Annual Report - 2001

Mission Statement
The mission of the Lincolnia Educational Foundation is to provide specialized education and treatment services to children, adolescents and their families.

Our mission includes:

• Advancing the program's proven ability to assist failing, troubled, and often disenfranchised youth with emotional, learning and behavioral problems;


• Expanding our visibility; and


• Building community support.

Board of Directors
Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc., a private, nonprofit, 501(c)3 corporation owns and operates Leary School of Virginia and Leary School, Prince George's County, Maryland. These programs annually serve more than 200 students, five to 21 years of age, from the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area with learning, emotional and behavioral problems.

The Foundation complies with non-discrimination policies regarding its students and employees.

Ed Schultze, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Leary School
President

Nigel Smyth, Esq.
Smyth & Smyth, Attorney at Law
Vice President

Charles Flynn
Senior Bank Vice-President (retired)
Secretary

Francesca Creo
Director of Programs, Leary School
Treasurer/Acting Secretary

Eugene F. Meale
Director of Admissions and Personnel, Leary School
At-Large

Shauna Debrick
Business Manager, Leary School
At-Large

Year in Review

Highlights of the past year include:

• Seven students completed their secondary schooling and another fifty were honored with certificates for attendance, academic achievement, and personal recognition at June 2001 ceremonies. Four students were honored as they made plans to return to less restrictive settings.


• Both campuses held fund raising events, including yard sales and a bazaar (at the Virginia location) that benefited victims of the September 11th attacks.


• Both campuses increased their individualization of behavioral interventions and reduced the need for physical interventions.


• Leary School Job Site completed a second single family home on Holyoke Drive that was dedicated and sold in June. A major renovation project was begun in September on this same street, with an anticipated completion date of June 2002.


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


• Increased part time job opportunities through job placement program for students at both campuses. Placements included boat building, fast food, retail, health care and libraries.


• Staff and students at the Prince George's County campus put together a seven foot wide American flag, made up of patches of drawings and positive thoughts concerning the September 11 attacks that will be presented to the Oxon Hill Fire Department tree in remembrance of the September 11th victims.

Statistical Review

Operating Expenses

	76% Salaries & Benefits
	9% Occupancy
	7% Supplies
	2% Transportation
	2% Depreciation
	2% Postage & Telephone
	2% Other

Revenue

	98% Program Fees
	1% Gifts and Donations
	1% Investments

Vision and Goals

• Promote the Leary School of Virginia capital campaign which will provide for a new or renovated Virginia facility.


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


• Renovate and open the new business office.


• Open a music studio at the Virginia campus.


• Provide alternative programming for students who, for a variety of reasons on a temporary basis, cannot participate in the full school program provide by Leary School, Prince George's County. This programming may also be available for use by the Prince George's County Public Schools for students who do not attend the Leary School programs.


• Increase job preparation and placement activities at all Leary School programs.


• Explore grant possibilities to provide extended day programming at both the Virginia and Maryland campuses. Such programming would include academic, therapeutic and recreational components and the possibility of a family/community group counseling component.


• Conduct a cultural assessment of all Leary School program through the use of a third party multi-cultural program assessment organization.

Contributors (As of December, 2001)
Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc. is grateful to the following foundations, corporations, businesses and individuals who appreciate and value the services we provide. Each of the following made contributions during the 2001 fiscal year. With their support, we are able to better serve our students with special needs and their families.

Individuals

Irv Denton
Liz Kirkland
Pete Milloy
Peaches Pearson
Ed Schultze

Corporations and Businesses

COSTCO Wholesale (Issaquah, WA)
Harris Teeter Food Market
J.V. Arthur, Inc (Insurance Brokerage)
Murphy & Murphy, CPA
Ryan Homes of North America
Walter H. McClenon Fund, Inc

Foundations

Burke and Herbert Bank and Trust
Giant Food
Government Services Agency
Harris Teeter Food Stores
Hope Presbyterian Church
Magill's Pizza and Buffet
Ryan Homes of North America
Target Stores
USAA Insurance
Van McCoy Music
Washington Post
Water Environment Research Foundation

Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization. No goods or services were provided by Lincolnia Educational Foundation, Inc. in return for contributions. Contributions are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and contributors are encouraged to retain receipts for tax purposes.