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3856 South Water Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016—2018

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CISPAC is on an exciting journey of transformation. We are working with many incredible partners across several communities to transform our schools. But what does it mean to “transform our schools”? Transformation looks like a school whose doors are open to the community and connects to the breadth of enrichment opportunities and support services our city offers. It feels welcoming. Parents, Community members and providers are welcome and encouraged to participate. Parents are part of the decisions being made at all levels, a valued resource not a problem to be solved. Opportunities to participate meet parent availability not school preference. Parents value the school and view it as a resource and so does the community. Parents and teachers work as a team to support students throughout their education. Buildings are available

for programs and services that will benefit the entire community. Educators are welcome and known stakeholders in the neighborhood and view the school as a community asset not just property of the local district. Curriculum is engaging and

representative of all students – celebrating the differences that make our experiences unique. For our Students, transformation means that their voice is sought after and valued in making decisions. They view their school as a safe place where they can find help when they need it. Where they know they are cared for. Education is not just about teaching to a test but incorporates lessons on responsibility and social/emotional development. Students are valued for the skills and abilities they have and not penalized for those that are not as developed. Schools will impart to all students a love of education because they provide context to the lessons they teach through project-based learning opportunities that are both challenging and fun. Decisions made are made with the student as our focus – even if that means they are not easy for us – the adults. Most importantly, we all remember that our client is the student and our student is a child. Childhood is a time to make mistakes and learn from consistent and fair consequences and we give students the space and the permission to do just that. I know what I’ve described sounds like a utopia. An impossible vision from an individual who is too naïve to understand how the world really works. I know that a transformation of this kind is not something that happens quickly. It doesn’t. Changes happens over generations and takes the effort of many people moving together to make it happen. While I realize that it seems improbable that this vision can be achieved in my lifetime, I know that it is possible. Because we have school districts, teachers, parents, community partners and congregations

rising up together and will, to learn how and being willing to, engage in a new thing. A people learning

to do walk in a new way – one slow and intentional step at a time – so our children can gain access to new possibilities in new ways. I also understand that it is impossible to expect others to change if we are not willing to do the same. While CISPAC is a catalyst, we don’t pretend to have all the answers. Instead we work with our community of stakeholders to find them together. We understand how much our own transformation will help support the common vision we seek. This annual report provides a description of the journey we are on to become a better and stronger organization so that we can support the critical work of transformation that will contribute to generational success for the students, families, schools and the communities of Southwestern PA. We hope that many of you who will read this, will join us.

In Hope!

trans·for·ma·tion—/ˌtran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n/ noun -A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance -A change, metamorphosis or alteration -An induced or spontaneous change

Bridget Clement, Executive Director

Engaging In a New Thing

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Don

November 2018

Two years ago Chip Babst – one of my law firm’s founding lawyers – asked me to consider joining the CISPAC Board. Chip had been involved with CISPAC for more than 20 years, but I knew very little about the organization at that time. As I’ve learned more about CISPAC and its mission I’ve thought on many occasion, “Every student that I’ve ever known would benefit from having CISPAC in their lives.”

If you’ve taken time to examine these pages, you’ve already noted some of our most significant accomplishments from just this past school year:

• Raising more than $27,000 of donated goods and services to support our schools and students; • Engaging with more than 1,300 parents to support our students and facilitate resources; • Providing mentors for 120 middle school students – making CISPAC among United Way’s most

elite providers; • Assisting one school district in raising more than $500,000 in grant funding to support education,

athletic and enrichment opportunities; and • Helping our 276 ISS students achieve significant improvements in scores for Language Arts,

Math, Science, and overall GPA.

These accomplishments would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated staff and the participation of you, our many diverse stakeholders. Thank you all for your interest in, commitment to, and continued support of CISPAC.

As we step into the future, know that we remain committed to the success of every student in our region. We are maximizing every resource made available to us, making every dollar, volunteer hour, and investment of time count to move us towards that goal.

We look forward to a productive 2019 and we invite each of you to join us!

“… [T]ransformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the

world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately ...

