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WHO WE ARE

About Us

The Battle Lake 542 Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3), organized in 2011 to respond to the ever-increasing needs of our award-winning school district by financially supporting educational programs for all students in Preschool-12 grades.

Board Members

Chairperson, TTT Director:  Mike Iverson, Community Member
Secretary: Brooke (Malmstrom) Olson, Class of 1984
Treasurer: Jack Everts, Class of 2004
Information Technology Director: Julia (Everts) DeMars, Class of 2008
Membership & Donations Marketing Director: Jeff Skogen, Class of 1983
MacKenzie Barry, Class of 2009
Debbie Ness, Community Member
Amy Severson, SpEd teacher
Lisa Young, Elementary Teacher
Rick Schaller, Class of 1961
Boston Heaford, Class of 2014

Lisa Frank, Community Member
Robert Nudell, Ex Officio

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FULFILLED GRANTS

December 2022 Grants:

  1. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Document Camera – $130

  2. Library Staff – Nonfiction books for young readers-$6,000

  3. Cassie Buchite, Counselor/Ali Buehler, Social Worker: Sensory materials for counseling office – $400

  4. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Mice for chrome books, table, multiplication wrap ups – $836.46

  5. Joe DeMars, HS Science: Document Camera, digital balances, microscope camera – $2,954

  6. Amy Severson, Elementary Special Ed: Sensory Path – $500

  7. Kristine LaVoi, Academic Interventionist: Table & Chairs – $718

  8. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Table with Stools – $1000

  9. Susan Uhren, Speech Pathologist: Holiday Store supplies, Cart, Display – $800

  10. Tessa Kortlever, Pre-K 4/5 – Classroom Supplies – $281.73

  11. Joe Mollberg, 4th Grade: Flex Table – $650

  12. Brady Speicher, Social Studies: Forensic Kit – $174.15

  13. Julie Gronbeck, Title 1: Supplies, Meeting rug – $300

  14. Julie Gronbeck, Title 1: Supplies for Reading Core – $300

  15. Mike Scholten, HS Math: Microphone & Amplifier – $970

  16. Dan Ukkelberg, Ag. Education: Welding Supplies, Welder – $5,650.72

  17. Heather Akerman, HS Special Ed.: Workstation Desks – $1000

  18. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Classroom Supplies – $300

  19. Bill Klaers, Industrial Technology: Laser Engraver/cutter – $900

  20. Janell Kraemer, HS Business Ed.: Studio Lightbox, pricing gun, tagging gun, marketing materials, flex seating, lighting for lab, mice, wrist supports, speakers – $2500

  21. Kate Scherfenberg, Chinese: Seating, Rug, Chairs, Whiteboards – $ 274.21

  22. Jenny Mansker, Pre-K 3: Classroom Supplies – $187.25

  23. Jenny Mansker, Pre-K 3: Sensory Play Supplies – $110.53

  24. Beth Wallevand, 1st Grade: Wobble Stools – $550

  25. Sara Anderson, 6th Grade: Flex Seating – $200

  26. Kaele Peterson, Vocal Music: Audio System – $1500

  27. Heather Akerman, HS Special Ed.: School Store supplies – $1000

  28. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Generation Genius Subscription – $175

  29. Amber Eastwood, Elementary Special Ed.: Task Boxes – $720.74

  30. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Math IXL- $299
    Total: $31,381.79

 

December 2021 Grants:

  1. Jill Damrau, Preschool 4’s: 12 Book on Character Building $100

  2. Amber Eastwood, Special Ed.: Adaptable Work Area Table and Chairs $1290

  3. Beth Wallevand, 1st Grade:  Classroom Reading Rug $440

  4. Beth Wallevand, 1st grade: Document Camera $120

  5. Amy Severson, Special Ed.: Sensory Room Mini Trampoline $116

  6. Jenny Mansker, Preschool 3’s: Outdoor Play Items and Storage $639.41

  7. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Generation Genius $175

  8. Abby Moxness, 5th Grade: Chromebook Cart $550

  9. Janell Kraemer, Business Ed.: Business Ed Board Games, Simulations, and Flexible Seating $1800

  10. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Classroom Paint Center Refresh $230

  11. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Classroom Library Refresh, $230

  12. Sara Anderson, 6th Grade: Storage Seat Sacks $270

  13. Julie Gronbeck, Reading & Math Corps: Supplies, Rewards, and Incentives $150

  14. Julie Gronbeck, Title 1: Rewards, and Incentives $150

  15. Heather Akerman, Special Ed.: Heat Press for the Battler Front Store $1500

  16. Anne Cline, 2nd Grade: MobyMax Subscription $149.95

  17. Kathryn Scherfenberg, World Language: Room Atmosphere $279.95

  18. Susan Uhren, Speech/Language Pathologist: Project Christmas Store Items $350

  19. Steve Bradsteen, Physical Education: Disc Golf Baskets, 10 Cones, Barbells $1000

  20. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Book Boxes $250

  21. David Marso, High School Science: 10 Thermometers $179.60

  22. Brady Speicher, High School Social Studies: 20 Compasses $210

  23. Shauna Heggem, High School English: Flexible Classroom Seating $193

  24. Paula Christensen, Title K-6: Indoor Recess Puzzles and Board Games $80

  25. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Math Manipulatives, Solar System Set, Rug, Incentives $626.88
    Total:  $11,079.79

 

December 2020 Grants:

  1. Lisa Young, 3rd/4th Grade: Distance learning manipulatives & tools $261.66

  2. Tanya Maethner/Kay Lukken, library: List of books/fillers of series $2500.00

  3. Julie Frost, preK:  Fine motor manipulatives for distance learning (4/5 yo) $874.53

  4. Andrea Bellig, 1st grade: A Mouse for Everyone $212.39

  5. Jenny Mansker, preK: Fine motor manipulatives (3 yo) $560.22

  6. Traci Walkowski, Agriscience: Landscaping tools $848.44

  7. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Art easel $300.00

  8. Julie Gronbeck, Title I: Title I rewards & incentives $150.00

  9. Julie Gronbeck, Reading/Math Corps: Materials & incentives for Corps $150.00

  10. Paula Christensen, Playground supervisor: Tub Toys $400.00

  11. Amy Severson, SpEd: Alternate classroom seating $469.83

  12. Janell Kraemer, Business Education: Microsoft Office Software Upgrade $700.00

  13. Amber Eastwood, SpEd: Sensory calming/work area $160.00

  14. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Computer Mice $320.00

  15. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Independent Learning station tools $260.00

  16. BL School Overall – Technology for remote teaching $5,000.00
    Total:  $13,167.07

 

December 2019 Grants:

  1. Patsi Kugler: $51.44 Kindergarten Headphone extenders 

  2. Anne Cline: $316.75 2nd grade Workspace rug 

  3. Lisa Young:  $329.46 grade Math manipulatives 

  4. Jennifer Kerzman: $100 Kindergarten Flexible seating 

  5. Jennifer Kerzman: $100 Kindergarten Paddle boards 

  6. Julie Gronbeck: $150 Title I Reading/Math Corps supplies 

  7. Beth Wallevand: $550 4th grade Chromebook accessories 

  8. Steve Bradsteen: $500 Health/PE PE Enhancement 

  9. Anita Schaller: $239.70 3rd grade Wireless mice for Chromebooks 

  10. Amy Severson: $730 SpEd Sensory room items 

  11. CJ Peeters: $1000 Health/PE Yoga support 

  12. Susan Uhren/Heather Akerman: $600 SLP/HS SpEd School store 

  13. Abby Moxness: $1240 5th/6th Science/Social Tables & chairs 

  14. Mike Scholten: $115 Math Whiteboards 

  15. Anne Cline: $84.73 2nd grade Coding computers 

  16. Amber Eastwood: $449 SpEd Resource room separation 

  17. Sara Anderson: $1500 5th/6th Language Arts Flexible seating 

  18. Paula Christensen: $120 Title I Electric ball pump 

  19. Melanie Koltes: $150 Title 1 Reading Reward prizes for reading 

  20. Kate Scherfenberg: $150.20 Chinese Calligraphy brushes 

  21. Kate Scherfenberg: $579.72 Chinese Alternative seating 

  22. Janell Kraemer: $1500 Business Ed Flexible seating 

  23. Patsi Kugler: $188.89 Kindergarten Gym Jam Equip K-6 

  24. Patsi Kugler: $225 Kindergarten Bounce to Play K-2 

  25. Bill Klaers: $2000 Ind Tech/Ag First Robotics Team 
    Total:  $12,969.89

 

December 2018:

  1. Anne Cline, 2nd: $200 Maker Space supplies

  2. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st: $300 Manipulatives

  3. Patsy Kugler, Kindergarten: $300 STEM Manipulatives

  4. Anne Cline, 2nd:  $280.52 Math Manipulatives

  5. Jodi Himmelspach, HS Math: $109.95 Classroom white boards

  6. Gronbeck, Wilson, Ellstrom, Wagner:  $150 Reading & Math Corp supplies, incentives

  7. Paula Christensen: $150 Title I reading incentives

  8. Heather Akerman, HS SpEd: $160 Cash register for life skills

  9. Susan Uhren, Speech u0026amp; Language: $500 Inventory for school store

  10. Julie Frost, Readiness: $821.65 Literacy Development Center

  11. Shawn Neisen, Choir/Music: $1080 Folder Storage Cabinet

  12. Steve Bradsteen, PE: $5723.71 40 Heart Zone systems

  13. Jennifer Mansker, PreK: $1066.17 Costumes & supplies

  14. Randy McIntire, Art: $700 20 Wood Burning Kits

 

