2017-10-23T10:01:48-07:00 2017-06-30 R J Ricciardi Inc 1101 Fifth Avenue Suite 360 San Rafael CA 94901 990 2016-07-01 680279152 Sonoma Valley Education Foundation SONO 7079359566 PO Box 493 Sonoma CA 94976 Debra Garber Executive Director 2017-10-01 true Hiep Pham P01346204 4154571215 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Debra Garber PO Box 493 Sonoma CA 94976 1796227 false false X www.svgreatschools.org X 1993 CA Dedicated to excellence in Pre-K through 12th grade education. 17 16 5 520 0 1465357 1657999 0 -3497 23803 0 1461860 1681802 1530802 1334614 0 294607 314927 0 267199 215105 206818 2040514 1856359 -578654 -174557 933559 740285 92080 73363 841479 666922 Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) enriches the student experience, partnering with the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD), as the primary fundraising and volunteer resource for innovative programs. false false 828207 804607 Early Childhood Literacy ADVANCE Parent-Child Education - ADVANCE offers low-income Spanish-speaking parents of children ages 0-3 parent education on their role as their child's first teacher. Lessons include learning through play, school skill, discipline, nutrition and much more. The children participate in pre-literacy and school readiness activities in separate classrooms. Additional community resources are also available for the parents to support their family needs.Preschool for ALL - Preschool for ALL provides a high-quality learning environment for children ages 3-5 to learn the social and academic skills necessary to be successful students: how to listen well, share, participate, compromise, be respectful to others, and problem solve. Children who receive this high-quality preschool education also enter kindergarten with pre-reading skills, rich vocabularies, and strong basic math skills. The program also supports parental involvement.Summer Literacy Academy Jump into Reading! - Jump into Reading! is an intensive summer intervention program designed to improve reading skills for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)to 2nd grade students. Students who are more than two years below grade level participate in this summer program focused on developing critical foundational reading skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. Once students have mastered these skills, they move on to vocabulary development and reading comprehension.Summer Reading & Writing Academy - The summer intervention program provides support for students exiting grades 1-3 who are below grade level proficiency in reading skills. SRWA was implemented as a response to the reality that many students slip further behind in their reading and writing skills during summer months if there is no intervention. SRWA provides professional development for teachers with the opportunity for teachers to practice the strategies in a real-time setting in the academy.Grade Level Proficiency Project - The Grade Level Proficiency Project is an innovative program that uses a combination of game-like computer software and classroom coaching for teachers to bring elementary students to grade level proficiency in match and literacy skills.The program provides individually paced learning addressing the individual needs of the students.The project also includes a professional development model that includes real time, in class teaching and coaching educators.This program is a direct response to the paradigm shift in education today, using technology to help guide teacher instruction and engage all students. 334712 298207 Enrichment & School Support Valley Vibes Orchestra (ViVO) - An El Sistema Based Orchestra Program - A daily, two-hour per day after-school music program for students in grades three to high school. Kindergarten -2nd graders participate in a Pre-Orchestra Program (POP) three times a week, 1 hour per day. Student musicians participate in a minimum of one performance per month and learn crucial social-emotional and cognitive skills in addition to basic music skills in string and wind instruments. Classroom Grant Program - Provides funding to educators for small innovative and creative projects or school supplies that support classroom instruction and enhanced learning for our students. We love to support our teachers!The School Garden Program - School gardens are used as an outdoor classroom for teaching nutrition, horticulture, science, math, art, and simple cooking lessons. Students participate in lessons on how to grow and harvest vegetables and fruit and receive monthly visits by local chefs who teach students how to cook healthy meals based on the food grown in the gardens. The elementary school gardens create a ramp to the middle school horticulture classes, then to the agriculture classes at Sonoma Valley High School.Parent Teacher Organizations Support - The Foundation provides support to parent teacher organizations.Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Interns - Students from Sonoma provide support to the Foundation on summer projects.Support our Schools - The Foundation provides support in schools wherever needed.School News Project - School News Project provides "Kidscoop News" to students in classrooms.Scholarships - Sonoma Valley High School graduating seniors receive scholarship support towards their postsecondary college career, based on performance and qualifications in high school. 283317 231800 College and Career ReadinessEngineering, Design & Technology Academy (EDT Academy)Sonoma Valley High School students in grades 10-12 who choose this path participate in rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, and work-based learning experiences in the engineering field. The Academy uses the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum.Sustainable Agriculture Academy (SA Academy)Sonoma Valley High School students in grades 10-12 who choose this path partcipate in coursework, hands on projects, and work based learning experiences in the sustainable agriculture field. The curriculum includes sustainable agriculture practices in plant and vegetable production, the viticulture industry, and the business/marketing practices of sustainable agriculture products.Bridge to Algebra - A summer program designed to support rising 9th grade students who are at risk for failing Algebra I. Students receive instruction in algebra concepts, group problem solving, individualized support and additional lessons to increase their confidence in their ability to try and succeed at math. The lessons are based on Stanford professor Jo Boaler's research.Middle School Writing Centers - Students receive writing support in class and in designated middle school writing centers at Adele Harrison and Altimira Middle Schools. Students learn writing strategies and receive help in planning, drafting, revising and editing their compositions.Includes support for class assignments, student published writing projects, and lunchtime and afterschool activities.Teacher Support Network - The Foundation recruits and trains volunteers to assist in middle and high school classrooms. Students receive direct support and individual attention from positive adult role models with the goal of supporting higher student achievement. Volunteers also engage in review boards for Senior Projects and help in the College and Career Center at Sonoma Valley High School. 