Granville Education Foundation seeking 4 new board members

The Granville Education Foundation (GEF) is seeking four individuals who are committed to education to join its Board of Trustees. Applicants must live within the boundaries of the Granville Exempted Village School District. Anyone interested in serving on the board is encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to granvilleeducationfoundation@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on May 10.

GEF was founded in 1993 for the main purpose of funding teachers’ innovative educational projects that enhance classroom instruction not covered by the school district's financial resources. In addition, GEF provides scholarships to graduating seniors and coordinates the annual Jody VanTine Outstanding Educator Award given every August.

GEF is composed of volunteer trustees who commit their time for a term of three years. Board meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at the school district office. As a "working board," trustees are asked to serve on at least two sub-committees that meet on an as-needed basis: Finance, Grants, PR/Marketing/Development, Events, Scholarship, Concessions, and The Jody VanTine Outstanding Educator Award. Trustees also are involved in supporting fundraising efforts and hosting an annual Blue, White, and Boom All-Alumni Reunion during Granville's Fourth of July festivities.

Visit granvilleeducationfoundation.org for more information about GEF’s functions and activities.

Current GEF Board members include: Justin Martin (President), Liz Cook (Vice President), Cookie Sunkle (Treasurer), Kevin Holtsberry (Secretary), Olivia Biggs, Anna Clarke, Casey Curtis, Stephanie Dodd, Melanie Kohlheim, Anne Kronk, Jeffrey Kurtz, Alex Lamson, Chris Montgomery, Amanda Morrison, Renee Mortimer, Wendy Miller, Lindsey Speakmon and Elizabeth Yassenoff.

Information submitted by the GranvilleEducation Foundation.

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