Our Mission
The Monona Grove Education Foundation supports the Monona Grove School District in pushing the boundaries of curricular and extracurricular activities throughout the District. The Foundation works with teachers and staff to promote an innovative, well-rounded education inside and outside of the classroom.
What MGEF Does
The Monona Grove Education Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit whose primary mission is to raise funds to support projects and programs that will enhance educational excellence in the Monona Grove School District.
The Foundation is supported solely by generous gifts from individuals, groups, and businesses. Funds from the Foundation will be primarily used to support the needs of the Monona Grove School District and to implement proposals that show promise of enriching the educational opportunities throughout the district. Funds may also be provided to support meritorious extra-curricular projects and to assist in the acquisition of educational materials and facilities.
Through funding of innovative and original programs, the Foundation seeks to take the educational experience beyond the expected level. These resources will enhance the total educational program and expose students and staff to new perspectives in learning. It is the Foundation's expectation that programs and projects supported by the Foundation will help refine educational innovations to ultimately provide Monona Grove students with added knowledge and skills.
Foundation’s Independence
The Foundation is independent from the Monona Grove School District and the Monona Grove Board of Education. However, the Foundation will give the Board of Education written notice of any funds awarded and will not award funds for projects which are inconsistent with the educational mission of the Monona Grove School District. The Foundation may use school facilities as a meeting place and as a registered office.
Foundation’s History
In May 1994, the Monona Grove Education Foundation was incorporated by a group of dedicated community members who recognized the Monona Grove School District lacked sufficient resources to meet their needs. Through foundation efforts and that of others, the impact has reached every areas of the district. The foundation today is an evolution of their vision to make our district one of the best.
Meet the MGEF Board
The Monona Grove Education Foundation Board of Directors governs the Foundation’s operations. Board members are elected to two-year terms with the ability to be reelected. All directors serve without pay. The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month with additional sub-committee meetings throughout the year as necessary.
Leadership
Jason McCutchin
President
Board Member 2016-Present;
President 2019-Present
Jane Meicher-Beebe
Vice President
Board Member 2013-Present;
Vice President 2019-Present
Mary Salvi
Treasurer
Board Member 2019-Present;
Treasurer 2019-Present
Mary O’Connor
Secretary
Board Member 2009-Present;
Secretary 2011-Present
Board Members
Cathy Bernards
MG Parent
Board Member 2022-Present
Abby Eddington
MG Parent
Board Member 2022-Present
Sandy Homburg
MG Parent
Board Member 2019-Present
Wendy Perkins
MG Parent
Board Member 2022-Present
Keri Robbins
MG Parent, Former School Board Member Board Member 2019-Present
Patty Parrot
MG Parent
Board Member 2019-Present
Judy Runk
MG Parent
Board Member 2017-Present
John Weinberger
Former School Board Member
Board Member 2009-Present
Loreen Gage
Former School Board Member
Board Member 2024-Present
Tanya Fredrich
MG School District Superintendent
(non-voting member)
Susan Manning
School Board Representative
(non-voting member)
Jerrud Rossing
Former Business Service Director
Board Member 2024-Present
Emeritus Board Members: Carol Appleton, Gordon McChesney (retired principal), Larry Schmitt,
William Rameker, Edward Young, Kathy Bultman
We mourn the passing of Kathy Thomas, our dear friend and long time board member.