Joliet Grade Schools Foundation
for Educational Excellence
The Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence was established in 2003. The Foundation Board is made up of representatives from all community stakeholders: teachers, administrators, parents, business, and community members. The goal of the Foundation is to provide grants to District 86 teachers and staff for programs and projects that enhance and enrich educational opportunities for our students.
The Foundation hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including an annual “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” fantasy baseball game fundraiser at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. Business and community members pay a fee to spend a day playing baseball with former major league baseball players. For more information, please call (815) 740-3196 x204.
Foundation Board of Directors include:
President: Glen Marcum, Bertino’s Service
Vice President: Ed Kreis, Community Member
Treasurer: Bill Benoit, Community Member
Secretary: Charyll Colstock, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Dr. Gerald Bersano, Community Member
Dan Brandolino, Trane
Philip Branshaw, Community Member
Jayme Cain Casimere, Joliet Times Weekly
Dr. Charles E. Coleman, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Robert Diedrich, First Midwest Bank
Duane Krieger, Community Member
Jim Limacher, Community Member
Jerry Lundeen, Community Member
Dave Patton, Healy, Bender & Associates
Jeff Pritz, District 86 Board of School Inspectors
Wes Russell, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Mary Ann Stubler, Community Member
Shirley Taylor, Joliet Public Schools District 86
Sandy Zalewski, Joliet Public Schools District 86
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME"
Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Silver Cross Field, Joliet, Illinois
2012 Baseball Registration Info
2012 Baseball Reception Flyer
Charitable Auction Item Description
Licensed by the City of Joliet
Foundation Documents:
2004 - 2005 Foundation Recipients
2005 - 2006 Foundation Recipients
2006 - 2007 Foundation Recipients
2007 - 2008 Foundation Recipients
2008 - 2009 Foundation Recipients
2009 - 2010 Foundation Recipients
2010 - 2011 Foundation Recipients
2011 - 2012 Foundation Recipients