One [in which we must all participate].”³

—Marianne Williamson

Stepping Into the Future

Acknowledgements ¹https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/data-mine/2014/09/18/census-bureau-data-sheds-light-on-americas-poor

²http://www.insightintodiversity.com/povertys-long-lasting-effects-on-students-education-and-success/

³ https://awakenthegreatnesswithin.com/35-inspirational-quotes-on-transformation/

Photography Credits: Chris Mason (masonrock88@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/masonrock88/?hl=en

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Officers: Mr. Donad Bluedorn, Managing Shareholder, Babst Calland—Chair

Ms. Sharon Ciocca, Dr. Joseph J. Ciocca LLC—Vice Chair Mr. Fredrick A. Massey, Jr. CEO, FamilyLinks—Secretary/Treasurer

Members: Mr. David Babst, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Services, OTHOT, LLC

Ms. Jennefer Bartholomew, Associate Director, Wealth Management Lending, UBS Ms. Karina Chavez, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education

Mr. Robert Cranmer, President & CEO, Cranmer Consultants The Honorable Austin Davis, Pennsylvania House of Representatives 35th District

Mr. Shawn Fox, President, RDC, Inc Dr. Lawrence Korchnak, Retired Superintendent, Baldwin-Whitehall School District

Mr. Andy Stanton, Partner, Jones Day Mr. Brenden Stokes, Air Force/from UPMC St. Margaret

Mr. Michael Tarle, Vice President of Operations, AIM Construction

Back Row—Fred Massey, Larry Korchnak, Bob Cranmer, Mike Tarle Front Row—Karina Chavez, Don Bluedorn, Bridget Clement, Sharon Ciocca

Board of Directors 2018—2019

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A Season of Transformation Awareness—What we’ve been doing is not enough!

Affirmation of Mission—Were we on the right track?

CIS National and CISPAC—Communities In Schools of Pittsburgh Allegheny County—for its 40 and 30 years respectively, has held firmly to its mission: to surround students with a community of supports, empowering them to achieve in school and succeed in life. In this season of transformation, we had to ask ourselves… Is our mission still right? Yes! Our student-focused, data-driven model is the right mission to guide us into a future with even stronger outcomes than we’ve achieved thus far. But we know there are aspects of our work that need updating and we are committed to doing the hard work of transformation on behalf of the students to come.

Who is CISPAC Today? CISPAC is an education intermediary that offers

Strategic Solutions for Students and Schools. As a

catalyst organization, CISPAC provides resources to

schools – like enhancing community and business

relationships, opening new opportunities for faculty

development and, attracting private funding that

empowers greater student programming – we work to

increase school capacity and broaden their impact on student success.

How We Do Our Work

CISPAC offers a range of solutions to

schools, students, families and the

greater community. We work

strategically with all stakeholders to

align decision making with student

success. CISPAC uses evidence-based

interventions to help achieve school-

wide and student goals. From expert consultation to on-site implement CISPAC is here

to build business and community partnerships, access social, programmatic and

professional resources that enhance school capacity and ignite student success.

Transformation begins with awareness. By accepting the realization that what we are doing has not resolved the issues facing our students and schools, we felt compelled to reexamine our mission.

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Current Initiatives

Stakeholders Assessment – Most of our work begins with a Stakeholders Assessment. We

interview groups and meet one-on-one with school administrators, faculty and staff; community and business leaders; students and parents and; resource providers – each of whom has a stake in building stronger schools. After completing the analysis, we organize a stakeholder’s reporting session to share our learnings. Next, we facilitate a solutions-driven conversation to assist the community in developing a map that will – step-by-step – assist the community at-large in

identifying supports that will better empower student achievement and academic success.

Community School—A community school

provides a holistic approach to academics, health and human services, community development and engagement. Community schools coordinate resources to improve student learning, build stronger families and healthier communities. CISPAC works with parents, school staff, community members and

partner agencies to design a customized implementation to meet the needs of the school and those of the greater community.

Integrated Student Support – This world-renowned program is the foundation on which CIS

National established itself as a data-driven, impact-focused education leader in driving student success. By deploying a CISPAC Site Coordinator, we work together with school leaders, parents and community stakeholders to deliver local resources that address student needs eliminating barriers to their achievement.

