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’67-’17 Scholarship The ’67-’17 Scholarship  was started by Tech High School’s class of 1967 to provide support to a student who has excelled in their time at Tech and taken advantage of the many opportunities offered by the school. As the class of ’67 has gotten wiser, the class of 2017, 50 years later, has committed to maintaining the scholarship and continuing it in the same vein. It is maintained by former students who feel they owe much to Tech from their time and want to give back to support future graduating classes. The scholarship is given yearly to a Tech student who has demonstrated academic or extracurricular excellence and plans to attend any form of post-secondary education. Please click the donate button below to contribute to the ’67-’17 Scholarship Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation.  Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal.

 

About The Local Education & Activities Foundation Our Mission LEAF 742, the education foundation for District 742, raises funds through donations and grants to increase student access to vital opportunities in academics, activities, arts, and athletics.

Annual Reports Dear Friends of the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF), As a non-profit, LEAF strives to help District 742 meet the needs of its students. Changing times and changing needs have caused us to change and grow. LEAF was founded in 1993 as an activities foundation, recognizing extracurricular activities are a vital component of education and student success. Our purpose was to raise money to help maintain activities, and we gave our first grants to District 742 in 1996. In 2009, LEAF accepted the challenge of providing supplemental funding for academic programs. We created the Academic Enrichment and Opportunity Fund, to enhance curricular and classroom opportunities for our students, and our first academic grant was awarded in 2010. Since 2010, LEAF has grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of the District. Thank you to all our supporters! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Download Public Disclosure Report - 2024 IRS Form 990 Past Annual Reports 2023 Annual Report 2023 IRS Form 990 2022 Annual Report 2022 IRS Form 990 2021 Annual Report 2021 IRS Form 990 2020 Annual Report 2020 IRS Form 990 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2013 Annual Repor 2012 Annual Report 2011  Annual Report 2010 Annual Report 2009 Annual Report

The LEAF Board Handbook Handbook chapters are listed below and are available in Adobe PDF files. Adobe Reader for free, click here  to download. Table of Contents A. Strategic Plan Mission Statement B. Annotated LEAF History C. By-Laws D. LEAF Board of Directors Expectations of Board Members Expectations of Officers Current Board Members Past Board Members Treasurer’s Job Description E. LEAF Committees Standing & Event Committees Description Standing Committees – Membership Nominations Committee Responsibilities Event Committees – Membership 2018 F. Policies & Practices LEAF Accounting Policy Suspected Misconduct and Dishonesty Record Retention and Document Destruction Policy Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form Joint Venture & Similar Arrangements Compensation Policy Donor Flow-Through and Legacy Funds Policy Legacy Fund Letter Template Contingency and ISD Special Assistance Grant Policy Granting and Flow Non-District-Students Legacy Funds and Cash Flow New Ventures – Funds/Fundraising LEAF Event and Shared Expense Allocation Gift Acceptance Investment Policy G. Budget Budget FY9-10 Final Budget FY2018 H. LEAF Grants Grant Allocation Worksheet Allocations Committee Member Instructions Academic Grant Instructions Application for Academic Grant Academic Grant Scoring Form Activities Grant Instructions Application for Activities Grant Activities Grant Scoring Form Grantee Final Report Form Ticket Rebate Grant Returns 1996-2013 I. LEAF Fundraising and Events Night of the Stars Appreciation/Awards Reception Adopt a Classroom A Learning Renaissance – Academic Fund Kickoff-Welcome Back Luncheon Annual Campaign J. Annual Reports K. Executive Director Job Description L. Master Calendar M. Form 990 N. Continually Improving Nonprofit Board Performance

LEAF Board of Directors Charlie Eisenreich President Retired Educator/Administrator Beth Fenstad Vice-President Retired Educator Sara Martini Secretary Media Specialist Westwood Elementary Diane Moeller Past-President Retired School Educator/Administrator Natalie Copeland Executive Director Sharon Botz LEAF Bookkeeper Jasmin Estrada South Activities Director Kris Hagen Kennedy Activities Director Melissa Hanzsek-Brill SCSU Professor Karl Heine Apollo Activities Director Brianna Inkster PCA Home CareDistrict 742 Parent/Volunteer Hani Omar-Jacobson CentraCare Public Health Nurse Lori Johnson LEAF Database ManagerDistrict 742 parent Rene Knippel Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Stearns Bank Laurie Putnam Superintendent of Schools21st Center Coordinator Valerie Raiter Program Supervisor, Avivo Patrick Ridpath North Activities Coordinator Chad Roggeman District 742 Parent/Attorney Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd Eric Ruska Tech Activities Director Justin Skaalerud Apollo Assistant PrincipalDistrict 742 Parent Mark Thelen Retired Ad Agency Owner Rob Voshell Finance Director – City of Sartell Chris Weathersby Advocate, Homeless Helping Homeless

History of LEAF Annotated History 2024 LEAF celebrates 30 years as a nonprofit Adopt-a-Classroom sets a new record of $54,000 and 216 classrooms “adopted” Long time LEAF Executive Director, Bruce Hentges, retires and LEAF hires Natalie Copeland as the new Executive Director LEAF surpasses the $3 million mark in total grants given to District 742 programming 2023 Ayan Omar & Jesus Sandoval raised over $55,000 for the LEAF Student Participation Fund through the CMCF “Dancing With Our Stars” Fundraiser!! Adopt-a-Classroom sets a new record of $51,350 and 205 classrooms “adopted” The “Retired Educators Fund”, begun in 2012, reaches $104,683 and provides $5,234 in grants LEAF begins a new “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award” 2022 20 th Annual LEAF Night of the Stars is held to raise funds for the District Activities Program and LEAF Activities Endowment  Adopt-a-Classroom raises $44,245.  177 classrooms are adopted Over $50,000 raised for the LEAF Homeless Student Services Fund Four new Legacy Funds are begun 2021 Adopt a Classroom sets new record of $38,478 raised and 154 classrooms adopted LEAF makes special grants of $22,000 to support expansion of preschool, $20,000 to encourage activities participation and $4,000 for AP programs “Music Matters” – a new Legacy Fund to support the district-wide Music Program is begun 2020 LEAF surpasses the $2.1 million mark in total grants given to District 742 programming LEAF accepts a $400,000 gift from the estate of George & Shirley Torrey for the Activities Fund COVID related grants total $24,400 Total Legacy Funds (gifts of $25,000 or more) reach 12 2019 PAKCAT (Partners and Kids Counting A-lot Together).  Building on the success of PAKRAT, this new Math program is begun with a $22,350 grant from the Morgan Family Foundation. LEAF Photo Contest “The Best of 742” begins 2018 LEAF funds an “Activity Bus” for middle school students through the generosity of two $10,000 grants:  One from the Morgan Family Foundation and a Difference Maker grant from the Central MN Community Foundation Randy Warzeca and Lucille Guinta-Bates represent LEAF in the CMCF Women’s Fund “Dancing with our Starts” event and raise over $7,200 for LEAF’s Homeless Student Services Fund LEAF grants $171,002 during 2018, bringing the total grants given since 1996 to $1,685,286! 2017 Matching $10,000 challenge grants from Mark & Ann Thelen and Mike Podawiltz and Diana Murphy-Podawiltz help LEAF raise $54,855 for the LEAF Homeless Student Services Fund An annual $10,000 grant from Paul & Joanne Dorsher for the Fund-a-Need auction helps LEAF raise $21,359 in that auction and to donate $10,677 to the District Talent Development Program Liberty Bank partners with LEAF at the Liberty Block Party and donates $15,000 to various LEAF initiatives LEAF begins a new “Activities Participation  Fund” to encourage needy students to participate in the activities program 2016 A LEAF makes $140,683 in grants to academic, activities, arts and athletic program in District 742 2015 LEAF purchases a bus for the Summer Roll & Read PAKRAT Program and expands the program throughout the school district A “PeaceMakers Concert” features the Apollo & Tech choirs is funded with a $3,000 LEAF grant The LEAF “Retired Educators” Legacy Fund reaches the $25,000 level and begins making grants to District Academic & Activities Programs through the regular LEAF grant cycle 2014 The LEAF Homeless Student Services Fund and Language Immersion Program Fund begin LEAF receives the Innovation Grant  and $2,000 from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence & Social Innovation (CNESI) The Otto Bremer Foundation awards a $29,414 grant to LEAF for the PAKRAT program! The LEAF endowment reaches $1 million! 2013 Twelve Night of the Stars features three performances and nets $11,435 for student activities Third annual Learning Renaissance nets $19,930 in Fund-A-Need direct support of academic programs and $16,068 for the Academic Endowment Fund Total Endowed Fund 12/31/13 = Activities Fund: $720,984.01, Academic Fund:  $184,491.70 2012 LEAF Board meets with ClearPath to develop an updated Strategic Plan The Adopt a Classroom Program raises $15,000 and provides 60 classroom grants Tech Football and Tech Athletics designated/Legacy funds reach the $25,000 level and begin providing annual returns to those programs LEAF obtains two grants for the PAKRAT Program and provides $51,914 in support of this P-3 literacy and parent involvement program The second annual Learning Renaissance nets $13,790 in “Fund-a-Need” direct support of academic programs and $13,790 for the Academic Fund Total LEAF grants = $115,307 during 2012-13 school year! Total Endowed Funds 12/31/12 = Activities Fund: $597,523, Academic Fund:  $130,268 2011 NOTS sets a new record, returning $8,049 in ticket revenue to student activities programs LEAF’s new “Adopt A Classroom Program” raises $11,750 and funds 49  classrooms with $250 grants for supplies October: The second Academic Fund Event: “A Learning Renaissance”,  raises over $23,000 and nets $14,734 for the Academic Fund LEAF grants for 2011-12 school year = $103,055! 2010 NOTS Silent Auction moves to on-line only March: First LEAF Academic Fund Grants:  $12,500 October: First Academic Fund Event:  “Food for Thought” held at Tech High School 2009 Establishment of the LEAF Academic Opportunity & Enrichment Fund by Board vote in July, 2009. LEAF now has two funds for donors to consider: Academic Opportunity & Enrichment Fund Student Activities Fund Roll out of new LEAF web page in October: leaf742.org Retreat to update LEAF Strategic Plan held in October 2008 15th   Year Campaign. ($456,800 Pledged, $284,443 collected as of 12/31/10) August: First LEAF Welcome Back Luncheon at Kelly Inn 2007 LEAF Endowment stands at $450,000 as of February, 2007 LEAF Web Page developed: leaf742.org 2006 LEAF Board Handbook developed to encourage Board professionalism. 2005 Year-long development of a Strategic Plan and Vision Statement with funding from the Initiative Foundation. NOTS moves to Paramount Theatre to a “sold out” crowd! 2004 LEAF Hires an Executive Director First LEAF Appreciation & Awards Banquet at Steve & Paulette Schwegman’s home to recognize the many contributions of individuals to the success of LEAF 2002 LEAF undertook a special fundraising project, netting $140,000, to assist in preserving Junior High School activities programming. LEAF Begins Night of the Stars (NOTS) fundraiser 2000 LEAF hired a fundraising consultant and began organized fundraising activities. 1996 Status as a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) non profit organization was received from the IRS. The LEAF endowment reached the $200,000 level. LEAF began its twice yearly granting program utilizing 5% of its endowment fund for the support of extra curricular activities programming in the District’s K-12 schools. 1995 The first LEAF Board of Directors was formed and began meeting regularly. The organization’s by-laws were developed and formally adopted. 1994 Articles of Incorporation as a non-profit organization were developed and filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office. Application was made to the Internal Revenue Service for tax exempt status. 1993 The Board of Education approved the formation of an activities foundation to be called the District 742 Local Education Activities Foundation (LEAF). In June of 1993, the Board approved a transfer of $100,000 to the Central Minnesota Community Foundation to establish the LEAF Endowment Fund.  The Board also approved a ticket price increase of $1.00 on each adult admission and $.50 for each student admission with the subsequent annual revenue from this increase to be deposited in the LEAF Endowment fund. 1992 The Board of Education formed an ad hoc committee to research the possibility of forming a foundation for the purpose of providing support for extra curricular activities in District 742. Student Activities Advisory Committee subsequently recommended to the Board that such a foundation be formed.

Testimonials People are talking about LEAF. Rebecca Hoffarth Rebecca Hoffarth If it wasn’t for the Adopt a Classroom many students would not have gotten the resources to increase their engagement and achievement. My students made huge gains in their learning and I feel that adopt a classroom contributed to their success. With the Adopt a Classroom, students were more engaged with new and meaningful stations in both math and reading that I would not have bought with my personal money. Thank you! Geri Swanson Geri Swanson I am so grateful for this LEAF program and would gladly sing your praises ???? Thank you again for the grant ???? Lynn Johnson Lynn Johnson This grant allowed me to purchase a classroom set of novels – a new novel that kids didn’t know. Having a new book to read inspired students, and they felt valued that someone was willing to provide money for us to do this. I know that it shouldn’t make a difference that the books were new – but it did. They were more positive as we approached the reading. Judy Fairchild Judy Fairchild I have been the lucky recipient of a Leaf Grant for a couple years. It is a wonderful gift that keeps on giving. I benefit and so do all my students. Sometimes I have used it to support curriculum and other times it is a great resource as many students in our district show up with few if any supplies. Along with the money I spend from my own, I am able to do a bit extra thanks to these generous supporters. Rewarding students for achievement is another fun way I have used the my Leaf Grant,they all love Jolly Ranchers. Amy Rasmussen Amy Rasmussen I have LOVED the Adopt a Classroom Program. I spend hundreds of dollars a year on my students, and I feel appreciated and acknowledged by having the flexibility of purchasing what I need for my classroom. I feel trusted and validated as a professional! The process is easy, just filling out a form of our needs. THANK YOU! Gary Zwack, Director of Bands, Tech High School Gary Zwack, Director of Bands, Tech High School This year I used the Adopt A Classroom Grand to purchase trumpet and trombone mutes. These are extra accessories which are used in many concert band and jazz ensemble pieces. Although I ask students to purchase their own mutes many use school instruments or are unable to afford them. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these tools to better meet the performance needs of my students! Jessica Eddy Jessica Eddy Most of my students come to school without school supplies and I typically pay hundreds of dollars out of my own pocket to supply the basics to my students such as calculators, pencils, folders and notebooks to students who otherwise sit in class without these materials and use this as a reason to not participate/complete their school work. Thanks to the leaf grant, three E/BD classrooms were supplied with school supplies for our students that come without materials. This demonstrates to the students someone cares about them enough to supply what they need in order for them to come and learn. The teachers and students are very thankful to what this grant supplied us with! Jon Vollen, Riverwoods School Jon Vollen, Riverwoods School The Adopt a Classroom grant that I received for my classroom this past fall was fantastic! We used the $250.00 to purchase books and relevant maps/puzzles for our classroom. The lending library that has been created, is a great addition to my Social Studies/Career Exploration classroom! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for this program. We stretched the money in many ways to get the most books and supplies to assist this new project. Have a great day and keep up the great work and program! Chengying Yang Chengying Yang I think this is a wonderful program to help teachers. I was able to use the money to buy the things that really help myself as well as my kiddos. I really appreciate this program. Big think you! Lynda Senger Lynda Senger My class helped me in the process of picking out the supplies we needed and wanted. When they arrived in the huge box my class said it was like opening up a birthday present! They took such great care of the items and felt ownership in the whole process!! Karen Ingeman, Clearview Music Teacher Karen Ingeman, Clearview Music Teacher I cannot thank the LEAF Adopt a Classroom Project enough for the support you gave our music classroom this year at Clearview. I have not had a Music budget for several years now so the $250 purchased mallets, snare drum brushes, triangle holders, a book about B.B. King on Blues and folk dance music with instruction booklet that all students are enjoying. Thank you for helping us get these items that help our students have a “hands on ” approach to music making. They are so appreciative and eager to sing, play and create. Phoebe Kohman, Grade 4 teacher, Discovery Phoebe Kohman, Grade 4 teacher, Discovery This is my second year of receiving a Leaf Adopt a Classroom grant. What a wonderful program! Last year I was able to purchase a large number of books for my classroom library. I teach at Discovery where we have a very diverse population. I need to have high interest books at all levels of reading to meet the needs of my English Language Learners as well as my high achieving students. This year I was able to purchase a better system to store the books in my room so that students can check out and return the books with ease. I know that the Leaf Grant has helped increase outside of school reading for my students as I allow them to take books home. Thank you so much! Lucía Morán Lucía Morán Thank you to everyone for collaborating with LEAF, and supporting education. With this grant I bought Spanish books for my classroom and binders for each of my students. It has been so great to have more books available to the students in Spanish. We have really enjoyed them. I have used the binders all year long and they have been very helpful. THANK YOU! Denae Stuber, Apollo Denae Stuber, Apollo My Career and Technical Education Program was the grateful recipient of a $250 grant for school supplies through the LEAF Adopt a Classroom Project. Supplies purchases included highlighters, markers, labels, calculators, and other much needed supplies. The amount of money provided will help keep my program stocked with supplies for the next several years. School budgets have been downsized and basic needs for running a classroom seem to have been hit the hardest. My students and I appreciate the support that we received from our business sponsor and would really encourage other businesses to become a part of the LEAF process to help other classrooms provide these needed supplies. Thank you for believing in the educational process of helping our young adults achieve success through programs like LEAF! The LEAF grant money was great. I was able to purchase puzzles, reading and math manipulatives, and games for our kindergarten classroom. One of the items we were able to purchase was magna-tiles. They are building type blocks that can be used to build 3D shapes. These blocks allow math, science and creativity to be used together. The students love them. They are used often in our class. The students were so excited to get the new things for our classroom. Jean Michael, Apollo Math Department Jean Michael, Apollo Math Department With my LEAF Adopt a Classroom Grant, I was able to purchase a Algebra 1 Versatiles set. It allows my students to do math in a hands on manner. The students enjoy doing something different every once in a while and the VersaTiles set works well for this. Some student even ask when we are doing the tiles again. Martha Christensen Martha Christensen I am a licensed school nurse for District 742. My assignment includes Talahi and Oak Hill Elementary Schools. The Adopt a Classroom Project money was used to purchase items for Talahi. (The Oak Hill PTA typically donates money to the Health Office and other donations at Oak Hill allowed me to use the monies at Talahi.) This money was used to purchase elastic waist sweat pants in various sizes and muted “unisex” colors and assorted sizes of male and female underwear. This allowed the Health Office staff to offer kids a quick change of clothing when a situation occurred that required a change of clothing. (Less time digging through boxes looking for something appropriate.) Less time was lost from the classroom, and the Health Office staff could attend to others in more “urgent” need of care. The sweat pants “blend in” and it was less obvious the kids had on clothes form school. Self esteem preserved. Parents were able to remain at work. Kids could remain at school. We ask for the clothing be washed and returned to school. (That does happen on occasion.) This simple purchase was a huge help to us in the Talahi Health Office! Thanks for asking and thanks for all you do for the kids in St. Cloud schools. Laurie Putnam, Assistant Principal, South Junior High Laurie Putnam, Assistant Principal, South Junior High The money donated to the South Office Staff greatly benefited our students in myriad ways. The money enabled us to reach all students on a macro level and many on the micro. We provided trapper keepers, school supplies, socks, mittens and hats for students who came to school unprepared for the weather and without family resources to attain them. Additionally, we provided materials to the counselors for providing social skills training to all sixth graders through the classroom. Thank you so much for providing us with this funding. Lynn Keenan Lynn Keenan I was very thankful to get my grant this year. I was able to buy sets of 3 different novels for my students. It was great to be able to have new books, and I know the kids appreciated it too. It was really nice to supplement the small budget I had available. The program is very beneficial and I really appreciated receiving the grant! Thanks for your help with this! Ruth Johnson, Clearview 1st grade teacher Ruth Johnson, Clearview 1st grade teacher I have been greatly blessed by the LEAF organization in the past two years. I applied for and received a classroom materials grant that helped me purchase 3 IPads for my classroom. These have proven to be valuable assets in my instruction. Students have used them for practice and review of reading and math skills and also for creating stories that fulfill a media literacy first grade standard. Students are highly motivated to use the IPads and highly engaged with the tasks on them. Secondly, I was fortunate to receive a $250 classroom grant this year. I purchased a web-based reading program with leveled digital books that were read daily in my instructional guided reading groups. The program included comprehension activities that related well to the format of standardized testing. My students’ reading and math scores were very good this year, showing strong increases and levels meeting or exceeding national norms. Having these instructional tools made a great difference!! School monies are designated for specific uses, so access to purchase instructional materials for our classrooms is virtually non-existent. Without the financial support of LEAF, these purchases would not have happened for me nor impacted my students. Thanks so much for your hard work and commitment to creating these opportunities for District 742 students!! Forever thankful. Barbara Koenig Barbara Koenig The $250 grant I received was used to purchase an ipad for use in our classroom. With the many free apps I was able to obtain, I was able to provide extensions and remediations for MANY students. Many of the apps I downloaded were games which went right along with our classroom learning and which could be used in a station activity for 4 children at a time. The ipad was never sitting idle and will be used again next year for many more students! Thank you! Angela Mitchell Angela Mitchell THANK YOU LEAF!! I am fortunate to have received a Chromebook this year for my classroom due to LEAF! That gift has been extremely valuable to the learning in my classroom. Students use it daily to research our Social Studies topics allowing for inquiry driven learning. The additional technology has increased engagement and the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for success in today’s world. As a teacher, I have been able to provide more learning options and better support individualized instruction as well. Tools such as these are vital to the success of all learners in our classrooms. I am extremely grateful for the support that LEAF has provided for my classroom and all of its learners! THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN! Jennifer Lucken, Kindergarten Teacher, Madison Elementary Jennifer Lucken, Kindergarten Teacher, Madison Elementary To Whom It May Concern, In the fall of 2013, my kindergarten class received a $250.00 Grant. I used the grant to purchase multiple copies of books for our listen to read center. These books have benefitted students by providing them with vocabulary rich reading materials, being read by fluent and expressive readers. They have been able to listen to the stories multiple times increasing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Because they LOVED the stories, they have taken excellent care of the books and the books will be available to future students. The books in the listening center have also benefitted the students by allowing them to be independent, freeing up me to provide guided reading and intervention to small groups and individual students. Thanks to the LEAF grant, we have had a very successful year. Students have had accelerated growth on MAP assessments. Non-readers have become readers! Sincerely. Heather Dehn-Brastad Heather Dehn-Brastad I was lucky enough to receive a LEAF grant this year for my classroom, and it really made a difference! One of the things I purchased was some motivational and math posters to hang in my room. Since I was new to Tech this year, these helped define the space as a math room. My favorite poster is one that says, “Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, it means you should try HARDER.” I point to it all the time and remind students to keep trying. I also bought a carton of tissues to use in the room. It seems so minor, but being able to have a box out for the students, especially during this almost-endless winter, was so helpful. It would have cost a lot of my personal money to keep tissue in my room. Finally, I bought some scientific calculators. I have many lower-income students in my classes, and there are several that do not have a good calculator. It has helped a lot for them to be able to borrow one of the classroom set to use in class. I really appreciate the LEAF grant! Shawn Thull Shawn Thull Hi Bruce & LEAF team, I was pleasantly surprised to receive on of the LEAF grants this year. The money helped me purchase countless books for my classroom! Many students enjoyed copies of Divergent, Matched, Maze Runner, Harry Potter and City of Ember to name just a few. I look forward to using them for years to come. I also used a small amount of the grant to help support the many items I found I needed as the school year went on. Thank you! Rhonda Juell Rhonda Juell The LEAF grant helped us to purchase materials for more hands on projects than our school budget would allow. One of the projects was designing t-shirts to encourage others to be drug free. The t-shirts said “My Natural High Is…” and on the back they designed their own picture showing what their natural high is. Julie Keller Julie Keller My LEAF grant went for a Chromebook for student use. The Chromebook was used every day by many students. Students worked math activities, researched topics, and keyboarded writing projects. When our class was gone for a day the Chromebook was borrowed to another classroom for use. Students were motivated to work on the Chromebook and this increased their level of achievement. Jeb Gainy Jeb Gainy The LEAF Adopt a Classroom Project was great this year. It allowed me to purchase supplies for my student that usually come out of my pocket or are not available at all. Because of this funding I was able to ensure all my students had basic supplies even at the end of the year. Thank you!!!! Below are some general comments received in appreciation LEAF’s work in District 742. Laura Provinzino Laura Provinzino My extracurricular involvement at Tech provided opportunities for inquiry, working hard, thinking on my toes, challenging myself to do my best, and the me well in college and law school and now in my profession as a litigation attorney. Danny Erickson, Apollo High School Danny Erickson, Apollo High School Yale Law School and Rhodes Scholar LEAF provided funding to the Apollo Theatre program that allowed us to purchase new body mikes…As a student of the arts, it is greatly appreciated that this group is honoring our accomplishments. Nicholas Krueger MD, University of Minnesota Medical School Nicholas Krueger MD, University of Minnesota Medical School I truly benefited from the variety of programs and offerings… extracurricular opportunities ranging from athletics to math league, theatre productions to student government… These experiences continue to make a difference as I practice family medicine and volunteer in my community. Alex Hanks, Tech High School Student-Athlete Alex Hanks, Tech High School Student-Athlete Because of cuts to activities in the school district, uniforms and other supplies are not provided by the district. LEAF grants have allowed programs to purchase these much needed supplies. The support of LEAF is crucial in helping activities perform at the highest level possible.

