BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Educational Endowment Foundation (BEEF) has reviewed and approved grant applications from Boone Community School District teachers for improving the instructional environment for students. Once again, BEEF has been generous in their support of education in the Boone Community School District.
The BEEF Foundation promotes, develops, and fosters excellence in all aspects of education in Boone County by providing financial support for innovative educational projects not ordinarily provided through the district’s operating budget.
Following the guidelines established, the BEEF Board of Directors approved thirteen grant applications presented to the Boone Community School District in the amount of $20,307.51. These included:
| Project Contact: | Project/Program Title: | Grade Level: | Total Project Cost: | Funding Request | Funding Recom. |
| Caroline Sallen | Autism Sensory Materials – Level 3 Special Education | 9-12 | $813 | $813 | $813 |
| Julie Malin | Transitional Kindergarten Dramatic Play and Sensory Experiences -Transitional Kindergarten | Transitional Kindergarten | $1,108.23 | $1,108.23 | $1,108.23 |
| Justin Baute | Adding More Technology to Our Science Program – HS Science | 9-12 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 BEEF
$1,000 District |
| Shannon Lumley | Pollinators in Zoology – Zoology | 11-12 | $1,599 | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| Erika Wolfe | Virtual Business Simulation – HS Business | 10-12 | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Sheila Madson | CPR AED Trainers and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference Resources – Health Occupation and Lifeguarding | 9-12 | $352.35 | $352.35 | $325.35 |
| Diana Byriel/Bog Patterson | Digital Display Monitors – Franklin/Lincoln/Page | K-4 | $7,460 | $7,460 |
$4,000 BEEF $3,460 District |
| Sara Beach | Multi-Sensory Library | Pre-K | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 BEEF
$1,500 District |
| Lynn Greiner/Steve Sandvig | Classroom Calculators for PLC Splits – BMS Math | 7-8 | $3,795 | $3,795 | $3,795 |
| Megan Cunningham | Flexible Seating – BMS Special Education | 6 | $946.95 | $946.95 | $946.95 |
| Taylor Reinke | Seating for Success – BMS Special Education | 5-6 | $508.14 | $508.14 | $508.14 |
| Scott Kelley | Video Production and Recording of Instruction – BMS | 5-8 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Lance Johnson | Beakers for Science Labs – BMS Science | 5-8 | $216.84 | $216.84 | $216.84 |
| BEEF TOTAL | $26,294.51 | $20,307.51 | |||
| District Total | $5,960.00 |
Superintendent Manard stated, “This is a significant contribution supporting education in Boone. Both our teachers and students will benefit, and we are grateful to the BEEF Foundation for their ongoing support to provide quality education for the community of Boone.”
The BCSD is grateful to the BEEF Board for their ongoing support of children and education in Boone.
Boone Education Endowment Foundation (BEEF) members Jeff Putzier, Chip Baltimore, John Nerem, and Jamie Williams joined BCSD Staff and administrators for the formal presentation of the annual BEEF Grant
(contributed article and photo-BCSD BEEF)