Trauma Informed Schools – Those that support student learning and achievement are coming

to recognize the impact that trauma has on students. CISPAC works with school faculty and staff to understand how to change our adult responses and behavior that helps de-escalate and defuse difficult interactions, thereby promoting healthy support of this population.

Positive Discipline Strategies – Trauma-informed discipline can help schools identify

alternative practices that can better equip school administrators, faculty and staff to help students in need and create a positive school climate.

Social Emotional Learning – Helping students acquire and learn to understand and manage

emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions are goals we cannot afford to miss. CISPAC works with school leaders to address and strengthen learning curves that promote healthy exchanges that lead to students who can self-manage and flourish.

CISPAC offers schools initiatives that expand their capacity to deliver students who are holistically-prepared for the demands and responsibilities of adult citizenship. Current initiatives include:

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Bash at the Bank 2017

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Flag Football in the Park 2016

More Magic in the Middle Carnival 2016

A Look Back...

CISPAC

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School District CISPAC Program School

Enrollment

Arsenal Middle 6-8 Pittsburgh

Public Integrated Student Services

Community School 198

Linton Middle 5-8

Penn Hills Integrated Student Services

21st Century Learning Center 966

Sto-Rox Primary Middle

High School

Sto-Rox

Integrated Student Services Community School

Workforce Development Social Emotional Learning

Resource Development

467 277 483

Woodland Hills Jr./Sr. High

7-12

Woodland Hills

Integrated Student Services Community School Positive Discipline

Social Emotional Learning Workforce Development

1,600

Pittsburgh Urban Charter K-5

Pittsburgh Public

Integrated Student Services Social Emotional Learning

226

Manchester Academic Charter (6-8)

Allegheny Middle

Martin Luther King, Jr. (K-8)

Manchester (K-8)

Morrow (K-8)

Pittsburgh Public

Be a Middle School Mentor

342

209

475

185

580

CISPAC

Schedule of Schools & Students Served 2018—2019

LGBTQ Sensitivity Support – CISPAC has begun training school leaders, students and parents about

sexuality and gender identity. Providing support that enlarges our ability to be a community regardless of our commonalities and differences.

Resource Development Support – All schools have financial needs beyond their governmental or

administrative allotment. CISPAC supports resource development identifying, soliciting and empowering opportunities within the school, at its broadest community support, to secure resources for projects, programs and direct service needs that benefits students and promotes their success in life.

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What Our Site Coordinators Say About Our Work!

“I am in my 6th year at PUCS, a kindergarten to 8th grade school, and love working as a Site Coordinator. I believe change happens in relationships. Thus, my greatest joy is working directly with students and their families through such activities as home visits, one-on-one meetings, lunch bunches, run club, and classroom lessons. I also support families in connecting with school or community resources. Through these activities, students and families receive the support needed to address barriers to academic and life success. I feel honored that students and families trust me and invite me to walk with them as they address whatever concerns face them.“

Georgette Ayres, Site Coordinator Pittsburgh Urban Christian Charter

“One of the most gratifying opportunities of this job for me happens after spending time with students; they grow to understand that I am an adult they can rely on and trust in their times of need. In all of my work, I’ve desired the opportunity to have a more lasting impact on students that could potentially shape the rest of their lives, and I believe that this is possible through our work at Communities In Schools Pittsburgh Allegheny County. Through CISPAC, my work with students is immediate, intentional and impactful and that is the way I approach my job daily.”

Tonia Green, Site Coordinator Woodland Hills Junior-Senior High School

“What is the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity? Our attitude toward it. Every opportunity has a difficulty, and every difficulty has an opportunity.”

- J. Sidlow Baxter

“This quote could not be more fitting for Arsenal Middle School. Some

might view the population as difficult because many are still learning to

speak the language and get acclimated to the culture of the school, or

because we serve a larger population of students who need intensive

emotional support. But, to me, there’s no better place for us to work

together to effect change. The opportunities to support teachers,

providers, families and especially students present themselves daily. I

have loved the opportunity I have had to figure out ways to

communicate with non-English speaking families, helping students

understand the importance of behaving themselves, and help get MY

students excited about coming to school every day. I am hoping that by

embracing today’s opportunities, we will build tomorrow’s leaders.”