Adopt A Classroom Today! Each year, families and teachers spend hundreds of dollars on needed classroom supplies. The Adopt A Classroom project provides businesses, groups, and individuals the opportunity to make a difference in our community schools. For only $250, you can adopt a classroom and help lessen this financial burden. 100% of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly to the classroom. How to make a donation to the Adopt A Classroom program: Complete and submit the form below , then use the “Donate ” button for your payment or download our mail-in form . To support a specific classroom, please complete the form above. Donate securely online with your credit card. Click below to donate. When using PayPal, specify the number of classrooms you wish to support by adjusting the quantity. Thank you for supporting education in District 742! After receiving your contribution, you will receive a tax acknowledgment for your records. Please call 320-281-6581 if you have any questions. Please mail downloaded mail-in donation forms to: LEAF PO Box 1132 Saint Cloud, MN 56302

Annual Awards Reception The LEAF Board recognizes that we would be unable to fulfill our Mission of supporting District 742 activities and academics without the contributions of many volunteers as well as generous charitable donations. In 2004, LEAF began to recognize the people who have made special contributions to LEAF and the District 742 activities program through their tireless service or philanthropic contributions. Read News & History LEAF Award Recipients Phil Welter Volunteer Service Award For significant and ongoing volunteer involvement with LEAF 2025 Grandpa John Bowden2024 Ayan Omar, Jesus Sandoval & Abby Peine2023  Laura Pfannenstein and Shelley Rolfes2022  Tim Beck2020  Victoria Hedtke, Nicholas Hollermann & Melissa Hanzek-Brill2019  Randy Warzecha, Lucille Guinta-Bates & Bruce Watkins2018  Pat Welter2015  Jim Pehler2013  Paul Muller2012  Wayne Schluchter2011  Patrick Henry2010  Robert Feigh2009  Dennis Smith2008  Bob & Sue Hanks2007  Gary Zwack2006  Jean Sonsteby2005  John & Kris Scharenbroich2004  Ken Kelsey George & Shirley Torrey Award for Charitable Giving For significant financial or in-kind contributions to LEAF 2025 Individual/Couple: Kevin and Beth Donnelly 2025 Business/Organization: Costco Employee Readers 2024 Individual/Couple: David Krueger Family & District 742 Retired Educators2024 Business/Organization: J. A. Wedum Foundation, Jay Portz-President2023 Individual/Couple:  Don Helgeson & Sue Shepard, the Schnettler Family2023 Business/Organization:  McDowall Company, St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc2022 Individual:  Peggy Carlson & Chuck Nielsen, Janna & Mike LaFountaine, and Janet & Mike Reagan2022 Business:  Al Dahlgren/Once Upon A Child2020  Proviant Group2019  Kiwanis Club of St. Cloud2018  Mark & Ann Thelen, Mike Podawiltz and Diana Murphy-Podawiltz, Liberty Bank-Mark Bragelman2004  Mike Faber and Viking Coca-Cola2016  St. Cloud Rotary Club, Jim Rahkshani, Café Renaissance2015  Vicki & Lee Morgan, Wayne & Julie Schluchter2013  MARCO, Inc, Jeff Gau, CEO, St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club2012  Jason Bernick-Bernick’s Vending and Bernick’s Family Foundation, Mark & Angie Benson- Benson Funeral Home2011  McKay Family Auto/Patty Yarbrough, KDV-Loren Viere2010  Dick Anderson, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites2009  St. Cloud Lions2008  Barclay and Janet Carriar, Don Farleo Advertising and Design-Don & Diane Farleo2007  Tom and Joyce Schlough, Lamar Outdoor Advertising2006  Don and Jan Watkins, Regent Broadcasting2005  Joanne & Paul Dorsher, St. Cloud Times-Bill Albrecht Publisher Coaching/Advising Excellence Award In recognition of demonstrated excellence in helping students excel through activities 2025  Ben Thell and Kristy Husen 2024 Linda Voigt2023  Mike Trewick and Jeff Wucherer2020  Nantha Viswanathan2019  Jill Lipp and Pete Mantanich2018  Mike Voit, Wayne Chmelik, Karlyn Doyle, and Kerry Kopp2015  Steve Taylor and Justin Skaalerud2013  Bernie Rolle and Gary Zwack2012  Cynthia Kaercher and Karmin Schraw2011  Megan Pederson and Paul Bates2010  Kevin Kiffmeyer and Jason Parker2009  Gregg Martig, Tim Bengtson and Thea Stockinger2008  Mick Boatz and Sue Williams2007  Mike Bakken and Bruce Woidyla2006  Deb Bendix and Dave Hoeller2005  Ron Kaczor and John Lieser Instructional Excellence Award In recognition of educational excellence and accomplishment 2025 Kristen Dollman-Stoll and Amanda Seutter 2024 District 742 VEX Robotics Program and Advisors2023  Ryan Cox, Director of Innovation & Instructional Technology2022  Laurie Putnman-Asst. Superintendent and District 742 Bus Drivers and Staff2021  Kristin Herbert, North Jr. High and Alexandra Badger, Apollo High School2020  District 742 AVID Program, Jane Greeney-Schill, Director2019  Tammy Wilson, Principal at Discovery Community School2018  District 742 Immersion Program, Sue Linn-Hasbrouk, Director2016  Superintendent Willie Jett2015  District 742 Early Childhood Education Program, Alicia Jepsen, Director2013  Jen Day, WE ACT Program Advisor and Sara Martini, PAKRAT Program Coordinator2013  Mark Weimer, St. Cloud Robotics Program, Jennifer doom, Tech HOSA and Bill Garceau, Tech Skills USA Program2011  District 742 Advanced Placement Program and Teachers2010  Meredith Boucher and Denis Huebsch2009  St. Cloud Education Association, presented to President Mary Broderick LEAF Lifetime Service Award For significant and ongoing service to and support of the LEAF Mission 2025 Bruce Hentges2024  Bruce Mohs2023  Peggy Carlson2022  Bob Feigh2021  Elizabeth Reisinger2020  Pat Krueger2019  Pat Welter2018  Joanne Dorsher2016  Don Farleo2015  Barclay Carriar2013  George Torrey2012  Don Watkins2009  Phil Welter

Apollo Class of 2003 Reunion Fundraiser The Apollo Class of 2003 has decided to leave a lasting mark in recognition of their 20th class reunion.  Any gifts given via LEAF’s PayPal account or directly to the reunion organizers will be directed to the LEAF Activities Participation Fund  to be used in support of Apollo students who need some financial assistance in order to be able to participate in the Apollo afterschool activities program.  This fund will pay for physicals, needed equipment, and transportation needs of individual students to make the goal of activities participation a reality for many students. Classmates or community members can donate to this fund by clicking here  or on the button below.  Donations can also be made through the reunion committee members, and they will be added to the fund.  100% of all funds donated will go to support activities participation.  There are no administrative or credit card fees.  All donors will receive a thank you/tax acknowledgment from LEAF. A ceremony will be held following the class reunion and a “check” will be presented to Apollo activities on behalf of the Apollo Class of 2003!  THANKS to the Apollo Class of 2003! Please click the donate button below to contribute to the Apollo Class of 2003 - Student Activities Participation Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation.  Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal.

Registration Information Annual Apollo Activities Golf Scramble 11th Annual Apollo Activities Golf ScrambleMonday, June 23, 2025 • Territory Golf ClubShotgun Start at 11:00 a.m. Register Your Team Below! The cost of each participant is only $125 which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, food and soft drinks/health drinks on the course, many individual contests, door prizes, and a special social following golf.  All proceeds from this fundraiser are divided between an endowment for Apollo Activities (LEAF Foundation) and funding immediate needs within the Activities area. Be a Team Captain and find three/four friends to come out and have a great day while supporting a worthy cause! If you would prefer, the committee will assign you to a team, just return the registration form. Those who are not able to join the golf tournament are encouraged to come out for the evening social to create new memories with old friends. Cost of the social only is $25. Questions? Contact Karl Heine, Apollo AD – Email: karl.heine@isd742.org  or Phone: (320) 370-8660 Online Team Registration Form Participants must be 18 years old and have completed High School. Pay Team Registration Use the button below to pay your team registration online via PayPal or with your credit card. Or send check payable to: LEAF 742 PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN  56302 Be A Sponsor For Our Next Event Choose your Sponsorship level and pay online using the button below. Apollo Golf Tournament Sponsor Platinum Sponsor $2,500.00 USD Major Sponsor $1,000.00 USD Course Food or Beverage $500.00 USD Eagle Sponsor $300.00 USD Hole Sponsor $100.00 USD Or download a Sponsorship form   and send check payable to: LEAF 742 PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN  56302

Ayan Omar and Jesús Sandoval are participating in "Dancing With Our Stars" presented in 2023 by the Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. Ayan and Jesús will compete for a chance to win up to $15,000 for LEAF (Local Education & Activities Foundation) to help in funding Activities Participation in District 742. Visit "leaf742.org" for more information about LEAF and the Activities Participation Fund.

Beeranthropy at Pantown Brewing What: Event by Pantown Brewing Company and Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF 742)Where: 408 37th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, United States, Minnesota 56303When: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 – 3:00pm-10:00pmWho: EVERYONE is invited Join us on Wednesday, August 27th, for a special Beeranthropy event supporting LEAF's Adopt A Classroom Program (District 742). Second Fiddle will be bringing the party with great music from 6-8pm. There'll be pizzas, giant soft pretzels, and snacks available for purchase so come hungry! Bring your competitive spirit—fun yard games will be out and ready for play! Pantown Brewing will donate 25% of all sales (including in-house food, snacks, crowlers, apparel/merchandise, and growler refills) and 100% of tips to LEAF's Adopt A Classroom Program. Currently, teachers often spend hundreds of dollars to provide basic supplies for classroom use. From basics such as permanent markers, pencils, notebooks and clean clothes for elementary children, to the more specialized items like sheet music, science kits, dry ice and mice for snake food; our teachers spend their own money to help ensure a quality educational experience. Businesses, individuals, grand-parents or groups can choose to adopt a specific classroom at a specific school, or make a $250 donation to LEAF and allow LEAF to choose a classroom randomly from those classrooms that apply for help. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to the participating classrooms! Come out and support a great cause!

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Contact Us Thank you for your interest in LEAF. If you have questions or would like more information about LEAF please complete the form below, email info@leaf742.org or call us at 320-281-6581 . Help support academic achievement and activities in District 742 schools. Donate today! Office Address: 101 7th Avenue SouthSt. Cloud, Minnesota 56301 Mailing Address: PO Box 1132St. Cloud, Minnesota 56302

Corborn’s More School Rewards Earn $$$ for your favorite school or support “LEAF 742” with Coborn’s More School Rewards. How it Works Log in or register at moreRewards.com  or the MORE Rewards mobile app to designate your preferred school or childcare facility. Select “Manage my membership” and enroll in “School Rewards.” Choose your favorite school or choose “LEAF 742.” Shop Coborn’s , Cash Wise , and Marketplace Foods  stores for our store brands (Food Club, Full Circle, Top Care, @ease, Paws, Tippy Toes, and more!) to earn points for your school. There are more than 3,000 qualifying items! The points your school earns will help grow their share of the total amount that Coborn’s donates. It’s like a pie – the size of your school’s slice will depend on how many points they have received. Schools should encourage their supporters to register for their location at moreRewards.com. Find more information at moreRewards.com/school .

LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award In January of 2023, LEAF made a commitment to recognize outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have had a positive impact on the community via the “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award.” The award criteria are: Must be a graduate of a District 742 High School. Must have stayed in the St. Cloud area throughout their adult years. Must have had a successful career and/or made a significant contribution to the St. Cloud community. We encourage the public to participate  in the nomination process for the “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award.”  To nominate a deserving alumnus, please complete the downloadable PDF form and return it to LEAF via mail or email. Download the Nomination Form Read News & History Recipients of LEAF's District 742 Distinguished Alumni Award Name Month / Year Inducted School of Graduation Sue and Terry Pladson February, 2025 Tech High School Barclay Carriar February, 2024 Apollo High School Patrick Kructhen February, 2024 Apollo High School Marty Heine August, 2023 Tech High School Wayne Schluchter August, 2023 Tech High School Mark Bragelman February, 2023 Apollo High School

Donate to LEAF 742 Your donation to the LEAF endowment fund will help support academic achievement and activities in District 742 schools. If you would like to support a specific LEAF fund, visit here. Thank you for helping our students reach their full potential. Contribute to LEAF's General Fund! LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Click here  to donate to a specific program or fund. More ways you can help support academic achievement and activities in District 742 schools. Coborn’s More School Rewards Support your favorite school or support LEAF by enrolling in Coborn’s More School Rewards. Learn more Kohl’s Cash? Support Homeless Students Homeless Students Fund can use Kohl’s Cash certificates to purchase much needed items for our district’s homeless students and their families. Learn more

Events Throughout the year, LEAF celebrates students and raises money to support educational programming with a variety of events. Most of the events are designed to raise money for the LEAF endowment fund and also raise awareness of the importance of student educational opportunities and activities. Apollo Activities Golf Tournament The Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble supports the Apollo activities program. Learn more Beeranthropy Join us on Wednesday, August 27th, for a special Beeranthropy event supporting LEAF's Adopt A Classroom Program (District 742). Learn more Tech Tiger Scramble The Tech Tiger Scramble Golf Tournament provides funding for the Tech athletics program. Learn more

Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble The John Lieser Apollo Activities Scramble Focuses on Students and support of the Apollo Activities Program.  It is the largest single fundraising event for Apollo Activities. Mark your calendars  for the 11th Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble & Social, to be held at the Territory Course on Monday, June 23, 2025!  This event is a fundraiser for the Apollo Activities Program and is focused on fun and camaraderie with others who support Apollo activities. Participants include former students, past and present teachers/coaches, Apollo supporters and community members. This is the largest single fundraising event for Apollo Activities and is named after Apollo’s only head golf coach in its history. The John Lieser Apollo Activities Scramble allows you to create 4 or 5-person teams and there will be a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. Current Apollo activities teams will provide unique contests on selected holes. The cost of each participant is only $125 which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, food and soft drinks/health drinks on the course, many individual contests, door prizes, and a special social following golf. All proceeds from this fundraiser are divided between an endowment for Apollo Activities (LEAF Foundation) and funding immediate needs within the Activities area. Be a Team Captain and find three/four friends to come out and have a great day while supporting a worthy cause!  If you would prefer, the committee will assign you to a team, just return the registration form. Those who are not able to join the golf tournament are encouraged to come out for the evening social to create new memories with old friends. Cost of the social only is $25. REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT EVENT Be A Sponsor For Our Next Event Choose your Sponsorship level and pay online using the button below. Apollo Golf Tournament Sponsor Platinum Sponsor $2,500.00 USD Major Sponsor $1,000.00 USD Course Food or Beverage $500.00 USD Eagle Sponsor $300.00 USD Hole Sponsor $100.00 USD Or download a Sponsorship form and send check payable to: LEAF 742 PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN  56302 Questions? Contact Karl Heine, Apollo AD – Email: karl.heine@isd742.org  or Phone: (320) 370-8660 Read News & History

Learning Renaissance Fundraiser SAVE THE DATE: October 27th, 2024 ~ 5:00 - 8:00 p.m Since 2011, the LEAF Learning Renaissance has been an evening of food, wine and friendly conversation with others who support public education. It has helped raise funds in support of the LEAF academic fund as well as many special-need-projects for academic programming. The “Learning Renaissance” supports academics in St Cloud’s public schools.  Join us for a great evening of socializing with others who support public education while dining on regional foods and fine wine from the Mediterranean. Many attendees consistently tell us that this is their favorite fundraising event of the year because it is such a unique event! In 2024 our fund-a-need will focus on the Middle School Activities  program.   We hope to see you on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Café Renaissance!  Join us from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tickets are just $80 per person. Join us by clicking on the button below. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Donate to our Fund-A-Need effort. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation.  Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Click here   to support LEAF’s Learning Renaissance by becoming a Sponsor (PDF document). Use the buttons below to select your sponsorship level and make your donation online with your credit card or PayPal account. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation.  Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Contact LEAF’s executive director at 320-281-6581 or by email: info@leaf742.org . Read News & History

