EMPOWERING ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES IN EVERY STUDENT Annual Report 2017-18
LETTER OF THANKS Dear Friends, The 2017-2018 year was an exciting year for P.G. Chambers School — one of change, growth, fond farewells, and new beginnings. Led by our guiding principles, to instill a love of learning, develop independence, and establish unshakeable self-confidence in every student, we continued to focus on and strengthen our efforts to do just that. This would not be possible without the support of our generous community who gave selflessly of their time, talent and treasure. Our continuing work is always informed by the lessons we learn each day from both formal evaluation and anecdotal observations. In collaboration with families, we strive to develop strategies and interventions, therapy approaches, and new technology that will help children achieve important benchmarks as they continue their journey of discovery at PGCS. This year we conducted a needs assessment, called the Healthy Schools Report Card, to identify our strengths and challenges and set the parameters for our evolving strategic plan. From this came our Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community initiative. Health, fitness, and independence have been strengthened as key themes for the students. These themes extend to staff and families. We held our first “Back to School Health Fair” where many community partners joined with us for a day of health and wellness awareness. The organization fosters an environment of empowerment for the children and the staff. The children are taught skills and given tools to self-advocate. They participate in increasingly complex decision making and planning. In middle school, they have the opportunity to participate in the Student Leadership Group and in their own student centered visioning and planning process. Likewise, our staff members are offered leadership training. Most notably, the LEAD Program is a year-long training and mentorship program for a selected group of staff who had demonstrated a desire to enhance/develop their leadership skills. As LEAD participants, staff members create a personal vision statement and develop short, mid and long term goals toward achieving that vision. These programs and opportunities have resulted in exciting initiatives for the students and staff and will continue as part of our overall organizational priorities. In June, we said a very fond farewell to our executive director of 25 years, Susan Seamans. Under her leadership, our organization and school has continued to grow in support of every student and family who is touched by our many programs and services. Most recently, her vision and leadership led to an outpouring of support for The Susan Seamans Legacy Campaign generating $130,000 to help fund the organization’s leadership, early intervention, and endowment efforts. Susan’s impact will be felt for generations to come and we are thankful to the many benefactors who came together in her honor to support our staff, students and families. With every ending there is a new beginning and we were delighted to welcome Patty Sly as executive director at the end of the year. Her passion for our mission is heartfelt and we look forward to the continuing leadership and excellence that she will bring to P.G. Chambers School. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the members of the Board of Trustees who completed their terms: Wendy Tait, Joanne Balady, Gwen Packard, James Brazel, and Keith Savel and welcomed new trustees Lesley Draper, Abbey Horwitz, Susan Lodge, Joseph Longo, Peter Porraro, Gabe Sasso and Steve Tuttle. We are thankful for their leadership and look forward to continuing to move the organization forward in the years to come. Please join us in thanking our many donors and volunteers. Together, we are making possibilities for every child endless and we are extremely grateful for your continued partnership in all that we do.
Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. President, Board of Trustees 2017-2018 Annual Report 2017-2018 P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL
INSTILL A LOVE OF LEARNING.
DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE.
ESTABLISH UNSHAKEABLE SELFCONFIDENCE IN EVERY STUDENT.
P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL GETS RESULTS! P.G. Chambers School gets results! How do we know? We measure the students’ academic skills and progress along with social, communication, physical navigation and personal care skills. When we get positive results, we stay the course and when we don’t, we adjust our approach. For example, results from 2013-2015 indicated a decline in self-care skills in most grade levels. We needed to reverse that decline because self-care skills are a foundation for academic achievement and independence. Early in 2016, principal Heather Gilliland and occupational therapy director Dawn Hearne analyzed the data and developed a plan that included staff education, curriculum integration, parent communication and additional occupational therapy during peak self-care activity times (e.g. morning arrivals during taking off coats and unpacking of belongings, and mealtimes.)
