The Education Foundation for the Berea Schools is pleased to announce that the applications for the 2014-2015 Enrichment Grants are now available!

All BCSD staff members are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 in grant monies for enriching and innovative programs that enhance opportunities for students in the district.

To learn more about applications that have been awarded in the past, previous grant recipients and programs are listed here.

In addition to the general Enrichment Grants, the Education Foundation also has specialty grants in Writing/Reading, Physical Education, the Arts, and Architecture.

2014-15 ENRICHMENT GRANTS INCLUDE:

• The Education Foundation Enrichment Grants
  
• Neal and Lynnette Knautz Hesche Writing/Reading and Physical Education Enrichment Grants
• Imagine!  Explore the Arts Grant – In memory of Joanna Pusti
• Makovich & Pusti Architects Enrichment Grant

The application process has changed and is not difficult!  If you are a BCSD staff member and have an idea that would enhance the educational experience of students in the district you are encouraged to apply!  

Applications are due May, 23, 2014 and awards will be announced by the end of July 2014.

To download the application click here.

For more information feel free to contact Kim at kdettmer@berea.k12.oh.us or 216-898-8270.


The Mission of the Education Foundation: Investing in Our Students - Berea School District. 
The Education Foundation is a 501(c)3.  

On the night of March 13, 2014, the Crowne Plaza in Middleburg Heights was filled with energy and enthusiasm at the Education Foundation's 14th Annual Auction!

Over 200 gathered and participated in the Live and Silent Auctions and supported the Education Foundation's mission of investing in our students of the Berea Schools.  Funds raised at the annual event go toward the 2014-2015 Enrichment Grants and helps build the Education Foundation's endowment.  

Mark Your Calendars for next year's Auction - March 12, 2015!

Spring Cleaning Package  Let experienced cleaning technician, Phyllis Giesey, a Berea resident and mother of Kim and Heather, BHS grads in '84 and '87, get your home in shape this spring or summer. This package includes two 6 hour days of cleaning and a bucket of cleaning supplies.
Donated by Phyllis Giesey and Dave Tressel.
Value: $250.

Enjoy your coffee at home or on the go from Café Ah Roma.  This basket contains six coffee cards and five single-pot bags of the house blend.

Donated by Café Ah Roma

Handmade Sterling Silver Jewelry
This intricate necklace and earrings made of argentium (no tarnish) heavy silver chain, turquoise and purple beads, and Swarovski crystals would be a wonderful gift.

Handcrafted and donated by Susan Scheutzow.
Value: $100

Golf at Westfield  Enjoy an afternoon of golf at one of Northeast Ohio’s premier private courses. This package includes 18 holes of golf for four people and a Westfield cooler and tees. The high bidder won’t have to wait to be invited to play- they can simply call for an afternoon tee time and treat their friends to a great round of golf.

Donated by the Westfield Group.
Value: $450

Berea Braves Memories
Keep your memories alive with this wonderful basket containing a BHS alumni yearbook, a 1989 yearbook, an original sketch of the Berea Brave, a stadium seat, a BHS sweatshirt and two t-shirts, plus much more.

Donated by BHS Alumni. Value: $125  

Legacy Hair Care
Treat yourself to a shampoo, cut, and style plus Paul Mitchell products in a cute cosmetics bag from Legacy Hair Studio in Middleburg Hts.

Donated by Legacy Studio and Ann Over.
Value: $60

Get ready for outdoor fun with this Titans themed cornhole set designed, painted, and crafted by Matt King. Perfect for tailgating, graduation parties and family reunions! 

Donated by Dave Tressel and Matt King. Beanbags donated by Luna Marketing.
Value: $225

Indians Lower Box Seats with Terrace Club and Parking Pass -  Enjoy the game from 4 lower box seats in section 167.  This package also includes Terrace Club tickets and a parking pass. Date to be mutually agreed upon.   Donated by Jack and Barb Draves.

 Indians Bleachers Seats  You can heckle the left fielder from these 3 first row bleachers seats. This package also includes access passes to the Terrace Club. Date to be mutually agreed upon by donor and bidder. Donated by Mark and Susan Hans. Value: $36

Enjoy a one night stay at Berea’s 
B & B Riverside Gables. Your stay includes early morning beverage
and pastry on the guest floor, a full breakfast in the main dining room, and a wine tasting for two in nearby scenic Olmsted Falls. Riverside Gables is a completely restored Victorian era house with all the modern conveniences.
Get away for the night or treat out of town guests to a unique stay in downtown Berea.
Donated by Catherine and Kevin McDonough, founders. Value: $160