James Cowart, Site Coordinator

Arsenal Middle School

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Community Partners and Agencies

Sto-Rox Youth Partnership

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Jennefer A. Bartholomew

Cynthia Grace Devine-Kepner

Julie Curry

Daryl Nelson

Charlotte Chiarelli

Casey Clark

Rhonda Horvitz

Diana Messner

Crystal Sickles

Daniel Stern

Amy Watcher

Sandra Kozera

Joe Martier

Catharine Schmidt

Matthew Chavez

Donald Eriksen

Michael McGrath

William Hopkins

Tony Pokusa

Eunice Boyd

Joanne Boyd

Jack Greenberg

Jared Imperatore

Nancy Kavinsky

Michael Kobetich

Michael Vallo

James Sadowski

Russell Livingston

Dawn Hart- Hassim

Jessica Lynch

David Moeller

Judy Murtha

Henry Seifried

Sharing the Vision

Kento Ohmori

Edward Everett

Robert Ferenc

John Jackson

Norma Liebenguth

Sharon Scott

Andrea Zimmer

Scott Cindrich

Bari Benjamin

Karl Kunkle

Richard Hensler

Daniel Thompson

Ernest Jackson

Judy Moser

Linda Barron

Brian McCurrie

John Vetica

Marc P. Brdar

Lee Oleinick

Anonymous United Way

Sharon Ciocca

Lawrence Korchnak

Virginia Wellman

Rob Chiarelli

Karina Chavez

John Demos

Michael Tarle

Chester R. Babst

Will Zickefoose

Andrew Stanton

Robert Cranmer

Donald Bluedorn

Kris Beil

2017—2018

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“Even after 23 years of service to CISPAC, providing direct service to the students still brings me an enormous amount of pride and joy. For them, having someone that they can depend on and have access to allows them a sense of safety and support that many of us take for granted. Developing that special bond with students is what gets me up each day because I know that my students will be waiting. Probably the most challenging part of my work arises when I'm reminded of how many students need my support that I do not have capacity to serve.”

Jean Olivis, Site Coordinator Linton Middle School - Penn Hills

“I love working at CISPAC because we work directly in schools to improve the experience for students and families. CISPAC Site Coordinators have a unique opportunity to build relationships with kids. While teachers and administrators are busy making sure schools can run, CISPAC builds partnerships and focus on kids who often get left behind or worse- pushed out. Even though I am back in graduate school full-time, it is really important to me to stay connected with CISPAC and the Sto-Rox School District, because we must be committed long-term. Too often communities, schools, and kids get supports, only to get them taken away soon after. I am proud to serve for an organization that is

fighting to make sure that ALL schools get the resources they need to succeed today and in the future.”

After nearly a decade of working for CISPAC with students, the mission of the organization seems

more necessary and relevant today than ever. I have spent those years serving as a student and family advocate, but it's

become clear that education itself and the system as a whole are also in need of advocacy. I began working for CISPAC because I wanted to see the impact of my efforts on a daily basis, to know that I'm making a difference in the lives of students and

their families; I've stayed with CISPAC because I want to be a part of something bigger than myself, I want to be a part of the

solution to the many problems and challenges facing to-day's students and the entire educational system, and I want to be

part of the movement to change it.

“As a new member of the CISPAC family, I am most excited about helping high school students connect to meaningful college, trade and career opportunities. I am looking forward to seeing graduating seniors have defined goals, action plans and confidence about their post-secondary plans!”

Shallegra Moye, Site Coordinator Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School

Bryan McCarthy, Site Coordinator

Sto-Rox Primary School

Brian Rhindress, Program Support

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Julianna Shey, Program Coordinator Be a Middle School Mentor

“Working with the Be a Middle School Mentor program has been a truly rewarding experience. The bonds that our matches create produce amazing benefits to both mentees and mentors. Most importantly the program brings together people of different ages, races, religions, economic backgrounds, etc. that might not otherwise interact with one another. Out of these interactions a sense of understanding and community is formed. Being a part of that community has been a great learning experience.”

More from CISPAC’s Staff

Denise Bullitt, Director of Development

“It’s always been important for me to use whatever gifts and skills I possess to participate in helping others live lives of integrity. Others have done so for me along my journey. I can do no less for the those who follow me. Supporting CISPAC’s efforts in helping young people succeed allows me to use my gifts to assist in ways that matter. I’m honored to participate in this great mission.”

Jocelyn Antenucci, Business Manager

LaChrista Douglas, Mentoring &

Development Intern

“As a newcomer into the Pittsburgh area, CISPAC has given me the opportunity to learn about the community through engaging with groups of bright and vibrant youth. Despite the ills of our society, CISPAC focuses on the seeds of potential, providing safe spaces and resources for children to learn and develop. Throughout the week, I am able to witness firsthand the impact that CISPAC brings from the mentor-mentee programs within schools, which makes my experience here extremely meaningful and worthwhile.”

After more than five years of minding CISPAC’s business and financial matters, Jocelyn is about to start a new journey. She has been with us through several transitions and her departure in some ways also marks a new era for our organization. We are grateful for all that she accomplished which advanced CISPAC’s mission and will always count her as a friend.

“It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when [we] implement that

effort... Every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s

how change occurs. Keep going. Remember why [we] started.” ³

—Anonymous

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Sandra Kozera

Donald Eriksen

Jessica Lynch

Michael Vallo

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Cindrich

Russell Livingston

Michael McGrath

Lawrence Korchnak

James Sadowski

Joanne Boyd

Norma Liebenguth

Bari Benjamin

Catharine Schmidt

Richard Hensler

David Moeller

Sharon Scott

Andrea Zimmer

Marc P. Brdar

Anonymous United Way

Judy Moser

Virginia Wellman

Ernest Jackson

Judy Murtha

Dawn Hart- Hassim

John Demos

John Vetica

Michael Tarle

Sharon Ciocca

Will Zickefoose

Jennefer A. Bartholomew

Chester R. Babst III

Andrew Stanton

Robert Cranmer

Thank You! CISPAC’SHonor Roll

2016—2017

Sharing the Vision!

We couldn’t have done it alone!

Over the last two funding years, CISPAC has received

nearly $400,000 in financial support from individuals,

corporations and the philanthropic community. Because

of this generosity, we’ve been able to offer our renowned

student support programs and services in schools and

districts that would otherwise not be able to afford them.

We remain committed to serving this population because

these are the students and families that need most the

resources we provide. This framework has also inspired

the changes we’re making to work more collaboratively,

pulling together stakeholders as investors that will partner

with us to build new possibilities for the young people of

our region—now and for the generations to come!

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A Strategy for Change—We’re Upping Our Game! Because we’ve always been “All In for Kids!” we have no choice but to

transform in response to the ongoing needs of the children and youth of

Southwestern PA. According to PA Partnerships for Children there are far

too many facing enormous barriers to success.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS!

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the “go to” resource for

strategic solutions that address K-12 intellectual,

social and emotional learning by connecting

community and business resources with schools

to directly impact student success utilizing “cradle-to-career” exploration models that

support economic and community growth for Southwest Pennsylvania by investing in

the success of our students.

In its 2016 report, The

Condition of Education, the

National Center for

Education Statistics

attributed living in poverty

during early childhood, in part, to lower levels of

academic performance “beginning in kindergarten

and extending through elementary and high school…

Furthermore,... low-income students are five times

more likely to drop out of high school than those who

are high-income and 13 times less likely to graduate

from high school on time.”²

“First comes thought; then organization of that

thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in [our] imagination.” ³

—Napoleon Hill

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, children

are the most likely age group to live in poverty,

with 1 in 5 living at or below the poverty line. ¹

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Why Mentoring Matters Be a Middle School Mentor provides students with the support and encouragement they need to make sound decisions during a formative period in their lives. One student we worked with was known for having frequently disciplinary issues at his school. This student often felt disrespected by school staff and subsequently was doing poorly academically despite being intellectually gifted. Over the course of three years, his mentor helped him improve his communication and relationship-building skills, resulting in less confrontations with school staff and a decrease in referrals and suspensions. This allowed him to spend more time in class and his grades steadily improved. This student, who was once at risk of failing a grade, is now in high school and enrolled in a local robotics program. He and his mentor have continued their relationship through Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Bank of America

