Mission and History

Day-long retreat of the seven education foundation boards of directors resulting in an organizational name, BALDWIN COUNTY EDUCATION COALITION.

Advocated and led the VOTE YES CAMPAIGN, an emergency 3-year (2010-2013) penny sales tax referendum.

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Led YES WE CAN BALDWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE, including 85 community conversations collecting the voices of almost 1,300 citizens.

Published YES WE CAN COMMUNITY AGREEMENT, results of community conversations defining the schools we want, priorities for action and key strategies.

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Developed a CO-OWNED STRATEGIC PLAN focusing on the five priorities for action.

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Hosted first EDUCATION SUMMIT – learning forum to keep citizens informed and engaged.

Elected first BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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Received 501(c)3 APPROVAL from the IRS as a charitable organization.

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Advocated and led the INVEST IN PROGRESS CAMPAIGN – extended penny sales tax an additional 5 years (2013-2018).

FIRST CONTRACT FOR SERVICES with Baldwin County Public Schools.

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HIRED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

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Hosted first GOLF CLASSIC.

Hosted first BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL.

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Began hosting the GULF REGIONAL INNOVATIVE TEACHING CONFERENCE (GRITC)

Advocated and led the BUILD BALDWIN NOW property tax referendum. Only 3 of the existing mills renewed, all others failed.

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Organized and facilitated the COMMUNITY ADVISORY TASK FORCE.

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17 RECOMMENDATIONS IN FIVE PRIORITY AREAS.

Advocated and led SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN to renew 3 mill ad valorem.

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Began coordinating ACT WORK READY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE.

Advocated for the VOTE FOR ONE MILL CAMPAIGN

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Led COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS across Baldwin County for updating the district’s Strategic Plan – 12 meetings, 131 voices.

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Awarded IMPACT 100 GRANT – $97,000 for Guided Reading Short Reads and Teacher Professional Development.

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Hosted BUILDING A LEGACY OF LITERACY SUMMIT to create awareness and increase support for Guided Reading.

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Began hosting ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR BANQUET to recognize every school’s Teacher of the Year.

Coordinated the STRATEGIC PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE – six meetings over two months to update the district’s Strategic Plan.

Launched FAITH-BASED INITIATIVE – an effort to connect churches with the schools in their local communities.

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Launched ANNUAL INVESTORS CAMPAIGN to increase funding for programs.

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Celebrated 10 years as an organization

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Awarded IMPACT 100 GRANT – $101,000 to grow literacy-building classroom libraries in every elementary school in Baldwin County.

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$494,000 IN LOCAL FOUNDATION GRANTS TO DATE.

Achieved GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency

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Survey of stakeholders to determine greatest needs and new initiatives to benefit our schools.

Established reserve account to cover three months operating expenses.

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Appointed to the Alabama STEM Council. (include AL STEM Image)

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Defined PALM Project to address tangible needs of students

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