The Polo Community School Foundation
Polo has a long-standing reputation for providing quality education for its students. Part of the reason behind this tradition comes from a strong partnership between the parents, the schools and the community. In these days of school consolidations and money troubles, Polo Community School District continues to hold its own. And we have you and others to thank.
In 1992, the Foundation was formed with the goal of continuing this strong educational system. This Foundation was created to provide opportunities that the District budget may not allow. Please consider a donation to the Foundation as your gift to the Polo Schools.
The Polo Foundation is:
- A tax exempt, non-profit corporation chartered in 1992.
- Managed by a Board of Directors consisting of dedicated school district volunteers.
- Operated independently from, but in cooperation with, the Polo Community School District.
- Actively involved in raising funds from private and corporate sources that support scholarships and enrichment programs throughout the District.
2011-2012 Polo Community School Foundation Board Members
Current PCSF Board members are President Kyle Carlock, Shari Wakenight, Jonette Wood, Becky Patterson, Cliff Bardell, Jamie Gorzny, Carrie Grobe, and Kayla Bergstrom. Jennifer Grobe serves as the Board of Education representative. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact Chris Rademacher @ 1-815-946-3815 or crademacher@polo222.org.
Ways to Contribute
Through your generous donations in the past, the Foundation continues to enhance our children’s educational experience. The Foundation’s investment portfolio now includes money-market accounts, bonds, income mutual funds, variable annuities and more. The interest from these accounts and your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS enable us to fund many special requests for our school children. You may:
- Make a gift of cash, check, securities, or personal property in any amount.
- Pledge a specified dollar amount with payments made monthly or annually.
- Designate gifts as a memorial to loved ones, living, or deceased.
- Bequest money in your will or trust.
- Name the Polo Community School Foundation as an insurance beneficiary.
- Specify a school (Centennial, Aplington, High School) or student in a particular field (Medical, Education, Arts, etc.) to receive your donation.
Contributions can be made in person or by mail to: Polo Community School Foundation, Polo Community Unit School District #222, 100 Union Avenue, Polo, IL 61064.
It is now the policy of the Foundation to publicize donor lists. Please indicate if you want your name published.
Polo Community School Foundation Annual Golf Outing
The Polo Community School Foundation will be hosting their annual golf outing on Saturday, August 13th, 2011. This is a huge fundraiser for the Foundation. Booster Club members will be assisting with this event. Get your foursomes ready. This year's entry form has been posted for you to download or print.
Foundation Newsletter
Check out the Summer 2011 Foundation Newsletter.
updated: 06/03/2011