Report To The Community And Awards Reception The LEAF Board recognizes that we would be unable to fulfill our Mission of supporting District 742 activities and academics without the contributions of many volunteers as well as generous charitable donations. In November of 2004, the Annual LEAF Appreciation Reception and Awards Recognition was begun to recognize the people who have made special contributions to LEAF and the District 742 activities program through their tireless service or philanthropic contributions.  It is also a time for LEAF to report to the community how their generous donations have been used in the past year. The first LEAF Appreciation Reception was held in the home of Steve and Paulette Schwegman. In 2005 and 2006, the event was moved to the Paramount Theatre and held in conjunction with a scheduled performance at the Theatre. Invited guest enjoy Hors D’oeuvres and refreshments followed by an awards program. In the fall of 2008, the venue was changed to Tech or Apollo – whichever school is performing a Fall Musical (they used to rotate). Following the recognition, guests are invited to attend the Fall Musical Performance. The event moved to the St. Cloud Country Club in 2015, where it has stayed except for the two COVID years of 2021 & 2022. LEAF Report To The Community And Awards Reception Goals: Thank donors Honor volunteers Publicity for LEAF within the St. Cloud Community Cultivation of loyalty for the LEAF mission 2024 LEAF Report To The Community And Awards Reception The 2024 Annual Meeting was held at the Country Club on Monday, February, 26th.  LEAF welcomed supporters, reported on happenings during 2023, and presented awards to several individuals, businesses and organizations for their contributions to LEAF and education in District 742. The following individuals were recognized: Volunteer Service Award For significant and ongoing volunteer involvement with LEAF Ayan Omar & Jesus Sandoval Abby Peine Charitable Giving Award For significant financial or in-kind contributions to LEAF Business/Organization Category: J. A. Wedum Foundation, Jay Portz-President Individual Donor Category David Krueger Family District 742 Retired Educators Instructional Excellence Award In recognition of educational excellence and accomplishment District 742 VEX Robotics Program and Advisors Coaching Excellence Award In recognition of demonstrated excellence in helping students excel through activities Linda Voigt, Apollo High School Lifetime Service Award For significant and ongoing service to and support of the LEAF Mission Bruce Mohs Read News & History Previous Award Recipients Phil Welter Volunteer Service Award 2004  Ken Kelsey 2005  John & Kris Scharenbroich 2006  Jean Sonsteby 2007  Gary Zwack 2008  Bob & Sue Hanks 2009  Dennis Smith 2010  Robert Feigh 2011  Patrick Henry 2012  Wayne Schluchter 2013  Paul Muller 2015  Jim Pehler 2018  Pat Welter 2019  Randy Warzecha, Lucille Guinta-Bates Bruce Watkins 2020  Victoria Hedtke Nicholas Hollermann Melissa Hanzek-Brill 2022  Tim Beck 2023  Laura Pfannenstein and Shelley Rolfes2024 Ayan Omar, Jesus Sandoval & Abby Peine   George & Shirley Torrey Award for Charitable Giving 2004  Mike Faber and Viking Coca-Cola 2005  Joanne & Paul Dorsher St. Cloud Times, Bill Albrecht Publisher 2006  Don and Jan Watkins Regent Broadcasting 2007  Tom and Joyce Schlough Lamar Outdoor Advertising 2008  Barclay and Janet Carriar Don Farleo Advertising and Design, Don & Diane Farleo 2009  St. Cloud Lions 2010  Dick Anderson, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 2011  McKay Family Auto/Patty Yarbrough KDV, Loren Viere 2012  Jason Bernick, Bernick’s Vending and Bernick’s Family Foundation Mark & Angie Benson, Benson Funeral Home 2013  MARCO, Inc, Jeff Gau, CEO St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club 2015  Vicki & Lee Morgan Wayne & Julie Schluchter 2016  St. Cloud Rotary Club Jim Rahkshani, Café Renaissance 2018  Mark & Ann Thelen Mike Podawiltz and Diana Murphy-Podawiltz Liberty Bank, Mark Bragelman 2019  Kiwanis Club of St. Cloud 2020  Proviant Group 2022 Business:  Al Dahlgren/Once Upon A Child 2022 Individual:  Peggy Carlson & Chuck Nielsen, Janna & Mike LaFountaine, and Janet & Mike Reagan 2023 Business/Organization:  McDowall Company and St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves Boxing, Inc 2023 Individual/Couple:  Don Helgeson & Sue Shepard, the Schnettler Family2024 Business/Organization: J. A. Wedum Foundation, Jay Portz-President 2024 Individual/Couple: David Krueger Family & District 742 Retired Educators Coaching/Advising Excellence Award 2005  Ron Kaczor and John Lieser 2006  Deb Bendix and Dave Hoeller 2007  Mike Bakken and Bruce Woidyla 2008  Mick Boatz and Sue Williams 2009  Gregg Martig, Tim Bengtson and Thea Stockinger 2010  Kevin Kiffmeyer and Jason Parker 2011  Megan Pederson and Paul Bates 2012  Cynthia Kaercher and Karmin Schraw 2013  Bernie Rolle and Gary Zwack 2015  Steve Taylor and Justin Skaalerud 2018  Mike Voit, Wayne Chmelik, Karlyn Doyle, and Kerry Kopp 2019  Jill Lipp and Pete Mantanich 2020  Nantha Viswanathan 2023  Mike Trewick and Jeff Wucherer2024 Linda Voigt Instructional Excellence Award 2009  St. Cloud Education Association, presented to President Mary Broderick 2010  Meredith Boucher and Denis Huebsch 2011  District 742 Advanced Placement Program and Teachers 2013  Mark Weimer, St. Cloud Robotics Program, Jennifer doom, Tech HOSA and Bill Garceau, Tech Skills USA Program 2013  Jen Day, WE ACT Program Advisor and Sara Martini, PAKRAT Program Coordinator 2015  District 742 Early Childhood Education Program, Alicia Jepsen, Director 2016  Superintendent Willie Jett 2018  District 742 Immersion Program, Sue Linn-Hasbrouk, Director 2019  Tammy Wilson, Principal at Discovery Community School 2020  District 742 AVID Program, Jane Greeney-Schill, Director 2021  Kristin Herbert, North Jr. High and Alexandra Badger, Apollo High School 2022  Laurie Putnman-Asst. Superintendent and District 742 Bus Drivers and Staff 2023  Ryan Cox, Director of Innovation & Instructional Technology2024 District 742 VEX Robotics Program and Advisors   LEAF Lifetime Service Award 2009  Phil Welter 2012  Don Watkins 2013  George Torrey 2015  Barclay Carriar 2016  Don Farleo 2018  Joanne Dorsher 2019  Pat Welter 2020  Pat Krueger 2021  Elizabeth Reisinger 2022  Bob Feigh 2023  Peggy Carlson2024 Bruce Mohs

17th Annual Tech Tiger Athletics Golf Tournament – Friday, August 8, 2025 Tech Tiger Scramble Focuses on Students and is the largest single fundraising event for Tech Activities. The 17th Annual St. Cloud Tech Tiger Scramble (Friday, August 8, 2025) is going to be the biggest and best event ever! We all look forward to gathering, celebrating and creating new memories. Create your five player teams and secure your spot. The Tiger Scramble will be held at the Wapicada Golf Course with a shotgun start at 12 Noon, but plan to come early to enjoy the Tech family. Note: The Tiger Scramble will be limited to the first 30 teams that sign up. $125/Golfer Registration includes: 2 carts per team 18 holes of golf Free Range balls Food and drinks on the course Contests throughout the course Special Dinner/Social following the event Fun Fact: This is the largest single fundraising event for Tech Activities with over $300,000 raised so far. Details: The entire event is about having fun! Those who are not able to golf are encouraged to come enjoy the evening social and to create new memories with old friends. All proceeds from this fundraiser are divided between an endowment for Tech Athletics through LEAF and funding immediate needs within the Activities area. Register for Our Next Event Be A Sponsor For Our Next Event Choose your Sponsorship level and pay online using the button below. Choose Sponsorship Level Major Sponsor $3,000.00 USD Dinner Sponsor $1,000.00 USD Course Food or Beverage $500.00 USD Tiger Sponsor $300.00 USD Hole Sponsor $100.00 USD Cart Sponsor $50.00 USD Or download a Sponsorship form and send check payable to: LEAF PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN  56302 Questions?  Contact Paul Muller – 218-349-9282 Click here to visit the Tiger Scramble website. Read News & History

Night Of The Stars LEAF’s “Night of the Stars” is taking a hiatus. Stay tuned for future news about avenues for showcasing our incredibly talented District 742 students. Begun in 2002 as part of LEAF’s successful effort to save the Middle School activities program, Night of the Stars continued for 20 years!  The show highlighted the many talents of our District 742 students. You can contribute directly to the LEAF Activities Endowment by making a donation to the Night of the Stars. Support the LEAF Activities Endowment today! LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. View the photo gallery of performances for the 2023 Night of the Stars. View Photo Gallery View a video of the Saturday night performances in our video gallery. Go To Video Gallery Read News & History

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Photo & Video Galleries Throughout the year, LEAF celebrates students and raises money to support educational programming with a variety of events. Most of the events are designed to raise money for the LEAF endowment fund and also raise awareness of the importance of student educational opportunities and activities. Photo Galleries View and download photos from LEAF events. View Photo Galleries Video Gallery View videos from LEAF events. View Video Gallery Photo Contest Gallery View entries from the LEAF photo contest. View Photo Contest Gallery

Grants At LEAF 742, we believe in empowering students, educators, and schools within District 742 by funding opportunities that inspire, support, and enhance education. Through the generous support of our community and the strength of our endowment funds, we award grants each year that help bring innovative ideas to life both inside and outside the classroom. Two Endowment Funds, One Mission LEAF 742 awards grants through two dedicated endowment funds: 📘 Academic Endowment Fund Supporting creative, curriculum-enhancing academic initiatives that elevate learning across all grade levels. Past grants have funded technology upgrades, literacy programs, STEM projects, and classroom innovation. 🏅 Activities Endowment Fund Helping students thrive through athletics, arts, and other extracurricular activities. This fund ensures all students can participate in extracurriculars regardless of financial background and supports programs that build leadership, belonging, teamwork, and school spirit. Who Can Apply? Grants are available to: District 742 educators Program coordinators Coaches and activity advisors School administrators Whether you're launching a new initiative or expanding an existing one, we want to help you make an impact. confidence and leadership skills, and promote cooperation. Programs and activities which are creative and innovative will be viewed favorably, as will those which include parental and/or other adult involvement and which benefit the larger community. Application Process Our grant process is simple, transparent, and designed to make your great ideas possible. Applications are reviewed by our Grants Committee, and funding is awarded based on alignment with LEAF’s mission, innovation, student impact, and feasibility. Learn more about how to apply here: https://leaf742.org/grants/forms-instructions/ Apply For A Grant Grant applications are completed using the online forms. Learn more Grant History History of LEAF’s contributions to District 742 academic and activities programs. Learn more

Grants: Apply for a Grant Academic Grant applications will be accepted via the Foundant Grant Platform from May 1st through October 3rd. Fall Activities Grant applications will be accepted via the Foundant Grant Platform from May 1st through September 20th.Spring Activities Grant applications will be accepted via the Foundant Grant Platform from December 1st through February 19th. High School Sport Seasons  When to Apply Fall Activities Spring Grant Period Winter Activities Either Fall or Spring Grant Period Spring Activities Fall Grant Period Middle School Sport Seasons  When to Apply Fall Activities Spring Grant Period Winter Girls Activities Spring Grant Period Winter Boys Activities Fall Grant Period Spring Activities Fall Grant Period LEAF Grant Process: LEAF utilizes an  online grant application process. This makes the process easier and more efficient for everyone involved as well as providing an archive for Grant Applications. The site Administrator is Peggy Carlson, LEAF's Grants Administrator. Please direct all questions to her at  cnpc747@tds.net  . She is also willing to conduct brief onsite training sessions at your school. Creating An Account: The registration process has multiple steps which must be completed before you can actually access a Grant Application Form. BE AWARE  using the browser’s back button will delete  your registration information. After completing all the required registration information, you will be asked to create a permanent password. Application Notes: Once you arrive at the “Apply” page, you can access either the Academic or Activities Grant Form. Please make sure you are using the correct Grant Application Form. Please read all instructions carefully.  Especially those for #11 Administrator Email*. Entries will auto-save. All fields with an * must  be completed in order for you to submit your grant application. The Excel Budget Form has two pages. Excel Budget Page 2 is for listing supplies, you must  complete both Budget pages. Contingency Grants: The Contingency Grant process has changed. Applicants must fill out a Contingency Grant Application Form. Contingency Grant Application Forms are now part of the FOUNDANT platform, but can only be accessed with special code. A Contingency Grant request must be for a project whose funding need arose after the most recent funding round closed and is needed prior to the subsequent funding round. The initial request must be made by contacting LEAF's Executive Director at 320-281-6581 or info@leaf742.org . If the request meets the criteria for Contingency Funding, the LEAF Executive Director will forward the request to the LEAF Grant Administrator who will then provide the grantee with the appropriate access code. An administrator’s recommendation is now part of the Contingency Grant Application. Restrictions: LEAF will restrict funding to District 742 students and officially sponsored student activities. LEAF funding is intended to supplement or enhance, not replace other sources of funds. LEAF will not make grants that deal with safety issues as these should be dealt with through District funding. LEAF will not fund requests for facility improvements, although requests for equipment procurement will be considered. Click Here to create a new application form or log in to your FOUNDANT account.

