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Leavenworth’s education system has provided a fine foundation for many people, Edward F. Reilly Jr. said, including himself.
Reilly, former chairman of the U.S. Parole Commission, was the guest speaker Tuesday morning at the annual breakfast for the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation.
Reilly, who graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1956, said there may be times when foundation supporters feel their efforts haven’t been productive. It would be easier to see immediate results.
“But it doesn’t always happen that way,” he said.
He said the work of the foundation goes further than supporters ever can imagine.
“You have changed many lives by expanding education opportunities,” he said.
The foundation’s 10th annual breakfast, which was held at Richard W. Warren Middle School, followed a successful fundraising campaign. Foundation President Bill Geiger said the organization’s goal for this year’s campaign was $150,000.
At one point, it seemed like the foundation might not reach this goal.
“But we did it,” Geiger said. “We made it.”
As of Friday, the organization had raised $161,575.
Geiger singled out one group when acknowledging donors. He said employees of the school district collectively are the largest contributor to the foundation. They donated $24,000 during the campaign.
Geiger also acknowledged a new donor, Mainstreet Credit Union. John Beverlin, Mainstreet president and chief executive officer, presented Geiger with a check for $13,500 for a program that focuses on character traits.
The breakfast included a state of the schools address by Associate Superintendent Eric Punswick.
Punswick reviewed progress that’s been made in the area of five goals adopted in 2009 as part of a five-year strategic plan — improving the academic performance of each student, attracting and retaining quality personnel, enhancing learning through technology, ensuring adequate and safe schools and changing the public perception of the district.
Leavenworth’s education system has provided a fine foundation for many people, Edward F. Reilly Jr. said, including himself.
Reilly, former chairman of the U.S. Parole Commission, was the guest speaker Tuesday morning at the annual breakfast for the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation.
Reilly, who graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1956, said there may be times when foundation supporters feel their efforts haven’t been productive. It would be easier to see immediate results.
“But it doesn’t always happen that way,” he said.
He said the work of the foundation goes further than supporters ever can imagine.
“You have changed many lives by expanding education opportunities,” he said.
The foundation’s 10th annual breakfast, which was held at Richard W. Warren Middle School, followed a successful fundraising campaign. Foundation President Bill Geiger said the organization’s goal for this year’s campaign was $150,000.
At one point, it seemed like the foundation might not reach this goal.
“But we did it,” Geiger said. “We made it.”
As of Friday, the organization had raised $161,575.
Geiger singled out one group when acknowledging donors. He said employees of the school district collectively are the largest contributor to the foundation. They donated $24,000 during the campaign.
Geiger also acknowledged a new donor, Mainstreet Credit Union. John Beverlin, Mainstreet president and chief executive officer, presented Geiger with a check for $13,500 for a program that focuses on character traits.
The breakfast included a state of the schools address by Associate Superintendent Eric Punswick.
Punswick reviewed progress that’s been made in the area of five goals adopted in 2009 as part of a five-year strategic plan — improving the academic performance of each student, attracting and retaining quality personnel, enhancing learning through technology, ensuring adequate and safe schools and changing the public perception of the district.