And the effort paid off! From 2016-2017 our students demonstrated gains in their personal care skills*:
During the 2017-2018 school year, 76% of our students demonstrated gains in their self-care skills*:
PRESCHOOLERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60% INCREASE PRESCHOOLERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21% INCREASE
EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54%
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% INCREASE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% MIDDLE SCHOOLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% INCREASE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81%
SUCCESS! THESE STRATEGIES ARE NOW FULLY INCORPORATED IN OUR STUDENTS’ LEARNING AND THERAPY. *The personal or self-care skills that are measured include managing belongings and school supplies, personal care, and mealtime routines.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018 Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. President Thomas J. Walsh Vice President
Lori Solomon Vice President and Treasurer Susan Seamans Secretary Joanne Balady
Anthony Bonanno James J. Brazel
Patricia Chambers Jerry DeFrancisco Eric C. Elbell
Walter Kneis, AIA Aftab Malik
Pavan Mehta
John Mulhearn Keith Savel
Wendy Tait
Steve Vittorio
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“ MY FAVORITE MEMORY AT P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL IS WALKING LIGHTNING FAST TO CLASS EVERY MORNING.” This might not sound like much, but for Michael Henry, it means everything. Hospitalized for the first five months of his life, Michael and his twin brother were discharged and immediately started an early intervention program. Michael was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at about 1 year of age. When Michael turned three, he enrolled at PGCS through the recommendation of two family friends. When first enrolled, Michael was under weight and had difficulty eating; part of his diagnosis was failure to thrive. PGCS head nurse at the time, Dawn Fontana, and the team worked closely with him and, with a lot of oral stimulation, she was successful in getting him to eat pureed foods. Dawn would play two minutes of his favorite movie, Cars, and then pause the movie and get in a few spoonfuls. She would do this everyday. Pretty soon Michael was eating and gaining weight. Another milestone was when Michael said his first word. “Pre-school teacher Kathy Rossi called me one day and said that Michael had said the word ‘butterfly’”, recalls Michael’s mom Chris. “I rushed to his classroom. He said the word again to me. Amazing for him to speak and even more remarkable he started with a three syllable word!” Michael’s love of performing blossomed over time. He often would make morning announcements and tell a daily joke over the loudspeaker! He enthusiastically participated in PGCS’ music program and his confidence grew. Through PGCS’ partnership with the Morris Museum, Michael was able to perform at their open mic night telling jokes and singing. Michael’s transition to high school was a concern for his parents. But, when they went to see PG RISE at Randolph High School they immediately felt a sense of inclusion. When it was announced that Margey Dwyre, an experienced PGCS special education teacher, would be his teacher Michael’s parents knew they had made the right choice. “Michael always surprises me. Initially people find him to be quiet, but he has a lot to say, it just takes time,” explains Margey. “He is learning to initiate more and speak up regarding his needs. He reads beautifully and has adapted really well to the high school.” “Michael is a tough little nut. He was never supposed to talk and really was not expected to do much at all,” explains Chris. “But he is strong and he perseveres and always with a sense of humor. PGCS gave him the confidence and this has helped him thrive. Thanks to PGCS and all the love, care and interventions they provided, my little guy who was failing to thrive is now flourishing!”
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MY WAY — Frank Sinatra ... I planned each charted course each careful step along the byway and more, much more than this I did it my way Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew When I bit off more than I could chew But through it all, when there was doubt I ate it up and spit it out I faced it all and I stood tall And did it my way ... To think I did all that and may I say - not in a shy way Oh no, oh no, not me I did it my way ... Yes, it was my way
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I REMEMBER SINGING “MY WAY” AT THE CLAP OUT WHEN I GRADUATED AND MY DREAMS CAME TRUE! — Michael Henry
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YOUR IMPACT THANKS TO YOU, OVER 826 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR.
790 DONORS INVESTED $844,000 IN CHILDREN IN 2017-2018
SERVING 826 STUDENTS 5% 15%
17%
Community Services
519
School Program
123
Early Intervention
Kids Count Child Care
141 43
63%
For 64 years, P.G. Chambers School has provided state-of-the-art special education and therapy services to hundreds of children in our school program, early intervention program, child care and community services.
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2017-2018 GIFTS 13% 31% 28%
Unrestricted Gifts
$238,732
Restricted Gifts
$238,550
Special Events
$259,772
Endowment $107,036
Total $844,090 28%
2017-2018 REVENUE 5% 7%
Fees and Tuition
$11,294,784
Contributions $844,090 Government Contracts
$677,896
Total $12,816,770 88%
2017-2018 EXPENSES 4% 2% 29%
Salaries and Benefits
2% 0%
Professional Fees and Contracts
$11,652,782 $204,658
Occupancy $265,482 Office Supplies, Printing, Equipment Rental
Professional Development and Dues
$453,454 $49,736
Depreciation $251,949 90%
Total $12,878,061
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CUMULATIVE GIVING You and over 790 other members of the PG Chambers School community came together in the 2017-2018 year to donate $844,000 to support the important work we do for students with multiple disabilities and their families. Whether you joined us at one of our signature events or gave generously to our Annual Fund program or donated equipment and supplies, your gifts truly made an impact on every student and for that we are extremely grateful. Gifts below reflect donations made between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. DREAM MAKER
Karen and Ted Walsh
Mutual of America
Patti and Ray Chambers
Mimi and Frank Walsh
Net Worth Management Group, Inc.
The Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. and Larry Thompson F. M. Kirby Foundation Walmart Foundation
INNOVATOR Anonymous Atlantic Health System Jill and David Farris
GIVING LEVELS
Valerie and Pat Horan Ilene and Bruce Jacobs Kennedys CMK
Dream Maker $25,000 + Visionary
$10,000-$24,999
Innovator
$5,000-$9,999
Leader
$2,500-$4,999
Benefactor
$1,000-$2,499
Supporter
$500-$999
Sheila Labrecque P.G. Chambers School Auxiliary The Page Hill Foundation, Inc. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Lynn and Steven Robbins The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. The Monsen Family Foundation, Inc. Thermal Service of N.J., Inc.
Partner
$250-$499
The Wilf Family Foundation
Advocate
$100-$249
LEADER
Friend
up to $99
Avison Young Balady Promotions, Inc. Elizabeth Carroll
VISIONARY Bayview Foundation Lesley Draper and Robert Stolar E. J. Grassmann Trust Carolyn Ferolito Joanna and Michael Hanrahan Hidden Ponds Foundation, Inc. Hyde and Watson Foundation Daniel and Addie Kanter Adrienne and S. Dillard Kirby The MCJ Amelior Foundation Bernadette and John R. Mulhearn Rose and David Nakamura Rutgers The State University of New Jersey The Ryan Family Foundation Lori and Jerry Solomon Summit Area Public Foundation The Charles F. & Ruth J. Knippenberg Foundation
Concetta and Robert Dwyer Gwen and Elias Eid Eric and Sarah Elbell The Daniel Galorenzo Foundation, Inc. George A. Ohl, Jr. Charitable Trust William and Amy Haskel Terry Hayes Abbey and Ken Horwitz Lori and Richard Kariss Elit and Jeff Kirschenbaum KJP Enterprise, Inc. Level 3 Communications Elizabeth and Paige L'Hommedieu Susan and Matthew Lodge Sharmin and Aftab Malik Matthijssen, Inc. Louise and John McGlinchey Amy and John McHugh Janet and Richard Michalowski
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Newton-Metallo, LLC Sandra and Gregory Niccolai NK Architects Robin Petty Pfizer Consumer Health Lauren and Scott Pinkus Leigh and Randolph Porges Prestige Construction Services, LLC Roofco, Inc. Helen and Raymond Schuyler Susan and Swift Seamans Irene Solondz Mary Kay and John Strangfeld The Tarpey Group, LLC The Haverford Trust Company Turner Construction Co. Cathy and Jeff Walsh Virginia and Thomas J. Walsh
BENEFACTOR
Pam and Joe Longo
Joan and Frank Adubato
Adam Merino
Exxon Mobil Foundation Matching Gift Program Eileen and Benjamin Appelbaum Benmar Conditionaire Corp. Binsky & Snyder, LLC Michele and Anthony Bonanno Tim Bronish Patricia and Donald Budis Budwick-Bonavita Foundation Bullet Communications, Inc. Patricia and Anthony Calandra Castle Fire Protection, Inc. Century Group Carpet, Inc. Mindy Cohen Gina Conti County Glass and Metal Fabricators and Installers Dun & Bradstreet Inc. Regina and Gerald DeFrancisco Gloria and William Dodd Karen and John Dubel Annette Fasciano Dennis Fashano April Fey Christine and Michael Gilfillan Jeanne and Joseph Goryeb Alane and Howard Gruber Stephanie and Peter Holloway Kimberly and Daniel Honeker Vina Isaac, M.D. and William Powers, Ph.D. Frank Isoisl Jim Rose Jewelry John Wiley and Sons Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corp. Linda and David Kaugher KF Mechanical, LLC Susan Kloss Walter and Deborah Kneis Knights of Columbus Elizabeth Ann Seton Council John Kritzmacher Veronica and Ernest Larini Let It Grow, Inc. Molly and Gerald Lodge
Alison and J. Murray Charles Musumeci Thelma and Edward Negley Normandy Real Estate Partners Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. The Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable Foundation Owens Group Lynne and Jeffrey Pagano Marek Pazowski Janet and Jay Petrillo Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Timothy Pope Michelle and Peter Porraro Project Physique Andrea C. Quigley Debra Rose-Focazio and William Focazio Caren and Charles Rubin S & R Steel Construction Nancy and Nelson Schaenen Lucy Chen, M.D. and Calvin Shen, M.D. Maria and Stephen Smith Tiffany and Pavel Srnensky Katye Stanzak Structure Tone Inc. Sweetwater Construction Corp. The Pick Foundation The Rotary Foundation Margaux and Nick Urciuoli Laurie and Steve Vittorio Nancy Weeks Kim and Finn Wentworth Windswept Boutique, LLC
SUPPORTER Amptek Electrical Contractors, LLC Patricia and Gregory Anagnostis Andersen Interior Contracting, Inc. Debra Balady Kathleen Beck Belway Electrical Contracting Corp. Benevity Community Impact Fund 9
Robin Berg Best Way Electric Co., Inc. Barbara Bilello Blaine Chambers Elizabeth Clarke Kathleen and James Cowan Brian and Michelle Cox Crisp Insurance Advisors, LLC Frederick Curry Ralph Dawson and Leslie Demus East Hanover Elks Lodge 815 BPO Encon Mechanical Environmental Waste Management Associates, LLC
New York Life Employee Giving Program Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church Olsen & Thompson, P.A. Antonia and Nicolo Palermo Kathleen and Peter Palmer Phyllis and Daniel Patyk Adam Psichos Kyle Purcell Kevin Pustelniak Lori Rabinowitz Virginia and Michael Ranger Christine Rios Roth D'Aquanni, LLC
Judith Fallon
Caren and Charles Rubin
Noel and Edward Foley
Gabriel and Carolynn Sasso
Janet and Ronald Frigerio
Robert Scudiero
General Mills Box Tops For Education
Carla Skodinski
Elaine and Anthony Grillo
Talbots
Sajal Hamilton
Triangle Plumbing Co.