Endowed Fund Grants: 1996 - 2019 Following is a year-by-year listing from 1996 through 2019 of  LEAF’s endowed fund grants for student academics and activities in District 742. Click on the section titles below to view the details for each period. Fall 2019 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $21,046.00 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High St Cloud Apollo Boys Basketball $2,000.00 Apollo High Apollo Boys Soccer $1,600.00 Tech High Tech Speech and Debate $2,000.00 Tech High Tech ESports $1,100.00 Tech High Tech HOSA Leadership Conference participation (school-year events) $2,346.00 McKinley/ALC McKinley Action Team $1,500.00 Apollo High Apollo Swimming Underwater Speaker and Coaching System $750.00 Apollo High Apollo Eagle Swim Camp- Transportation $600.00 Tech High Tech DECA State Leadership Conference $1,500.00 Tech HS St Cloud Tech Softball $2,000.00 Tech HS Tech Nordic Ski equipment 2019 $1,200.00 North Jr. HS North Eagle Future Problem SolvingCommunity Problem Solving (FPS/CmPS) $1,950.00 Tech HS Tech Girls Soccer $2,500.00   Total Fall Activities Grants 2019 $21,046.00 Fall 2019 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $12,224.00 School Project Grant Amount Lincoln Elementary Adding Depth and Complexity to Multicultural Books $1,047.00 Madison Elementary Project Story Boost  $505.00 North Jr. High Fish in a Tree Novel Study  $202.00 North Jr. High Flexible Seating and Flexible Teaching $705.00 North Jr. High Give Science Back its Legs! $1,160.00 North Jr. High Science experiential learning through hands on activites $1,000.00 Quarryview Birth to Three Home Intervention Gross Motor Enrichment $808.00 Quarryview ECFE Environment Enrichment $2,905.00 South Jr. High Enriching Social and Emotional Growth Opportunities $150.00 South Jr. High SJU Outdoor University Field Trip $650.00 Talahi Elementary Culture and Diversity Through the Creation of Collaborative and Individual Spoken Word Pieces. $1,500.00 Tech High High School Math Classroom Manipulative Tables  $392.00 Tech High History Day at Tech! $1,200.00   Total Fall Academic Grants 2019 $12,224.00 Spring 2019 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $15,117 School Project Grant Amount South Junior High Activities $1,300 Tech High Athletics $4,018 Tech High Football $1,826 Apollo High Activities $1,467 Apollo High Football travel bags $2,000  Apollo High Track timing equipment $492 Talahi Elementary Bankshot Basketball $800 North Junior High Future Problem Solving (FPS/CmPS) $1,000 Apollo High /District 742 Granite City Gearheads Robotics $500  Tech High Drama for microphone upgrades $714 Tech High PBIS Program $1,000   Total Spring Activities Grants 2019 $15,117 Spring 2019 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $27,854.09 School Project Grant Amount District 742 LEAF Legacy Fund Grant to Chinese/Spanish Immersion Programs $6,102.09 District 742 LEAF Legacy Fund Grant to Schmitz Scholarship $5,000 Kennedy Community Canine Support/Therapy Program $250 Tech High After school enrichment program $800 McKinley/ALC Basketball for physical education $400 Tech High ASL student trip to MN State Academy for the deaf $400   Early Education Program for birth to three home visiting $500 North Junior High Challenge course and team building at St. John’s $750 Clearview Clearview Forest geocaching project $1,900 District 742 Closing the Homework Gap with Hotspots Project $2,802 Kennedy Community Critical and Creative Thinkers project $500 North Junior High Flexible seating project $600 South Junior High Literature Circles $500 McKinley/ALC MAAP STARS Leadership Conference $500 McKinley/ALC Youth Service Project at VA $400 Westwood Elementary MakerSpace 3D printer $500 North Junior High Minnesota Studies Enrichment Projects $1,000 South Junior High School visit from the International Owl Center $700 District 742 "Science Dimensions" posters and classroom planning cards $500 South Junior High South Enrichment Days $750 North Junior High St. John’s Canoeing and Challenge Course $2000 Apollo High Zot Art for students with different abilities $1000   Total Spring Academic Grants 2019 $27,854.09 Fall 2018 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $21,250 School Project Grant Amount South Junior High Football and Volleyball Uniforms $1,000 North Junior High Soccer shin guards $500 Tech High School Boys basketball jerseys & bags $750 Tech High School Track warm-ups $1,875 Tech High School Nordic Ski supplies $1,000  Tech High School Girls Soccer jerseys $1,000 Tech High School Girls Basektball bags $500 Apollo High School Nordic Ski boots $1,000 Apollo High School Girls Softball uniforms $1,000 Kennedy Community School Drama Program $825 Tech High School Leadership Conferences $1,000 Apollo High School Math League $950 McKinley/ALC Entrepreneurship Mini Camp $750 North Junior High History Day competition $400 North Junior High WEB Program $600 McKinley/ALC Service Learning Projects $1,000 North Junior High Student Council t-shirts $150 North Junior High Art Club supplies $550 Tech High School Yearbook DSLR camera $700 Apollo High School Yearbook camera lenses $700 Tech High School Speech Team supplies $2,000 District-wide FIRST Robotics equipment & supplies $1,000 Apollo High School Swim Camp transportation & expenses $1,000 Quarryview/Community Ed District 742 Youth Choir $1,000   Total Fall 2018 $21,250 Fall 2018 Academic Fund Contingency Grants - Total: $1,500 School Project Grant Amount South Junior High Football and Volleyball Uniforms $$500 North Junior High Soccer shin guards $500 Tech High School Boys basketball jerseys & bags $500   Total Fall Contingency Grants 2018 $1,500 Fall 2018 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $12,000 Project Amount English Language Learners Program $12,000 Spring 2018 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $16,334 School Project Grant Amount Tech High School Activities $1,250 South Junior High Activities $3,518 Tech High School Football $1,818 Apollo High School Activities $1,250 Tech High School Girls Soccer Uniforms $1,000  Apollo High School Girls & Boys Cross Country Uniforms $800  Apollo High School Rock Climbing Club $250  Apollo High School Swim & Dive Team Warm Ups $950  Tech High School Girls Golf Stand Bags $750 Tech High School Boys Golf Stand Bags $750 North Junior High School VEX Robotics software & equipment $1,000 Apollo High School Boys Varsity Soccer equipment $1,000 Apollo High School Baseball Jaeger Bands to promote arm strength $298 Apollo/Tech/St. John’s Prep FIRST Robotics Program expenses $700 North Junior High School FPS/CmPS Competition expenses $1,000   Total Spring 2018 $16,334 Spring 2018 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $21,181 School Project Grant Amount   Chinese/Spanish Immersion Programs $4,761   Schmitz Scholarship $5,000 South Junior High 7th Grade Science Conservation Kit $580 Talahi Kindergarten Artist Residency for one week $550 Kennedy Therapy Dog visits $500 McKinley/ALC Science “hands-on” activity $350 North Junior High High Inter-disciplinary Unit on Minnesota (speakers/presenters) $1,440 North Junior High Where Everybody Belongs-Boomerang Project $1,440 North Junior High 6th-Grade Field Trip to Mill City Museum $2,500 South Junior High Zero-Hour Physical Activity Program $1,500 McKinley/ALC Youth Service Project at VA $1,100   MAAP STARS Fall Leadership Conference $1,000   Total Spring 2018 $21,181 Fall 2017 Academic Fund Contingency Grants - Total: $2,060 School Project Grant Amount Tech/Apollo High School Purchase of 40 books, I Am Malala for EL Language Arts $560 District-wide One District, One Book Initiative support $1,500   Total Fall 2017 $2,060 Fall 2017 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $10,417 Project Amount District 742 Elementary Talent Development Program $10,417 Fall 2017 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $21,500 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High School CARE Club supplies for diversity initiatives $472 District-wide United States Academic Triathlon Program $2,000 Tech High Schoo 9th grade Boys Basketball uniforms $1,000 Apollo High School Girls Swim/Diving Parkas $950 Apollo High School Adapted Softball uniforms $1,000 Apollo High School Dance Team costumes $1,000 McKinley/ALC Entrepreneurships Camp expenses $1,000 McKinley/ALC Service Learning Project Funding $500 Apollo High School Weight Room equipment $750 Apollo High School Wrestling Mat for practice $1,000 Apollo High School Girls Basketball uniforms $1,000 Apollo/Cathedral/Tech First Robotics Program support $1,000 Apollo High School Equipment for Rock Climbing Club $500 Tech High School  Chromebook and camera lens for Yearbook $500 Kennedy Community School VEX Robotics equipment & supplies $1,000 Tech High School  Girls Soccer Uniforms $1,000 McKinley/ALC Boys Basketball uniforms $750 District-wide Elementary Geography Bee expenses $480 Tech High School  Girls & Boys Swim Warm-ups $950 Tech High School  Girls Track competition uniforms $1,000 Tech High School  HOSA funding for participation in events $1,000 Tech High School  Nordic Ski Team equipment and uniforms $1,000 Tech High School  Gymnastics balance beam and sting mat $900 Tech High School  District-wide Honor Choir Performance expenses $750   Total Fall 2017 $21,500 Spring 2017 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $14,824 School Project Grant Amount Tech High School Athletics Legacy Grant $3,062 Tech High School Football Legacy Grant $1,701 South Junior High Activities Legacy Grant $1,250 Tech High School Boys Soccer $1,000 Apollo/Tech/Cathedral Robotics Competition and Registration $1,000 Tech High School Girls Track & Field Competition Uniforms $500 Tech High School Speech Team for Program and Competition Expenses $1,000 Apollo High School Boys Soccer Uniforms $1,000 South Junior High Robotics Program supplies $500 North Junior High Registration Fees for CmFPS International Competition $1,000 Apollo High School Trap-Shooting Team Range Fees $500   Girls Softball Bats $611   Elementary Academic Achievement Activities $450   Flow-through to Girls Lacrosse Uniforms from J.A. Wedum Foundation $1,250         Total Spring 2017 $14,824 Spring 2017 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $15,512 School Project Grant Amount   LEAF Legacy Fund Grant to Chinese & Spanish Immersion Program $4,761   Elementary/Middle School 2nd and 6th Graders to SJU Outdoor Field Trips $3,662 Kennedy Band Trip to MMEA Middle Level Festival $264 Talahi Physical Education Projector, videos & training tools $1,350 Madison Therapeutic, Multi-Sensory Room supplies $1,500 Talahi Storytelling Residency for 3rd Graders $500 Madison Standing Tables & Foam Mats for Flexible Classroom Seating Project    $600 Madison Maker-Space Lab $1,500 Lincoln Graphic Novels for Library $600 Tech High School One Day Guest Artist/Composer Residency $325 Lincoln Bus transportation to Minneapolis for trip to Orchestra Hall and Minnesota Institute of Art $450   Total Spring 2017 $15,512 Fall 2016 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $12,685 Project Amount  Mobile Hot Spots for use by need students $12,685 Fall 2016 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $20,212 School Project Grant Amount Tech/Apollo Boys Hockey uniforms $1,000 Tech/Apollo Robotics Club supplies and equipment $2,327 Apollo High School Rock Climbing Club equipment and transportation $500 Apollo High School Weightroom equipment $750 Apollo High School Wrestling uniforms $1,000  Apollo High School  Gymnastics equipment $1,200   Apollo High School  Girls Basketball uniforms $2,500   North Junior High  Student Leadership Council $500   North Junior High  Eagles Act Project Supplies $700   North Junior High  Art Club supplies $300   North Junior High  Arts Contest supplies $500  McKinley ALC Service Project expenses $400   McKinley  ALC Entrepreneurship Camp $750   Tech High School  Robotics Club supplies $1,030   Tech High School  Nordic Ski Team uniforms $1,000   Tech High School  Girls/Boys Basketball shooting machine $1,000   Tech High School  Health Occupations Leadership Conferences $1,000   Tech High School  Dance Team costumes $1,000   District-wide  Disadvantaged Youth activities participation expenses $1,875   Talahi Elementary  Battle of the Books expenses $280   Contingency Grant to District  Talent Development/Elementary Knowledge Bowl $600    Total Fall 1996 $20,212 Spring 2016 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $14,168 School Project Grant Amount Tech Athletics Legacy Grant $2,574 Tech Football Legacy Grant $1,726 Tech Girls Basketball Equipment $600 Apollo/Cathedral/Tech Robotics Program & Competition Expenses $1,000 Apollo Off-Season Training Equipment for Wellness Center $950 Apollo Wrestling Team Warm-Ups $900 Apollo Nordic Ski Equipment $328 McKinley/ALC Youth Service Project to VA Hospital $700 District Welcome Center Assistance for Disadvantaged Youth Participation $400 Tech New Football Uniforms $2,000 Apollo Dance Team Transportation, Warm-Ups & Supplies $300 Tech Girls Soccer Equipment & Uniforms $940 Tech Boys & Girls Track & Field Equipment $1,500 Apollo Creative Arts Magazine Supplies/Food For Event $250   Total Spring 2016 $14,168 Spring 2016 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $14,664 School Project Grant Amount LEAF Legacy Fund Grant to Chinese & Spanish Immersion Program $3,657  Apollo FOCUS Program Funding For Students With Behavior Issues $150  Kennedy Computer Science Curriculum for K-8 Math and Literacy Standards $2,000   Two iPad Airs for Mars Simulation Lab $800 Early Childhood Education Materials for Conscious Discipline Program $2,000 Kennedy 8 Acer Chrome Books for 4th Grade Students To Access ALEKS $600  Kennedy Artist To Work With a Specific Standard in 2016-17 $1,107 Apollo Theme Book Sets For English Academy 2 $750 Kennedy “FUSE” Community Garden $750 Kennedy Guided Math Stations $500  North Junior High Portfolios For North Students With E/BD $350 North Junior High Incentives for Students With E/BD $250  North Junior High 7th Graders to CSB/SJU Challenge Course/Teamwork    $750 North Junior High Youth Energy Summit – Environmental Issues $1,000   Total Spring 2016 $14,664 Fall 2015 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $5,469 Project Amount One District/One Bool Initiative $2,827 VEX Robotics $2,642 Fall 2015 Activities Fund Grants - Total $24,667 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Girls Soccer Uniforms $1,500 Tech Girls Basketball Uniforms $3,200 Tech Boys Uniforms $1,300 Tech Boys & Girls Track Equipment $1,400 South Jr. High VEX Robotics Starter Kits $1,000 South Jr. High Boys & Girls Basketball Uniforms $2,000 Talahi Elementary Video Artist Residency $550   Disadvantaged Student Activities Support $1,785 North Jr. High “Draw for Art” Program Supplies $550 North Jr. High Art Club Supplies $675 North Jr. High Eagles Act Club $750 Tech 9th Grade Boys Basketball Jerseys $1,000 Tech Boys/Girls Golf Mats $1,230 Tech NASA Student Scholarships $1,200 Apollo Wellness Center $500 Apollo Wrestling Camcorders $320 District-wide First Robotics Program $2,087 Tech Orchestra Young People’s Concert $300 Apollo Creative Magazine $320 Tech Health Occupations (HOSA) Conferences/Competitions $2,000 Tech Girls Softball Jerseys $1,000   Total Fall 2015 Activities Fund Grants $24,667 Spring 2015 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $14,155 School Project Grant Amount Tech High School Athletics Legacy Grant $2,117 Tech High School Football Legacy Grant $1,661 Tech High School Funding for track/CC tent/shelter $500 District Wide Participation funding for K-12 free/reduced lunch students $600 North Jr. High Vex Robotics expenses/supplies $1,000 North Jr. High Mississippi Strings Camp scholarships for District 742 students $600 North Jr. High Participation funding for students $500 Apollo High School New football helmets for North-Side Youth Football $1,200 Area Learning Center Entrepreneurship Camp $250 Area Learning Center Youth Service Project $750 Oak Hill Tennis nets for PE classes $300 South Jr. High WeAct summer leadership program for students $1,227 Area Learning Center MAAP STARS supplies/expenses $750 Tech High School Nordic Ski equipment $500 Tech High School New basketball uniforms for boys basketball $1,200 Tech High School Speech Team coaches, travel & supplies $1,000   Total Spring 2015 Activities Fund Grants $14,155 Spring 2015 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $13,393 School Project Grant Amount Kennedy Reading & Writing Instant Centers $200 Clearview Drum Sets for Music Dept $450 Oak Hill SMART Board for EL Program $1,500 Lincoln Additional books with CD’s to help students read $200 North Jr. High National History Day activities $300 Lincoln Field trip to Orchestra Hall $800 North Jr. High Eagle Academy student service learning project $200 North Jr. High Resources for MN History Museum classroom lessons $525 Kennedy Reading & Writing Instant Centers $200 North Jr. High School-owned music instruments for low-income students $1,500 Madison Chrome Book Computer $300 North Jr. High SJU Challenge Course for 7th grade students $750 North Jr. High Classroom sets of wireless electronic temp probes that work with iPads $1,125 Westwood Phys Ed Equipment for winter recess $500 Talahi Native American one-week Residency $200 Early Childhood Ed Books, instructional materials, etc $1,600 Tech High School “We Need Our Space” campaign for teaching STEM concepts.  TAIL Lab $3,043   Total Spring 2015 Academics Fund Grants $13,393 Fall 2014 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $13,245 Project Amount  District Music Program $6,806 District Science Program $6,439 Fall 2014 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $21,938 School Project Grant Amount Apollo/Tech Choir Performance of “The Peacemaker” $3000 Tech Chamber Orchestra music and transportation $300 Tech Jazz and Dixieland Bands supplies $300 Tech HOSA Program competition and conference expenses $300 District-wide Ex Curricular support for homeless/disadvantaged students $803 Tech Baseball uniforms $2000 Lincoln Elementary All Star Choir for disadvantaged students $750 ALC/McKinley Service Learning Project $450 North Jr. High Service Learning Day Project $2000 Madison Elementary Battle of the Books $135 Madison Elementary Robotics/Kano afterschool activity $500 District-wide WeAct activities $700 Apollo/Tech Alpine Skiing expenses $500 ALC/McKinley Entrepreneurship Camp $300 North Jr. High Funding for “Eagle Act” activities $1,000 Tech High School Yearbook technology needs $250 Tech High School Drama technology needs $2,500 Clearview/South Supervision of activity participants going from Clearview to South $1,500 North Jr. High Afterschool Art Club activities $800 Tech High School Girl’s Soccer uniforms $1,000 Talahi Elementary Talahi Elementary Art Residency match $350h District-wide Robotics Program $2,200 North Jr. High Eagle Pride funding $300   Total Fall 2014 Activities Fund Grants $21,938 Spring 2014 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $12,933 School Project Grant Amount Tech High School Athletic Legacy Grant $1,775 Tech High School Football Legacy Grant   $1,556 South Junior High Drama Program – Wireless mic $800 ALC Veterans Service Program $750 ALC  MAAP Stars Conference & Legislative Day Transport & Registration $1,000 Roosevelt/District Wide Assistance & participation fees for homless and economically disadvanated students $650 North Art aftersschool program electronic tablets $400 Tech High School Yearbook Chrome book & supplies $500 Apollo Golf shirts  $252 Apollo/Tech Robotics Program $1,500 Tech Jump boxes for weight rooom & gym $800 Tech MSHSL mandated soccer uniforms   $1,000 Tech Speech Program supplies & expenses $1000 Tech Softball pitching machine & catchers gear $1000   Total Spring 2014 Activities Fund Grants $12,933 Spring 2014 Academic Fund - Total: $9,530 School Project Grant Amount Discovery School Level B,C & D Kindergarten books $400 Discovery School Visual & Verbalizing for Language Comprehension & Thinking Program $250 South Junior High Fitness Center learning tools/cardio equipment $700 Oak Hill School Leveled Literacy Intervention support $1,250 Apollo H S Technology device carts with Chrome books and iPad minis $1,000 Westwood School Grade 2 Ready to Go nonfiction books $300 Lincoln School Library graphic novels $300 Lincoln School Chrome books for student use $555 Talahi School Summer Roll & Read program  $1,000 Madison School Mobil devices for school & after-school use $1,500 Talahi Special Education Leveled Literacy interventions $1,375 Lincoln 21st Century Listening center $250 Madison Classroom VIP program $1000 Roosevelt Preschool Sitting Mats $200   Total Spring 2014 Academic Fund $9,530 Fall 2013 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $15,876 School Project Grant Amount District-wide District 742 One District/One Book Initiative $7,946 District-wide 9th grade Community Read: To Kill A Mockingbird production tickets & transportation $4,680 District-wide Robotics Program supplies and equipment $3,250   Total Fall 2013 Fund-A-Need Grants $15,876 Fall 2013 Activities Fund - Total: $23,375 School Project Grant Amount Apollo AV screen for the gym $400 Apollo Mentor musician for the Fall Musical $1,000 Apollo Boy’s Soccer uniforms $1,000 Apollo Sub-flooring for Wrestling program $500 Apollo Boys & Girls Swim Team timing equipment $3,500 District-wide Robotics Team supplies $1,000 District-wide St. Cloud Breakaways Alpine Ski Team Expenses $350 Kennedy Elementary Busing for students to Orchestra Concerts and tickets  $350 Lincoln Elementary Busing to Tech for Tech Skills USA memtoring $300 Madison Elementary “Battle of the Books” competition $250 North Middle School Afterschool Arts Program $600 District-wide Disadvantaged youth participation through Roosevelt Social Worker $1,150 South Middle School Speech Team meet supplies $500 South Middle School Fitness Center expansion $4,000 Tech Girl’s tennis uniforms $1,500 Tech Yearbook batteries/camera $500 Tech HOSA Team activities/conference $1,425 Tech Nordic Ski Team supplies $1,000 Tech Gymnastics Team supplies $1,000 Apollo Drama supplies and equipment $2,000 District-wide Icebreakers Girls Hockey equipment $400   Total Fall 2013 Activities Fund $23,375 Spring 2013 Activities Fund - Total: $11,280 School Project Grant Amount ALC McKinley ALC Youth Service Project at VA Hospital $1,500 ALC McKinley ALC McKinley $1,500 Apollo Motivational Speaker $150 Apollo Digital Media Design Group Start up $750 Apollo Robotics Team funding for supplies/competition $2,000 Kennedy MN Opera Performance Transportation for 6th graders $750 North Service Learning Project     $500 North Student transportation to MNSOTA Orchestra Festival $500 Tech Skills USA State/National competition   $500 Tech Rental for a Baby Grand Piano for Senior Project $323 Tech Activities Program Designated Funds $1,352 Tech Football Program Designated Funds    $1,455   Total 2013 Spring Academics Fund $11,280 Spring 2013 Academics Fund - Total: $7,650 School Project Grant Amount City Life 742 Funds for students to participate in Benton County Fair Exhibition     $240 District wide Kits for theme-based learning for Deaf/Blind students $500 Kennedy Purchase “Who Was” series for ELA, Social Studies & Math Standards $416 Madison Kindergarten multicultural supplies $400 Oak Hill Chromebooks for English Language Arts Standards $1,494 Roosevellt Preschool handwriting & math instructional materials $600 Talahi Create a Reading Garden in library courtyard $400 Talahi PAKRAT book bins & supplies $200 Talahi Tier 2 & Tier # Reading Intervention Program; $1,500 Talahi Curriculum materials for Leveled Literacy Intervention $900 Westwood Chromebooks for Classroom use $1,000   Total Spring 2013 Academics Fund $7,650 Fall 2012 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $13,740 Following are the special LEAF Academic Fund Grants made available as a result of the October 28, 2012 LEAF Learning Renaissance Fundraiser and “Fund-the-Need” Auction that was part of that fundraiser. As a result of the Fund-the-Need auction and a generous matching grant, LEAF was able to provide $13,740 in this special granting round. School Project Grant Amount Apollo Classroom Response Remotes $400 Apollo Books for EL student Mentoring $500 Clearview Amity Cultural Exchange Program $3,000 Clearview Ipods for Daily 5 Literacy activities $1,000 Lincoln Technology (SmartBoards) to reduce Achievement Gap $2,000 Madison Ipod Touches for Kindergarten math/reading Interventions $875 Talahi Math Interventions $250 Talahi Junior Achievement BizTown Participation $1,580 Talahi Reading Intervention Program $2,835 Talahi SmartBoard of El JumpStart Program $1,300   Total Fall 2012 Fund-the-Need Grants $13,740 Fall 2012 Activities Fund - Total: $20,918 School Project Grant Amount Apollo 2 IPADS for Golf Coaches to use in Analyzing swings $50 Apollo Re-institute Bacchanal – Creative Magazine $700 Apollo New Away Hockey Uniforms $1,000 Apollo Apollo Girls Basketball Supplies $500 Apollo Two – Rebel T31 SLR Cameras for Yearbook Pictures $750 Apollo/Tech Timing System for Cross Country Meets $825 Apollo/Tech St. Cloud Robotics Club supplies $1,000 Tech New Away Hockey Uniforms $1,000 Tech Update Wellness Center with new “Cross Fit” equipment $1,500 Tech Speech Team supplies $1,000 Tech B & G Golf bags & uniforms $3,000 Tech Chamber Orchestra:  music, electronic tuner and busing $500 Tech MSHSL mandated new uniforms $2,000 Tech Students to WEDAY Manitoba (Children Helping Children) $593 Tech HOSA student events throughout the year $1,000 Tech Tech Drama Grant/LEAF Appreciation & Awards Reception $2,000 District-wide Support for impovershed student participation in activities $1,000 North Jr. High Art Club supplies, scholarships $500 North Jr. High Service Learning Day/Kids Serving Kids Initiative $2,000   Total Fall 2012 Activities Fund $20,918 Spring 2012 Activities Fund - Total: $12,114 School Project Grant Amount Tech Jazz Band $900 Tech Band-Percussion $700 Tech Track Poles for Pole Vault $1,500 Tech Wrestling Warm-ups $866 Tech Track Equipment $800 Tech Football Fund $1,383 Apollo Girls Soccer Uniforms $1,500 Apollo Robotics $1,000 District-wide Jr. High Honor Band $465 Roosevelt Homeless/Indigent Participation Help $1,000 South Jr. High Theater Lighting $2,000 TOTAL Total Spring 2012 Activities Fund $12,114 Spring 2012 Academic Fund - Total: $10,425 School Project Grant Amount District ABE Volunteer Background Checks $1,000 ALC Youth Service Project $500 ALC MAPP Conference $1,500 Clearview Talkies Program $380 Talahi/Clearview Mississippi Strings $600 Lincoln Tier II Math Supplies $1,200 Lincoln IPODs $1,000 North Jr. High IPADs $3,000 Madison Planet Turtle $745 Roosevelt Early Ed Materials for Early Ed $500   Total Spring 2012 Academic Fund $10,425 Fall 2011 Activities Fund - Total: $20,672 School Project Grant Amount Clearview, Lincoln, Talahi, Oak Hill, South Jr. High Youth Football Equipment $1,500 North Jr. High Service Learning Day Assistance $2,500 City Life Resilience Art Contest $300 District-Wide Help for homeless/low-income activity participation $1,300 South Jr. High Art Club and Studio Time $500 Apollo Wrestling Mat $2,500 Apollo B & G XC Printable Timer $400 Apollo Robotics Competition $2,000 Apollo Target Student Service Project $500 Apollo Gymnastics Mats $1,000 Tech Start-up Costs for Track Meet $320 Tech Speech Competition Costs $1,500 Tech Start-up Costs For Super Mileage Vehicle Club $2,282 Tech Ball Cart for Basketballs $250 Tech Girls BB Practice Jerseys $300 Tech Tech Jazz Ensemble $120 Tech Boys BB Uniforms $900 Apollo Contingency Grant: Yearbook to Conference $500 Tech Contingency Grant: Girl’s Hockey Jerseys $2,000   Total Fall 2011 Activities Fund $20,672 Fall 2011 Academic Fund - Total: $12,137 School Project Grant Amount Clearview/District Mississippi Strings Camp $1,000 Lincoln Classroom Library Project $250 Lincoln K-1 Literacy Technology $1,000 Lincoln PAKRAT Child Literacy and Parental Involvement Program $1,000 Apollo Touch-Screen cash register for special needs students $1,000 Apollo Books for ELL Jumpstart Program $1,000 District-Wide Advance Placement Prep (Summer Program) $2,787 Madison Chinese Immersion Program Books $750 Madison Planet turtle Interactive Learning Project $1,000 Madison PAKRAT Child Literacy and Parental Involvement Program $1,000 Kennedy Daily 5/Café Reading Program $500 Oak Hill PAKRAT Child Literacy and Parental Involvement Program $500 Discovery PAKRAT Child Literacy and Parental Involvement Program $350   Total Fall 2011 Academic Fund $12,137 Spring 2011 Activities Fund - Total: $10,007 School Project Grant Amount Tech Skills USA Team to State Competition $500 Roosevelt Homeless/Indigent Student participation $500 Apollo St. Cloud Robotics Team to State Competition $3,000 Apollo Football Sideline Parkas $675 Apollo Danceline equipment $700 Apollo Soccer equipment for games/practices $1,200 ALC Outdoor Experience for Middle School Students $865 ALC MAAP Stars Program $2,067 ALC Your Service Project at Veterans Hospital $500   Total Spring 2011 Activities Fund $10,007 Fall 2010 Activities Fund - Total: $14,262 School Project Grant Amount Roosevelt Financial Assistance for Homeless/Indigent $1,500 Lincoln Science Trip and Play at SJU $282 ALC Health Careers Competition $1,000 ALC Artist In Residence $600 District College Bound Field Trips $1,205 Tech Drama: Sewing Machine $450 Tech Speech/National Forensics League $2,000 Apollo Robotics Program $2,000 South WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Program $1,500 South Wild Thinkers Science Club $1,500 South Music Composition Club $1,675 South Band