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OUR MISSION

Enhance the Chelsea School District’s educational experiences by

financing projects beyond the resources of the district and by providing

scholarships to district graduates.

OUR VISION

Chelsea Education Foundation is a highly regarded valuable and caring

resource to students and teachers and is a trusted and beneficial

conduct by all community members.

OUR VALUES

Mission Driven, Strategically Grounded, Financially Sustainable,

Community Focused

THE BEGINNING 

In 1990, the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) as founded by Joe

Piasecki, then superintendent of the Chelsea School District. The goal of

the foundation was to provide funding for a wide spectrum of educational

activities to benefit the residents of Chelsea. The CEF was to serve as a

link between school, business and community to help strengthen Chelsea’s

future. Contributions to CEF are given back to the school district through

college and trade school scholarships and grants to innovative teachers

and administrators.

 

THE PROGRAMS

Since 2001, the foundation has demonstrated significant contribution to the

school district. Over 50 000 students received benefits from the foundation's efforts

and activities over 660 grant programs were funded ranging from art installations

to robotics to financial management over 975 scholarships were awarded to students with outstanding achievement

In 2018, due to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, the CEF was able

to fund a large district wide grant for the first time. The North Creek

Elementary MakersSpace. a place for children to practice innovation and

working together in goups.

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Chelsea Education Foundation and the Community

Chelsea Education Foundation and the Community

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Chelsea Education Foundation 2021

Chelsea Education Foundation 2021

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GivingTuesday Fundraiser

GivingTuesday Fundraiser

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CEF Board Members

The Chelsea Education Foundation board currently meets

the third Monday each month at WSEC 100 building.

Click Here For Board Bios

Amy Forehand – President

Katie Hepler - Vice President

Sandy Lantis - Secretary

Angila Chapman - Treasurer

Beka Alter - Impact Chair
Frank Grohnert - Policy Chair

Jane Diesing - Alumni Chair

Sarah Button - Board Member

Matt Ceo - Board Member

John Daly - Board Member

Wendy Zielen - Board Member

Mike Kapolka - Board Member (non-voting)

Click Here to Learn about CEF Committee Roles

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Why We Do What We Do

At Chelsea Education Foundation, we believe that receiving the proper support and guidance can transform an already bright individual into so much more. We are here to be that support system, and help Chelsea students reach their fullest potential and bring all of their dreams to life. 

The goal of the foundation is to provide funding for a wide spectrum of educational activities to benefit the students of Chelsea. CEF serves as a link between school, business and community to help strengthen Chelsea’s

future. Contributions to CEF are given back to the school district through

college and trade school scholarships and grants to innovative teachers

and administrators.

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