Tony Haskel
Verde Partitions
Deirdre and Edward Hatfield
VMC
Dawn Hearne
Zack Painting Co. Inc.
Alison and Mark Hicinbothem Paul Horwitz Kelli and Charles Hutchinson Susan and Angelo Intile J.R. Prisco, Inc.
Truist Joseph and Melanie Bancheri
Joseph W. Curvino, Inc.
Patrick Brigond Wendy Brosse
Mary Ann Lofrumento, M.D. and John Hallacy Michele Logan Carol and James Longley Longo Electrical-Mechanical, Inc. Anne MacCowatt Suzanne and Michael Maguire Devin Marino Rebecca Markley Maurice J. Spagnoletti Foundation Marylyn and Thomas McLaughlin Pavan and Julia Mehta Millennium Fire Protection, LLC Kristin and Daniel Mon Theodora Mulgrum Nancy and Michael Neary
Kessler Rehabiliation Center Robert Kimpland
Jill Abramson
Jennie and Thomas Berlinski-Ramos
David Lewis
Industrial Cooling Corp.
Michael Krajkovich
Johnson and Johnson Matching Gifts Program
Karen and Richard C. Kuran
ABM Air Conditioning & Heating
PARTNER
Marshall and Margaret Bartlett
Marie-Eve Koziol and Russell Fairfield
ADVOCATE
Linda and Albert Iamiceli
Edna and George Knudsen
Jewish Communal Fund
Kohl's
Joanne Iamiceli
Julia and Andrew Buteux Cynthia and Stephen Byrd Stefan Carouge
Cynthia and Garrett LaBar Barbara and James Liati Jessica and Steven Margosian Linda and Alan Martin Jennifer McNamara Brad Mehl Jennifer and Brad Melvin Matt Mignon Modern Floors Co. Inc.
D&L Paving Contractors, Inc.
Laurie and Joseph Nosofsky
Lenore Dankulich-Smith and Donald Smith
Sheila Oliver
Donna Darrow
Judy and Tim Otterman Will Reeve
Day Pitney, LLP Michele Emanuele F. Gerald New, Inc. Frances and Richard Frigerio Ivette Frigueroa Laurie and Robert Fritze Siobhan and John Gilfillan Michael Gruber DMD, FAGD, PA Denise and Harry Hamill Hidden Pond Foundation Gary and Suzanne Hubschman Gregory and Amber Hummer Aimee Hunnewell
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Patricia Robinson, M.D. Laura and Anthony Romano Annaliese and Eric Rush Robert and Sue Sameth Gail Stone Sue Ellen Strong Mitzi Szerlip Tea Living, Inc. Robert and Rose Tiefenbacher Mary and Jonathan Van Cleef Michelle and Nicholas Vrouvas Marybeth and Joseph Walsh Carolyn Young
Allyson Agathis, M.D. Amazon Smile American Express Charitable Fund Amy Anania Marta Andino Stephen Annese Joan Atkin AT & T United Way Employee Giving Program Jeff Bagley Elaine Balady Bank of America Charitable Foundation Judy Banks, M.D. Cynthia and Dennis Barrett Janice and Robert Beck Jeff Berkheimer Valerie Bialous Sarah and Marc Bonnefoi Monica Boswell Jeffery Boyer Theodore and Betty Bragg Carole and Patrick Breheny Bernadette and Alphonse Briand Scott Brunner Michele and Jerry Bruno Assunta Buonincontri Renee and Stephen Burns Andrew Calo Mark Cantaluppi Patricia Capawana Dorothy Carter
Marcella Cassanelli
Linda Hogoboom
Jeffery Morrison
Annette Poe
Sandy Castor
Cathy Holden-Pope and John Pope
Rita and Stephen Morrison
Nancy B. Poe
Domenic Chiarella
Colleen and Michael Holland
Maria and Ralph Mortellito
Mindy and Michael Porcelan
Katherine and John Ciliberti
Rob Hooper
Bruce Porter
Christine and David Clark
Geraldine and Michael Horn
Alicia Lapierre and Dominique Mossmann
Deborah and Ray Colameta
Meggan Horowitz
Lisa Collins
Leslie Hyans-Depalma
Linda and Nat Conti
Lisa Iamiceli
Gary Coopersmith
Jeanne Jaeckle
Jeanne Courtright
Noele Jencarelli
Marilyn Covello
Ryann Johnson
Susan Dean
Annette Joubert
France and Brian Delle Donne
Kaltenbacher Family Foundation, Inc.
