Contributions
Contributions of time, talents, and funds are vital to the success of McKinley Charter School. Current and former governance board members have given generously of their time.
View current board members.
Former Governance Board members include:
Sara Baer Pat McNally
Carl Bahnson Tim O’Reilly
Doug Diermeier Betty Paskausky
Linda Clark Deb Severson
Ron Cramer Judith Schindler
Craig Faulkner Brian Schulner
Michelle Golden Sandra Severson
David Hamberger Bonnie Shaw
Chris Helder Maureen Slauson
Arita Jevens Jenny Stark
Lloyd Joyal Sue Steffes
Mary Jurmain Dan Strehlau
Jon Lewsivanski John Wallace
Howard Ludwigson Johanna Warloski
Jennifer McDonough Amy Zais
Grant Funds Secured by the McKinley Charter School:
$100,000 Collaboration Grant
$67,000 Charter School Implementation Grant
$62,750 Charter School Implementationo Renewal Grant
$33,000 Charter School Dissemination Grant
$786,667 Homeless Children and Youth Grants
$7,000 ATOD Mini Grants
$1,046,417 Total Grant Dollars
Services to McKinley Students
- 1981 graduates of McKinley Charter School
- Adopt a highway project completed for 20 years by McKinley Charter School students
- Adopt a lake project completed for eight years by McKinley Charter School students
- Participation in venturing crew through Boy Scouts of America
Innovations at McKinley Charter School
- Restitution discipline model
- Brain research training and curriculum design
- Tom Jackson initiative program
- Detention Center programming (Now required statewide)
- Jail programming for 17 to 21 year olds (now required statewide)
- Full spectrum lighting (now used in all district schools)
- Shared best practices on charter school governance and contractual issues through DPI
Financial contributors to the school include:
Jackie Belka
Beth Gardow
Beth Mule
BJ Kiley
Blade Millworks
Brackett American Legion
Carl Bahnson
Cash Back for Schools
Jesse Henning
Doug Diermeier
Eau Claire Kiwanis
Alyce Knueppel
Eau Claire County Department of Human Services
Eau Claire Noon Rotary
Eau Claire Professional Police Benevolent Association
Goeppinger Family
George Utphall
Junior League - Eau Claire
Lions Club
Kurt Madsen
Mark Larson
Mary Schlageter
Michael Siker
Northwestern Bank
Nannette Christianson
Optomists Club
Peter Riley
Wesley Moskal
Sue Waits
Contribute to McKinley Charter School
Contributions to the schools are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in contributing financial resources, equipment, or your time or talents please contact us.