The International School Annual Report

July 2008 - June 2009

The International School inspires children

to become global citizens by providing a rigorous

and comprehensive education

within a nurturing, student-centered

environment of full immersion

in multiple languages and cultures.

Board of TrusTees2008 -2009

Michelle Holman Kerin, President • Kim Marcus, Vice President, President Emeritus Michael Hummel, Secretary • Mark Holman, Treasurer

William Clydesdale • Jennifer Cooperman • Scott Kerman • George Nakata Laura Sokolowski • Mark Stevenson • Kat Topaz

Heartfelt thanks to our trustees, all volunteers

who work tirelessly for the success of the school and our students.

Vision

The International School will be recognized as a center of excellence in multicultural education. Graduates of the school are true global citizens who excel in a diverse and multicultural society. The International School fosters a culture that reflects its core values. Active and effective planning is the foundation on which the school achieves its success.

Our Faculty MeMbers are passionate professionals and leaders in language immersion education who inspire our children and create a safe and nurturing environment for them to achieve excellence.

Our students excel academically; are fluent in another language and versed in different cultures. They attain leadership skills that enhance their confidence and self esteem and represent cultural, ethnic, economic and social diversity.

Our PrOgraMs support academic excellence through small robust class sizes, year round enrichment programs, and international education.

Our Facilities are clean, green, safe and welcoming in the centrally located urban environment.

Our Finances provide long-term stability through non-tuition endowments and other sources.

Our leadershiP and ManageMent demonstrate vision, transparency, and accountability.

Our tis culture values our intimate and unique environment, global and local partnerships, and service to the community.

Our FaMilies and aluMni provide broad based support to the school through active volunteerism to sustain a positive learning environment

Core Values & GuidinG PrinCiPles

hOnesty. Honesty forms the foundation of our everyday behaviors.

resPect. We will strive to understand others so that we may treat them in a way acceptable to them.

cOllabOratiOn. We promote meaningful inclusion and participation in a team-oriented, student-centered, and cooperative environment. We work together in genuine partnerships to find creative solutions to problems with the goal of achieving superior results.

resPOnsibility. We are accountable for our actions and their consequences.

diversity. We honor the uniqueness of each individual and embrace diversity in peoples’ backgrounds, values, and points of view. We are aware of a wider world and have a sense of our own place in it as individuals and as a community.

PassiOn FOr learning. We inspire enthusiasm for excellence, knowledge, and learning.

In 2008-2009, the school’s first comprehensive strategic planning process resulted in a refreshed mission statement (see first page) and the following statements of core values and vision.

Dear Community Members,All 396 children, 70 staff and 13 board members thank you for the $209,262 you generously contributed over the past year. The donations fall into two categories:

General oPeraTions

The school received $134,553 in unrestricted contributions that benefit every child in every classroom. Unrestricted donations give us the flexibility to assign resources to the most critical and strategic areas, enabling us to plan for and respond to our community’s needs. Most importantly, donations in this category help us pay salaries and benefits for our faculty, the passionate professionals and leaders in immersion education that inspire our students every day.

Despite the economy, the total donated for general operations was the second highest ever. It was primarily made up of $39,769 in Annual Giving (the highest ever), and $88,214 in auction sales, not including the special appeal. Special thanks to our auction chairs, Kate Schweitzer, Mark Jones, and Jennifer Farmer, and to the many other volunteers who made these programs successful. Many thanks also to all of the TIS community members and Portland-area businesses who donated products and services to make the auction a success.

Other fundraisers contributed over $6,569, including Scrip ($3,445), Sally Foster gift wrap ($2,207), and miscellaneous ($917).

TarGeTed ProGram funds

Fundraisers for this category are specifically designed to address special services, supplemental needs, or to kick start a major school effort. Contributions to these programs are restricted and can only be used to fund the designated need. In total, we received $74,709 in donations designated for a specific purpose:

Gym renovations and a new playing field were made possible by the $44,000 in contributions received for the special appeal at the November 2008 auction. This is the second highest amount ever received in support of a TIS auction special appeal. The gym renovation included a new gym floor, wall repairs, painting, and window protection. In addition, our students now have a large grassy field on which to run and play sports, with a path to Sherman Street.

