UFR Education Foundation “Bridging The Gap” Update Back to School Night September 15, 2011

Our Challenge –  Reduction in State Aid - $811K  Reduction in State Aid - $1.71 million  UFRSD school budget cut by $4.91 million to meet final estimates by UF Township and Allentown Borough  UFRSD school budget cut by $1.44 million to achieve 2% cap level requirement  $8.9 million in cuts for the past three years Cuts were addressed by:  Elimination of administrative, teaching, secretarial, para-professional, custodial, and security positions (even time portions of people)  Cutting extra-curricular activities, clubs, & school trips  Freezing or reducing necessary equipment and supplies purchases  One-time asset sales 2

Who is UFREF? Mission Statement: The Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation was founded in December 2005 to: “Promote excellence in education by funding projects that enhance learning and education in the Upper Freehold Regional School District.” The UFREF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 3

Grants and Other Awards Summary ( to ) 4 Awarded approximately $146,000 since 2007, including 61 grants, covering all three schools

Bridging the Gap Results: 5 Amount Word Work Books Grades 3-4$2,550 Stokes 7 th Grade Trip (April)$1,498 Washington, DC 8 th Grade Trip (May)$1,650 Science Club (HS)$2,500 Basketball Uniforms (MS)$1,000 Stone Bridge MS Studio Fund$700 Soccer Scoreboard (HS)$10,900 Irrigation (HS)$4,000In-Kind Donation Swim Club$5,980 Employer Matching Gifts$1,753 Wrestling Team$163 Type-a-Thon$130 Misc Donations$476 Total$33,300 Approx $33,000 Donated

Bridging the Gap Funds Needed: 6 Amount Stokes 7 th Grade Trip (April)$1,500 Washington, DC 8 th Grade Trip (May)$1,700 Stone Bridge MS Studio Fund$2,585*$700 received to date. *three ten-week courses (after school activity) Clubs (e.g., Science, Intramurals, etc.)$2,500each The UFREF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please remember to ask your employer about their Matching Gifts Program Goal $50,000 $50,000

We Need Your Help 7  Look what has been done with a small group of individuals  Focus on specific tasks / events  Trustees needed  Volunteers needed  Seeking broad community representation Including Millstone  Looking for experience in areas such as fundraising, public relations, grant-writing, non-profit, and legal In addition to giving back, volunteering is a great way to meet new people and develop or enhance your skills!

Upcoming Events  STARs (Students, Teachers, Administration Recognition) – Great way to show recognition – Make great Stocking Stuffers  Open House – 7:30 p.m., October 3 rd at the HS Media Center  Sno-Ball Softball 2012 (5 th Annual) – Saturday following Super Bowl Sunday – February 11, 2012 (Save the Date)  2012 Community Twilight Challenge and Kids’ Fun Run (4 th Annual) – June 2012 (TBD) 8 Event Chairpeople needed… Volunteers needed…

 Have a better understanding of the challenges of the community and how the UFREF, the School Board, and you can help: “BRIDGE THE GAP”  Spread the word and come together as a community  Get Energized and Get Involved! 9 We Hope We Helped You: To learn more about the Foundation, please visit: OR us at: