ACHIEVE Committee:
Chair: OPEN
Guides the definition, growth potential, and partnerships to provide experiences and resources for students for real-world preparedness.
Ghosts & Goblins Committee:
Chair: Leslie Teskey (lkteskey@gmail.com)
Plans and executes annual fundraiser to engage the community; works with vendors and city partners to assure a safe and fun event.
Scholarship Committee:
Chair: Amy Blume (abartnic@yahoo.com)
Actively engages in all aspects of the Scholarship program including revision or development of scholarship guidelines and technology, reviewing applications, selecting recipients, planning the award ceremony, and stewarding funds to maximize impact.
Development Committee:
Chair: Missy King (missyking79@gmail.com)
Prioritizes funding needs, strategies, and segmented plans for the Annual Fund to support growth and sustainability of CEF.
Governance Committee:
Chair: Stephanie Flittner (stephanie.flittner@gmail.com)
Guides by-law revisions, maximizes board engagement, defines areas of need within board leadership to align with strategic goals, and represents Carmel Clay Schools. Ensures CEF is in compliance as a 501c3 organization.
Taste of Carmel Committee:
Chair: Amy Blume (abarnic@yahoo.com) & Brian Jones (bjone1@yahoo.com)
Plans and executes large scale annual fundraiser to engage the community; works with multiple vendors and community partners for event execution, and strategically plans for the future of this event due to upcoming venue changes.
Executive Committee:
Chair: Sam Harris (sharris@alphasig.org)
Guides organization through strategic initiatives, oversees Executive Director and related functions, and administers policy. Members are elected by the board of directors.
Grant Committee:
Chair: Jon Ferguson (jon.ferguson@ascension.org)
Actively engages in all aspects of the Great Idea Grant program including revision or development of grant guidelines, reviewing applications, engaging with grant implementation, and stewarding funds to maximize impact.
Teacher Engagement Council Committee:
Chair: Kristine Amick (kamick@ccs.k12.in.us)
Effectively coordinates with teacher/staff representatives from each of the fifteen Carmel schools to serve as CEF liaisons to increase engagement, awareness of opportunities, and impact of CEF programs.
Finance Committee:
Chair: Kelsea Simpson (ksimpson@deandorton.com)
Prepares and manages annual budget and oversees investment and financial policies to ensure CEF is in compliance as a 501c3 organization.
Marketing Committee:
Chair: Jessica Barrett (jessicahbarrett@gmail.com)
Guides promotion of CEF as an entity through consistent branding and aligns with other committees for marketing of strategic initiatives through multi-media platforms.
Are you looking for a way to get involved in the foundation to learn more, serve the CCS school community, or meet others? CEF has more than ten annual committees that are composed of board and community members. All of our committees support our strategic initiatives for 2024-2027 – click HERE to learn more.
We welcome new ideas and perspectives, and look forward to connecting with you. Committees typically meet quarterly, with the exception of events which are more targeted dates. Please contact Jennifer Penix, Executive Director, to find your best fit!
Pictured: Peter Primason (VP Operations), Séamus Boyce (Member at Large), William Howard II (Member at Large)