The TIS Library Media Center received $3,110 in support from the second annual TIS Wine Tasting. These funds help grow the library’s collection, support our teachers and students in our inquiry-centered classrooms, and maintain and create programming such as the Beverly Cleary Reading Challenge. A special thank you to co-chairs Cheryl Meloy and Kathy Guilfoyle and their team of volunteers for throwing a great party in support of our library.

The art, music and English programs received $11,578 from the annual Run for the Arts jog-a-thon. Thank you to all our children for their work securing pledges and running laps. Thank you also to everyone who supported our runners with pledges and with enthusiastic cheering and noisemaking. Run for the Arts is a wonderful event that not only provides our children with exercise but also lessons in perseverance, the importance of the arts, and philanthropy. These donations pay for art and music supplies, special assemblies, and theater tickets to enrich our English program.

We are grateful recipients of $15,000 for the Capital Fund, dedicated to support our facilities even when the school does not have a capital campaign in progress.

Additional thanks to the many TIS family members who donated gifts in kind for the library, classrooms, and teacher use. Your support truly makes a difference.

It is because of all our generous donors today and in years past that TIS continues to realize its mission of inspiring children to become global citizens. Thank you to everyone who has invested in the mission and vision of The International School and in the future of our students.

Thank you, 谢谢, Gracias, ありがとう!

Sincerely,

Dr. Alfonso OrsiniHead of School

The 2008-09 school year was a time of substantial achievement in many areas. Most importantly, our students made great progress, becoming more fluent, more confident, and increasing their understanding of the world around them. The progress made by children in just one year is marvelous to see.

aCComPlishmenTs

cOMPleted strategic Plan. TIS trustees led our community to create the first TIS strategic plan. The comprehensive planning process resulted in a revised mission statement, clearly stated vision and values, and an extensive and actionable plan for the coming years. Thank you to all those who participated; special thanks to Wannamaker Consulting for providing invaluable leadership in this process.

excelled in language PrOFiciency

benchMarks. The TIS strategic plan states that our students should be fluent in their target language by grade five. In 2008-09, TIS fifth graders excelled in the Japanese Proficiency Test (JPT), the Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE), and the proficiency test for Chinese as a foreign language (HSK). One TIS third grader was the youngest child ever to pass the HSK test. reached recOrd enrOllMent. An all-time record of 396 students attended TIS, with 47 percent in the Spanish Track, 39 percent in the Chinese Track, and 14 percent in the Japanese Track. The student body was 5.6 percent greater than the prior year. Strong enrollment enables students to interact with a larger peer group, learn more from the cultures around them, and benefit from more teachers, staff, technology and facilities.

began iMPleMenting the ib. This was a pivotal year for the school’s adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school funded an IB coordinator and IB teacher training, and the faculty devoted innumerable hours to collaborative planning. The IB lessons started taking hold, and the children quickly learned how their questions would guide their learning. It takes tremendous work to shift a whole community to a new teaching framework, and we took great strides in 2008-09.

Funded caPstOne study abrOad. After many years as a successful parent-run program, Capstone Study Abroad became a true element of the TIS fifth grade curriculum. The school staff now plan Capstone trips and the school guarantees full funding for student Capstone expenses. The administration still relies on and greatly appreciates parent help preparing for and chaperoning the trips.

iMPleMented new Faculty

cOMPensatiOn Plan. This was the first year of implementation for the new compensation plan adopted after considerable study in the spring of 2008. The goals of the plan include compensating faculty at market rates, and increasing compensation predictably and equitably for

teacher education and experience levels. The plan is being implemented in stages to pay at market rates as soon as possible.

cOnducted wOrldwide head search.

