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Executive Officers CHAIR Dr. Jerry Lee Professor of Psychology, Retired Albright College VICE CHAIR Anthony Hernandez Senior Education Research Analyst California Education Roundtable SECRETARY Krysta Garcia Student Advisor University of Phoenix TREASRER Randy Fleischhauer Attorney EXECUTIVE OFFICER Elizabeth Paulus College Bound AZ Board of Directors Michael Comstock Director, Solid Waste Department City of Mesa Susan Contreras Teacher, Retired Mesa Public Schools Juanita Dominguez Home Care Manager Bayada Health Systems Sally Harrison President Mesa Chamber of Commerce Vince Hilyard Account Manager TransFirst Steve Marciano Catering Manager Hilton Hotel Mesa Gerald Paulus Project Manager Jacobs Engineering Lorna Romero Chief of Staff, Legislative Affairs Arizona Legislature Dr. Tom Schildgen Professor of Technology Arizona State University Jo Wilson Special Assistant to the Vice President Benedictine University
Dear College Bound AZ Supporters: We really want to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to the many of you that stepped up to support us this year. As many of you know, it was a sign of the times when we took a 90% budget cut from the previous year. The Board met to discuss our contingency plan which was to cut the middle school program to ensure the continuation of the high school program. It came as a surprise when the Board instead opted to roll up its sleeve and implement a fundraising campaign with some great ideas. We are still in the midst of that fundraising plan. It began with a sponsorship campaign at the beginning of the school year with our 8 th graders and families finding program sponsors based on essays the students wrote about their dreams and aspirations. The First-to-Go campaign was a success, and it allowed College Bound to tell its story to more people. That effort was followed by a collaboration with Organ Stop Pizza in October. Since then we have been planning our participation in the annual AZ Gives Day which is April 7, 2015, all in the hopes of raising $10,000 through corporate and community donations by June 1, 2015. That is the amount that will let us provide at least a minimum of services to students in poverty and help provide them a shot at continuing their education after high school. Thanks to your generosity, we are going to make it. We will be able to continue our laptop scholarships to those who need them, facilitate the Individual Development Account scholarships for students who find that they will be working while in college, and continue the $1,000 Jo Wilson scholarship for leadership and community service. A special thank you to our mentors who are community volunteers giving their time to promote our youth toward college success. Thank you all so very much! Dr. Jerry Lee Board Chair Elizabeth Paulus Executive Director
Queen of Peace Smith Jr High Rhodes Jr High Upper Iowa University Mission College Bound, a nonprofit 501(c)3, shares the journey to college with aspiring underrepresented students through mentorship, guidance, and support resources for their advancement to a better future through education. College Bound AZ Core Programs Junior High Academy Meets weekly after school and provides a workshop focused on college preparation topics, personal development or service projects High School Academy Meets bi-weekly focusing on the same three themes: college preparation topics, personal development or service projects. Workshops are held at Upper Iowa University in Mesa The Pathways Program Moves students into the post-secondary program best suited for them: job training, the military or college. Student progress is tracked through an online system, the Education Data Management System (EDMS)
2014 East Valley Veterans Day Parade We are very proud to share with you our students that have gone one to college and where they have gone. In addition, some students select alternatives to college that are a better fit as a pathway to their future. 2014 College Bound seniors 23 Attending post secondary 20 of 23 or 87% Benedictine University Mesa Community College Scottsdale Community College Chandler Gilbert Community College ITT East Valley Institute of Technology 2014 Scholarships Percent of students with scholarships 47% Percent of students Pell-eligible 62% Total cash value $90,000 Enrichment Activities are activities that provide experiences to our students and add to their personal and academic development Workshops. 2-4 hours monthly August through May College guidance Work skills Financial literacy College tours Community service. 300 hours cumulative Helens Hope Chest Paz de Cristo Feed My Starving Children United Food Bank US Veterans Project Cure March. College entrance test practice and tutoring Hispanic Women s Conference June. Civic Leadership Program at the City of Mesa July. Algebra I Math Summer Camp at Mesa Public Schools