Esmeralda and David Delrosario
Jon E. Kammer
Dean Dent, M.D. and Anita Spivey-Dent
Marion Katz
Ashley Di Stefano Carrie Dilgard Rob Dinerman Robert Donnell James Duthie Elizabeth Egan Elizabeth and Jeffery Eilender Theodore and Delores Elbell Janet Engelmann Jeanmarie and Kenneth Falco Kelly and Joseph Falcone Andrew Flint Kimberly Foreman Bill Freed Virginia and The Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen Lois E. Fromhertz Eric Furey Bonnie and Gordon Gannon Kathie and Joseph Gazdalski Jana and Richard Gerlock Mary Lee and Tom Giblin Elizabeth Gilfillan Karen Gilman Michael Giuliano Maggie Goldberg Naomi Granvold Lisa and Carl Grau Anne and Christopher Grimes Jeremy Gruber Suzy Gumm Denise and Henry Hamill Diane M. Hamilton Barbara Harrison Rich Hennion Matthew Hipenbecker
Ellen Kiernan Julie Kimmel Yana Kofman Joanne and Wayne Kohler Jennifer and Anastasios Konidaris Stacey and Roland Kuczynski Barbara and Fred Kurasiewicz Joyce and Steven Kwasney LaBar/Johannessen Family Mark Laverty
Kathleen Murphy Maureen Murray Marie Nardiello Nancy and Michael Neary Jon Nichols Michael Nittolo Christa and Donald O'Connor Morgan O'Hara Mark Oliver Gina Oneil Brian Oneill Roger Oneill Joseph Paltenstein Constance Paterno Pamela Peedin Barbara and Michael Phillips Brittany Pino Amanda Platt Patricia and Arnold Plonski Lucille Plumstead
Dot Principe James Prusinowski Michelle Qually James Quinn Carole Reifsnyder Joe Rodriguez Laura Rosen Sarah Rosen Randee and Kenneth Rubenstein Linda and Gerald Russell Rita Russomano Christopher Ryan Betty and Richard Saccaro Emily Samansky Andrew Sanford Marie-Josette and Niel Santiago Maria and Andrew Sapol Stacey and William Schlosser Rosemarie Sciacca Rob Scudiac
Gilda Lee Arlene and Arthur Leshin Vijay Leventhal Logue Trust Donald N. Lombardi Lorbin Painting Melissa Lovell Margaret and Michael Luther Timothy Madigan Brendan Mahon Diane and Corrado Mancini Mary Anne and Kevin Martin Donna and Richard McAdam Joseph McCarthy Ryan McCloy Anne and George McDonald Susan and Michael McGahan John McHugh Mark McPherson Bartosz Mebel Frances-Melinda and Karl Meister Margaret and Robert Meyer Tamra Micco Charlene Mills Anna Miranda Alan Mohfanz 11
David Smokler and Ellen Seidman
Janice Arellano
Mary E. Carroll
Lauren Duffy
Kara and Jamie Serino
Lauren Auchter
Amanda Carter
Susan and Jim Dukin
Dawn Shallieu
Linda A. Bacon
Barbara and Clifford Carter
Karen and Michael Dunne
Kevin Shepard
J. Roger Bailey
Laura Cava
Patty and Bill Dunne
Susan and Gregory Sherowski
Michelle and Michael Barkemeyer
Christine Cayero
Tamara Durham
Lynn and Donald Siebert
Cecilia Becker
Ashley Chardoussin
Elaine Dwyre
Hermine Silverstein
Lisa Bellak
Shelia and Yigael Chetrit
Margey Dwyre-Daily and John Daily
Carolyn Simon
William Beneduce
Lou Cirigliano
Christina and Esteban Espinoza
Carmella and Thomas Slivinski
Alan and Lisa Bensen