Festival $550   Total Fall 2010 Activities Fund $14,262 Spring 2010 Academic Fund - Total: $12,500 School Project Grant Amount Oak Hill Reading Program $500 Discovery Reading Book Sets $500 Discovery SmartBoard $1,000 Tech/Apollo AP Brain Camp $2,500 Apollo Dell Netbook Computers $600 Apollo 30 MP3 Players $900 Westwood P.A.K.R.A.T. Reading Program $1,300 Talahi Reading Software $2,000 Madison Transportation to Orchestra Hall $200 Madison Youth Frontiers Program $1,000 Madison Robotics $1,000 ALC Cloud 9 STEP & Academic $1,000   Total Spring 2010 Academic Fund $12,500 Spring 2010 Activities Fund - Total: $8,110 School Project Grant Amount Roosevelt Homeless/Indigent Student participation $500 Tech Football Uniforms $500 Tech Track Timing System $750 Apollo Soccer Program Equipment $750 Apollo Gymnastics Floor $500 Apollo Robotics Program $1,500 South SJU Arboretum Course, etc. $750 South Chamber Choir Performance $235 Kennedy Creative Movement $375 Clearview Mississippi Strings Camp $1,500 North Drop-down Basket $750   Total Spring 2010 Activities Fund $8,110 Fall 2009 Academic Fund - Total: $12,650 School Project Grant Amount Roosevelt Supplemental assistance for extracurricular participation for homeless and/or indigent students $2,000 Talahi Young Author’s, Young Artists Residence $600 Apollo Gymnastics Spring floor $500 ALC-Wilson Youth Service Project at VA Hospital $1,200 ALC-Wilson MAAP Stars Conference Attendance $1,000 Westwood Prairie fire Theater residency $1,200 South Supplemental assistance for extracurricular participation for economicallydisadvantaged students $750 Tech New wrestling mat $500 Tech St. Cloud Alpine Skiing supplies $300 South Wild Thinkers Science Club $750 Tech Girl’s Lacrosse supplies $650 Tech Nordic Ski Team was benches & irons $300 Apollo Wrestling mats $500 Apollo Concert Choir $1,000 Apollo St. Cloud Robotics Team $600 Tech We the People Congressional Debates $500   Total Fall 2009 Academic Fund $12,650 2008-09 Contingency Grants - Total: $1,750 School Project Grant Amount Apollo FPS to national tournament $1,000 Tech Math student to regional tournament $250 Tech NFL to national tournament $500   Total 2008-09 Contingency Grants $1,750 Spring 2009 - Total: $9,929 School Project Grant Amount Tech Tennis Wind Screens $400 Tech Weight Room $1,000 Apollo Gymnastics Mats $700 Tech/Apollo Girls’Lacrosse Expenses $500 Tech/Apollo Alpine Skiing Expenses $750 Apollo Boys Soccer Uniforms $929 Apollo Swimming Pace Clocks $750 Tech/South At-Risk Youth Assistance $500 Apollo Softball Fields $1,000 Apollo Girls’Soccer Uniforms $1,000 Discovery Kindergarten Field Trip $400 Kennedy Football and other Programs $1,000 Apollo Upgrade Football Fields $1,000   Total Spring 2009 $9,929 Fall 2008 - Total: $15,393 School Project Grant Amount Madison Transportation to Orchestra Hall $400 North Sign Language Interpreter $400 Apollo Sign Language Interpreter $600 Tech Track Stop Watch $400 Discovery Tennis Nets $400 ALC Wilson Reading Program Pairing $1,000 Tech Choir Trip Expenses $793 Apollo Masterworks Concert Assistance $700 Tech Girls Basketball Jerseys $1,200 Apollo Wrestling Mats $3,000 South Science Club Supplies $1,200 Tech Disadvantaged Students’Funding $2,000 Westwood IPods $600 ALC Wilson Youth Service Project $1,000 ALC Wilson MAAP Stars $1,600   Total Fall 2008 $15,393 Spring 2008 - Total: $11,242.00 School Project Grant Amount District Office Reading is Fundamental $3,352.00 Tech Cross Country Time $400.00 Talahi/Oak Hill/Lincoln Orchestra Concert Busing $500.00 Talahi Responsive Classroom Project $240.00 Apollo Wellness Center Improvements $2,000.00 Apollo Track – discus improvements $500.00 District Office String Camp $600.00 Clearview Early String Start $250.00 District Office Summer Soccer for Somali and LaCruz $100.00 Tech Nordic Ski Supplies $300.00 Tech Weight Room Update $2,000.00   Total Spring 2008 $11,242.00 Fall 2007 - Total: $13,991 School Project Grant Amount South Middle School Orchestra Festival $265 Tech Resurfacing of wrestling mat $500 Tech Extension of gymnastics vaulting/bar pit $800 Tech Boys’basketball warm-ups $140 Tech Tract/Field warm-ups $480 Tech Girls’Lacrosse – jerseys/equipment $206 Tech Girls’Hockey – uniforms/equipment $300 Tech Nordic ski supplies $400 Tech/South Assistance for disadvantaged partic. in e.c. activities $1,500 Apollo Assistance for “Cats” production $1,500 Madison 5th grades to Mpls/Orch Hall & MIA $500 ALC/Wilson Reading mentorship w/Talahi $500 ALC/Wilson MAAP STARS conference participation $600 ALC/Wilson Youth Service Project/VA Hospital $500 Discovery Various Community Partnerships $1,0000 Discovery 5th grades to Mpls Orch Hall $500 Talahi Various Community Partnerships $700 Westwood Peaceful Playground program $1,000 Lincoln 5th grades to Mpls Orch Hall $250 District Office Dist-wide trans. for Acad Achievement activities $1,200 Oak Hill/Talahi/Lincoln Orchestra instrument cases $650 South Science Club Supplies (contingency grant) $500   Total Fall 2007 $13,991 Spring 2007 - Total: $6,190 School Project Grant Amount Apollo SADD Conference attendance $390 Apollo SADD Student Awareness Week $500 Apollo Fees/transportation football development activities $500 Roosevelt Early Ed Reading is Fundamental Program $1,000 Tech Nordic Ski Team equipment $2,500 Apollo Yearbook Staff supplies $800 Apollo Link Crew T-shirts $500   Total Spring 2007 $6,190 Fall 2006 - Total: $9,586.00 School Project Grant Amount South Science Club projects $500 South Orchestra Festival $265 ALC / Wilson MAAP Spring Conference competition $700 ALC / Wilson Youth Services Project supplies $500 Apollo / Tech Youth Services $600 Apollo Nordic Ski Team travel $400 Tech Tech Choir Chicago trip $500 Discovery Elem. Schools’academic achievement travel $1,600 Tech purchase batting cage $400 Tech / South facilitate disadvantaged youth e.c. participation $1,421 Apollo purchase sound / light console $200 Apollo purchase dresses for Concert Choir $700 Apollo production of Cinco de Mayo celebration $400 Tech assist in purchase of new diving board $500 Westwood various Academic Achievement activities $900   Total Fall 2006 $9,586 Spring 2006 - Total: $9,134 School Project Grant Amount Tech Minnesota Elite Math Team participation $400 Apollo Purchase new pool diving board $1,400 Tech / Apollo Channel 6 video production $1,400 Tech / Apollo Girls’Lacrosse uniforms $1,200 Tech Amnesty International activities $200 Apollo SADD Awareness (prom) activities $450 Clearview Summer Orchestra Camp $500 Apollo Purchase new balance beam / gym $1,400         2005-06 Contingency Grant   Oak Hill Future Problem Solving National Tourney travel $500   Total Spring 2006 $9,134 Fall 2005 - Total: $7,025 School Project Grant Amount Discovery Academic Achieve, 8 elem schs’Transport. $1,300 Apollo Anti bullying / harassment $500 ISD 742 Activities / disadvantaged participation $1,750 Talahi Young Authors’Conference $520 South Science Museum trip $450 South Science Club supplies $300 Tech Orchestral musicians, choral performance $500 Tech Jerseys, Girls BB program   Clearview Orchestra program restart $255 Apollo Celebration Hispanic Culture $250 Lincoln Cultural Extravaganza $700   Total Fall 2005 $7,025 Spring 2005 - Total: $5,690 School Project Grant Amount Tech art club field trip $150 Tech literary publ. printing $500 Tech / South Disadvantaged e.c. participation $300 Apollo girls’gymnastic equip $1,500 Clearview frames: student artwork in dist 742 $450 ALC fitness room weights $1,690 Tech travel: math league $500 Tech Danceline supplies $600   Total Spring 2005 $5,690 Fall 2004 - Total: $5,690 School Project Grant Amount Discovery Knowl.bowl, acad triathalon, math masters $1,515 Talahi trans SCSO concert and perc. Ensemble $400 Tech/South Spring Play $1,125 North Spring musical $750 Apollo equip for wellness center $500 Tech / South Extra curr. Partic. Disadvantaged $600 Tech March for unity $300 Tech Youth football league $500   Total Fall 2004 $5,690 Spring 2004 - Total: $5,525 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Upgrade Wellness Center $1,000 Apollo Track hurdles $730 Apollo new lanes, boys and girls swim teams $820 Apollo District wide youth services / volunt. $945 North new fitness center equipment purch. $415 Westwood expanded academic achievement prog. $1,100 Discovery / Talahi after school theater productions $15   Total Spring 2004 $5,525 Fall 2003 - Total: $5,225 School Project Grant Amount South Science Fair Club $300 Discovery City-wide reorganization of Knowledge Bowl $1,600 Tech/South At-risk student involvement in Activities $1,625 Apollo Girls’gymnastics vault table $800 Talahi Literacy Tests for accel. reader prog. $500 Lincoln Curriculum / trans. MSO program $150 Westwood Curriculum / trans. MSO program $250   Total Fall 2003 $5,225 Spring 2003 - Total: $2,803 School Project Grant Amount Discovery MSO curriculum; transportation $300 Apollo Hispanic Club/Hispanic Month $500 Apollo Track team warm ups $1,000 Talahi MSO curriculum; transportation $300 Tech VICA activity $703   Total Spring 2003 $2,803 Fall 2002 - Total: $6,464 School Project Grant Amount Roosevelt Artist in Residence $500 Tech & South Batting cage frame $1,350 Discovery Academic Triathlon Program $750 Jefferson MMEA Festival preparation $350 Jefferson MSO Curriculum; transportation $350 Apollo African American Culture Club and Apollo Cultural Awareness $1,300 Apollo Messiah expenses $750 South Science Club / Science Fair $350 Oak Hill MSO Curriculum; transportation $764   Total Fall 2002 $6,464 Spring 2002 - Total: $4,740 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Purchase of cameras / photo club $600 South Gymnastics balance beam $1,250 Tech Upgrade weight room $500 Jefferson Airplane building project $580 Jefferson Accelerated reading program $500 Discovery State Future Problem Solving $810 Apollo Musical group/diversity event $500   Total Spring 2002 $4,740 Fall 2001 - Total: $6,080 School Project Grant Amount Clearview Knowledge Bowl $300 Jefferson Culture Club $500 Lincoln Culture Club $230 North Batting Cage $1,000 South Pitching machine $1,000 Apollo Jazz Clinician $500 Talahi Academic Achievement $300 Discovery Academic Achievement $500 Apollo Track team warm-up $1,000 Discovery MN Orch Program $750   Total Fall 2001 $6,080 Spring 2001 - Total: $4,625 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Purchase high jump pit cover $495 South Science Club / Science Fair $650 Jefferson Work with community artists $800 Westwood Purchase early emergent reading books $400 Apollo Purchase timer clock for soccer $2,280   Total Spring 2001 $4,625 Fall 2000 - Total: $5,316 School Project Grant Amount Roosevelt purchase Orch instruments $400 Oak Hill transportation: learn & serve prog. $500 Talahi 5th grade to Orch. Hall, Mpls $500 Apollo Scoreboard for adaptive hockey $600 Talahi Attend Children’s theater $400 Clearview Knowledge Bowl $200 South Gymnastics vault $1,266 Oak Hill Academic Achievement prog. $600 Talahi Academic Achievement prog. $600 Tech Jazz clinic supplies $250   Total Fall 2000 $5,316 Spring 2000 - Total: $3,785 School Project Grant Amount Apollo H.S. Purchase Heart Rate Monitors $500 Technical H.S. Track runway improvement/South $400 South Science Fair participation / state comp. $500 Oak Hill Kindergarten/families reading program $885 Talahi Book Buddy mentoring program $1,500 Total Spring 2000 $3,785 Fall 1999 - Total: $5,815 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High School Asst. Knowledge Bowl Coach $450 Apollo High School Students chemical-free conference $645 North Girls’gymnastics landing mat$ $500 Tech School newspaper assistance $500 Jefferson Academic Achievement Activities $560 South New uneven parallel bars $500 South Music Students to MSO concert $500 Roosevelt After school book club $400 Clearview Academic Achievement Activities $560 Madison Artist-in residence program $500 Madison Expanded non-fiction materials $700   Total Fall 1999 $5,815 Spring 1999 - Total: $5,028 School Project Grant Amount South Purchase new bb backboards $1,338 Technical H.S. Purchase womens’s hockey jerseys $1,250 Technical H.S. Attend VICA Leadership Conference $540 Kennedy District-wide MN Orchestra project $700 Madison District-wide ESL / 4-H collaboration $700 Apollo H.S. Forensic League participation $500   Total Spring 1999 $5,028 Fall 1998 - Total: $5,375 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High School Creative Arts Magazine $300 Oak Hill  Academic Achievement Program $600 Clearview Knowledge / News Bowl $600 Apollo High School  Classical and Skate Skis $600 Apollo High School  Forensic League Participation $750 Talahi 100 Mile Club $500 North Computer Strips / Software $325 Tech Nordic Racing Skis $600 Tech  Jazz Ensemble Methods / Materials $600 Tech VICA Club Skill Olympics $500   Total Fall 1998 $5,375 Spring 1998 - Total: $6,315 School Project Grant Amount Oak Hill School accelerated reader program $500 Apollo H.S. T-1 calculators $700 Talahi School kindergarten class trip $400 Technical H.S. swim fins $425 Technical H.S. mats for gym $600 Jefferson Elem. School Knowledge Bowl $890 Jefferson Elem. School musical production $650 District 742 H.S. (both) girls’hockey uniforms $1,200 Apollo H.S. problem solving team to nat’l tourney $950   Total Spring 1998 $6,315 Fall 1997 - Total: $5,750 School Project Grant Amount Clearview students to Knowledge Bowl $625 Talahi Academic Achievement $2,000 South Junior High Knowledge Bowl software $325 South Junior High students to Science Fair $1,150 Apollo High School Choir to Mpls Convention $800 Tech High School award pending $850   Total Fall 1997 $5,750 Spring 1997 - Total: $4,000 School Project Grant Amount North Junior High School Soccer coaches $1,000 North Junior High School gymnastics storage closet $750 South Junior High School gymnastics mats $450 Tech High School music software $700 Tech High School students to Knowledge Bowl $1,100   Total Spring 1997 $4,000 Fall 1996 - Total: $4,000 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High School gymnastics flooring $1,000 South Junior High School mentor program / musical $750 Tech High School weight room flooring $1,000 Tech High School debate students to Harvard $1,000 Tech High School jazz listening library $250   Total Fall 1996 $4,000 LEAF Grants 2020 - Grant History for the years 2020 - Present. 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Endowed Fund Grants: 2020 - Present Below is a year-by-year list covering LEAF’s endowment fund grants from 2020 to the present , supporting student academics and activities in District 742. Click on the section titles below to view the details for each period. Spring 2025 Activities - Total: $31,104 School Project Grant Amount School Project Amount APOLLO Apollo Boys Soccer $1,600 APOLLO Apollo Clay Target 2024-25 $2,000 CRUSH Crush Baseball Project $3,000 CRUSH Crush Girls Golf $1,750 CRUSH Crush Girls Soccer $2,500 KENNEDY Kennedy Baseball Startup Funds $2,917 KENNEDY Kennedy VEX Robotics Team $1,500 NORTH North Boys Soccer $800 NORTH North eSports Initial Equipment Funding $1,500 NORTH North Robotics - Nationals Entry Fee $1,000 SOUTH South National Robotics Tournament $1,000 SOUTH South WEB Crew Tshirts $450 TECH Tech Blaze Cheer Team $937 TECH Tech Boys Soccer $1,600 TECH Tech Cross Country and Track GPS Watches $1,300 TECH Tech HOSA Leadership Conference (spring/summer 2025) $2,000 TECH Tech MAHS/MASC State Leadership Convention Hotel Lodging $1,750 TECH Tech Trap Team 2024-25 $2,000 TECH Tech VEX Robotics $1,500 Total Spring 2025 Activities Grants $31,104 Fall 2024 Activities - Total: $22,516 School Project Grant Amount School Project Grant Amount Apollo Empower DECA $3,000 Apollo 24-25 Apollo Speech Season $2,851 Crush Nordic Ski Equipment $3,000 South Baseball & Softball $2,140 South Yearbook Club $1,525 Tech Tiger Girls'Volleyball $2,000 Tech Tech Boys Basketball $3,000 Tech Tech Boys' Volleyball $3,000 Westwood Safety Around Water $2,000 Total Fall 2024 Activities Grants $22,516 Fall 2024 Academics - Total: $15,233 School Project Grant Amount School Project Grant Amount Apollo I-Lesson Time Supplies for BARR $504 Discovery Decodable Books $1,500 Kennedy Fibers Center for the Art Room $400 Kennedy Sensory Bin Fillers $275 Lincoln Cultural Experience Theater $1,950 Lincoln Inclusive PE Equipment $650 Lincoln Modern Art Room $1,000 McKinley Mckinley Community Learning 2024 $1,235 McKinley Revitaliztion of CTE $1,859 Oak Hill Kindergarten Activities and Books Aligned with LETRS Training $1,500 Quarryview Bright Beginnings Bridging the Gaps Early $1,400 South Tiger Time Knotting Opportunities $160 Talahi Posotive Behavior Recognition Books $750 Talahi Special Art Project in a Box $400 Tech AP Government/Mock Trial MN Supreme Court & Capitol Field Trip $500 Tech Better Attendance, Better Grades, We Succeed $1,000 Tech Mental Health Take-A-Break Focus Room $150 Total Fall 2024 Adacemic Grants $15,233 Spring 2024 Activities - Total: $26,500 School Project Grant Amount School Project Grant Amount Tech, Apollo, McKinley First Aid/CPR Training $2,000 Apollo Activities Fair $1,500 Apollo Football 2024 $2,000 Apollo Swim & Dive Backstroke Flag Poles $2,000 Apollo Track Record Board $1,000 Apollo Weight Room $1,000 Crush Girls' Hockey Video and Livestream $900 Crush Softball J-Bands $1,200 North Volleyball Standards $2,000 Tech Boys High School Volleyball $2,000 Tech Boys Soccer $2,100 Tech Girls Soccer $2,100 Tech Teen Empowerment Group $2,000 Tech Trap Team $2,000 Tech Apollo HOSA Leadership Conference participation (spring/summer 2024) $2,000 Tech South Mississippi Strings Camp $700 Total Spring 2024 Activities Grants $26,500 Fall 2023 Activities - Total: $23,606 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Apollo Boys and Girls Cross Country Travel Expenses $2,300 Apollo Apollo's Family Dinner $1,600 Apollo Teen Empowerment Group $1,845 North Girls Who Code equipment $2,000 North Indoor Batting Cage $2,899 North North WEB Group refresh $548 South Eriks's Lighthouse Sstudent Lead Empowerment Group $850 South VEX Robotics- South JH $2,109 South Volleyball Standards $3,000 Tech Cross Country Overnight Travel Expenses $2,300 Tech DECA Leadership Conference $1,800 Tech St Cloud Tech Volleyball $2,355 Total Fall 2023 Activities Grants $23,606 Fall 2023 Academics - Total: $13,096 School Project Grant Amount School Project Grant Amount Apollo Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) $200 Katherine Johnson Work Experience Program $1,200 Katherine Johnson Calming Strategies $250 Lincoln Every Child is An Artist $250 Lincoln Cultural Enrichment $800 Lincoln Social-Emotional Learning Calm Strips Kit $950 Lincoln The Works Museum Experience $500 McKinley Distilled Water (Science Lab) $1,386 McKinley Micro-Ecosystem Exploration $600 North Modern Classroom Prject Supplies $700 North Calming Space $305 North Booksets $500 North The Playbook, a Book Study for the C4 Course $380 Oak Hill Geocache in the Big Woods $1,000 Quarryview The Importance of Play for Autistic Toddlers/Children $400 South Scholastic Magazine Subscriptions $300 South Science Drone Project $1,000 Talahi Technology in the Classroom $300 Talahi STEM Materials $375 Tech Devices for Video Game Literature and Composition $1,000 Tech Literature Circle Books for LA 9 $700 Total Academic Grants - Spring 2023 $13,096 Fall 2023 Activities - Total: $23,606 School Project Grant Amount School Project Grant Amount Apollo Senior Celebration of Athletics, Arts, Hall of Fame Induction $500 Apollo Recruitment and Retention Materials & Activities Fair $1,600 Apollo Apollo Boys Basketball $895 Apollo Apollo Football Equipment $1,000 Apollo (Co-Op) Adapted Athletics $1,627 Apollo Apollo VEX Robatics worlds registration $800 Apollo, Tech, Kennedy, North, South CPR/First Aid Certification $3,000 Tech & Apollo HOSA Leadership Conference (spring/summer 2023) $2,000 Crush Crush Moveable Nets $850 North North Vex Worlds Registration $800 Roosevelt Wrapping Youth & Families in Warmth $500 Roosevelt LUNA Creative Arts Collective Support $800 South Appropriate covering for female athletes $734 Tech Tech Boys Track and Field $2,000 Tech Tech National Speech Debate Tournaments $1,900 Tech Tech High School Girls Soccer $1,000 Tech TECH Clay Target Club $2,000 Tech Tech Boys Basketball $1,600 Total Activities Grants - Spring 2023 $23,606 Fall 2022 Academics - Total: $17,482.00 School Project Grant Amount District Office Safety Around Water Partnership with YMCA $2,500.00 Apollo BARR BUILDING ASSETS REDUCING RISKS $240.00 Apollo PBIS Attendance Initiative $250.00 Discovery Math Enrichment $1,161.00 Kennedy Bringing back Dramatic Play to Kindergarten $1,000.00 Kennedy Puppets Come to Fourth Grade at Kennedy $165.00 Lincoln ADSIS 3rd Grade Literacy Boost $314.00 Lincoln Math is Fun!  $1,161.00 Lincoln and Madison Yoga and Mindfulness in the Schools with Curriculum support from Challenge to Change Inc. $2,000.00 McKinley Adding Chemistry Labs into Class $1,000.00 McKinley Real World  $500.00 North Classroom Library $400.00 North Diverse set of classroom books $300.00 North EBD Transition $1,100.00 North Graphic Novels for North $500.00 North Wilderness Inquiry field trip $750.00 Quarryview ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) Environment Enhancement $640.00 Roosevelt Community Accountability and Prevention (CAAP) Greenhouse Project $393.00 South Academic Writing Mentor Text Read Aloud Books $200.00 Talahi Core Vocabulary Bins for Minimally Communicative Students $358.00 Talahi Letter and Sounds intervention centers $1,000.00 Talahi STEM supplies $800.00 Tech Tech High School PBIS  $250.00 Westwood Westwood Makerspace $500.00 TOTAL 2022 Acadmic Grants $17,482.00 Fall 2022 Activities - Total: $19,064.00 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Apollo Student Union Fall Dinner $2,097.00 Apollo Fine Arts Sound System Upgrade $3,000.00 Apollo & Tech Teen Empowerment: Bring awareness to mental health in buildings $3,000.00 Crush Nordic Equipment $3,000.00 Clearview Clearview Elementary Vex Robotics $2,080.00 McKinley McKinley-ALC and Paramount Art Partnership $3,000.00 Roosevelt School Community Shirts $798.00 South South VEX Robotics Field $1,749.00 Tech Math Team Snacks $340.00 TOTAL Fall 2022 Activities Grants $19,064.00 Spring 2022 Activities - Total: $12,505 School Project Grant Amount Apollo Apollo DECA Start UP $250 Apollo Apollo Football Jerseys $375 Apollo Apollo Majorettes Start-Up $250 Apollo Apollo Soccer Cold Weather Gear $1,000 Apollo Apollo Track & Field High Jump Standards $300 Apollo Apollo Track & Field Hurdles $1,400 Apollo Apollo Track & Field Replacement Implements  (Shot-put & Discus) $300 Apollo Apollo Volleyball Net Systems $1,500 Apollo Apollo WE ACT Fleece Blanket Project $0 Crush Crush Softball Jackets (Check to Apollo) $650 North North GSA $450 North North Football Jerseys $1,500 South  South Junior High Football Helmets $1,200 South  South VEX Robotics $630 South  South Volleyball Standards $1,200 Tech Tech Boys Basketball Shooting Shirts $500 Tech Tech Boys Soccer $1,000 Total Spring 2022 $12,505 Fall 2021 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $23,275 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High School Boys Basketball $800 Apollo High School Boys Soccer $681 Apollo High School Apollo Swim and Dive Record Board $900 Apollo High School Art Club Supplies and Shirts $950 Apollo High School Display Screen $1,500 Apollo, McKinley and Tech GSA Clubs $1,500 Kennedy Community School Bolts VEX Robotics Grades 6-8 $1,500 North Junior High Girls Who Code $562 North Junior High Mascot Update $300 North Junior High VEX Robotics Kits $1,500 North Junior High Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) $700 South Junior High VEX Robotics $1,500 South Junior High WEB Crew $700 North & South GSA $700 Tech High School Crush Nordic Skiing: Wax and Equipment Updates $1,483 Tech High School DECA Leadership Conference $1,000 Tech High School Girls Soccer $683 Tech High School HOSA Leadership Conference $1,283 Tech High School Swim and Dive Team Parkas (Girls and Boys) $2,033 Tech High School VEX Robotics Club $1,500 Westwood Great Theatre Play in a Week $1,500   Total Fall 2021 $23,275 Fall 2021 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $21,231 School Project Grant Amount Apollo High School PAES Lab $1,300 Apollo High School BARR for all 9th grade students $250 Apollo High School Hands On Learning-Science $500 Discovery Representation Project $1,000 Discovery Science Lab $1,000 Lincoln AVMR: Advantage Math Recovery $2,487 Lincoln Lincoln All Stars Achieve! $500 North Junior High Academic Enrichment Activities $1,407 North Junior High Calming Corner $419 North Junior High Flexibility in the Classroom $325 North Junior High MN Studies Novels-Broken Blade and Wintering $700 North Junior High Power Up Headphones $287 North Junior High Science Enrichment 2021-2022 $750 North Junior High Updating Flexible Seating $325 Oak Hill Preschool STEM and Fine Motor Units $504 Oak Hill STEM Morning Tubs for First Grade $186 Quarryview Supporting Social Emotional and Functional Developmental $1,387 Quarryview Early Childhood Books/toys to Enrich Curriculum $500 Roosevelt Education Center Behavior Reinforcement Rewards $250 Roosevelt Education Center Books to help engage readers $100 Roosevelt Education Center How High is the Sky? Weather Balloon Project $600 South Junior High Farm Camp Field Day $1,000 Talahi Ms. Trebesch’s Classroom Needs $100 Tech High School Equitable Calculations $1,680 Tech High School Popular Novel Circles $837 Tech High School Tech High School Recycling Project $1,837 Tech High School Tiger Proud $1,000 Westwood Westwood Robotics (Sphero) Project $540   Total Fall 2021 $21,231 Spring 2021 - COVID Related, Restricted & Contingency Grants - Total: $44,639.00 School Project Grant Amount District Distance Learning Academy – Creating Positive Teacher/Student Connections $1,000.00 Apollo Attendance Incentives for Distance Learning $954.00 Kennedy PBIS Program Incentives $500.00 Clearview Outdoor Learning Space Development $2,967.00 Tech NHS Grad Stoles $550.00 Tech Building Access/Reducing Risks $900.00 Tech PBIS Incentives $1,000 Tech Tiger Pride $1,400.00 South Jr. High Mindful YOGA Mats $1,032.00 South Jr. High Positive School Behavior Incentives $1,000.00 South Jr. High Mobile Makerspace Cart $1,000.00 McKinley Teen Truth Program Grant $2,400.00 Clearview/Madison Chinese/Spanish Immersion Program – Legacy Fund $6,856.00 Tech Schmitz Scholarship – Legacy Fund $5,000.00 Apollo/Tech Spring 2021 Tech/Apollo Virtual Choir Project $2,300.00 Tech Student Hygiene Essentials $1,500.00 Apollo Football – Practice Uniforms $1,500.00 Apollo Track Needs $1,161.00 Tech Softball Helmets $330.00 Tech Athletics – Legacy Fund $4,520.00 Tech Football – Legacy Fund $1,836.00 Apollo Activities – Legacy Fund $1,633.00 South Activities – Legacy Fund $1300.00 South WEB Crew Supplies for Summer Training $500.00 South Microscope Service & Repair $500.00   Total Spring Activities Grants 2020 $44,639.00 Fall 2020 COVID-19 Grants - Total: $22,100.00 School Project Grant Amount   Headphones for District Learning $10,000.00   Curricular supplies related to District Learning $5,000.00   Early Childhood Education Program Needs $1,500.00   North Jr. High “Making Positive Connections During Distance Learning” $1,250.00   Tech Boys Soccer Coach $850.00   Apollo Boys Basketball Uniforms $1,500.00   Tech Boys Basketball Uniforms $1,500.00   Lincoln Elementary “Dress Up Day” support $500.00   Total Spring Activities Grants 2020 $22,100.00 Fall 2020 Fund-a-Need Grants - Total: $15,584.00 Project Amount Chromebooks & hot spots $15,584.00 Spring 2020 Activities Fund Grants - Total: $15,169.00 School Project Amount   Tech Athletics $4,520.00   Tech Football $1,836.00   Apollo Activities $1,633.00   South Activites $1,300 Tech High Girls Soccer $750.00 Tech High Track $785.00 McKinley/ALC MAAP STARS $645.00 North Jr. High Community Action Day $670.00 North Jr. High Where Everyone Belongs $500.00 Apollo/North Eagle FPS/CPS $375.00 District 742 Gearheads Robotics $550.00 Apollo High Swim/Dive Team $430.00 Tech High HOSA Conference $500.00 Tech High AVID Senior Trip $175.00   Tech Speech to Harvard $500.00   Total Spring Activities Grants 2020 $15,169.00 Spring 2020 Academic Fund Grants - Total: $14,317.00 School Project Grant Amount Clearview/Madison Chinese/Spanish Immersion Program $6,517.00 Tech High Schmitz Scholarship $5,000.00   Get Fit At Home $1,000.00   Internet Hot Spots for District 742 1,800.00   Total Spring Academic Grants 2020 $14,317.00 LEAF Grants 1996 – 2021 Grant History for the years 1996 - 2019. 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Kohl’s Cash? Support Homeless Students You can make a difference right here in District 742 Do you shop at Kohl’s? Have you ever received Kohl’s Cash ? How many times has your Kohl’s Cash certificate expired because you just didn’t need to use it? On any given night there are more than 300 homeless students in ISD 742. Imagine not having a warm coat, boots, a hat, gloves, underwear or socks. Homeless Students Fund can use those Kohl’s Cash certificates to purchase much needed items for our district’s homeless students and their families. Next time you receive Kohl’s Cash and don’t need to use it or decide someone needs it more than you do you can: Email your Kohl’s Cash Number:  , Pin:  , and Valid: dates  to info@leaf742.org Forward your Kohl’s Cash email to info@leaf742.org Mail your Kohl’s Cash  certificates to LEAF (address below) Drop off your Kohl’s Cash  certificates at the LEAF office (address below) Thank you for your generosity. Mailing Address: PO Box 1132, St. Cloud, MN 56303Office Address: 101 7th Avenue South, Office #203

