MISSION STATEMENT

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Formed in 1987 as a non-profit volunteer organization independent of the school district, it is directed by a volunteer board of trustees. RBEF supports the educational excellence of Riverside Brookfield High School by providing creative educational opportunities which are not available through the school district's operating budget. Fund-raising efforts enable the Foundation to award grants to students, faculty and staff to pursue educational enrichment opportunities. The Riverside Brookfield Educational Foundation is a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation has awarded grants in educational areas throughout the curriculum. These grants have enabled students, faculty and staff to participate in:

Fine Arts Programs
Leadership Conferences
Foreign Language Seminars
Science & Technology Conferences
Applied Arts Programs
(The grant does not cover athletic camps and programs.)

FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES

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To facilitate student development and encourage students to become "lifelong learners"
To encourage educational excellence through creative teaching
To promote student/community

MEMBERSHIP

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Membership is open to parents/guardians of students enrolled at Riverside Brookfield High School, District staff, and community members. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact any of the members below, email us at rbedfoundation@gmail.com or call 708-442-7500.

President - Jim Franko (frankoj@rbhs208.net)
Treasurer - Rick LaBelle
Secretary - Mary Todhunter '71
Trustee - Meegan Ehrhardt
Trustee - Bruce Johnson '60
Trustee - JoAnne Kosey
Trustee - Rick Labelle
Trustee - Diane Marelli
Trustee - Jacob Palka '12