December 2017:

  1. Digital Media Production Lab: $5,875.73

  2. Amber Eastwood, Pre/ECFE/SpEd: $603.77 Reading Center

  3. Julie Frost, Readiness: $831.57 “Move Those Muscles”

  4. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st: $100 Document camera

  5. Anne Cline, 2nd: $187.57 Kindle Fire cases

  6. Kari Dorn, Business: $57.49 Quizlet subscription

  7. Kay Lukken, Library: $217.99 Library enhancements

  8. Anita Schaller, 3rd: $400 Interactive carpet

  9. Mike Scholten, HS Math: $300 Calculators

  10. Bret Setterholm, 4th: $900 Bloxel Learning Set

  11. Heather Akerman, HS SpEd: $690 Kitchen supplies

  12. Traci Block, Agriculture: $934.40 Food Science Lab

  13. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases

  14. Andrea Bellig, 1st: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases

  15. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases

  16. Julie Frost, PreK: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases

  17. Amber Eastwood, PreK: $59.94 Kindle Fire cases

 

December 2016

  1. Amy Severson, SpEd teacher: Sensory Room Swing $279.95

  2. Jodi Himmelspach, 7-12 Math: Graphing Calculators $300.00

  3. Julie Frost, PreK/ECFE: Dramatic Play Learning Center $1203.81

  4. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: STEM Learning Bundle for Early Learners $600

  5. Heather Akerman, HS SpEd: Chromebooks $750

  6. Anne Cline, 2nd Grade: Hands-On Science $250

  7. Andrea Bellig, 1st Grade: Nonfiction “Just Right” books $115

  8. Anne Cline, representing K-2 Ipad teachers: Ipad Cart Headphone Adapters $95

  9. JoAnn Orpen, Band/Music: Piano Station/Keyboards $1000

  10. Cindy Peterson, Music: Sonor Metallophones $950

  11. Beth Wallevand, 4th Grade: Books on CD Library $250.92

  12. Gini Olson, Preschool/ECFE: Legos–Let’s Build with Young Children(Tables & Chairs) $1200

  13. Jennifer Kerzman, 1st Grade: Classroom Carpet with “A Place for Everybody” $479

 

April / May 2015

  1. Tom Leuthner, Industrial Technology Teacher – $4,000 for Robotics

  2. Amy Severson, Special Ed. Teacher – $570 for Sensory Room Supplies

  3. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $300 for Kids Kore Wobble Chairs

  4. Jodi Himmelspach, Math Teacher – $265 for Calculators

  5. Andrea Bellig, Elementary Teacher – $436 for A Place for Everyone Rainbow Carpet

  6. Heidi Christensen, Preschool Teacher – $1,748 for Listening Station Supplies

 

December 2013

  1. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $190 for Whiteboard Paddles

  2. Mike Scholten, Math Teacher – $175 for Whiteboard Erasers & Markers

  3. Jodi Himmelspach, Math Teacher – $625 for Calculators

 

Fall 2012

  1. Alaine Risbrudt, Media & Technology Specialist – $400 for 2 Document Cameras

  2. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $550 for a Classroom Community Rug

  3. Mike Scholten, Math Teacher – $167.50 for 50 Two-Sided, Dry Erase Boards

  4. Andrea Bellig, 4th Grade Teacher – $300 for 2 iPod Nanos to Support Audio Books

  5. Anne Cline, 2nd Grade Teacher – $350 for 3 Leapfrog Tag Learning Systems

  6. Jodi Himmelspach, Math Teacher – $375 for 3 Classroom Graphing Calculators

  7. Tom Leuthner, Industrial Technology Teacher – $750 Lather & Turning Tools

 

Spring 2012

  1. Alaine Risbrudt, Media & Technology Specialist – $300 for Kindles

  2. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten Teacher – $200 for iPod & iTunes Card

  3. Sharon Twete, Kindergarten Teacher – $200 Reading/Writing Center

  4. Mike Scholten, Math Teacher – $150 for 10 Calculators

  5. Brian Fitzgerald, English Teacher – $150 for 3 7th Grade Success Group

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