FEF History 

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The Frontenac Education Foundation was formed in 1993 by five charter members (Gus Bosetti, Gary Cinotto, Anne Marie Krusic, Dick Pallucca and Patricia Terlip.) The primary focus at the time was to provide school books to USD 249 and to channel bequest money to scholarships. The Foundation’s efforts have grown substantially since 1993, with three current charitable areas of focus – awarding student scholarships; funding character development initiatives; and sponsoring teacher grants. Annually, the Foundation allocates scholarships to every graduate of USD 249.

Over $1.2 Million in funds awarded or donated to Frontenac Students so far! 

2021      ​

• Awarded $23,100 for semester scholarships for every graduate
• Awarded $2,500 for service scholarships
• Donated $399 for National WWI Museum admission fees
• Donated $2,000 to the Drama Club for microphones
• Donated $2,000 to the FLE Library for a book vending machine 

2020      ​

• Awarded $28,350 for semester scholarships for every graduate
• Awarded $4,250 for service scholarships

2019      ​

• Awarded $32,400 for semester scholarships for every graduate
• Awarded $4,000 for service scholarships
• Donated $4,000 for a Junior and High school speaker 

2018      

• Awarded $31,050 for scholarships for every graduate
• Awarded $6,668 for teacher mini-grants

2017      

• Awarded $30,600 for scholarships for every graduate
• Awarded $7,869 for teacher mini-grants    

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2016      

• Awarded $32,650 for scholarships for every graduate
• Awarded $2,072 for teacher mini-grants  

2015      

• Awarded $35,050 for scholarships  for every graduate
• Awarded $11,834 for teacher mini-grants  

2014

• Awarded $1,000 for Character Education Service Scholarships
• Donated $2,734.69 for elementary student planners and student achievement incentives
• Awarded $1,250 for Citizenship Scholarship
• Awarded $10,700 for teacher mini-grants
• Awarded $33,300 for scholarships for every graduate
• Donated $42,000 to the 1:1 Initiative
• Donated $1,580 to the Spanish Club for their trip to Europe
  
  

2013

• Awarded $500 for Character Education Service Scholarships.
• Donated $1,896 for elementary student planners and student achievement incentives.
• Awarded $1,000 for Citizenship Scholarship.
• Awarded $10,159 for teacher mini-grants.
• Awarded $23,550 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2012

• Awarded $250 for Character Education Service Scholarships.
• Donated $2,375 for elementary student planners and student achievement incentives.
• Awarded $500 for Citizenship Scholarship.
• Awarded $10,000 for teacher mini-grants.
• Awarded $14,100 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2011

• Awarded $2,000 for Character Education Service Scholarships.
• Awarded $1,000 for Citizenship Scholarship.
• Donated $1,500 to Spanish Club.
• Donated $14,000 for Character Education Program for all levels of USD 249.
• Awarded $16,000 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2010

• Kicked off “Raider Prep School” Character Education fund drive targeting $300,000.
• Awarded $10,000 for teacher mini-grants.
• Donated $1,500 to Spanish Club.
• Donated $12,000 to Recreation Center Project.
• Awarded $17,000 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2009

• Donated $1,500 to Success for All Reading program.
• Awarded $5,000 for teacher mini-grants.
• Donated $2,500 for Character Education Program for Junior High.
• Donated $1,500 to Spanish Club.
• Awarded $19,500 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2008

• Donated $1,500 to Success for All Reading program.
• Awarded $5,000 for teacher mini-grants.
• Awarded $19,500 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2007

• Awarded $5,371.01 for teacher mini-grants.
• Awarded $14,998 for technology grant.
• Donated $50,000 to USD 249 for furnishings.
• Awarded $15,200 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2006

• Donated $1,500 to Success for All Reading program.
• Awarded $5,013 for teacher mini-grants.
• Donated $3,019.24 toward Love and Logic Program.
• Awarded $15,200 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2005

• Awarded $5,102 for teacher mini-grants.
• Donated $1,500 to Success for All Reading program.
• Awarded $15,000 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2004

• Donated $150,000 to USD 249 for equipment including mobile computer lab.
• Awarded $5,000 for Teacher Mini grants.
• Donated $1,500 to Success for All Reading program.
• Awarded $16,000 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2003

• Kicked off the “Changing the World, One Child at a Time” fund drive targeting $500,000 over five years.
• Donated $35,000 to USD 249 for Every Day Math Program.
• Donated $1,500 to USD 249 for Success for All Reading program.
• Donated $600 to Drama Club.
• Donated $500 for Video Competition trip.
• Awarded $5,431 in teacher mini grants.
• Awarded $17,600 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2002

• Donated $1,500 to the Success for All Reading program.
• Donated $500 to Art Train.
• Donated $2,500 to Moon Buggy competition.
• Awarded $16,300 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2001

• Donated $2,000 to Success for All reading program.
• Awarded $9,700 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

2000

• Gifted $15,000 for the Abbey, Ashley, and Salim memorial.
• Awarded $6,800 to scholarships for every student.
  
  

1999

• First Festa Italiana was held.
• Jim Fischer, Kansas City Star, wrote an article about Festa Italiana. He was later a guest on the Jim Leher Hour where he discussed the Foundation’s focus. This led to a story in the Chicago Tribune.
• Donated $10,000 to USD 249 for Success for All Reading Program.
• Awarded $2,800 to scholarships for every graduate.
  
  

1998

• Donated $89,487 to USD 249 for various books, supplies, and equipment.
• Funding a scholarship for every graduate was initially discussed by the board.
  
  

1997

• Lasting Impressions Fund Drive raised $250,000 to fund technology, equipment, and furnishings for USD 249.
  
  

1996

• Donated $615 for library books.
  
  

1995

• Donated $2,325 for library books.
  
  

1993

• The Frontenac Education Foundation was formed at the suggestion of USD 249 Superintendent Greg Hafner.
• The primary focus was to provide school books and to channel bequest money to scholarships.
• Initial funds were about $13,000.