Annual Report - 1999

Year in Review
This year was more significant than most in Leary School's 35 year history. It demarcated the transition to nonprofit for all its programs, under Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc. This year was more significant than most in Leary School's 35 year history. It demarcated the transition to nonprofit for all its programs, under Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc.

Highlights of the year include:

• Leary School of Virginia's transition to nonprofit status and its merger with the Foundation was completed to allow for the long time continuation of Leary School and afford greater opportunity for funding and program development.


• Students completed construction of our fifth house as part of Leary School's Off Campus Work Experience Program.


• Ten students completed their secondary schooling and another thirty were honored with certificates for attendance, academic achievement and personal recognition at ceremonies occurring in June 1999.


• The first Annual Giving Program to generate contributions for program development needs was initiated.


• Virginia and Maryland approvals and full accreditation from the respective state departments of education were maintained.


• A grant from The Washington Post Education Foundation to support an innovative program approach was awarded to a classroom teacher at the Leary School of Virginia, which allowed seven students and four staff members to experience snow skiing, following six weeks of interdisciplinary work.


• In partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, Leary School of Virginia initiated a snack program and gained access to their community pantry to provide groceries to our neediest families.


• Awarded our first scholarship to a graduate to attend Prince George's County Community College.

Statistical Review

Operating Expenses

	75% Salaries & Benefits
	11% Occupancy
	6% Supplies
	2% Transportation
	2% Depreciation
	2% Postage & Telephone
	1% Conferences & Memberships
	1% Other

Revenue

	98% Fees for Service
	1% Gifts and Donations
	1% Investments

Vision and Goals
The Leary School was replete with program activity that engaged students in their classrooms, on the playing fields, camping trips and off-campus building homes as part of the work experience program. Among the daily operational activities, time was set aside to plan and strategize for the future, establishing annual priorities and a three-year Strategic Vision Plan.

Some of the highlights include:

• Complete renovation of our Virginia campus to utilize new administrative and business office.


• Submit key grants, including one for a training coordinator, to maintain and strengthen the professional skills of Leary School staff and expand development outreach.


• Maintain and expand student referral base through agency outreach.


• Initiate a capital campaign allocated for a new or renovated Virginia facility.

Contributors (As of December, 1999)
Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc. is grateful to the following foundations, corporations, businesses and individuals who appreciate and value the services offered by the Foundation. With their support, the Foundation is better able to serve its students with special needs and their families.

Individuals

Steven S. Meyer
James L. Olsen, DDS
Amy and Jack Owen II
Marjorie and Robert Phillips
Ed Schultze, Ed.D
Marie Tidwell
Mary Alice and Louis Venuto
Nancy and Edward Weber, Jr.

Corporations and Businesses

Acordia of Virginia (Insurance Brokerage)
American Legion Post #1976
Carpet Palace & Interiors (Rockville, MD)
COSTCO Wholesale (Beltsville, MD)
COSTCO Wholesale (Issaquah, WA)
J.V. Arthur, Inc (Insurance Brokerage)
Milloy Leasing Company
Murphy & Murphy, CPA
Prince George's County Public Schools
PVI, Business Products, Inc.(Rockville, MD)

Foundations

Peterson Family Foundation
The Washington Post Education Foundation