Annemarie Clayton
Patricia Sly and Robert Chernow
Susan and Robert Bethea
Randi and Howard Cohen
Kathleen Salvaggi-Fadden M.D. and David Fadden
Nancy Sniffen
Beth Ann and Robert Betrus
Terry Colaneri
Jamie Snyder
Nida and Muhammad Faizi Ann and Robert Fawcett Erin Fidler
Marisa Spagnoletti
Donna and Thomas Finn
Suzanne and Kurt Spero
Lorraine First
Pavel Srnensky
John Fitzgerald
Helene Stanton
Jane Flynn
Michael Stoyko
Susan Foti
Lisa and Patrick Stuffle
Aidan Fox
Diane Tait
Judith Gallante-Hooper and Douglas Hooper
Marybeth and John Tamburro
Sebastian Garcia
Janet and Samme Thompson
Katherynn Garita
Rita and John Toohey
Linda and Martin Garry
Joyce Toran
Kristin Geraghty
Amy Tracey
Jeanine Gervasio
Stephanie and Stephen Trapp
Heather Gilliland and James Luongo Michael Giusto
Janine Tremblay
Kathy and Art Godin
Anthony Triolo
Carolynn Gold
Aaron Turner
Maria and Fabian Gomez
Stephen Tuttle
Jennifer Gordon
Universal Tools & Manufacturing Co. Lisa and Kenneth Vanderhoof Antonia and Frederick Von Zuben Julia A. Walborn Jeanette and John Walton Toni Ann and Michael Waters April and Karl Weber Therese and Leigh Weiss Iris and Eric White Joanne Wikle Marianne and Lester Wolfson Lisa Yuppa Andrew Zdrahal
FRIEND Diego and Ligia Alcazar Jeanne Alusik American Vending and Coffee Service Annette and James Anello
Leta and Morris Gordon Melissa Gould Erin Bielechi and Pawel Bielecki
George Conrad
Janet and Ernest Biondolillo
Emmanuelle Cornelio
Donna Bizbub
Christina Cortese
Ann and Joseph Bono
John Cossolini
Darrin Borell
Danielle Crowley
Sasha and John Bowman
Ken Crowley
Teresa and Dennis Brennan
Nicole Crowley
Harriet Broadwin
CVS Pharmacy, #4771/Oakridge
Kathleen Buerger
Renee and Evan McGraw
Maya and Paul Buono
Amara and Michael D'Aquanni
James Burkett
Eric Davis
Frank Calabrese
Frances and David Davis
Alison Calo
Adam Day
David Calo
Nicholas Depierro
Fern Calo
Lynn Devereux
Jaclyn Calo
Mary Doherty
Kristine Cariaga
Margaret and Douglas Donahue
Patricia and Christopher Carlson
Elizabeth Duff
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Norma Greenfield Debbie Griffiths Jay Gruber Rosemarie Guidice Brigid Hagan Julie Haggerty Doris Harris Kiera Hartnett Jill and Merwin Haskel Heinz and Helen Hauser Susan Havens Margaret Hinchcliffe Richard Hufnagle Janet Hughes Christa Iamiceli and Mark Anderson Diana Irace Lauren Jacobs-Lazer and Adam Lazer Joel Jacobson
K.W. and Diane Janne
Barbara Mikytuck
Michael Reilly
Patricia Jasinkiewicz
Dan Miller
Todd Ricca
Jason Jerome
Maryann Miller
Henrieta Riccobono
June and Michael Jeske
Rachel Miller
Dawn and Keith Richardson
Amy Jillard
Amy Mormak
Nicole Roedl
Arlene F. Jones
Edward Murphy
Mary Rogers
Judy Joost
William and Tracie Murray
Kayla Rosario
Lor Joost
Christen Napolitano
Sally Rossi
Namita Joshi
Joni Noble
Jean and Eric Rothrock
Diane Judge
Wendy Nunn
Jean and Thomas Ryan
Joseph M. Juliano, D.C.