Danielle Arrington* (2016-2017)

Gloria Beatty* (2016-2017)

Ashley Fabrick* (2016-2017)

David Holliday* (2017-2018)

Brenda Swinton* (2016-2017)

Jacqueline Woods* (2016-2017)

BNY Mellon

Jesse Nawrocki (2017-2018)

Calgon Carbon

Bob Deithorn (2017-2018)

Carnegie Mellon University

Gloria Gruber* (2016-2018)

Patricia Schaller* (2016-2018)

aData, Inc.

Stephanie Harris (2017-2018)

Alcoa

Daniel Thompson* (2016-2018)

Allegheny Health Network

Matthew Bauer* (2016-2018)

Lucas Blazejewski (2017-2018)

Nathan Catalano* (2016-2018)

Sue Leninger* (2017-2018)

Faith O'Shea (2017-2018) Alloy26

Becca Nagy (2016-2017)

City of Pittsburgh

Barbara Arroyo* (2016-2018)

Erin Bruni* (2016-2017)

Jesse Burke* (2016-2018)

Shirley Epperson* (2017-2018)

Ernie Francestine (2016-2017)

Tiffini Gorman* (2016-2018)

Caleb Mejias-Shell (2016-2017)

Gwen Moorer* (2017-2018)

Rick Rogow (2017-2018)

Mike Nichols (2017-2018)

Cohen & Grigsby

Brain Maloney* (2016-2018)

Community Living and Support Services

Allie Williams (2017-2018)

Deloitte.

Adam Wyke (2017-2018)

Dirtt

Amanda Buczynski (2017-2018)

DMLogic

Britt Roteman (2016-2017)

Federal Investors

Duwayne Walker (2017-2018)

Five Star Development

Ross Acheson (2017-2018)

Kathryn Boyle (2017-2018)

Alex Gindin* (2016-2018)

Beth Peck* (2016-2018)

FolioColabortative

Moira Regan (2017-2018)

Gailey and Associates

Matthew Gailey* (2016-2018)

Highmark

Atiya Abdelmalik* (2016-2017)

Rosa Andujar* (2016-2017)

Danyele Bernick* (2016-2018)

Sanya Bowie (2017-2018)

Julia Flowers* (2016-2018)

Veronica Gerkin* (2016-2018)

Paul Mashami* (2016-2018)

Cynthia Mastroianni* (2016-2018)

Sean Tomasic* (2016-2018)

Caryn Csuy (2017-2018)

Portia Paige (2017-2018)

Jones Day

Nicholas Faas* (2016-2018)

Hayley Halderman* (2016-2018)

Joseph Parsons* (2016-2017)

Dominic Rupprecht (2016-2017)

Sarah Thompson* (2016-2017)

K&L Gates

Amanda Cashman* (2016-2018)

Sandra Kozera* (2016-2017)

Michele Morgan* (2016-2018)

J. Nicholas Ranjan* (2016-2018)

Ethan Weddell* (2016-2018)

Jill Wickerham* (2017-2018)

General Wire Spring Company

Michael Silverman* (2016-2018)

Our “Be a Middle School” Mentors

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SMS Group

Karim Alshurafa (2017-2018)

Stay-At-Home Professionals

Mona Bani Ahmadi (2017-2018)

Karen Boston (2017-2018)

Jessica Dewit* (2016-2018)

Sara Doughtery* (2016-2018)

Edward Fassler* (2016-2018)

Beth Hedin* (2016-2018)

Ann Hunt* (2016-2017)

Tami Jameson* (2016-2018)

Mollie Neuman* (2016-2018)

Stephanie Schulte-Albert* (2016-2018)

Sheryl Silverman* (2016-2018)