Jessica Vazquez 2014 Jo Wilson Scholarship recipient Marivi Piedra explores her new laptop received through a scholarship. She is a medical programs major at Mesa Community College. College Bound works very hard to help students afford college. Three College Bound scholarships have been established. The Jo Wilson Scholarship for Leadership and Community Service $1,000 The Laptop Scholarship (valued at) $1,000 College Wellness course credit (valued at) $1,000 through Upper Iowa University for completing the Senior Success Track successfully Other scholarship sources are always explored, and students receive assistance to apply. Jessica is a Psychology major currently attending Mesa Community College
Student Success Story College Bound AZ Enrollment = 160 58 40 Darian completed College Bound in 2013 and graduated from Brookline College In October 2014. She works for Walgreens as a Pharmacy Technician 62 Jr. High Academy High School Academy College Students Expected 10% annual growth 90% of students are first-generation 90% of students live at or below the poverty line
Donations (43%) Mesa United Way (28%) State (23%) December 31, 2014 ASSETS 2014 INVESTMENTS $ 2,012 In Kind (6%) Revenue sources $34,218 TOTAL ASSETS $ 9,034 Expenditures $37,077 Operations Admin (13%) Jr High Program (39%) LIABILITIES Expenditures ($2,859) NET ASSETS ($ 847) Scholarships and High School Program (31%) Special Projects (12%) In Kind (5%)
In order to provide a comprehensive solution for student success, College Bound AZ relies on strategic partnerships. City of Mesa. Our organizations collaborate on student programs and College Bound AZ direction. Mesa Public Schools (MPS). Site Coordinators at the schools facilitate the Junior High Academy. Mesa Community College (MCC). From December through May, College Bound AZ and MCC work closely together to transition students successfully to community college. East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). This career and technical education institution provides our students with job training through 30 certificate programs free of charge. Students are encouraged to attend during their junior and senior years, and are eligible to attend through age 22 for free. Upper Iowa University. Our organizations collaborate on weekend workshops and college credits. Arizona State University. College interns help staff College Bound AZ by being mentors and presenting workshops. Turn a New Leaf. New Leaf administers the Individual Development Account (IDA) program. Students who are employed can have their savings matched three to one. College Bound AZ students utilize the educational IDA to provide up to $4,000 towards college. College Success Arizona. College Bound AZ may recommend students for a unique 4-year scholarship to in-state schools. 40 scholarships are awarded annually. Mesa United Way (MUW). College Bound AZ is a MUW Community Partner. This relationship helps fund College Bound AZ and provides part time AmeriCorps positions partially funded though federal grants. In addition, MUW is the fiscal agent for College Bound AZ.
You are a part of her success. Not all our donors are known to us! We wish to thank all those who graciously support the education of others. Education Heroes. Individuals, organizations or companies who have distinguished themselves by providing exceptional support and/or services are listed here and honored at our graduation dinner. AZ Community Foundation Autodale, Inc Gerald and Elizabeth Paulus Kevin and Jennifer Ho Mesa Rotary Foundation Mesa United Way. Education Advocates. We would like to recognize the generous donations of our supporters. Susan and Rey Contreras Julia Canez Sherman Coleman Randy and Dar Fleischhauer Wendy Wilcox Gutierrez Luke Hansen Sally Harrison Anthony and Norma Hernandez Marissa Hernandez Milt and Cheryl Laflin Jerry and Carol Lee Socorro Luna Diego Prada Ray Martinez Theresa Peralta Greg Reents Debra and Jim Rodarte Lorna Romero Shirley Sellers Ashley Thorpe Karina Zapata Luz Zapeda Exucom Decadence Boutique LLC The Institute of Energy Organ Stop Pizza Uncle Bob s Storage Wal-Mart Store 3799