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LEAF Awards LEAF proudly honors exceptional District 742 educators and alumni for their contributions to our community. LEAF Annual Awards Reception Each year, LEAF honors individuals who have significantly contributed to LEAF and District 742 through their dedicated service or generous donations. Learn more LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award LEAF recognizes outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have had a positive impact in our community. Learn more

LEAF 742 Grants in 2024 - $297,536.90 Activities $129,612.59 PAKRAT/PAKCAT $26,754.01 Scholarships $9,319.00 Adopt A Classroom $49,500.00 Language Immersion $20,949.36 Music Matters $6,233.46 Academics $33,790.00 Homeless Student Services $15,366.67 Activities Participation $6,011.81 IMPRESSIVE Financial Impact:Over $3 Million in Grants! We are grateful to our donors, volunteers, and other District 742 public education supporters.  Together we have mad a substantial impact on District 742 students since LEAF began making grants in 1997.

LEAF Grants: History LEAF has tracked spring and fall cycle endowed funds grant since 1996, when LEAF began giving activities grants.  In 2009, when LEAF expanded our focus to include all academics, activities, arts and athletic programs, Academic Fund grants were added to the Activities grants listing. Click on the links below for grant details. LEAF Grants 2020 - Present 2020 - Present LEAF Grants LEAF Grants 1996 – 2021 1996-2019 LEAF Grants

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LEAF Photo Contest “THE BEST OF DISTRICT 742” The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) is sponsoring an ongoing photo contest for all District 742 students, parents, staff and residents to highlight the positive things happening each day in our public schools. The focus of this contest is to shine a light on District 742 academics, activities, arts and athletic programs and students.  Contest entries will be judged biannually at the end of the biannual period (January 1 – June 30 and July 1 – December 31).  Biannual winners will receive a $50 gift card from Scheels or Target and a $500 grant to the District 742 program of their choice! Photo Contest Rules Contest eligibility and rules for photo contest entries. Learn more Photo Contest Entry Form Enter our photo contest by using our online entry form. Begin Here Photo Contest Gallery View entries depicting “THE BEST OF DISTRICT 742 “ View gallery

LEAF Photo Contest Rules “THE BEST OF DISTRICT 742” Official Contest Rules Purpose The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) is sponsoring an ongoing photo contest for all District 742 students, parents, staff and residents to highlight the positive things happening each day in our public schools.  The focus of this contest is to shine a light on District 742 academics, activities, arts and athletic programs and students. Contest entries will be judged biannually at the end of the biannual period (January 1 - June 30 and July 1 - December 31).   Winners will receive recognition on the LEAF Photo Contest Gallery web page and a special prize (see "Winners" below) from LEAF.  Photo Eligibility All photos must have been taken within the last twelve months. All photos must depict events or activities associated with District 742 schools. The photo subject must be relevant to one of the following contest themes: School academic activities and programs School clubs, organizations and extracurricular activities School arts activities and events School athletic activities. Photographer/Copyright Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Do not submit a photo taken by someone other than you. You must be the sole owner of the copyright of any image submitted. Your submission of the photo and entry form is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder of the photo.  Number of Entries Contest entries are submitted on the LEAF website and only one photograph may be submitted per entry. However, an individual may submit multiple entries for each competition period. Photo Subject Restrictions Photos must be appropriate for posting on a public website.  Proof of permission to use images of individuals in other than open public spaces should be obtained by the photographer, and general sensitivity to the privacy or security of individuals should be paramount. Obscene, provocative or otherwise questionable content will not be considered. LEAF retains sole discretion as to what constitutes inappropriate content. Ownership/Use Rights Photographers retain the copyright to their photographs. By entering the contest, photographers agree to have their submitted photograph displayed on the LEAF website and social media and other published material without any fee or other form of compensation and agree LEAF may retain copies of the photograph for archival purposes. Photos may be credited to the photographer named in the entry form. Entries (including non-winning entries) may be selected for display or use. Entries will never be used by LEAF in any manner for sale. In the event that ownership of any photograph submitted to LEAF is contested in any manner, LEAF retains the discretion to disqualify that photograph and discontinue use of the photograph. How to Enter 'Digital photos are submitted using the online entry form. If you wish to submit multiple entries, a form must be submitted for each entry.  Complete the form carefully and make sure that your entry complies with the photo contest rules. Judging Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in conveying the message:  THE BEST OF DISTRICT 742! A panel will judge the entries and all contest decisions are final. Entries that fail to comply with the Official Contest Rules will be disqualified. Winners Judges will select a first-place winning photo for each contest period. Winners will be notified by email using the contact information on the entry form. Photographs, along with the photographer's name and information about the photo as found on the entry form, may be displayed on the LEAF website and through social media. Biannual winners will receive a $50 gift card from Scheels or Target and a $500 grant to the District 742 program of their choice! Submitting Digital Images Submit your digital image(s) using the online entry form . Images must be submitted in a JPG high quality format. Images submitted that are smaller than 1800 x 1200 pixels (set your camera for images 2MP or higher) may be rejected. Please contact us if you have questions about image type, size or quality. Image Modifications: Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified. Not Permitted: No borders or frames may be added to images. No watermarks, signatures, or copyright notices may be added to images. Adding or replacing elements in an image is not permitted. Artistic filters are not permitted. Permitted Modifications: Images may be cropped and rotated as necessary as long as the rectangular format is maintained and the size is within the specifications above. Images may be resized as long as the aspect ratio is maintained Red-eye removal and spot editing One-step enhancement (such as "AutoFix", "QuickFix", "Auto Levels", etc.) Use of filters to sharpen, soften, blur, despeckle, or remove noise. Use of corrective functions to improve the natural appearance of the image, such as levels, contrast, brightness, curves, intensity, tone, hue, saturation, lightness, value, color balance, and tint. All winning images will be displayed with the photographer's name. Additional Terms and Conditions LEAF is not responsible for computer system, hardware, software, or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, or delayed computer transactions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Further, LEAF is not responsible for: (i) lost, misdirected, misplaced, illegible, unintelligible, incomplete, or late entries or (ii) any act, failure to act, or delay regarding the transmitting or processing of entries. LEAF reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend all or any portion of this contest without notice if factors beyond LEAF control, including technical difficulties, disrupt or corrupt the fair or secure administration or operation of the contest. Void where prohibited. LEAF is entitled to interpret these rules as needed and its decisions are final. By participating in the contest, you agree to release and hold harmless LEAF and its employees, officers, affiliates, agents, contest sponsors and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this contest, including infringement of intellectual property rights. LEAF and its employees, officers, affiliates, agents, contest sponsors and advertising and promotional agencies assume no responsibility or liability for any damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind arising in whole or in part from this contest. Photo Contest Entry Form Enter our photo contest by using our online entry form. Learn more Photo Contest Gallery View entries depicting “THE BEST OF DISTRICT 742 “ View gallery

Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools . Legacy & Planned Giving Establish your legacy in support of education Read more Adopt-A-Classroom in District 742 Our students and teachers need your support. Learn More Top 10 Reasons to Support LEAF Learn more 2024 LEAF Grants $297,536.90 Funding Student Opportunities Since 1997 LEAF has been making a substantial impact on District 742 students.  Thank you for your support! View Details Legacy & Planned Giving Establish a legacy. Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF. Learn More LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration Over the last 30 years LEAF has provided over 3 million dollars in support of District 742 education and activities. Check It Out! Fun & Engaging Events Throughout the year, LEAF celebrates students and raises money to support educational programming with a variety of events. What's Happening Our Purpose Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools . About Us Grants LEAF has established a proven track record of raising funds and getting them to the students who really need them. Learn more Homework is hard. Imagine how hard it is without a home. LEAF joins with the school district and other community partners to support students and their families experiencing housing instability. Learn how you can help Growing a stronger community through academics, activities, arts and athletics. Donate today Recent Posts Visit our Blog

Lü Interactive Playground Madison Elementary is looking to add innovation to their physical education learning experience through the addition of the LU Interactive Playground. The Lu is an interactive projection and computer system that uses different games and activities to allow students to immerse themselves in the physical activity while making it fun and educational. The Lu is cross curricular with activities that focus on all academic and physical education content areas. The Lu will also help incorporate social emotional learning and mindfulness strategies in ways that were not possible before with our students. The Lu will be used in physical education classes as well as with individual classroom learning opportunities. This will give our students the chance for increased physical activity times throughout the year. Please consider helping our Madison kids become healthier, smarter, happier students, by donating toward the Lu Interactive Playground project! Lu Projector for Madison Elementary School Learn how the Lu Projector can change the way curriculum in physical education can be learned and taught! Donate to the Lü interactive playground project by clicking the button below. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation.  Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Watch a YouTube video of the Lü Interactive System View Video

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Mick Boatz Scholarship The Mick Boatz Scholarship was establish to honor Mr. Robert “Mick” Boatz who served as a teacher, mentor, and supporter for 50 years at Tech High School and in the District 742 community. Over his many years, Mick created an ...

Middle School Activity Fee Elimination Fund With this fund, LEAF will eliminate all extracurricular activity fees for middle school students in District 742 for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school year. We need to raise a total of $100,000. By removing financial barriers, we seek to significantly increase participation in a wide range of activities—including sports, arts, music, and robotics. This initiative enhances students’ sense of belonging and engagement within the school community, while also preparing them for future success in education and the workplace. It also fosters critical skills such as teamwork, leadership, and community involvement. Numerous studies indicate that students involved in extracurricular activities have higher GPAs, better attendance, lower dropout rates, and fewer disciplinary issues. They also experience lower rates of drug use and teen pregnancy. These benefits are particularly pronounced for disadvantaged students. A study in the Harvard Educational Review highlights that participation in extracurriculars can significantly benefit disadvantaged students, sometimes even more than their more advantaged peers. In District 742, many students face challenges: 10% experience homelessness 66% are on free or reduced lunch, with some schools as high as 96% 25% speak English as a second language 35% receive special education services By eliminating the $80 per-activity fee, we will remove a substantial barrier to participation for all students. While students qualifying for free or reduced lunch currently pay reduced fees, they still face costs of $20 or $40 per activity. This initiative will ensure that all students, regardless of their financial situation, can fully participate and thrive in their school community. Click on the donate button below to contribute to the “Middle School Activity Fee Elimination Fund” LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. You can also contribute by sending a check made out to “LEAF” and sent to: LEAF PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN 56302 Please identify the Activity Fee Elimination Fund in your memo.

Music Matters LEAF supports music through the “MUSIC MATTERS” fund. LEAF established a fund focused on support for the District 742 music program.   You can support a strong music program in our public schools by making a tax-deductible gift to the LEAF Music Matters Program by clicking on the button below, or by sending a check to:  LEAF, PO Box 1132, St. Cloud, MN 56302. Please click on the donate button below to contribute to the “MUSIC MATTERS” Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. You can also contribute by sending a check made out to “LEAF” and sent to: LEAF PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN 56302 Please identify the Music Matters  fund in your memo.

LEAF Photo Contest Entry Form “THE BEST OF DISTRICT 742” Official Contest Entry Form Contest entries will be judged biannually at the end of the biannual period (January 1 – June 30 and July 1 – December 31).  Biannual winners will receive a $50 gift card from Scheels or Target and a $500 grant to the District 742 program of their choice! Read the Official Photo Contest rules

LEAF Photo Contest Gallery We've paused the LEAF photo contest. A big thank you to all participants! We invite you to explore our gallery of past entries. Entries for the 2nd Period 2024 Entries for the 1st Period 2024 Entries for the 2nd Period 2023 Entries for the 1st Period 2023 Entries for the 2nd Period 2022 Entries for the 1st Period 2022 Entries for the 2nd Period 2021 Entries for the 1st Period 2020 Entries for the 4th Qtr 2019 Entries for the 3rd Qtr 2019 Entries for the 2nd Qtr 2019

LEAF Photo Galleries Click on the links below to view and download photos from our Google Photo Gallery. 2025 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2024 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2024 Bruce Hentges Retirement Reception View Gallery 2024 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2023 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2023 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2023 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2022 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2020 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2019 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2019 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2018 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2018 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2017 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2017 Liberty Block Party View Gallery 2016 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2016 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2015 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2014 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2013 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2013 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2012 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2012 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2012 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2011 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2011 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2011 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2011 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2024 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2010 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2010 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2010 Food For Thought Fundraiser View Gallery 2010 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2009 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2009 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2009 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2008 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2024 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2023 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2023 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2023 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2022 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2020 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2019 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2019 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2018 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2018 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2017 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2017 Liberty Block Party View Gallery 2016 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2016 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2015 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2014 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2013 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2013 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2012 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2012 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2012 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2011 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2011 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2011 Learning Renaissance View Gallery 2011 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2024 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2010 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2010 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2010 Food For Thought Fundraiser View Gallery 2010 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2009 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery 2009 Night of the Stars View Gallery 2009 Kickoff Luncheon View Gallery 2008 Annual Reception & Awards View Gallery

Privacy Policy District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) Your Privacy We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not collect personal information such as names and email addresses unless you knowingly provide that information. Policy on Information Collection We collect personal information for web transactions, newsletters and emails, and general inquiries. We only use this information for the intended services. For some services, we may request information about background, occupation, demographics, and interests.We may review information collected by web search engines about computer hardware and software, such as IP addresses, browser types, domain names, access times, and the referring websites that visitors use to access web pages. We use this information to maintain the quality of the service and to collect general statistics. Policy on Information Disclosure We collect personal information to deliver the services you request and to understand our audience so that we can better meet their needs. We do not sell, trade, or rent any personal information. We may compile aggregate statistics and provide them to third parties, but we do not include information that identifies individual website users.We may save personal information to comply with federal and state policies, but we do not disclose this information to third parties or government agencies unless state or federal law requires us to do so or exigent circumstances require us to protect the safety of our users or the public. Revisions to the Privacy Policy We may revise this privacy policy at any time in response to changes in the law or other factors. We encourage you to visit this page to review the most current policy periodically. Questions?Please contact us.

Smile! Support LEAF with Amazon Smile A quick and easy way to support LEAF (Local Education & Activities Foundation) is available now through the Foundation’s participation in the AmazonSmile program. If you sign up, every time you shop at Amazon,  AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the purchase price to LEAF. On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, search for “District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation ” and select to make LEAF your donation recipient.  Once you begin shopping, every eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation towards the Foundation. After registering on AmazonSmile, your Amazon online shopping will remain the same. The only difference is that you start shopping by going to smile.amazon.com  instead of amazon.com. Make sure you log into smile.amazon.com  so your purchase qualifies for the donation program. If you have any questions about AmazonSmile, please contact us.