Kate Witte* (2016-2018)

UPMC

Nadine Spradley* (2016-2017)

US Steel

Anthony Levanduski* (2016-2018)

Student Mentors

Adelina Caliquire, PITT (2017-2018)

Jada Epps, Bethany College (2016-2017)

Jessica Flagler, Duquesne (2016-2017)

Rachel Herndon, PITT (2016-2017)

Renata Mitchell*, PITT (2017-2018)

Anamiguel Pomales*, PITT (2016-2017)

Angelique Saviour, LaRoche (2017-2018)

Brittany Stone, PITT (2017-2018)

Chidera Uzowihe, PITT (2016-2017)

United Way

Tanya Baronti (2017-2018)

Shauna McMillian* (2016-2017)

George Pashel (2017-2018)

Kathy Rodriquez* (2016-2018)

Caitlin Skaff (2017-2018)

Serna Virgi (2017-2018)

Wells Fargo

Nicholas Bruno* (2016-2017)

Linda Johnston* (2016-2017)

Mabel Lee* (2016-2017)

Jay Mastilak* (2016-2017)

John Whelan* (2016-2017)

Thomas Whelan* (2016-2017)

Norfolk Southern

James Henry (2016-2017)

Outdoor Ventures

Bethan Zabiegalski (2017-2018)

PA State Deputy Attorney General

Susan Apel* (2016-2018)

Our “Be a Middle School” Mentors

Retired

Carl Benjamin* (2016-2018)

Arthur Blackwell* (2016-2018)

Bob Haddad* (2016-2018)

Larry Korchnak* (2017-2018)

Kim Lipscomb-Jones* (2016-2017)

Lisa Jepson Lozano (2017-2018)

Judy Moser* (2016-2018)

Michael Pulley* (2016-2018)

Catherine Schmidt* (2016-2018)

Angelo Taranto (2016-2017)

Rijuven

Evens Augustin (2017-2018)

Roe and Simon LLC

Adrian Roe (2017-2018)

Sales Force

Rita Kikora (2017-2018)

Schneider Downs

March Brdar* (2016-2018)

PNC

Dan Mitchell* (2016-2018)

Anthony Salvino (2017-2018)

Pittsburgh Technology Council

Andrea Krueger (2017-2018)

Pittsburgh Public Schools

Lisa Augustin* (2016-2018)

Kashif Henderson (2017-2018)

Emelda Jones (2016-2018)

Mike McNamara* (2016-2018)

Tangerine McDaniel* (2016-2017)

Leech Tishman

Mike Lazzara

MLKing Middle Parent Network

Karen Barker** (2016-2017)

Dwayne Barker* (2016-2018)

Kimberly Grier* (2016-2018)

Dianne Jackson* (2016-2017)

Tawnya Young (2016-2017)

Mattress Factory

Karen Forney (2016-2017)

Michael Baker International

Kimberly Bartos* (2016-2018)

Wenday Berrill* (2017-2018)

Norfolk Southern

James Henry (2016-2017)

Gateway Health

Cynthia Crookston (2016-2017)

* Multi-year Mentor. **Deceased.

Strada

Rhonda Bolding* (2016-2018)

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2017-2018 Financial Overview

June 30, 2018 financial statements will be audited December 2018. Report will be available by request January 2019.

School & ContractRevenue$457,733

68%

Foundation Grants $64,000 10%

Grants -Temporarily

Restricted$75,000

11% Fundraising$42,664

6%

Other/Misc Revenue $2,112 <1%

DonatedGoods &Services$29,272

4%

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Total RevenueJuly 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

UNAUDITED

PersonnelCosts

$666,041 79%

ProgramExpenses$49,300

5%Professional

Services$3,476

6%

Depreciation$1,849

1%

EITCScholarships

$48,585 1%

Program Expenses$43,103

2%

PersonnelCosts

$18,676 [PERCENTAGE]

Fundraising$12,000

<1%

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Total RevenueJuly 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

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A Deeper Dive

When students work with CISPAC, their student achievement positions them to succeed in life. Here’s a closer look at our program achievements. Academic Improvement Goals set with students can include improvements in Language Arts, Math, Science and overall GPA. Improvement is based on previous year perfor-mance and compared against the current year end.

