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 various fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for Joliet Public Schools District 86. Since 2004, the Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 for classroom grant and student scholarships. This year the Foundation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a special raffle. For more information, click here or call (815) 740-3196 ext. 8204.

Foundation Board of Directors include:

President: Robert Diedrich, Old National Bank

Vice President: Donnie Chestnutt, Greater Joliet Area YMCA

Treasurer: Dave Patton, Healy Bender Patton & Bean Architects

Secretary: Patricia Ulloa-Guzman, Joliet Public Schools District 86

Quinn Adamowski, Community Member

Sharon Asher, Community Member

Bill Benoit, Community Member

Daniel Brandolino, Midwest Mechanical

Christine Doyle, Community Member

Jerry Lundeen, Community Member

Jeff Pritz, Community Member