1446236 true true false false false false false false false true false true false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 21 0 true 5 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 17 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X Debra Garber 7079359566 PO Box 493 Sonoma CA 949760493 Debra Garber Chair 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Young ViceChair/Treas 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Walter Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Zimmerman Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 106170 0 0 Louann Carlomango Ex officio Dir. 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Angstadt Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renee Dellar Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stacie Elkhoury Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gemma Gallovich Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Camerino Hawing Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Hughes Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tara Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tony Moll Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Murphy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vanessa Rognlien Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Les Vasdsz Director 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Wallace Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 106170 1 false false false 0 371345 137206 1149448 38300 1657999 0 23803 23803 0 0 0 0 114425 371345 114425 0 0 0 0 1681802 23803 1308614 1308614 26000 26000 0 0 106170 22212 15366 68592 0 175603 36738 25414 113451 0 10523 1449 2020 7054 22631 4732 3372 14527 0 0 0 0 0 0 92628 38699 49285 4644 19731 19731 27239 27030 209 4939 913 4026 0 18915 3120 6279 9516 0 0 22229 2492 5610 14127 0 0 0 4427 662 1779 1986 Postage and Delivery 7194 1453 1441 4300 Fees 4937 3019 1918 Publications & Subscriptions 2188 679 1509 Program Supplies 2125 65 510 1550 266 207 59 1856359 1446236 142924 267199 204483 37604 430339 425516 48122 10850 0 0 0 0 0 33986 25917 0 0 216629 240398 0 0 0 933559 740285 9895 13241 26000 23000 56185 37122 92080 73363 X 513002 438623 328477 228299 841479 666922 933559 740285 -174557 X false true X true false X 1457119 1310606 1849276 1465357 1658365 7740723 0 15600 15600 15600 15600 15600 78000 1472719 1326206 1864876 1480957 1673965 7818723 0 7818723 7034 7198 9566 -3497 23803 44104 13321 13321 0 7876148 0.99270 0.99180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 216629 27342 -3573 240398 219608 548 -3527 216629 231204 -8045 3551 219608 209560 24665 3021 231204 199916 13382 3738 209560 true false false 240398 X 1681802 1681802 1681802 1856359 1856359 1856359 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Part V, Line 4: Further the charitable purposes of the Foundation.Sonoma Valley Education Foundation adopted the recognition requirements for uncertain income tax positions as required by generally accepted accounting principles, with no cumulative effect adjustment required. Income tax benefits are recognized for income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, only when it is determined that the income tax position will more-likely-than-not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has analyzed tax positions taken for filing with the Internal Revenue Service and all state jurisdictions where it operates. Sonoma Valley Education Foundation believes that income tax filing positions will be sustained upon examination and does not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material adverse effect on Sonoma Valley Education Foundations financial condition, results of operations or cashflows. Accordingly, Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has not recorded any reserves, or related accruals for interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions at June 30, 2017. Sonoma Valley Education Foundation is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. false Red and White Ball 485770 371345 114425 114425 485770 371345 114425 114425 114425 false Sonoma Charter School Fundraising -17202 Sonoma Hwy Sonoma CA 95476 680441449 28917 0 Grade level proficiency project Sonoma Valley Unified School District -17850 Railroad Ave Sonoma CA 95476 946002635 1236288 0 General support childhood learning 0 2 Students-Sonoma Val. Unif. Sch. Dis 43 Additional Supplemental Information Part I, Line 2:All grants have unique reporting policies associated with them and the Foundation follows the appropriate protocols for each grant. Most grants require an annual financial report; some require a site visit or personal interview. Grant expenditures are tracked in monthly budget reports to the Board of Directors and reviewed by the Executive Committee. X 5 22300 X Advertising Services 1 5000 X Advertising Services 1 1000 X Facility 1 10000 false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties The Foundation uses a broker-dealer to collect , value and sell contributions of marketable equity securities. The Foundation uses an outside contractor to process auction bids. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director, bookeeper and Finance Committee review the Form 990 before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The nominating and governance committee of the Board of Directors interviews potential Board Members and asks about potential conflicts of interest. The current Board Chair inquires about potential conflicts of interest at each monthly board meeting. The nominating and governance committee of the Board of Directors periodically reviews the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Executive Committee conducts an annual evaluation with the Executive Director (currently the only paid CEO/ED/Top Management Official/Officer/Key Employee). The Board uses a two-part assessment form, one part for the ED to complete and the second part for the Executive Committee to collectively respond. The results are discussed together and summarized. The Board uses the results of the annual evaluation and the then-current Executive Director round table ED pay statistics to determine the compensation package for the ED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Executive Committee conducts an annual evaluation with the Executive Director (currently the only paid CEO/ED/Top Management Official/Officer/Key Employee). The Board uses a two-part assessment form, one part for the ED to complete and the second part for the Executive Committee to collectively respond. The results are discussed together and summarized. The Board uses the results of the annual evaluation and the then-current Executive Director round table ED pay statistics to determine the compensation package for the ED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available SVEF does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public