Thanks to the efforts of Trustee Mark Holman and his team’s very inclusive head search process, Dr. Alfonso Orsini became TIS Head of School in July 2009.

increased adMinistrative staFFing. TIS benefited greatly this year from the first TIS facilities manager, Frank Bojanowski, hired in April 2008 to ensure that our facilities are clean, green, safe and welcoming. The school also funded our first Development Director, Kelsey Cleveland, hired in August 2009. As stated in the strategic plan, the establishment of a development office is necessary to help TIS have a broad base of financial contributions that meet short and long term financial needs.

enhanced and exPanded Facilities. This was a very big year for facilities improvements, with great thanks to Facilities Manager Frank Bojanowski. The main facilities accomplishments were:

Opened the Arthur Street campus with five classrooms and an outdoor play area, all specially designed and built for our youngest students.

Completed phase I of a major 3rd floor remodel of the main building at the top of the hill. This project turned four noisy partitioned spaces into large walled classrooms, moved the school’s main offices to an accessible space on the first floor, and secured the courtyard area with attractive gates and security lighting. (Phase II replaced the last three partitioned spaces with four additional walled classrooms and an ADA restroom in the summer of 2009.)

2008-2009 aCComPlishmenTs

finanCial rePorT 2008-2009

Remodeled the gym with new flooring, hardened walls, window safety glass, upgraded sound system connections and new paint (funded by the November 2008 auction special appeal).

Built a new soccer field on an adjacent land parcel with a trail leading to the main campus (funded by the November 2008 auction special appeal).

invested in technOlOgy. In August 2008, TIS teachers were introduced to their new networked iMAC computers, funded by the November 2007 auction special appeal. The teachers received training, tools and support, and quickly integrated the computers into their planning and teaching. Many thanks to parent volunteer Hugh Macworth for the tremendous time and energy he spent to make this deployment happen. In addition, the administrative staff adopted a new database that makes an important difference in the day-to-day school communications, record-keeping, admissions and development work.

awarded custOM hOuse. Trustee Kat Topaz led a very extensive effort which resulted in TIS being awarded the opportunity to take possession of the Federal Custom House building in downtown Portland. The award from the Department of Education of this multi-million dollar building is a testament to the school and our mission. TIS received tremendous press coverage and recognition as an important asset for the Portland community.

iMPrOved gOvernance structure.

TIS trustees accomplished a comprehensive review of the school’s bylaws using outside experts and parents with expertise in governance and education. This was a major effort that clarified the roles of the board, the officers and the Head of School, and ensured that our by-laws match best practices for independent schools.

These accomplishments add to the school’s strong base and ongoing traditions that support every child every day.

ExpEnsEsSalaries & benefits 2,574,671

Facilities, rent & maintenance 598,486Financial costs (i.e. interest,

depreciation, insurance) 303,296

Program costs (i.e. field trips, books, supplies) 267,589

Offices expenses & professional services 133,930

Fundraising Costs 44,033ToTal exPenses 3,922,005

Salaries & benefits

66%

Facilities 15%

Financial costs - 8%

Program costs - 7%

Office expenses - 3%Fundraising costs - 1%

exPenses

Contributions - 5%

Contributions - $209,262

Capital Fund - $15,000

Auction $88,214

Special Appeal - $44,000

Annual Fund - $39,770

OtherScrip gift cards - $3,445 Wine Tasting - $3,110 Other - $4,145

Run for the Arts - $11,578

Other - 4%

Tuition - 91%

Tuition 3,575,184Contributions 209,262Other revenue 137,559

ToTal inCome 3,922,005

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annual GiVinGThis list recognizes individuals who made financial contributions to the school between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Thank you!

Special thanks to our repeat supporters - 71% of this year’s Annual Giving donors are past contributors.* Denotes repeat donors | Donors listed in bold have given for five years or more | Donors listed in bold italics have given for ten years or more

+ Denotes a donor whose company matched their gift

diPlomaT CluBamBassadors: $2000+

Jim Abeles & Katherine Topaz *

Kent & Nancy Lee * Steven & Linda McGeady *Thomas & Karla Nutt *

Consul: $1000 To $1999

Anonymous *Hugh Mackworth & Josie Mendoza *

Jim Brayton & Debbie Marr +*

Soren & YingQing Nielsen Kenneth & Laura Sokolowski +

diPlomaTs: $500 To $999

Brian & Alisa Bendis *Robert & Selly Bondaruk +David Chen & Jill Price *Claire Clydesdale *Scott Mainwaring & Nancy Ledbetter *John & Patti Ng *