Supporting LEAF LEAF has established a proven track record over the years as an effective vehicle through which the public can channel contributions and support to the schools in District 742. With the budget challenges currently facing public education, the need for community support has never been greater. At this critical time, we urge you all to join your neighbors, friends and associates in support of our kids and help ensure the maintenance of a world-class education for students in District 742. There are many ways you can support LEAF. You can make a donation to the General LEAF Activities or Academic Fund, or support LEAF through one of the opportunities listed below. You can also set up a Legacy Fund in your own name that will provide annual support for the program of your choice. Why? Why does LEAF do it? Why do our donors support public education? Why do our teachers work so hard to provide a quality educational experience for all learners? Learn more Legacy & Planned Giving Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF. Join other community members who support our youth. Learn more Volunteer The strength and promise of LEAF comes from the volunteers who support its mission through contributions of all kinds. Learn more Donate Your donation to the LEAF endowment fund will help support academic achievement and activities in District 742 schools. Learn more Supporters And Sponsors Hats off to the nearly 200 local businesses/organizations that have shown their support for public education in District 742 in recent years. Learn more Automatic Payroll Deduction District 742 employees can contribute through an automatic payroll deduction to LEAF. Learn more Sponsorships Sponsor LEAF events while illustrating that your business or organization supports educational opportunities in our community. Learn more Other Ways To Support LEAF Join your neighbors, friends and associates to support students and help ensure a world-class education in District 742. Learn more Newsletter Signup Stay connected with the latest updates from LEAF 742 . Learn more

Major Sponsors In addition to hundreds of generous individual donors, LEAF is fortunate to have the support of many of the St. Cloud Area businesses and organizations who provide significant and generous support of LEAF programs and events. Following are the St. Cloud Area Businesses that provided major sponsorships and contributions to LEAF and LEAF events during 2018. Our sincere thanks to all businesses who have supported LEAF and education in District 742 in 2018! Following are the sponsorship categories: Platinum ($10,000+), Silver ($2,500+), Bronze ($1,000+) and Green leaf ($500+). Platinum Sponsors Liberty Bank Morgan Family Foundation Norman C. Skalicky Foundation Once Upon a Child Proviant Group St. Cloud Scheels Stearns Bank Central MN Community Foundation-Difference Makers Fund Silver Sponsors McDowall Company Schluchter Investment Group ADCo Creative J.A. Wedum Foundation Bronze Sponsors BadCat Digital Marketing Dollar General Literacy Foundation Lamar Outdoor Advertising Marco Midwest Coin Concepts/Total Recreation Miller Architects & Builders Palmer Printing St. Cloud Education Association St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club St. Cloud Principals' Association SpartanNash Townsquare Media/WJON Green Leaf Sponsors American Family Insurance - Ehlinger & Associates, Inc. Bremer Bank Great River Credit Union IIW Minnesota Krillin, Inc. Microbiologics Quinlivan & Hughes North Risk Partners St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates Service Master Snap Fitness-Clearwater SpeeDee Delivery Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Other Ways To Support LEAF In-Kind Contributions While financial contributions go directly to the programs supported by LEAF, we also need substantial in-kind services to help promote our annual events and fundraisers. LEAF in-kind sponsors are recognized in the same manner as our financial sponsors. Memorials Memorial gifts to LEAF are recognized in the name of the deceased and invested in the LEAF Endowment. These gifts are a great legacy that provides opportunities for future generations of students far into the future. Sustainer Giving Support local education all year long. Sustainer  Giving is a simple, powerful way to make a lasting impact. By setting up an automatic monthly donation, you provide steady, reliable support that helps LEAF 742 plan ahead and respond to the evolving needs of our students and schools. You can easily set up your recurring gift by selecting a donation amount and choosing the monthly option when paying by credit or debit card [link to donation page]. Prefer to give through your bank? Many online banking systems allow you to schedule automatic checks to be mailed directly to LEAF each month. If you need assistance setting up your sustaining gift, we’re happy to help. Contact us at (320) 281-6581 or info@leaf742.org . Thank you for your continued support of education in District 742! Coborn’s More School Rewards Support your favorite school or support LEAF by enrolling in Coborn’s More School Rewards. Learn more Kohl’s Cash? Support Homeless Students Homeless Students Fund can use Kohl’s Cash certificates to purchase much needed items for our district’s homeless students and their families. Learn more

Automatic Payroll Deduction Educators and staff of District 742 know that little things often make big differences. District 742 employees can contribute through an automatic payroll deduction to support academics, activities, arts and athletic programs in your school. If you are a 742 employee, please consider a contribution through payroll decuction. Just $7.42 per month (only $3.71 per pay period) will make a big difference to our students and community. Download Authorization Form Download Payroll Deduction Flier

Sponsorships LEAF business partnerships show the community that your business appreciates and supports education. LEAF promotes your business while you and your customers support LEAF and District 742 students. Talk about a win-win opportunity! Sponsor specific LEAF events to help defray costs and assure the financial success of events, while illustrating that your business supports educational opportunities in our community. Current LEAF events offering sponsorship opportunities: Tech Athletics Golf Tournament July/August The Tech Tiger Scramble Golf Tournament provides funding for the Tech athletics program. Learn more Apollo Activities Golf Tournament July/August The Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble supports the Apollo activities program. Learn more

Supporters & Sponsors Thank you to our donors, grantors and sponsors. The following gifts were received during the calendar year 2024. $20,000+ Kermit and Betty Ann Eastman St. Cloud Area Golden Gloves $10,000-$19,999 City of St. Cloud Paul and Joanne Dorsher Hansen Johnson Charitable Fund Once Upon A Child - Al Dahlgren Mike Podawiltz and Diana Murphy-Podawiltz United Way of Central MN $4,000-$9,999 Anonymous Donor (2) Bernick`s Beverages & Vending Michael and Karel Helgeson J.A. Wedum Foundation McDowall Company Rebecca Bastien and Michael Schlough $2,000-$3,999 Bethlehem Lutheran Church Blattner Company Peggy Carlson and Chuck Nielsen Tom Eickhoff Jeff and Melinda Gau Sharon Jensen Bob and Nancy Johnson David Krueger Kwik Trip Morgan Family Foundation Wayne and Juli Schluchter St. Cloud Education Association $1,000-$1,999 Bernice Berns and Terry Iverson Ginny and Jim Bisek Dick and Mimi Bitzan Barclay and Janet Carriar Jane and Steven Daffinrud Barb and Art Grachek Lori and Curtis Johnson Kiwanis Club of St. Cloud Mike LaFountaine Malinen Management, LLC, Little Caesars #2 Matt and Aimee McDowall Vicki and Lee Morgan Pat and Cathy Mullen Terry and Christine O`Hara Drs. Ted and Jane Peterson Proviant Group Schlenner Wenner & Co. Sue Shepard St Cloud Morning Optimist Club Maggie and Lynn Stoterau Kristin Vonnegut and Thomas Huffman Richard Walter John and Sue Weitz Westwood Professional Services $500-$999 Mary and Al Andreotti Maggie Brossoit and Gary Berg Cafe Renaissance Paul Cameron Central MN Realty Mary Croat Deerwood Bank DKG International Society for Key Women Educators Donovan Enterprises Fraternal Order of Eagles #622- Auxiliary Patti Gartland Grede Carol Hamilton Melissa Hanzsek-Brill & Dan Brill Jon and Sigrid Hedman-Dennis Patrick Henry and Patricia Welter Bruce and Colleen Hentges James and Kelly Hover Steve and Carol Howe-Veenstra Dr. Robert and Icephine Johnson Steve and Brenda Joul Joanne and Chris Kudrna Phyllis and Bill Lacroix Mary and Erik Langsjoen Scott and Dorraine Larison Vernon and Mary Ann Leitch Carol and Jerome Loomis Magnifi Financial Doris Matter MCI Carpet ONE Floor & Home Diane and Ralph Moeller Louise Muggli Jane and Dennis Munson James O`Neill Todd Pieper and Heather Pieper-Olson Shari Pretzer Janet and Mike Reagan Chad and Paula Roggeman Dr. Joel and Susan Shobe Justin and Amy Skaalerud Brian and Diane Smith Spee-Dee Delivery Services St. Cloud Lions Club St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, Ltd. Charlotte Stephens Barb Strandemo Phil and Nancy Sturlaugson Michael and Jennifer Trewick Douglas & Nancy Unglaub Tolly and Karen Vollen Gordon and Mary Wagner Susan Wahl-Storbeck $250-$499 All Star Trophy & Awards American Legion Post 328 Linda and Floyd Ayers Susanne Barkalow Mark and Angie Benson Nancy and Kevin Brennan Wayne and Jan Brinkman Lisa Brophy Central Minnesota Endodontics P.A. Tarryl and Doug Clark Costco Wholesale - St. Cloud MN Dawna and Matt Schoborg Tami Deland & Steve Hansen Design Electric, Inc. Dwayne and Cynthia Dockendorf Janet (Kitty) Dolan Robert Domek Drs. Kevin and Beth Donnelly Mary E. Eilers Megan Ertl Bob and Elizabeth Feigh Anthony and Beth Fenstad Judy Foster Jill Fox Mark and Mary Geller Granite Financial LLC Marcia Handahl Terrence and Lori Ann Humbert Dennis and Joyce Hummel Robert and Christine Inkster Rolf and Virginia Jacobson Mike and Susan Janey Fred Johnson Shaun Keeley Molly and Bradley Kensy Jim and Janet Knoblach Dianne and Thomas Kremer Alex and Juliana Krueger Bill Kruel Todd Latterell Laurie Leitch and Bill Gorcica Gary and Jane Marsden Mark Matthias Lisa Mattson Jerry and Maureen McCarter Steven McCullar Jim and Mary Michaud Donald and Nancy Oestreich Tom Pearson Peters Body Shop, Inc. Laura and Jeff Pfannenstein Linda and Rick Podvin Dr. Laurie and Aric Putnam Rinke Noonan Bernie Rolle Judy and Luther Rotto Steve and Paulette Schwegman Matt Siers Rick Skaja Jeff and Linda Skumautz Mike Spanier St. Cloud HRA Steve Streitz Ted Takala and Teresa Ries Joyce and Tony Tillemans Tom Dolan Insurance Agency, Inc. Tony Langerud Insurance Agency, Inc Dianne Tuff and Murdoch Johnson Carol Vick Gerald and Connie Von Korff Steve and Amy Walk Linda Waring Carol Weiler and Gerald Gerads Westview Dentistry Elise Wiener Scott Wilcox Anonymous Donor Mike and Chris Wolf $100-$249 Paul Albers Donald Alm John and Darelyn Anderson Jacqueline Bach Rosanna Backen Mike Bakken Kevin and Alyssa Beehler Michael Beehler Blueline Sports Bar & Grill Robert and Margaret Boatz Warren and Jackie Bradbury Robert Burgett Jan and Tim Butorac Steve and Ruth Carr Patrick and Brittany Cashman William and Cheryoln Cashman Jacob Collins Samuel and Whitney Court Charlie and Peg Eisenreich Juliana Elchert and Dan Hollenhorst Chad Emery Lee and Bonnie Fitzharris Daniel Frantti Julia and Mike Frericks Rachel Melis and Rob Galler Golden Road Designs Paul and Kathryn Gray Michael Gritman Janelle Haas Ty Hamerlik Tom and Mary Hanson Denny and Kim Hartman Mary Hartmann Kristin Hatten Darren Haus Mike Haus Rick Haus Gregory Hayenga Bruce and Fran Hill-Rowen David Hintgen Tom Hormann Pamela and James Huhtala Paul and Karen Imholte Brianna and John Inkster Dan Janochoski Steven Jennings Phil Johnson Brandon Karlous Michael Keeley Robert Keeley Konghee Kim Shannon Koskinen Krillan Inc. Jean and John Kruchten LEAF Anonymous Donor ProFields LLC Travis Marohl Sara and Chad Martini Michael Mathiason Bruce and Patricia Melin Jessica Messerich Anonymous Donor Jean and James Michael Tom Miler and Heidi Keller-Miler Erica Miller Andrew Mohs Tina Morrison Anonymous Donor Sandy Neutzling Nick and Donna Krueger Myrna and Ron Ohmann Joy Ottem Tom and Judy Otto Whitney Pearson HR Pesty Shannon Essler-Petty and Rich Petty Randy Pfannenstein Carrie Phillipi Brad Pickle Premier Real Estate Services Chuck and Jannine Provinzino Al and Mary Quick Debra and Stewart Reich Charles Reichensperger Virginia Riser Scott and Reyne Roeder Stephen and Linda Saupe Alan Schulzetenberg Dave Schulzetenberg William and Rhoda Senkler Bill Shaver Matthew Sherry Jan Sorell Spanier Bus Service, Inc St Cloud Area Retired Educators Assoc of MN St. Cloud Refrigeration, Inc. St. Cloud Toyota St. John's Episcopal Church Goeffrey Stamp Chuck Stenger Tomas Stoffel Suzanne Streit David and Sonja Strutz John Sullivan Marcia Summers Dan Swanson Tara Telecky Barb Tillemans Jack and Suzanne Toftey Paula Tompkins TruStone Credit Union Twin City Garage Door Company Mark and Judy Twomey Rob and Grace Voshell Brian Walker Lisa Wannebo Don and Jan Watkins Paul Wenner and Toni Reif Susan Williams Drew Winkelman Haidako Wolfer Thom and Jeanne Woodward Julie Zniewski Up to $99 Dave and Kathy Backes Jeffrey Baird Paul and Kelly Bates Vern and Sue Beckermann Deborah Biorn Sharon and Steven Botz Martha Bunde Judy Carlsted Coborn`s Inc. Dan and Elaine Cotton Emily Crilly Mary Davis Deanna and Walt Erickson Daniel and Jane Fark Marilyn Girtz Cindy Harner John and Betsy Hoover Ken and Sally Kelsey LeeAnn Kuntz Janet Larson Robert Larson Glen Lauer Carol and Richard Lewis Sang Maxwell Russel & Fern McCrimmon Ian Miller Bruce and Judy Moberg Richard and Beverly Mowe Brian Nutter Mary O'Hara Oswald J Mayers and Marianna L. Leonard-Mayers John and Jane Oxton Anonymous Donor Bernadette and Geoffrey Quist Valerie Raiter Carol and Sherwood Reid Kristin Roberts Megan Robillard Val and Phil Rogosheske Guy and Terry Schafer John and Kris Scharenbroich Evan Shanley Clarinda Solberg Anonymous Donor Matt and Amy Trombley Sharon and Kenneth Voss Jack and Jill Wahman

Volunteer with LEAF 742 Your time and talent can make a lasting difference. LEAF’s strength comes from the passion and dedication of our volunteers. Whether you’re lending your time, ideas, or expertise, your involvement helps us fulfill our mission to support academic and extracurricular excellence in District 742. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life—and we offer a range of opportunities to match your interests, skills, and availability. From serving on our Board of Directors to joining one of our active committees, there’s a place for you at LEAF. Serve on the LEAF Board of Directors Lead. Inspire. Make a lasting impact. Interested in shaping the future of local education? Consider applying to join the LEAF Board of Directors . As a board member, you’ll play a key role in guiding the foundation’s strategic direction, supporting fundraising and outreach efforts, and championing the needs of District 742 students. Term Length: 3 years Selection Process: New members are nominated and voted on by the current LEAF Board. We're looking for community members who are passionate about education, committed to service, and ready to contribute their time and expertise to a cause that matters. If you're interested in board service or want to learn more, contact our Executive Director at 320-281-6581  or info@leaf742.org. Get Involved: Join a LEAF Committee LEAF committees play a vital role in guiding and executing the work of our foundation. Each committee focuses on a specific area of impact, and we are always looking for committed individuals to join us. A. Executive Committee Purpose: Provides leadership, sets the agenda for Board meetings, and carries out business as directed by the Board. B. Public Relations Committee Purpose: Manages LEAF’s public image through marketing, website oversight, media relations, event promotion, and communications strategy. C. Grants Committee Purpose: Reviews and recommends funding for grant proposals submitted to LEAF. Meets after each grant deadline (October 15 & March 15). D. Budget and Investment Committee Purpose: Oversees LEAF’s financial health by managing the budget and making recommendations on investments and asset allocation. E. Events Committee Purpose: The Events Committee plans and coordinates LEAF’s community events and fundraisers, creating engaging experiences that support and promote the foundation’s mission. Ready to Make a Difference? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in joining the Board, serving on a committee, or helping with an event, your time and talent are valued here. 320-281-6581 info@leaf742.org Together, we’re building stronger schools and a stronger community—one volunteer at a time. Volunteer Form

Registration Information Annual Tech Tiger Scramble Friday, August 8, 2025 • Wapicada Golf Club12:00 Noon Shotgun Start Register Your Team Today! Or download a Team Registration Form . The annual Tech Tiger Scramble focuses on students and is the largest single fundraising event for Tech Activities. The 17th Annual St. Cloud Tech Tiger Scramble (Friday, August 8, 2025) is going to be the biggest and best event ever! We all look forward to gathering, celebrating and creating new memories. Create your five player teams and secure your spot. The Tiger Scramble will be held at the Wapicada Golf Course with a shotgun start at 12 Noon, but plan to come early to enjoy the Tech family. Note: The Tiger Scramble will be limited to the first 30 teams that sign up.For more information: contact Paul Muller: pmuller@paulbunyan.net Click here to visit the Tiger Scramble website. Online Team Registration Form Participants must be 18 years old and have completed High School. Pay Team Registration Use the button below to pay your team registration online via PayPal or with your credit card. Or send check payable to: LEAF PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN  56302 Be A Sponsor For Our Next Event Choose your Sponsorship level and pay online using the button below. Choose Sponsorship Level Major Sponsor $3,000.00 USD Dinner Sponsor $1,000.00 USD Course Food or Beverage $500.00 USD Tiger Sponsor $300.00 USD Hole Sponsor $100.00 USD Cart Sponsor $50.00 USD Or download a Sponsorship form and send check payable to: LEAF PO Box 1132St. Cloud, MN  56302

Thank You For Your Support LEAF appreciates your support for District 742.

Academic & Activity Opportunities in District 742 Top 10 Reasons to Support LEAF 1 LEAF supports Academics, Activities, Arts and Athletics in District 742 2 LEAF has made over $3 million in grants 3 The Award-winning PAKRAT Child Literacy Program and the Math-Literacy PAKCAT Program 4 LEAF supports students and families experiencing housing instability within District 742 5 The Activities Participation Fund makes It possible for students from low-income families to participate 6 The LEAF Immersion Fund supports the District Chinese and Spanish Immersion Programs 7 LEAF’s Adopt-A-Classroom Project provides supplies to District classrooms 8 LEAF is the fiscal agent for Apollo and Tech activities programs Golf Scrambles 9 Your contribution is tax-deductible (LEAF is a 501 (c) (3) Charitable Foundation 10 You are a supporter of Public Education in District 742

Event & Activity Video Gallery LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration 2024 Bruce Hentges Retirement Reception 2023 LEAF Night of the Stars Ayan & Jesus Salsa Dancing at the 2023 Night of the Stars 2022 LEAF Report and Awards Reception 2021 LEAF Report and Awards Reception 2020 Night of the Stars 2018 Dancing With Our Stars Rehearsal Video A Town's Story PAKRAT - Gannett/USA Today Roll and Read Bus Program PAKRAT Child Literacy 742 Challenge For Children 6th Annual Learning Renaissance 4th & 5th Grade STEM 2016 Night of the Stars 2016 Night of the Stars 10th Anniversary Night of the Stars

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What We Do The LEAF endowment fund provides supplemental funding for academics, activities, arts and athletics. In additional, LEAF provides many ways to support student activities and academic programming. Activity Participation This fund helps underprivileged students with expenses so that they can participate in extracurricular programs. To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more Adopt-A-Classroom Connecting individuals to specific classrooms to help provide needed supplies with tax-deductable $250 contributions. To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more Apollo Hall of Fame Any donations given to the Apollo Hall of Fame fund will be used by the Apollo Hall of Fame Committee for celebrations and recognition of current and former Apollo High School students To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more Endowment Funds The LEAF Activities and Academic Achievement endowment funds provide supplemental funding for academics, activities, arts and athletics. To donate to the Academic fund CLICK HERE . To donate to the Activites fund CLICK HERE . Learn more Homeless Students Fund This fund provides school supplies, clothing, food and crisis housing assistance for District 742 homeless students in need. To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more Language Immersion Program The Immersion Program Legacy Fund supports District 742 Chinese and Spanish immersion programs. To donate to the Chinese program CLICK HERE . To donate to the Spanish program CLICK HERE . Learn more Legacy & Planned Giving Gifts of $25,000 or more allow donors to set up a Legacy Fund within LEAF that can be directed to benefit a specific activity or educational program. Learn more Middle School Activity Fee Elimination Fund This fund will be used to eliminate all District 742 Middle School Activity fees for 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. Decreasing barriers, increasing belonging! To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more Music Matters LEAF has established a fund focused on support for music programs. Grants will be made annually to District 742 music program. To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more PAKRAT (P artners A nd K ids R eading A -lot T ogether) During the summer months the PAKRAT bus provides books to all preschool through grade 3 students in District 742. To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more PAKCAT (P artners A nd K ids C ounting A -lot T ogether) Generous grants, along with other individual donations help LEAF support the efforts of District 742 build reading and math literacy in our youngest learners! To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more Retired Educators Club Retired educators understand the importance of a well-rounded education and continue to have an impact on the our district’s students. To donate CLICK HERE . Learn more

Activities Participation Fund The purpose of the Activities Participation Fund is to “Provide assistance to individual students who would otherwise be unable (or would face significant hardship) to participate in the student activities program due to their economic circumstances” .  LEAF recognizes the inherent value of participation in the organized student activities programs and seeks to support low-income students who want to participate. The fund seeks to help disadvantaged youth participate in the student activities programs in District 742 by covering some of the costs for physicals, essential equipment for participation, transportation and other costs directly related to individual student participation.  The fund helps students who want to participate at Apollo High School, Tech High School, Kennedy Community School, North Middle School and South Middle School. Please click the button below to donate to the Activites Participation Fund. Donate

The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation kicks off our Adopt-A-Classroom Project each Fall! LEAF’s goal is to connect businesses, individuals and groups to specific classrooms to help provide needed supplies that the District is unable to fund. Supporters can “adopt” a classroom (Early Education, Elementary, Junior High or Senior High) by making a tax-deductible $250 contribution for the needed classroom supplies. (You can, of course, adopt more than one classroom)! Currently, teachers often spend hundreds of dollars to provide basic supplies for classroom use.  From basics such as permanent markers, pencils, notebooks and clean clothes for elementary children, to the more specialized items like sheet music, science kits, dry ice and mice for snake food; our teachers spend their own money to help insure a quality educational experience.  Businesses, individuals, grand-parents or groups can choose to adopt a specific classroom at a specific school, or make a $250 donation to LEAF and allow LEAF to choose a classroom randomly from those classrooms that apply for help.  100% of all proceeds will go directly to the participating classrooms! Read News & History Please click the button below to Adopt A Classroom today. Adopt Today The teachers of District 742 are moved by this outpouring of community support and continue to express their thanks. Read some of their comments and testimonials here . Why do I teach? Jill Fussy, Lincoln Elementary “Sharing my love of math with students at the elementary level is building our next generation mathematicians, scientists, trades workers, engineers, and all-around knowledgeable citizens. I love being part of the future!” Ericka Kinzer, Madison Elementary “I teach so that all students have a place that they feel they belong and that they can be successful.” Kaia Swenson, Oak Hill Elementary School “I teach to help children become independent and confident learners.” Sara Martini, Westwood Elementary “I teach to see the excitement and joy on my students’ faces when they learn something new!” Kendra Erickson, Apollo High School “I teach because I love making a difference in my students lives.”  Geri Swanson, Clearview Elementary “I teach because of the sheer joy it gives me to watch a curious child learn something new, no better feeling in the world! We are helping to shape the next generation.” Susan Williams, Retired Educator “One of my favorites: Teachers don’t teach for the income they teach for the outcome.” Rebecca Marohl, Tech High School “I teach because I love that every day is a different day, no two days are ever the same. I love the joy the students bring me when I walk into a room and they say “hello” or shout out, “Ms. Marohl!” Amy Zander, Kennedy Community School “I teach because I believe I can make a difference in our youth by helping them grow into caring, compassionate, people!” Katie Talkalai, Lincoln Elementary “I teach because our future is in our classrooms today and they deserve the best.” Alissa Angela Keil, Kennedy Community School “Our LEAF Grant funding provides the Kennedy VEX Team the opportunity to acquire knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math changing the way my students learn which prepares them for the future, helping turn frustration into innovation – preparing them for real-world situations and promoting inclusivity for all boys and all girls.” Mikayla Wood, Talahi Elementary “To instill the love of learning!”  Jayne Bautch, South Junior High School “I teach to commemorate all of the incredible teachers I had as I pay it forward, and to have a positive impact on the future.” Chelsea Bowker, Tech High School “I love to tech because students give me hope for the future with their high energy, creative insights, and innovative nature.” Jill Adelman-Weis, Westwood Elementary School “I teach because I want to “pay it forward” and give students the wonderful experiences I was so lucky to have as a child.” Virginia Anne Phillips, North Junior High School “Because I love it.  My classroom is absolutely my happy place.”  Deqa Mohamed Yusuf, Oak Hill Elementary School “I teach to make a difference in children’s lives.” Melissa Miller, Discovery Community School “Many of my students face trauma and obstacles, and their desire to achieve and succeed is so inspiring.”  Evan Shanley, Lincoln Elementary “I teach because I enjoy the daily challenge of trying to meet every student where they’re at, and the strategy it takes to advance them to where they need to be.” Rose Christensen, Madison Elementary “I teach to change the world.” Patricia Schrom, Oak Hill Elementary “I teach because I am energized by seeing the excitement and joyfaces when they are learning new things.” Robert Geisenhof, Talahi Elementary School “I teach for the ah has” “I teach for the relationships” “I teach for the moments when students realize all they are capable of” “I teach for the excitement in their eyes when they learn something new” Todd Alan Sanford, North Junior High School “One word – Stewardship. The privilege to provide the next generation’s opportunities that enlighten the value of an individual’s education.” Amy Lillehaug, Oak Hill Elementary School “I teach to make the world a better place, and what better way to do that then to start when they are young.” Joy Marie Notch, Roosevelt Education Center “As educators, we have the ability through our words and actions to shape the lives of children and young adults to help them become the best versions of themselves.” Brenda Janda, Lincoln Elementary “I teach because of those who taught me.  I had great teachers who impacted me in so many positive ways and I hope to be able to impact my students in similar ways.” Jodi Ligeros, South Junior High School “Teaching is a cool way to inspire young minds.”