Wendy and Stephen Offen
Ronald Ryer
Michael Kaine
Dina and Fabio Oliveira-Alves
C. Sabo
Amy Kargauer
Rachel Olivier-Trotman and Lennox Trotman
Emily Sahuto
Wing-Ming Katona Helen and Timothy Kelly MichaelAnn Knotts Jennifer Kohler Ryan Kovatch Elizabeth and Jonathan Kraft Regina Krauth Susan and Albert Kroll Tracy Kulick Rosemary Lang Rita and Marc Lashley Zelma Lavin Jill Lebowitz Jennifer Lehotay-Taylor Kathleen and Edward Lennon Andrew Linden Marissa Liquari Saudhi and Julio Lopez Catherine Lovas Carol and Allan Lutcza Linda Lynch Eugenia and Paul Macchia
Bridgid Orourke Suzanne Orourke Mary Osterman Amanda Paravati Sapna and Nehal Parikh Naya Pearlman Nancy and David Penczak Lynne B. Pinto Gary Pitts
Ray Santana Deenie and Sidney Schlosser Nicole Schubert Francine Schwartz Marci Scott Andrea Seaman Cynthia and Brian Searls Olivia Shapiro Anne and Robert Sheehan
Patricia and Dan Stenzel Doris Stober Sylvia Swanson Wendy Tait Linda and Victor Talamini Elizabeth Tarantino Rebecca and Christopher Tate Paul Tevelow Bee Thao The Kula Foundation Diane and Vincent Thomas Kwamara Thompson Bobbi Tomalo Kara Trowbridge Jenna Turiano United Way of Greater Portland Dorothy and Harry Van Natta Maria Venezia Sarah and Joseph Vitale Marie and Norman Volz Barbara and Jay Vreeland Debra Ward Lauren and Howard Weintraub Lauren and Marc Weissberg
William Siebert
F. Winkler
Jessica Simao
Holli Wright
Cindy and David Sims
Mary and Reginald Wright
Frances and Richard Pogorzelski
Darra Sipper
Kristina Yatskiv
Eryn Porcelli
Joanna Smith
Debbie Yeager
Kathleen Smith
Kelly Yeager
Kimberly Smith
Maureen Yeager
Matthew Smith
Russ Yeager
Harald Snik
Kristin and Jared Young
Amy Snouffer and Joseph Roccesano
Nancy and Stephen Zaklukiewicz
Carol Solomine
Sarah Ziccardi
Alexis W. Stein
Jenna Zielinski
Joan Stell
Betsy and Mark Zindel
Charles Stella
Karen and Christopher Zipp
Nicole Pitts Alexa Pizzuta
Joan and Edmund Pugh Debra Quevedo Briana Ramos Denyse Rawding Karen and John Reed Susan Rehnquist Shannon Reid Joan Reilly
Phyllis Marino Mindee Marks Sandra Marrero Christopher Martell Audrey and William Martin Erin Martin Michele and Alan Matarese Michael and Suzanne Mautone Jean and Ed McCarty Noreen McGrath Renee and Evan Mcgraw
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARILY PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED RESTRICTED PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE
Fees and tuition Contributions Government contracts Special events revenues Less: costs of direct benefits to donors Net revenues from special events Investment income, net of investment fees Net assets released from restrictions Total Public Support and Revenue
TOTAL
$11,239,725 $0 $0 $11,239,725 281,619 208,290 0 489,909 729,913 0 0 729,913 582,334 0 0 582,344 (164,678) 0 0 (164,678) 417,666 0 0 417,666 765,604 214,105 0 979,709 79,624 (79,624) 0 0 13,514,151
342,771
0
13,856,922
EXPENSES
Program services Management and general Fund raising
12,183,269 0 0 12,183,269 170,828 0 0 170,828 389,726 0 0 389,726
Total Expenses
12,743,823
0
0
12,743,823
770,328 15,773,334 $16,543,662
342,771 865,811 $1,208,582
0 1,889,176 $1,889,176
1,113,099 18,528,321 $19,641,420
Change in Net Assets Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year
GIFTS IN-KIND We would like to thanks the many donors below for their generous in-kind contributions. Every gift matters and we are so grateful for your many thoughtful donations to benefit our students. 2017-2018 Jill Abramson
Patricia and Michael Gargiulo
Morris County School of Glass
Patricia and Gregory Anagnostis
Michele and Donroy Gounaud
Adrienne Myeroff
Balady Promotions, Inc.
