagan, Hay & Greene, P.A.
Tracy Arthur
Treasurer; Associate General Counsel, Rayonier
Jay Plotkin
Immediate Past Board Chair; Attorney, The Wilner Firm, P.A.
Steve Gilbert
Chief Executive Officer, Communities In Schools
of Jacksonville
Our futures
are bright.
Rick Schart
Senior VP-Chain Supply & eCommerce, Stein Mart
Diana Haramboure
Vice President Strategy & Business Relationships,
First Coast Service Options
David Thomas, Jr.
Director/General Manager, BAE Systems
Ship Repair Mayport
Virginia Hoce
Director of Financial Reporting, Interline Brands, Inc.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti
Superintendent, Duval County Public Schools
Todd Johnson
Legal Consultant, Black Knight Financial
Honorable Stephen Wise
Retired, Florida Legislature
Bobby Martin
Retired General Manager, Florida Times-Union
Josh Woolsey
Attorney, Rogers Towers
Sonny Martin
Certified Public Accountant, GunnChamberlain, P.L.
Tracey Martinez
Regional Sales Manager, SuccessFactors
Martha Barrett
Vice President Market Development, Bank of America
Gloriden Norris
Retired, Duval County Public Schools
Greg Beliles
Correspondent & Rural Housing Executive, JP Morgan Chase
Dr. Judy Poppell
Retired, Duval County Public Schools
Honorable Alvin Brown
Mayor, City of Jacksonville
Dr. Ed Pratt-Dannals
Senior Advisor, District Management Council
Honorable Corrine Brown
Congresswoman, United States House of Representatives
William “Rusty” Russell
Vice President Internal Audits & Compliance, CSX
Honorable Betty Burney
Founder/Executive Director, “I’M A STAR” Foundation
Honorable John Rutherford
Sheriff, City of Jacksonville
Honorable Eleni Derke
Duval County Court Judge
Ken Sanders
Divisional VP, Distribution & Wholesale Customer Service
for N. A./Europe, Coach
Nancy Dreicer
President/CEO, Chappell Schools
12
12
Linda Edwards
Retired, Duval County Public Schools
Senior Leadership Team
Steve Gilbert
Chief Executive Officer
Leon Baxton
Chief Operating Officer
John Stagliano
Chief Financial Officer
Bill Hodges
Director, Case Management/Mentoring Division
Eric Daniel Johnson
Director, After School Division
Carolyn Lynn
Director, Literacy Division
Erin Ocobock
Director, Resource Development
13
donors
Hon. Henry Adams
Ms. Tracy A. Arthur
BAE Systems
Mr. Leon Baxton
Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc.
Mr. Gilchrist Berg
Ms. Ingrid Bowman-Thomas
Coach Foundation
Ms. Melissa Conger
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Ms. Dorothy Simpson Dorion
Mrs. Nancy Dreicer
Duval County Public Schools
Edna Sproull Williams Foundation
Mrs. Linda Edwards
Mr. Marty Edwards
Ms. Lillie R. Evans
Mrs. MaryAnn Foster
Mr. Dane Gilbert
Mr. & Mrs. Mel Gottlieb
Ms. Monica Greenblott
Mr. & Mrs. Preston Haskell
Ms. Jill Henderson
Mr. Jon Heymann
Mrs. Virginia Hoce
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Holloway
Mr. & Mrs. David Hunt
JP Morgan Chase Foundation
Ms. Anne Kufeldt
Ms. Janet A. Lawrence
Mr. Phillip J. Lee
Mr. Michael Lisle
Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust
Mrs. Athena Mann
Mr. Bobby Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Winston Neblett
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Newton, Jr.
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Ms. Gloriden Norris
Mrs. Trina Nullet
Mr. Mike O’Hare
Ms. Traci L. Patacca
Ms. Pam Phelps
Mr. Jay Plotkin
Dr. Ed Pratt-Dannals
Ms. Jennifer Renkerdt
Mr. & Mrs. Rusty Russell
Ms. Jeanne Ryan
Mr. Bradford Slappey
Ms. Shilene Singelton
Mr. Michael Stewart
Mr. Brian Tate
The Atkerson Family Foundation
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
The Carl S. Swisher Foundation
The Cascone Family Foundation
The Comcast Foundation
The Dianne T. & Charles E. Rice
Family Foundation
The DuBow Family Foundation
The Jacksonville Children’s Commission
The Jim Moran Foundation
The Kotas Family Foundation
The Players Championship
The United Way of Northeast Florida
The Weaver Philanthropic Initiative
Ms. Zonta Turner
Volunteer Florida
Mr. Cipeo Walker
Ms. Elizabeth C. Walters
Hon. Michael Weinstein
Wells Fargo-Windsor Commons
Mr. Jeffrey Wilson
Mrs. Tyler Winkler
Mr. Josh Woolsey
Happy 25th
Keep Up the Great Work!