Apollo Hall of Fame Any donations given to the Apollo Hall of Fame fund will be used by the Apollo Hall of Fame Committee for celebrations and recognition of current and former Apollo High School students.  Please click the button below to donate to the Apollo Hall of Fame. Donate

Endowment Funds Welcome to LEAF 742’s Endowment Funds – a lasting investment in the future of our students. Our two dedicated funds, the Academic Endowment and the Activities Endowment , are designed to support excellence both in and beyond the classroom. These funds provide sustainable, long-term support for educational programs, classroom innovation, extracurricular activities, and student enrichment opportunities. With the help of generous donors, LEAF 742 ensures that every student has the tools and experiences they need to thrive. LEAF is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and contributions are tax deductible. Academic Fund LEAF’s Academic Fund supports innovative classroom and program grants across District 742, with a focus on boosting student achievement and expanding learning opportunities. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Activities Fund LEAF’s Activities Fund supports after-school programs in District 742, helping students build essential life skills through extracurricular involvement. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Contribute 50/50 (Split between the two funds) LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal.

Hans Bodvarsson Scholarship Fund Hans was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and moved to St. Cloud with his family when he was 3 years old. Except for two years spent in Folsom, California, during his early teen years, he grew up in St. Cloud and graduated from Tech High School in 2020. During his time at Tech, he was involved in extra-curricular activities such as Knowledge Bowl, the Math Team, golf, and basketball. Hans was only five weeks into his freshman year at UCLA when he died from severe injuries due to a tragic fall on October 24, 2020. He was a “diamond in the rough” – a typical teenager on the outside but with many wonderful qualities on the inside. Hans was very musical, inquisitive, compassionate, inclusive, had the rare trait of never speaking ill of anyone else, had strong drive and determination to succeed, was unafraid, and had a gift for building community wherever he went. Hans loved learning and was thrilled to be going to the university of his dreams. He packed a lot of wonderful experiences and accomplishments into his 18 years of life. Hans will be greatly missed by so many, but left a great legacy and a huge number of memories for his community to treasure. Please click the donate button below to contribute to the Hans Bodvarsson Scholarship Fund. A scholarship in Hans’ name will be provided to a college-bound Tech High School student each year. Thanks for your gift in Hans’ memory. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal.

Homeless Students Fund Helping Students in Crisis: LEAF’s Homeless Students Fund Every child deserves the chance to succeed in school, but for more than 1,000 students in District 742 each year, housing instability makes that an uphill battle. Without reliable access to food, clothing, school supplies, or safe shelter, focusing on education can feel impossible. LEAF’s Homeless Students Fund was created to bridge that gap. Since 2014, we’ve partnered with District 742’s Student Services staff and school social workers to provide direct, immediate support to students experiencing homelessness. From crisis housing to warm winter clothing, nutritious meals, and essential school supplies, your donations help meet basic needs so students can stay focused on learning. You can make a difference today. Click the “Donate” button below to make a tax-deductible gift online, or mail your donation to:LEAF, PO Box 1132, St. Cloud, MN 56302 (please note “Homeless Fund” in the memo line). Together, we can ensure that every student—no matter their circumstances—has the support they need to thrive. Please click the donate button below or scan the QR Code to donate to the Homeless Students Fund. or LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says "Share your mailing address..." while making your donation with PayPal. Read News & History Top 3 Reasons to Support LEAF’s Homeless Students Fund Your donations provide crisis shelter, food, clothing, and supplies for homeless youth. There are approximately 1,000 homeless students identified annually in District 742. That’s 10% of the student population! LEAF has given over $200,000 since 2015.

Immersion Program Fund The Immersion Program Legacy Fund supports the District 742 Chinese and Spanish Language Immersion Programs. Donors may donate in support of either fund by clicking on the button below. A committee, including representatives from each Immersion Program makes decisions regarding allocation of the funds within the specific Immersion Fund. Contribute to the Chinese Immersion Program Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Contribute to the Spanish Immersion Program Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal.

Legacy & Planned Giving Establish a legacy in support of education while you are still living!  Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF. Join other community members who support our youth. Gifts of $25,000 or more allow donors to set up a Legacy Fund within LEAF that can be directed to benefit a specific activity or educational program; or it can be given in the donor’s name to a program/activity through the LEAF grant process. Legacy gifts can be given over a period of up to 5 years. Legacy Funds provide an annual grant in the donor’s name and a Legacy of support for education in District 742! Visit with the LEAF executive Director for more details of how to set up a Legacy Fund in your, or a loved-one’s name. George and Shirley Torrey were long-time supporters of LEAF and in particular, opportunities for students to be involved in the student activities programs in District 742.  Read more about the Torreys. Current LEAF Legacy Funds Make a difference by supporting one of the funds listed below. Click on a fund name to contribute. George & Shirley Torrey Fund (activities) Michael Faber Family Fund (activities and academics) Barclay & Janet Carriar Fund Peggy Carlson & Chuck Nielsen Fund (homeless students and activities participation) Tech High School Athletics Fund Tech High School Football Fund Apollo High School Activities Fund Retired District 742 Educators Fund (activities and academics) South Junior High School Activities Fund District 742 Immersion Program Legacy Fund Phillip Schmitz Scholarship Fund Hans Bodvarsson Scholarship Fund Mary & Edmund Schnettler Scholarship & Program Fund Music Matters Fund Don Helgeson & Sue Shepard Legacy Fund Pat & David Krueger Legacy Fund Al Dahlgren/Once Upon A Child Fund (music programs) Peter Matter Scholarship Legacy Fund K&B Eastman Scholarship Fund Contact the LEAF executive director for more information about Legacy Funds. Planned Giving Make a provision for a gift to LEAF in your estate planning to provide a legacy of support to District 742 students for years to come. Planned gifts through estate planning, Life insurance and Trusts can be arranged with the Central Minnesota Community Foundation or your own financial adviser, by contacting LEAF’s Executive Directo r at 320-281-6581 . – George & Shirley Torrey “We will always be thankful to District 742 for providing our children with a good education, and we are strong believers that extra-curricular activities are very important to a well-rounded education. When we planned our will, we felt it important that we leave funds to our favorite charities. LEAF has been one of our favorites since 1993. Therefore, we have named LEAF as a recipient of a gift in our will”. Contact the LEAF executive director for more information about Planned Giving.

PAKCAT PAKCAT Joins PAKRAT! Who says CATS and RATS can’t work together? Since 2011, LEAF has been supporting a unique child literacy and parent involvement program called PAKRAT (P arent A nd K ids R eading A -lot T ogether) in our preschool through grade 3 classrooms, and during the summertime through the PAKRAT Bus and summertime Read & Roll Program. The PAKRAT program has been so successful that LEAF was recently approached to begin a math literacy program similar to the PAKRAT program. After considerable study and work with District 742 administration, LEAF applied for and received a $22,350 grant from the Morgan Family Foundation to run a PAKCAT (P artners A nd K ids C ounting A -lot T ogether) pilot program for 600 preschool students during the 2019-20 school year and the Summer PAKRAT/PAKCAT Bus program in 2020. At the same time, the Richard M. Schluze Family Foundation (Best Buy) awarded LEAF $21,000 for additional PAKRAT books. These generous grants, along with other individual donations, will help LEAF support the efforts of District 742 staff in building reading and math literacy in our youngest learners! Please click the donate button below to contribute to the PAKCAT Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Read News & History Activity bags are provided, each containing an instruction sheet and all the necessary supplies for a hands-on math activity.

PAKRAT PAKRAT: Building a Love of Reading in District 742 Partners And Kids Reading A-lot Together Since 2011, LEAF has proudly supported PAKRAT , a powerful early literacy initiative that brings books directly into the hands—and homes—of District 742 students. Through this program, every child from preschool through third grade has access to engaging, age-appropriate books they can take home, read with a parent or guardian, and return the next day—building strong reading habits and even stronger connections between school and home. With generous support from LEAF and community partners like the Bernick’s Foundation, the Morgan Family Foundation, and the Otto Bremer Foundation, PAKRAT promotes daily reading and supports academic success across our elementary schools. PAKRAT Roll & Read: Fighting the “Summer Slide” Research shows that many young students lose valuable reading skills over the summer months due to limited access to books. To combat this “summer slide,” PAKRAT launched the Roll & Read mobile library—bringing books right into neighborhoods. What started in one attendance area has grown into a district-wide program, thanks to incredible community support from the St. Cloud Rotary Club, the Kiwanis Club, and many others. Now, every summer, the PAKRAT Bus makes weekly stops throughout District 742, giving thousands of students access to quality books and helping them maintain the progress they’ve made during the school year. The Impact Is Real: In one school year alone, over 3,400 students read more than 120,000 books through PAKRAT. During a single summer, more than 2,000 children checked out over 6,000 books from the Roll & Read bus. Every book read is a step toward greater confidence, stronger literacy skills, and lifelong learning. How You Can Help: We’re always in need of gently used or new books of all genres to keep our library fresh and engaging for young readers. To donate books or support PAKRAT financially, please contact LEAF (link to contact us page)  or click the “Donate” button below. Your gift helps us put books into the hands of children who need them most. Together, we’re building a community of readers—one book at a time. Donate Books To PAKRAT We are in need of additional quality books of all genres to keep students reading so as not to lose the gains made during the school year. If you can help by donating quality books, please contact  LEAF . Read News & History Roll & Read PAKRAT Bus The Summer Rotary Club/LEAF/District 742 PAKRAT Roll & Read Program provides a “library on wheels” during the summer months and serves as an extension of the school year PAKRAT program. Click here to view and download the 2025 “Roll & Read” bus schedule. Please click the donate button below to contribute to the PAKRAT Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal.

Retired Educators Club Fund The LEAF ISD 742 Retired Educators Club is one of LEAF's Legacy Funds! LEAF honors the fact that these retired educators have already helped make a difference in the lives of our students through their years of service in education. Now, they are supporting something that will have a guaranteed on-going impact on the educational opportunities students receive in District 742. The members of the ISD 742 RETIRED Educators Club are listed below. The list includes teachers as well as other support personnel who have served District 742. Many of those listed have donated in multiple years – Thank You!  We thank our retired educators for showing that through their donation to LEAF, they are still making a difference for students – even in retirement! Please click on the donate button below to contribute to the Retired Educators Fund. LEAF would like to acknowledge your donation. Please check the box that says “Share your mailing address…” while making your donation with PayPal. Thank you to all of our Retired Educators Club members! Dave & Jan Algoe Don Alm John & Darelyn Anderson Al & Mary Andreotti Gerald & Jeanenne Anhorn William (Bill) Armstrong Mary & Roys Barron-Trout Helen & Marvin Bauer S. Victor & Susan Beckman Bernie Berns & Terrance Iverson Ginny & Jim Bisek Robert (Mick) & Margaret Boatz Warren & Jackie Bradbury Mary Jane & Roger Brewster Del Brobst Bob & Sandra Burtness Paul & Joan Buttweiler Bruce Carlson Ron & Ruth Carlson John & Judy Carlsted Connie Crane Jim & Mary Dank Steve & Vicki DeBrito Tami DeLand & Steve Hansen Pat & Kitty Dolan Bob Domek Juel & Sharon Dragland Charlie & Peg Eisenreich Kermit & Betty Ann Eastman Ron & Sharon Eickhoff Alice Ellingson Walt & Deanna Erickson Nancy & Glen Farb Lucille Fletcher Peter & Roberta Frantti William (Bill)  & Cathy Frantti Julia and Mike Frericks Mike & Julianna Gabrielson Gerald Gerads & Carol Weiler Shawn Gombos Sally & Les Green Roger & Carol Haire Ty & Joyce Hamerlik Denny & Kim Hartman Nick & Marie Hasselfeldt Jack Haugen Marj & Gary Hawkins Jerry Hayenga Paul & Dorrie Heine Bruce & Colleen Hentges Pat Hill Fran & Bruce Hill-Rowan Harold & Ardis Hines Dave & Deb Holder Carol & Steve Howe-Veenstra Nancy & Bob Huber Margy Hughes Pam & Jim Huhtala Dennis & Joyce Hummel Beaulah Rose Hutchens – in memory of Warren Hutchens Patti & Bob Imholte Bob & Nancy Johnson Don & Sandra Johnson Ed Johnson Marlys & Jim Johnson Harlan & Luann Jopp Jay & Barb Keller Hub Kelly Paul Kinney John & Marlene Kjera Bill Kruel Jerry & Janet Larson Robert & Sharon Larson Mike Leach Gerald & Deanna Lederer Jim Lee Mary Leisen John Lieser Mary Ann & Vernon Leitch Ed Leuthner Connie & Clyde Lewandowski Mark & Sue Lindquist John & Jan Ludwig Kathy & Dennis Lyerly Donald & Dorothy Matakis Ione & Gary McCarney Dave & Gloria Melby Jim & Mary Michaud Bruce & Judy Moberg Diane & Ralph Moeller Pat & Cathy Mullen Jane & Dennis Munson James Noonan Margaret Obremski Dana O’Brien Helen O’Rourke Gil & Marlys Otto Jane & John Oxton Joy & David Palmquist Luann Palmquist Marv & Ione Pearson Kim & Cheryl Pennington Chuck Peterka Linda & Ric Podvin Wally & Shari Pretzer Jannine & John Provinzino Sheila & Rich Pulju William & Patricia Radovich Teresa Ries Russ & Pat Riley Dr. Virginia Riser Phil & Val Rogosheske Bernie Rolle Ed & June Roos Judy & Luther Rotto Jerry & Donna Sales Connie Sandmann & Mark Scholer Linda & Stephen Saupe Marilyn Savage Guy & Terry Schafer Roger & Kathy Schaffler Kris & John Scharenbroich Leon & Patricia Schnobrich Chuck Sell Ken & Judy Shorter Jeanne & Terry Slingluff Jan Sorell Thea & Mark Stockinger Dave & Sonja Strutz Richard & Elizabeth Svee Howard & Terry Sylvester Barb Tillemans Jack & Suzanne Toftey Tolly & Karen Vollen Gordon & Mary Kay Wagner Jack & Jill Wahman Bruce & Geri Watkins Dennis & Jo Weis Dr. Pat Welter & Patrick Henry Bob & Pat Werschay John Wertz & Margaret Schlangen Lonnie  & Carol Wild Tom & Sue Williams Dennis & Jo Ann Wilson John & Jean Wittrock Jeanne & Thom Woodward Gary & Pat Zwack

Why Give to LEAF 742? Because every student deserves access and opportunity. At LEAF 742 (District 742’s Local Education & Activities Foundation), we believe that education is the foundation of a thriving community. Your support helps us go beyond the basics—fueling creativity in classrooms, opening doors to extracurricular involvement, and ensuring every student in District 742 has access to the tools and experiences they need to succeed. Your Gift Makes a Direct Impact LEAF 742 partners with the St. Cloud Area School District to bridge the gap between public funding and the real needs of our schools. Whether it's providing essential classroom resources or removing financial barriers to student participation in sports, music, or debate—your donation creates opportunities where they’re needed most. What Your Support Helps Fund: Innovative Academic Programs: STEM, literacy, and arts-based initiatives that spark student curiosity. Activities and Athletics: Scholarships and support for students to participate fully in sports, music, theater, and clubs. Teacher and Staff Grants: Helping passionate educators bring creative ideas to life. Why Give Through LEAF? Local Impact: 100% of your donation stays within District 742 schools. Long-Term Sustainability: Our endowment model ensures your gift keeps giving year after year. Transparent Stewardship: We’re committed to accountability and measurable results. Community-Driven: We work closely with educators, parents, and local leaders to identify real needs and fund real solutions. Be a Champion for Local Education When you give to LEAF 742, you're not just donating—you’re investing in brighter futures, stronger schools, and a healthier community. Whether it’s a one-time gift, a recurring donation, or a legacy gift, every dollar counts. Together, we can help every student reach their full potential. Why do I give to LEAF? Tara and Ben Winchester “We support public education because we want all children to not only make good choices but HAVE good choices. We know that a strong and equitable public education is the foundation upon which our society and democracy is built, and we cannot imagine a future without it.” Pat & Cathy Mullen “Pat and I know that it is essential to support public education because we appreciate the great work that teachers did for our children and know that teachers and programs deserve the support to care for all of “our” kids.”  Beth & Anthony Fenstad “Strong districts support not only the continuation but also the growth of healthy, equitable programming for all students across the district. As an parent, advisor, and educator in 742, I witness LEAF’s generosity firsthand; I am extremely proud to be a part of a strong district with so many generous, future-focused community members behind it.” Joe Mullen “Except perhaps for primary healthcare, nothing a society can do to better itself is more important than education, and especially education of our youth.  Education stimulates advancements in every field, opens doors for children of all talent levels and, when it results in life-long learning, it can also promote healthy emotional balance.” Jim & Mary Michaud “Mary and I believe deeply in public education.  Our support didn’t end just because we retired.” Al Dahgren, Owner of Once Upon A Child Clothing Store “As a current member of the board of education I donate to LEAF. I am able to see firsthand how LEAF donations are put to good use. 742 has an exceptional team of educators and great educational programming. LEAF donations help our educators, filling in where funding is short, accelerating learning and improving performance. LEAF is synonymous with improved educational and extracurricular experiences.” Peggy Carlson & Chuck Nielsen “I am thankful every day for the excellent education that I received as a student in ISD 742; donating is my way of giving back to the district that provided me with that education. My grandchildren were students/athletes in ISD 742 for most of their 13 school years; I donate to help provide that same quality education and activity opportunities to other children. “ Janna & Mike LaFountaine “We donate because we believe in the value of public education and in particular ALL the extracurricular activities that LEAF supports!” Gary & Jane Marsden “The American Dream….that all children, regardless of their family and social background, should have a decent chance to improve their lot in life…is tied to education.  Gary (from Putnam’s book ..Our Kids.. “  North Risk Partners Insurance Agency “North Risk Partners is a proud sponsor of LEAF and the educational opportunities LEAF is able to provide for students regardless of background. It is rewarding seeing our dollars put to great-use in the community through extra-curricular activities, grants, and support for faculty to provide quality learning experiences for all students.” Karel & Mike Helgeson “In 1968, my world was enlarged by meeting Methodists at Tech” (Karel Helgeson Class of 1970).  “I valued the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and experiences which broadened my world view.”  (Mike Helgeson Tech Class of 1970) Jim O’Neill “I donate because I taught for 42 years and know how difficult it can be at times to  furnish materials for the classroom while facing other personal expenses in a job that requires a great deal and does not pay accordingly.” Diane Moeller “I give to public education for many reasons.  First of all it is the equalizer to promote our democracy. Any support we can give it to that end, is an investment in everyone’s future. Secondly, some students need more support to be a part of activities, or to get additional support for their academic progress. LEAF is a wonderful way to support students directly. Finally, I was blessed to be able to serve a 44-year career in public education, and I want to give back in ways I am able.” Dr. John Weitz “Education is the key to the whole shabang” Ginny & Jim Bisek “As former educators, we both know that reaching every student is important. Giving to LEAF helps the teachers and students reach their goals whether it’s in the classroom or in extracurricular activities.” Dan Anderson, State Farm Agency “My office team gets to pick our donations that we give each year.  LEAF has been chosen for multiple years as we see the benefit in providing resources to our younger generation that they may not get without our help.” Pat Welter, Retired Educator “I have spent many years of my life as an educator in public education and donating in support of public education. I believe that education, and specifically quality public education, is the most important way to provide all kids, regardless of origin, a fair start in life.  It is a critical foundation stone of the American Dream and we must support it!”