The Public Education Foundation of Marion County, Inc.

Vision Statement
To enhance the performance of the Marion County Public School System

Mission Statement
To serve as a direct support organization for Marion County Public Schools, mobilizing and providing financial and human resources resulting in improvement in student outcome, enhanced curriculum and overall awareness and support of public education through business and community involvement.

Action Statement
To focus community interest on public education; initiate support and underwrite projects and programs that benefit students, teachers, administrators and the Marion County Public Schools.

PEF Staff

• Carole Savage: Executive Director
• Olga Brightwell
• Susan Filipkowski: Bookkeeper
• Angie Blair: Program & Event Manager 
• Meghan Magamoll: Take Stock in Children Program Coordinator 
• Joanne Halpin-Robinson: Take Stock in Children Program Coordinator 

09-10 Executive Committee Members

• Ms. Lori Boring, Wachovia Bank, Foundation Board President 
• Mr. Dean Blinkhorn, Ocala Style
• Ms. Julie Shealy, Marion County Public Schools 
• Mr. Chris Yancey, Mercantile Bank
• Mr. John Stevenson, Edwards Construction Services, Inc.
• Mr. Lanny Slaughter, MRMC

• Ms. Lora Barrett, Community Volunteer
• Mr. Isaac Burgess IV, Sunrise Elementary, Marion County Public Schools 
• Mr. Kevin Christian, Marion County Public Schools
• Ms. Lauren Deiorio, Community Volunteer
• Dr. Manal Fakhoury, Ocala Regional Medical Center
• Mr. Frank Evans, 2009 Teacher of the Year
• Ms. Kim Hoopengarner, Community Volunteer
• Mr. Bobby James, Marion County School Board
• Mr. Mikle Gordon, Progress Energy
• Mr. Jim Yancey, Superintendent of Schools
• Ms. Ulli Munroe, Munroe Consulting
• Mr. Bobbie Knighton, Golden Apple Academy
• Mr. Craig Gillum, Ocala Style Magazine

        Board Meeting Minutes