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1 Proposed Sprint Endowment Committee Palm Beach County School Board Workshop Palm Beach County School Board Workshop January 30, 2008

2 Review of Sprint Settlement Dispute involving FCC licenses to spectrum held by the School District Dispute involving FCC licenses to spectrum held by the School District Final settlement of $5,000,000 to the School District Boards decision to set aside $500,000 in a reserve fund from which: Boards decision to set aside $500,000 in a reserve fund from which: –The approximate amount of $350,000 spent by the School District in the matter would be reimbursed to the District; –Future legal/engineering matters related to the FCC licenses would be paid.

3 Remaining Funds The remaining $4,500,000 would be put in an endowment fund to support The Education Networks (T.E.N.) projects and programs.

4 Sprint Endowment Committee The Sprint Endowment Committee will provide oversight of the grant making process and will recommend funding awards. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that generate revenue or create mechanisms that generate revenue for The Education Network. General operating proposals will not be considered by the Sprint Endowment Committee. To the extent that an approved proposal results in an invasion in the principal of the Sprint Endowment, then a combination of grants and program-related investments will be awarded in which program-related investments shall first be repaid to the fund from project revenues. The Sprint Endowment Committee will provide oversight of the grant making process and will recommend funding awards. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that generate revenue or create mechanisms that generate revenue for The Education Network. General operating proposals will not be considered by the Sprint Endowment Committee. To the extent that an approved proposal results in an invasion in the principal of the Sprint Endowment, then a combination of grants and program-related investments will be awarded in which program-related investments shall first be repaid to the fund from project revenues.

5 Proposed Members of the Sprint Endowment Committee: Public Interest Jody Gleason, Executive DirectorJody Gleason, Executive Director Education Commission Education Commission Louise Grant, Executive DirectorLouise Grant, Executive Director Mary & Robert Pew Public Education Fund Laura Mall, EsquireLaura Mall, Esquire Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A. Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A. Brock Wilbor, Senior Vice PresidentBrock Wilbor, Senior Vice President Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank

6 District Interest: Alison Adler, Ed.D., ChiefAlison Adler, Ed.D., Chief Safety & Learning Environment Judith Garcia, Ed.D., General ManagerJudith Garcia, Ed.D., General Manager The Education Network (T.E.N.) Gary Weidenhamer, ManagerGary Weidenhamer, Manager Educational Technology Board Representation: Dr. Sandra Richmond, School Board MemberDr. Sandra Richmond, School Board Member Proposed Members of the Sprint Endowment Committee

7 Louise Grant EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Mary & Robert Pew Public Education Fund, West Palm Beach, FL 1999 to Present Responsible for: organizing, developing and implementing an effective structure for grantmaking and operations within the fund; establishing current and long-range goals, strategies and policies, subject to trustee approval; developing, recommending and monitoring the standards and principles that determine how the Fund conducts business; overseeing all activities associated with special projects of the Fund, including special grant programs; participating in community activities related to public education on behalf of the Fund; responsible for coordinating all aspects of grantmaking resulting in the distribution of at least $1,000,000 annually with over $13,000,000 distributed since 1999; and under the presidents direction, carrying out the policies, programs, orders and resolutions of the Trustees. Responsible for: organizing, developing and implementing an effective structure for grantmaking and operations within the fund; establishing current and long-range goals, strategies and policies, subject to trustee approval; developing, recommending and monitoring the standards and principles that determine how the Fund conducts business; overseeing all activities associated with special projects of the Fund, including special grant programs; participating in community activities related to public education on behalf of the Fund; responsible for coordinating all aspects of grantmaking resulting in the distribution of at least $1,000,000 annually with over $13,000,000 distributed since 1999; and under the presidents direction, carrying out the policies, programs, orders and resolutions of the Trustees.

8 Laura Mall An attorney with Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A., Laura L. Mall defends local businesses, governments and non- profit organizations involved in employment and labor related disputes. Laura holds a Master of Laws degree in Media Law from Georgetown University. Prior to practicing law, Laura worked in public television as a station program director and as an independent producer of television programs broadcast nationally on PBS, including a cooking series she produced at the Florida Culinary Institute. Besides working behind the camera, Laura has appeared as a guest on CNNs legal analysis program Burden of Proof with Greta Van Susteren. In 2004, Laura was named Volunteer of the Year by both the Palm Beach County School Districts Adult and Community Education Department and Adult and Community Educators of Florida. An attorney with Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A., Laura L. Mall defends local businesses, governments and non- profit organizations involved in employment and labor related disputes. Laura holds a Master of Laws degree in Media Law from Georgetown University. Prior to practicing law, Laura worked in public television as a station program director and as an independent producer of television programs broadcast nationally on PBS, including a cooking series she produced at the Florida Culinary Institute. Besides working behind the camera, Laura has appeared as a guest on CNNs legal analysis program Burden of Proof with Greta Van Susteren. In 2004, Laura was named Volunteer of the Year by both the Palm Beach County School Districts Adult and Community Education Department and Adult and Community Educators of Florida.

9 Brock Wilbor Brock has worked in banking for 26 years. Since 2006, he has served as Vice President of Fifth Third Bank. Brock previously worked for Wachovia Bank, spending 16 years in Corporate and Commercial Banking. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a BSBA in Finance and earned an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. He is married to wife Suzanne an has two children. His father was in television production and Brock shares this interest.

10 Jody Gleason Jody Gleason currently serves as Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Education Commission. The Education Commissions 37 member board includes the leadership of private business and local public agencies. Ms. Gleasons twenty-five year history of public service in Palm Beach County includes serving 10 years as an elected member of the School Board of Palm Beach County. Jody Gleason currently serves as Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Education Commission. The Education Commissions 37 member board includes the leadership of private business and local public agencies. Ms. Gleasons twenty-five year history of public service in Palm Beach County includes serving 10 years as an elected member of the School Board of Palm Beach County. While serving as Chairman of the School Board, Ms. Gleason co- chaired a county-wide task force for school concurrency. As a result of their work, Palm Beach County is the only county in Florida that has implemented school concurrency, a program that requires joint planning between the School Board, County Commission and 37 municipalities. While serving as Chairman of the School Board, Ms. Gleason co- chaired a county-wide task force for school concurrency. As a result of their work, Palm Beach County is the only county in Florida that has implemented school concurrency, a program that requires joint planning between the School Board, County Commission and 37 municipalities. She is recognized as a tireless advocate for partnerships with businesses, communities and parents that provide opportunities for students. Ms. Gleason also serves on many community boards and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the International Center for Leadership in Education 2004 Ben Kruse Award and National Career Academy Coalition 2005 Leadership in Education Award. She is recognized as a tireless advocate for partnerships with businesses, communities and parents that provide opportunities for students. Ms. Gleason also serves on many community boards and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the International Center for Leadership in Education 2004 Ben Kruse Award and National Career Academy Coalition 2005 Leadership in Education Award.


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