The Learning &
Liberty Foundation is a foundation governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of school officials and members of the community. The purpose of the foundation is to
enrich and enhance the educational opportunities which are provided
by Fremont City Schools Board of Education. The articles of
incorporation and bylaws serve as guides for the operation of the
foundation.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of The Learning and Liberty Foundation of the
Fremont City Schools to enhance the learning process, increase
educational opportunities and encourage instructional innovation and
creativity by generating and distributing financial and other
resources. The objectives of The Learning and Liberty Foundation
are:
I. To enhance educational programs and classroom
instruction in the Fremont City Schools. Grant proposals will be
reviewed by the foundation’s board of trustees within the stated
purposes of the foundation.
II. To provide opportunities for organizations, businesses,
foundations and individuals to contribute time, energy, expertise,
money and other resources to The Learning and Liberty Foundation of
the Fremont City Schools.
III. To invest and manage a permanent fund (for use of
interest only) which will be of increasing value to the Fremont City
Schools. This fund will provide enduring resources for the proposed
programs, ideas and school projects designed to benefit the Fremont
City Schools.
Board of Trustees
Dr. Traci McCaudy, Chairperson
Tracy Lytle, First Vice Chairperson
Charles E. Hull, M.D., Second Vice Chairperson
Robert L. Overmyer, Treasurer
Joseph F. Albrechta, Trustee
Laura Baumann, Trustee
Valerie Bixler, Trustee
Cindy Boggs, Trustee
Arthur Bucci, Jr., Trustee
Dr. Jessica Clarke, Trustee
Jackie Dowell, Trustee
Shantel Laird, Trustee
Amanda Slick, Trustee
Nancicarol Woleslagel, Trustee
Cindy Young, Trustee
Activities/Sponsorships
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Students of the Month
The Learning &
Liberty Foundation and Old Fort Banking Company are proud sponsors
of the “Students of the Month” program. Students in grades 1-8 are
selected by classroom teachers and recognized during FCS Board of
Education Meetings throughout the academic year. Congratulations to
the 2012-2013 Students of the Month:
November
Zoey Chestnutt, Luke Durbin, Elijah Garza, Alexis Gonzalez, Adriane Halbisen, Liviya Turner and Emma Wiezorek
December
Sydney Aberg, Evan Gerwin, Shaunice Knott, Julian Lopez, Noelle Polley, Easton Silva and Anthony Sims
January
Brody Abdoo,
Lydia Braun, Travis Lotycz, Miranda Otermat, Cole Rau, Bowen Schoch
and Morgan Shetzer.
March
Alyssa Batey, Ariana Cunningham, McKela Elder, Aaron Harris, Madison Hunt, Vivian Kunkle, Olivia Lagrou-Godfrey, Joshua Lozano, Aviva McAfee, Juan Moreno-Abundis, Angelina Puente, Connor Ratliff, Raquel Segura and Marissa Terraza-Cobo.
April
Paisley DeFriece, Abigail Havice, Victor Jimenez III, Mackenzie Kidwell, Mary Miller, Jacob Neiling, Miranda Palacios, Mann Patel, and Garrett Weinheimer.
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Ross High School Scholarships
The Learning &
Liberty Foundation awards four scholarships to seniors on an annual
basis. Congratulations to the 2012 scholarship recipients:
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Jordan Garcia – Ross High Scholarship
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Jessica Ramirez – Ross High Scholarship (tie)
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Brandy Schmidt – Ross High Scholarship (tie)
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Alan Mehlow – Ross High School Positive Attitude Scholarship
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Danielle Minier – Ross High School Positive Attitude Scholarship
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Academic Olympics
Each year students
in grades 6-12 are recognized by The Learning & Liberty Foundation
for academic excellence. Students are recognized based upon grade
point averages during awards programs and receive academic
pins/charms, certificates and bronze, silver and gold medals. The
Gold Medal Banquet is held on an annual basis in order to recognize
high school students with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average over
the two semesters of the school year. Thank you to Croghan Colonial
Bank and The Learning & Liberty Foundation for sponsoring this
event. The 2012 Gold Medal Recipients are as follows:
Allison Ackerman, Jonathan Alexander, Kaylee Amor, Willie Arrington,
Adam Arter, Carole Audorff, Austin Baker, Clay Barron, Allison
Bates, Valerie Bixler, Cole Bowers, Meagan Buchele, Brantleigh
Bunting, Haley Burkett, Morgan Carmel, Cassandra Chambers, Paige
Collier, Joyelle Cominsky, Meghan Cook, Caleb Costilla, David
Detwiler, Laura Duncan, Jacob Earnhart, Erica Ebert, Melanie Edris,
Jacob Eishen, Paige Esker, Mikayla Fisher, Aubrey Fox, Ivan Franks,
Jordan Garcia, Jack Gedeon, Melissa Granados, Sarah Gray, Kylie
Guhn, Kiera Hall, Alysia Harrison, Joshua Heard, Cira Hill, Justin
Hill, Catherine Hofacker, Brina Hrynciw, Jillian Ivy, Erika Jaimes,
Hunter Jaramillo, Robert Joerg, Kali Keegan, Shelby Keeran, Jennifer
Kiser, Shelby Kluck, Jacquelyn Krohn, Madeleine Kuieck, Rachel
Laeng, Kyle Lamalie, Malcolm Leake, Heather Lochotzki, Connor
Martin, Alan Mehlow, Joseph Meyer, Olivia Miller, Samantha Miller,
Frances Minich, Bryce Moreno, Alexander Morris, Michael Muffler,
Destinee Mulcahy, Jeffrey Oddo, Alesha Overmyer, Lane Owen, Holly
Phillips, Jessica Ramirez, Nathaniel Rellinger, Taran Rodriguez,
Kalee Royster, Patrick Rusher, Morgan Schaaf, Jessica Schell, Brandy
Schmidt, McKenzie Schneider, John Schwartz, Michael Schwochow,
Kaitlynn Slayton, Faye Sloma, Lauren Smith, Jenna Stull, Shayla
Turney, Keith Wasserman, Katarina Whisler, McKenna Willis, Emily
Woughter, and Kayla Yeckley.
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FCS Grant Opportunities
The Learning &
Liberty Foundation awards instructional grants to teachers for a
maximum of $500.00. Grants are intended to enhance the learning
opportunities in the classroom by providing resources for the
creative teachers for a long-term project or special learning
activities. The 2012-2013 grant recipients:
Teacher
Name Building
Tonya Cook Croghan Elementary School
(Book Club) Stamm Elementary School