On average students who improved in Language Arts increased their grade by 6.21 points or 7%

On average students who improved in Math increased their grade by 5.7 points or 7%

On average student who improved in Science increased their grade by 4.09 points for 5%

On average students who improved their overall GPA increased by .38 tenths of a point or 14%.

School attendance:

Students who improved their attendance rate increased their attendance on average by 4 days.

School Behavior:

Students decreased their disciplinary referrals by 73%

Students reduced days of suspension by 142 days or 68%.

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2016-2017 Financial Overview

June 30, 2017 audited financial statements issued

on January 18, 2018. Copies of complete report

and management letter available upon request. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Personnel Costs$515,951

69%

EITCScholarships

$61,2008% Occupancy

$18,6763%

Office, InsuranceInterest$44,051

6%

Fundraising$13,965

2%

ProfessionalServices$38,757,

5%

Donated Goods &Services$12,399,

2%

ProgramExpenses

$38,2065%

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EXPENDITURES

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Total ExpensesJuly 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

Audited

School & Contract Revenue$364,397

39%

Foundation Grants $286,00031%

Grants - Temporarily Restricted$112,500

12%

Fundraising$114,276

12%

Other/Misc Revenue $18,5482%

Donated Goods & Services$35,441

4%

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Total RevenueJuly 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

AUDITED

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CISPAC IMPACT REPORT

The Significance of Our Impact

For the 83,000 students living in poverty in Southwestern PA, challenges outside the classroom can stand in the way of success inside the classroom. At Communities In Schools Pittsburgh Allegheny County, we work in schools full time to remove those barriers by building one-on-one relationships that empower students to stay in school and succeed in life. Because we’re in schools all day every day, we see the unique needs of each student and partner with teachers and the community to address them. Whether it’s clean clothes, help with school work, or emotional support to help a child cope with and recover from a traumatic event, we connect students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed.

The History of Our Impact

For more than 40 years, CIS has developed an evidenced based approach to supporting student needs that is extremely successful. Nationally, we serve 1.5 million students across 23 states. CIS works to connect community resources to the school where they are both accessible and accountable. As the first local affiliate, for 30 years, this as also been the foundation of our work. Our evidence-based approach sets our work apart and increases our impact.

Programmatic Highlights for 2017-2018 CISPAC brought more than $27,000 worth of donated goods and services to help meet basic

needs or provide an enrichment opportunity to the schools and students we served.

During the 2017-2018 academic year CISPAC served 3,289 students across all services. Of those students 67% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 61% of our students are African American and 56% identify as girls.

Engaged 1,354 parents across all schools served.

Provided mentors for 120 students through Be A Middle School Mentor.

Formalized and led the Sto-Rox Youth Partnership consisting of 70 organizations working together to provide services to students and their families

Created the Sto-Rox Youth Partnership Steering Committee and led a comprehensive Collective Impact planning process to identify the top priorities and metrics for the community.

Helped the Sto-Rox School District secure more than $500,000 worth of grant funding to support education and enrichment opportunities.

Created the Woodland Hills Provide Council bringing together more than 40 community-based providers to identify solutions to gaps in service for students and families.

Created a provider service map to help school staff and parents easily access needed supports.

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Data Analysis

CIS National

2017 —

2018

CISPAC 2015

— 2016

CISPAC 2016

— 2017

CISPAC 2017

— 2018

Student retention rate 99% 100% 100% 100%

Student promotion rate 93% 99% 98% 100%

Student graduation rate 93% NA* NA* NA*

Students who met their attendance goal

78% 89% 93% 92%

Students who met their behavior goal

90% 77% 87% 91%

Students who met their academic goal

88% 85% 90% 87%

Our Impact CISPAC builds relationships with community and school stakeholders to help improve student outcomes. During FY 17-18 we served 276 students and during FY 16-17 we served 210 students through ISS. For those students we carefully track and analyze performance across attendance, behavior and course performance.

* Did not serve graduating students that year.