H2Ocean Restaurant
Myofascial Freedom
Patricia Bell
Hudson Bay Company
Nola Rose Jewelry
Beth Ann and Robert Betrus
Unjeria Jackson, M.D. and Larry Thompson
Paper Mill Playhouse
Bloomingdale's at The Mall at Short Hills
Jerry Rose Floral & Event Design
Park Avenue Club
Patricia and Anthony Calandra
Jim Rose Jewelry
Alexis Pickell
Mary E. Carroll
Emily and Oren Klein
Carmen and Henry Ramirez
Patti and Ray Chambers
Jonathan Krissel
Susan Rehnquist
Katherine and John Ciliberti
Carrie and Scott Leshin
Maria and William Scavone
Stacy and Ralph Colatrella
Donald Lombardi
Leigh Schaedel
Denville Township Schools
Lucy's Gift
Simon Pearce
Michael and Linda Downey
Maureen and John Lynch
Katye Stanzak
Margey Dwyre-Daily and John Daily
Madison Mud
Structure Tone
Gwen Packard and Elias Eid
Shneha Malhotra
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
Equinox
Max Mara USA
The RealReal
F. Gerald New, Inc.
Mary Beth McAllister
Lisa and Kenneth Vanderhoof
Annette Fasciano
McGuggan, LLC
Mimi and Frank Walsh
Laura and John Gallagher
Jody Miktus
Jinette and David Ziering
Annual Report 2017-2018 P.G. CHAMBERS SCHOOL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 ASSETS
2018
2017
Cash and cash equivalents $1,878,829 Accounts receivable, net 954,722 Prepaid expenses 41,968 Investments, at fair value 13,303,334 Other assets 6,545 Contribution receivable - long term 274,000 Cash restricted for property and equipment acquisition 187,260 Property and equipment, net 4,578,488
$1,739,976 1,153,097 48,033 12,631,710 11,233 254,000 371,515 4,535,869
Total Assets
$21,225,146
$20,745,433
$60,897 789,762 2,506 157,472
$67,890 726,809 16,865 292,449
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accrued compensation Capital lease payable Mortgage payable Total Liabilities
1,010,637
1,104,013
$7,929,305 388,733 8,824,998 17,143,036 1,182,297 1,889,176
$7,569,511 384,903 8,589,248 16,543,662 1,208,582 1,889,176
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES NET ASSETS
Unrestricted-designated by Board for Investment Unrestricted-designated by Board for Equipment Unrestricted Total Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted
Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
20,214,509
19,641,420
$21,225,146
$20,745,433
VOLUNTEERS It Takes A Village... it is our privilege to thank the volunteers below who have given tirelessly of their time to help us fulfill our mission. Whether you served on our Board or Committee, volunteered at one of our signature events or helped us in the classroom, your contributions have made an impact. Thank you! 2017-2018 Mark Anderson
Lesley Draper
Danica Ilic
Eric Monsen
Sue Rehnquist
Thomas Walsh
Joanne Balady
Margey Dwyre
Laura Jaarsma
John Mullhearn
Jerry Rose
Therese Weiss
Claudia Bonfante
Deb Fresco
Diane Judge
Rose Nakamura
Gabe Sasso
Holli Wright
Lisa Brown
Kate Geochis
Walter Kneis
Gwen Packard
Susan Seamans
Carolyn Young
Jillian Canal
Siobhan Gilfillan
Linda Krupp
Sapna Parikh
Jessica Simao
Kristin Young
Mary Carroll
Heather Gilliland
Susan Lodge
Brittany Pino
Maria Smith
Jenna Zielinski
Barbara Carter
Lisa Grau
Joe Longo
Nicole Pitts
Emily Smith
Amanda Carter
Claire Grau
Aftab Malik
Jenny Puzia
Nancy Sniffen
Ashley Chardoussin
Abbie Greenberg
Sharmin Malik
Peter Porraro
Patti Stenzel
Orla Crimi
Abbey Horwitz
Erin Martin
Tara Powers
Sharodka Tofte
Amara D’Aquanni
Amber Hummer
Maryann Miller
Deb Quevedo
Erica Von Borstel
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STUDENTS FINDING THEIR WAY THROUGH PERSON CENTERED PLANNING
2017-18 PGCS GRADUATES FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS
In 2017, PGCS developed its own person centered planning process to empower students in determining their futures. Through MyIDEA, the student, the family, and the team work together to improve each student’s transition to high school. A facilitated planning approach is used building on each student’s strengths and goals, and amplifying their voice as they explore options and preferences. One participant, Michael Henry, and his family participated in this planning process to create a dream board for his future goals. The school and his family refer to it from time to time to check on his progress. On it you can see his desire to go to the dance, to create his own YouTube channel and to meet girls. Our students share the dreams of every teenager, and thanks to your support those dreams become a reality.
STAY CONNECTED: @PGChambersSchool
Please consider remembering P.G. Chambers School in your will. For more information and or to notify us of your intentions, please contact Kathleen DeSantis, Director of Development at 973-829-8484 or desantisk@chambersschool.org.
@pgchambersschool @pgchambersschl
MISSION STATEMENT P.G. Chambers School mission is to help children with disabilities lead full, productive lives; develop confidence in their own abilities; and engage fully and frequently in the community.
PGCS strives to assure that all donors are reported accurately. If your name was inadvertently omitted or listed in error, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Amara D’Aquanni at 973-829-8484 so that the error may be corrected.
15 Halko Drive Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
973.829.8484
www.chambersschool.org