Board Meetings
The Fernwood Fund Board meets monthly, typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Fernwood Community Room (above the cafeteria), Library or Office Annex with the primary purpose of oversight on the fund allocation. Input for school funding priorities comes from Fernwood administration, staff and parents. Board meetings are open to the school community and the public.
Next board meeting: May 10th at 6:30pm (Google Meet)
Future board meeting dates:
Next board meeting: May 10th at 6:30pm (Google Meet)
Future board meeting dates:
- May 10th
Fernwood Fund Board & Committee Members
- Benjamin Stocks (President)
- Eric van Schyndle (Vice President)
- Brett Mytys (Treasurer)
- David Eskra (Secretary)
- John Sanchez (Principal)
- Lorinda Flores (MPS employee)
- Matt Ray (MPS employee)
- Tara Bazler (parent)
Grant Requests
Faculty, staff and other Fernwood associated persons may use the form below to submit a grant request. Download a copy of the form, fill in the information required and send it to Principal Sanchez. It will be placed on the agenda for the next board meeting to discuss, please plan to attend and discuss your request with the board.

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How would you like to get involved?
Fernwood relies on our many of dedicated volunteers who support the work of our faculty and staff on a daily basis and the Fernwood Fund is no exception. Below are specific areas that the Fund is in need of volunteers. Feel free to drop into a board meeting if you are interested.
Publicity (design and distribution of posters / flyers / invitations / brochures)
- "Beers & Cheers" Event
- Annual Campaign
Fundraising
- Obtaining monetary donations for Annual Campaign
- Obtaining donations of money or auction items for "Beers & Cheers"
Event Staff
- "Beers & Cheers" (set up, registration, food prep, clean-up)
- Staffing the Fund Table at other events (i.e. Grandparent's Day)
Board Meeting Minutes
Formal board meetings between February and August of 2020 were suspended due to COVID-19

November 2020 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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August 2020 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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February 2020 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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January 2020 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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December 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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November 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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October 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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September 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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August 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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June 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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May 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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April 2019 Special Session Board Meeting Minutes | |
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April 2019 Board Meeting Minutes | |
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