Thank You for Supporting Our 2022 Raffle!

We raised close to $27,000 for multiple organizations benefiting all Westlake City Schools’ students.

The Westlake Educational Foundation (WEF)  extends sincere thanks to Serpentini Chevrolet of Westlake for generously donating  a 2022 Chevy Trax that was raffled for the benefit of Westlake City Schools’ students. The Foundation partnered with the following organizations who donated additional prizes for the drawing and shared in ticket sales proceeds.

Westlake PTAs

WDAB (Westlake Demon Athletic Boosters)

Westlake Music Boosters

Westlake Alumni Association

 

Prize Winners

GRAND PRIZE – 2022 Chevy Trax – Matthew Eck

Raffle winners Matt & Kara Eck get the keys to the 2022 Chevy Trax

 

Prize #1:  WDAB Horns Up!! Basket - Ingrid Adkins

Prize #2: Westlake PTAs “W” Car Wash Bucket - Shelly Benhaddouche

Prize #3: Westlake Alumni Association - $250 cash prize - Leigh Luzar

Prize #4: Westlake Alumni Association - $250 cash prize - Connecting for Kids

Prize #5: Westlake Music Boosters - $200 Learning Express gift card - Rachel Musser

 

Watch drawing on

Westlake Demon Athletics YouTube channel

(drawing begins at minute 41:55)

 

 

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RULES

Tickets will be processed for raffle submission after payment has been received and posted. Winner must be 18 years of age and an Ohio resident. Winner does not need to be present to win. Winner is responsible for taxes, due at the time vehicle is claimed. Winner must claim the vehicle within 30 days of the raffle drawing. If winner does not claim the vehicle within 30 days of drawing, another raffle ticket will be drawn. The Foundation reserves the right to make the final decision in any dispute. Westlake Educational Foundation board members and their spouses are not eligible to win any of the raffle prizes.

Car Raffle Questions? Email us at WEFRaffle@gmail.com

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Thank You For Supporting Our 2021 Raffle!

We raised over $30,000 for multiple organizations benefiting Westlake City Schools’ students.

Raffle winners Joe & Elaine Pavlik get the keys to the 2020 Chevy Trax.

 

WHO ARE WE?

The Westlake Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to extend enhanced opportunities and experiences to Westlake City Schools students beyond the excellent education offered through the District's traditionally funded programs. Originally founded in 1987, the Foundation offers grant funding to teachers and administrators for innovative and creative endeavors in pursuit of educating for excellence.

MISSION

The mission of the Westlake Educational Foundation is to enhance educational opportunities and experiences of Westlake City Schools' students in the endeavor to Educate for excellence.

The Westlake Educational Foundation seeks to promote excellence in education through the use of private revenues by focusing on the following objectives:

• To both encourage outstanding academic achievement and provide enhanced learning opportunities to students.
• To encourage and increase local business, civic, and private sector involvement within our school community.
• To encourage creative and innovative educational programs.

BOARD MEMBERS

Ann Beyer, Foundation Secretary

Craig Catanzarite, Foundation Board Member

Mary Essig, Foundation President

Scott Goggin, WCSD Superintendent and Foundation Chairman

Todd Hopkins, WCSD Treasurer and Ad hoc Foundation Board Member

Joe Kraft, Foundation Board Member

Kathi Maxwell, WCSD Associate Superintendent of Instruction (7-12) and Foundation Board Member

Paul Nebraska, Foundation Treasurer

FOUNDATION CONTACT INFORMATION

WestlakeEducationalFoundation@gmail.com

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION?

You are welcome to show your support to our school community by making a general tax-deductible donation to the Foundation. If you would like to make donation, visit https://wefdonations.cheddarup.com .

The Foundation will email you a 501(c)(3) charitable organization receipt and add your name to the donor list.

STAFF GRANT PROCESS - 2021-2022

Grant Application - Google Form

The Westlake Educational Foundation Staff Grant application process is now open to all WCSD certified staff members effective June 1, 2021.

Deadline to submit applications is July 1, 2021.

ELIGIBILITY

Grant applications may be submitted by any certified staff member of the Westlake City School District. All requests must be submitted by July 1, 2021 using the “Westlake Educational Foundation Staff Grant Application” Google Form link Grant Application - Google Form.

GRANT GUIDELINES OVERVIEW

Requests to the Westlake Educational Foundation are limited to projects that enrich the educational opportunities of students in the Westlake City School District. Projects must encourage the learning and growth of students and advance the missions of both the Foundation and the Westlake City School District. Requests should enhance educational opportunities and experiences over and above the required curriculum and not be made for on-going operational expenses such as salaries, benefits, facility maintenance, supplies, etc. normally covered within the Westlake City School District budget. Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate creativity and innovation in student learning.

Questions about the grant application or process? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r971xKDcLUP9jCyrh9cRe6i4i7a35kI5/view?usp=sharing

Three grant options are available:

Mini Grant

Amounts less than $500 to fund small group, single classroom or limited audience projects and programs.

Moderate Grant:

Amounts from $500 to $1,000 to fund special purpose projects or multiple classroom activities.

Major Grant:

Amounts over $1,000 to fund large projects, distinctive programs, and multiple discipline proposals.

REVIEW PROCESS

Grant requests are considered by the Foundation’s Board of Directors using a formal review process. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of how closely they reflect the Mission of the Westlake Educational Foundation and support the Mission and Strategic Plan Initiatives of the Westlake City School District. Grant applications must be received by the published deadline for consideration. Decisions of the Foundation are final and will be communicated within six weeks of application receipt.

For more information, please contact Kathi Maxwell at maxwell@wlake.org.