Proud to Support Communties In Schools of Jacksonville
in Helping Students Achieve Success
The Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com
are proud to support Communities in Schools.
We applaud 25 years of service to the community
as well as their commitment to helping local youth
become better students and successful in life.
“Where everything is a production”
full service digital video production for TV and the web
E
TH
14
ID A TI M ES
-U
ON
*Every gift, regardless of size, is important in helping us keep students on track for graduation. The above is
a special recognition for those who made gifts of $100 and greater to Communities In Schools of Jacksonville
during the 2013-2014 school year.
OR
NI
FL
904-274-0548
donflynnpictures.com
15
gala
the silver gala
I’m going to reach
my dreams.
- Angel, 18
Planned Giving
It is never too early to start planning for your future and leaving your legacy for generations
to come. Planned gifts to Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, Inc. ensure the future
sustainability of our organization which will help us continue reaching at risk students and
providing necessary services to keep them on track to graduation. Creating brighter futures for
our students would not be possible without the generosity and commitment of our investors.
Planned gifts can come in a variety of forms and can be structured to balance your charitable
goals with your personal financial needs. It can be as easy as remembering Communities In
Schools in your will or trust agreement. You can leave a specific dollar amount, a property, a
portion of your retirement benefits or charitable trusts. Another option is to name Communities
In Schools of Jacksonville as a beneficiary of your life insurance plan.
We would love to discuss with you and your professional advisors how a planned gift may
benefit you, your family and the students of Communities In Schools. A planned gift is a simple
way to make a remarkable impact on the dropout prevention crisis. Your gift could make a
bigger difference on a student’s future than you ever thought possible.
Please contact John Stagliano, Chief Financial Officer, at 904-366-6350 or [email protected]
or visit our website, www.cisjax.org, for more information about planned giving and how you
can leave a mark on the future.
16
ambassadors
Summa Cum Laude Sponsors
program
1990:
Bill Milliken
1991: Mayor Tommy Hazouri
1992: Steve Zaricki
1993: U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown
1994: Bucky Clarkson
1995: Leon Baxton
1996: Mayor John Delaney
1997: Michael Stewart
1998: Bobby Martin
Student Success
Presentation. . . . . . . . . . Communities In Schools
1999: Jon Heymann
2000: Dr. Charles Cline
2001: Russell Newton
2002: Connie Hodges
2003: Mayor John Peyton
2004: Dan Cardinali
2005: Jay Plotkin
Changing the
Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Martin
2006: The DuBow Family Foundation
2007: Wayne & Delores Weaver
2008: Dr. Ed Pratt-Dannals
2009: Martha Barrett
2010: Chester Spellman
2011: The Jim Moran Foundation
2012: Mayor Alvin Brown
2013: Dr. Nikolai Vitti
2014:
Athena Mann
Opening Remarks . . . . . Steve Gilbert
CEO of Communities In Magna Cum Laude Sponsors
Schools of Jacksonville
Welcome & Ambassador
Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Gianoulis
Cum Laude Sponsors
Emcee, President and CEO of the Schultz Center
Dinner
students & alumnus
Spoken Word . . . . . . . . . . Wade “Seven” Johnson
Reflections. . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cardinali
President of Communities In Schools National
Board Fund Development & Silver Gala Chair
Musical
Performance . . . . . . . . . . Crescendo Amelia
The Silent Auction opens at 6 p.m. and
closes at 7:30 p.m. Winning bidders may collect
their items in the Grand Foyer at 8:30 p.m.
Honors Scholar Sponsors
Assessment
Technologies Group
Ken Sanders
Brightway Insurance,
Matt & Joe Carlucci
Purcell, Flanagan,
Hay & Greene, P.A.
Cornelius, Schou,
& Leone, CPA
PwC
Erik Dawkins
Financial Professional
Associate, Prudential
Sissine’s Office Systems
Pajcic & Pajcic
Rogers Towers, P.A.
Stein Mart
Ernst & Young
Tracy Arthur
Hazel Partners
UBS Investments
Jacksonville
Aviation Authority
Whataburger
Worldwide IT
Graduate Sponsors
ADP
Argus Benefits
Baker’s Sports, Inc.
Elite Parking Services
Lassiter Ware Insurance
RS&H
Valic
Annual Report/Program and
Photography sponsored in part by
17
cisjax.org • 904-366-6350
18