Terrence & Lori Schallich *Samuel & Siew Yin Suk Tristan & Stefanie Todd *

BenefaCTors: $250 To $499

Robert & Ann Armstrong *Jerald Block & Jennifer Cooperman *William & Heather Clydesdale *

Michelle Gans +*Lisa Gilliam *Christine Hauptmann *

Leslie Hwa *Mark & Tonya Jones *

Marilou Kelly *Scott Kerman & Jill Speaker *Ryan & Melissa McRae *Douglas & Frey Stearns *Scott Urbatsch & Jessica Duke *Danton & Diane Wagner *Bill & Karen Wright *Roy & Tracey Yotsuuye *

suPPorTers: $100 - $249

Cleveland Abbe & Trish Brown *

Babajide & DeeAnn Akanbi *Jamie Anderson * Timothy & Sandra Archer Paul & Renée Bates *Dale & Denise Biencourt *Kevin Billingsley & Christine Cha *Mark & Edita Boguslawski *

Scott & Lisa Bordeaux *Jerry & Kathie Brazie *Neil & Leilei Byl * Alistair & Jenny Campbell Daniela Cargill Lawrence Chu & Krystal Li *

Russ & Vera Colburn *Quinn & Deidre Crandell *

Alan & Marissa Crouch *Mohamud Daya & Yoko Nakamura *David Garten & Linda Bonder * Ian & Roxanne Griswold David Hicks William Hoffman ‘06Mike Hoffman & Sue Pickgrobe *

Joji Kappes & Priscilla Lane *Abdul & Veronica Khan *Josh & Sharleen Kornegay Sloane Lamb & Karl SmithMary Lambert Dale Lovett & Breezy SmithKim & Susan Marcus *John McCalla & Kimberly SordylMalcolm & Masako McIver *

David & Jennifer Nolfi *Gordon Odette & Lynda Wannamaker Odette *Sean Onitsuka *

Gil Parker & Heather GuthrieAmy & Oscar Polo *Guido & Lee Rahr *Patricia Ramos & Chanel O’Neill *Joseph Sawicki & Kirsten Lee *Eric Schnebly & Phoebe Trubowitz *Stuart Smith & LaiYee Leung *Kevin & Naoko Stonelake Waka Takahashi Brown & Miles BrownNaoko Tamura & Graham Bell *Robert Timmons & Florence Deutsch *Warren Wang & Yi-Ching Hsieh *Amy Wharton & Melinda Moeur *

Seth Wright & Andrea PalusoZheng Xia *

friends: uP To $99

AnonymousAndy Adamczak & Machi ItoPeter & Jean Adams *

Travis Adams & Sarah Carter AdamsRobert & Natsuko Alipio Michael & Karen Andrews *

Sergio Perez & Ruth AriasJonathan & Carrie Banks *James & Amy Bean Greg & Grace Beber Robert & Christy Bennett-Hanes *Michael & La Shandre Bent *Mathew & Angela Beymer Steven Borossay & Marie Andre *Wilson & Karin Bright *Tori Canton *Ron Castner & Erin Leake *

Yeng Chen & Lisa Goldberg *Chester Ching & Arkady Mak *

Peter & Katherine Cole *Jeremiah Cook & Heather Swarthout *Lawrance & Karina Dana * David & Courtney Davies Ed & Joyce De la Fuente *Nelida De Los Santos & Darla Neese *Bill Dieter & Martha Koerner *

Aaron Dillman & Julie Leahy *John & Wendy Domreis Jerry Doty & Vanessa Bailey *Jennifer Farmer *Rick Farmer Wu-chang Feng & Seur-gi LeeCory Flint & Julie Dekker Flint *Lucas & Hideko Forzley *Heidi Fouser *

