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: Lisa Frank
Treasurer: Jack Everts, Class of 2004

Secretary: Tessa Grewe, Elementary Teacher
Communications: Marcia Eggen

Marketing: Julia (Everts) DeMars, Class of 2008
5k/10k Director: MacKenzie Provost, Class of 2010

Wes Hull, Class of 1985
TTT Liaison: Diana Johnson, Community Member

Home Tour: Jill (Langren) Damrau, Class of 1976

Membership: Lisa Malmstrom, Community Member

Heather Akerman, Special Ed Teacher
Data Analyst: Boston Heaford, Class of 2014

Robert Nudell, Ex Officio

FULFILLED GRANTS

2024 1.Young/Schaller/Johnson/Setterholm/Anderson/Hanson: Art of the Lakes Classes - $1000 2. Janell Kraemer, HS Business: Future of Business - $1200 3. Heather Akerman, Special Ed: Life Skills / School Store - $2100 4. Joe DeMars, HS Science: Biology Modeling - $3300 5. Johnson/Setterholm, Elementary Ed: Math & Science - $3199.50 6. Lukken / Wagner, Library: Book Display & Book Refresh - $2614.36 7. Dan Ukkelberg, Ag Science: Shop Tools - $2177 8. Zeb Biles, Band: Music Library - $1500 9. Cora Kujava, 2nd Grade: Benchmark Books - $495 10. Tessa Grewe, PreK: Graduation Robes and Phonemic Awareness Curriculum 11. Young / Schaller, 3rd Grade: Book Studies - $370.80 12. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Center Games - $350 13. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Independent Station - $350 14. Andrea Bellig, 1st Grade: Making Words - $270 15. Amy Severson, Special Ed: Sensory Items - $260 16. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Happy Numbers - $232 17. Cora Kujava, 2nd Grade: Book Exhibit - $129.99 Total: $20,022.44

2023 1.David Marso, High School Science: Physics Demonstration Equipment - $948.00 2. Anita Schaller, 3rd grade: Math Manipulatives - $50.46 3. Anita Schaller, 3rd grade: Calculators for Math - $51.90 4. Beth Wallevand, 1st grade: Phonemic Awareness and eLearning bags - $519.66 5. Amy Severson, Special Ed: Sensory Room Swing - $350.00 6. Jenny Mansker, PreK: Books, bins, organization and more - $170.30 7. Abby Nygaard, Special Ed: Sensory Supplies - $600.00 8. Stacy Lundquist, 5th & 6th Grade: Barn Quilt Tile - $600.00 9. Janell Kraemer, Business Ed/BPA/Yearbook: Storage, books, racks, lighting, camera, voice recorder, backdrop kit, office seating, etc. - $7000.00 10. Andrea Bellig, 1st grade: Science of Reading, Decodable books - $996.58 11. Patsi Kugler, Kindergarten: Classroom fine motor skill builders - $250.00 12. Jennifer Kerzman, Kindergarten: Fine motor tools for classroom - $250.00 13. Dan Ukkelberg, Kate Scherfenberg, Heather Akerman for Ag, Chinese, & Special Ed: Kitchen Supplies - $2500.00 14. Brady Speicher, Jenny Roisum, Joe DeMars, and Kate Scherfenberg for Class VR: Supplies, Headsets, Controllers, Cubes - $7953.00 15. Heather Akerman, Special Ed: Heat Press for store - $2800.00 16. Steve Bradsteen, Phy Ed/Health: Monster Rocker 270 - $119.00 17. Kathryn Scherfenberg, Chinese - Flexible seating and Lighting - $101.79 18. Susan Uhren, Speech/Language Pathologist: Projects for work skills program and holiday store projects - $550.00 19. Tessa Grewe, PreK: Various classroom tools - Spoons, forks, plates; Magnet Tiles; Learn to Dress Board; Trace & Write Alphabet Center; Make a Face Magnetic Designer - $132.74 20. Joe Mollberg, 4th Grade & Weight Room: Weight Room Sign / Goals / Records - $2000.00 21. Eric Olson, 2nd Grade: Sound system Mic, amp, and surround sound for classroom teaching - $1000.00 22. Lisa Young, 3rd Grade: Microphone Sound System, book bins, and awards - $356.97 23. Julie Gronbeck, Internal Reading Corps: Bean bag chair, paper shredder, small laminator, & laminator pouches - $200.0 24. Tanya Maethner and Kay Lukken, Library: Books - $1300.00 Total: $30,800.40

2022 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

2021 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

2020 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

2019 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

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 & 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

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

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

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

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

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 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