Alex & Kara Gajowskyj +*Zan Gligorov & Marija Gligorova *Bill & Diane Gray *Robert Griner & Margaret McConnell *Yi Guan *Peter & Kathy Guilfoyle *Thomas Gustafson & Katherine SchroederAdnan & Misty Hamideh Bryan & Christine Higgins *Ray Hogan & Emily Platt *Lauren HostetlerMichael Hu & Dianna Hanken-Hu *Yao & Karen Huang Rick & Cindy Jones Robert Knowles & Josephine DrewJim Koch & Anissa RogersKen & Holly Korngiebel *Steve & Sophia Kosaris James Lee & Anne Chang LeeRon & Stephanie Lolich *

Jeremy & Theresa Longstreet *Bradley & Elizabeth Malsin * Paul & Sharyn Marcuson James Mast & Jessie FanEdward & Temani McDonald *Ethan & Angela McMurray Sven & Cindy Melbo *Luke Meloy Nancy Merchant *

Adam & Maria Mertz Craig Miller & Anais Tuepker *Gene & Molly Moreland *Kelly Morgan * Marcus Mundy *Peter & Jackie Myers *Thelma Nemarundwe Dan & Aileen O’Hearn *Alan & Victoria O’Kain *David & Carol Olson *Christopher & Huma Pierce Mike Prince & Chikuka Yagi *Tatiana Raimondo * Anand & Koh Rao * Anjali Rathore & Prabu MuthuRichard Read & Kim Kunkle *

Jefferson & Deborah Rink *Imani Rose *

Charles & Becky Schulz Matt & Kate Schweitzer * Stephen Shaff & Elizabeth Wolf *Munier & Sara Shah Nick & Johna Shivers *Aaron Silverman & Kelly Rooney-SilvermanJoel & Kimmy Simon Judy Siviglia & Anna Griffin *Scott & Laura Sklenicka Becky Smith & Jody Luth *Denise Stern *Collin Stoll & Molly Strattan*Joaquin & Saron Sufuentes *Rick Swanson & Ann CassinScott & Jodi Swigart *Andy & Clark Swinford *Ivonne Tellez *

Paul Thiers & Catriona McCracken *Mark & Michelle Togni Rick Toothaker & Kate Westmoreland Anne Watt *Peter & Kira Wright *Renzhen Zhu *

Visionaries: $2500 - $7000

Michael Hummel & Kathleen Kelly *Kim & Susan Marcus *Thomas & Karla Nutt *Lew & Cindy Rink *

leaders: $1000 - $2499

Jim Abeles & Katherine Topaz *Kevin Billingsley & Christine Cha *Alan & Marissa Crouch +*Mark & Tonya Jones * Hugh Mackworth & Josie Mendoza *Gordon Odette & Lynda Wannamaker OdetteJoseph Sawicki & Kirsten Lee *

PaTrons: $500 - $999

Jonathan & Carrie Banks +*Christy & Robert Bennett-Hanes *Jerald Block & Jennifer Cooperman *Robert & Selly Bondaruk David Chen & Jill Price *John & Wendy Domreis Michael & Charlotte Kocher *John McCalla & Kimberly SordylJefferson & Deborah Rink *Becky Smith & Jody Luth *Mark & Mary Stevenson *Samuel & Siew Yin Suk Scott Urbatsch & Jessica DukeTom & Gloria Widdows

BenefaCTors: $250 - $499

Xavier Allen Robert & Ann Armstrong * Allen & Nan Banks *Steve Beyer Bill Dieter & Martha Koerner *Michael & Joan Francis *Alex & Kara Gajowskyj * Michelle Gans David Garten & Linda Bonder *Christine Hauptmann *Leslie Hwa * Derek Jensen & Julie Gulla *Robert Knowles & Josephine Drew *Steve & Sophia Kosaris James Lee & Anne Chang LeeRon & Stephanie Lolich Bradley & Elizabeth Malsin Sven & Cindy Melbo *Alan & Victoria O’Kain Gil Parker & Heather GuthrieMunier & Sara Shah *Tristan & Stefanie Todd *Amy Wharton & Melinda Moeur *

suPPorTers: $100 - $249

Travis Adams & Sarah Carter AdamsTimothy & Sandra Archer *Carol Bergamo Mathew & Angela Beymer * Robert & Jennifer BrigliaAlistair & Jenny CampbellRon Castner & Erin Leake * Heather & Jody Catron Ed & Joyce De la Fuente *Jennifer Farmer John & Christine Feleciano Cory Flint & Julie Dekker FlintHeidi Fouser *Con & Sherry Francis *Alberta Fry *Dennis & Mary Jo Gabriel *Richard & Sherrie Garcia Bill & Diane Gray Peter & Kathy Guilfoyle *Michael Hu & Dianna Hanken-HuScott Kerman & Jill SpeakerJeremy & Theresa Longstreet Edward & Temani McDonald Cheryl Meloy *Luke Meloy Chuck Nakvasil *David & Jennifer Nolfi *Christopher & Huma Pierce Rupert & Paula Prince *Philip & Debbie Richman Matt & Kate Schweitzer * Stephen Shaff & Elizabeth Wolf *Stuart Smith & LaiYee LeungCollin Stoll & Molly Strattan

friends: uP To $99

Robert & Natsuko Alipio Tony & Lori Bell *James & Melissa Clark Peter & Katherine Cole Courtney & David Davies *Jamie Hicks David Platt & Kerry RoedigerGuido & Lee Rahr Ken & Mary RumbaughJoel & Kimmy Simon Paul Thiers & Catriona McCrackenTaka Yamamoto

auCTion sPeCial aPPeal

noVemBer ‘08

This special appeal funded important renovations to the gym and a brand new soccer field. Thanks to your generosity, the children have a safer, nicer place to assemble and play, and our community has a bright clean place to meet and collaborate.

Fifty-two percent of this year’s special appeal donors have donated to at least one past special appeal. Thank you!

This report acknowledges contributions received from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. We have made every effort to ensure that this report is accurate and complete. We apologize for any errors. Please report any errors or omissions to the development director at 503-226-2496 x107 or dev@intlschool.org

* Denotes repeat donors + Denotes a gift that was matched by an employer

The International School • 025 SW Sherman Street, Portland, OR 97201 • 503-226-2496 • www.intlschool.org spanish, ChinEsE & JapanEsE truE immErsion

Many thanks to Derek Jensen, JFR Photo, Judy Siviglia & other TIS parents for contributing photos to this report.

PTO OfficersPaula Prince, PresidentKathy Guilfoyle, Vice PresidentDebbie Rink, SecretaryPeter Maxwell, TreasurerKimmy Simon, New Parent LiaisonDebbie Richman, Volunteer Coordinator

AuctionJennifer FarmerMark JonesKate Schweitzer

Box TopsGretchen SuttonShari Martin

CapstoneSusan Marcus Patty Ng

In The KnowColette Rabdau

Green CommitteePriscilla LaneRussell Adamson

LibraryKim Braun Heather ClydesdaleArkady MakElizabeth Wolf

Pizza MondayRobert Bondaruk

Scrip, Run for the ArtsJoan Francis

Sally FosterJennifer Cooperman

School AmbassadorsLisa GoldbergKara GajowskyjJohnna Shivers

TechnologyHugh MackworthScott UrbatschPete Wright

Wine TastingCheryl MeloyKathy Guilfoyle

GifTs of Time and TalenT

Many community members generously contributed time, talent and energy to TIS. The broad based, active volunteerism contributes greatly to our positive learning environment. Local professionals visiting classrooms, grandparents volunteering in the library, parents helping with office work – we thank all of you for your substantial contribution to TIS. Very special thanks to TIS Room Parents who spent hours coordinating field trips, organizing class parties, facilitating parent communication and so much more. The hours you have spent are priceless. To all of our volunteers, too numerous to list here, thank you for the difference you make to our community!

maTChinG GifTsThank you to the following companies who donated matching funds:

Intel CorporationNikeOppenheimer Funds Corporate Matching Gifts ProgramThe Regence Employee Giving Campaign

CaPiTal fundFor supporting our on-going facilities needs, many thanks to:

AnonymousJim Abeles & Kat Topaz

VolunTeer leadershiP 2008-2009