Jolene Terrones 11 years special education teacher 3 years assistant principal Lives in Oregon, WI Bachelor’s Degree - UW Whitewater Master’s Degree – Cardinal Stritch University Master’s Degree – National Louis University

Shandra Thomas Shandra Thomas Senior Personal Banker 5 years with BMO Harris Bank/ previously M&I Bank Born and raised in Janesville- Rock County Attended Washington Elementary,

Franklin Middle School, and Parker High School Associate's Degree from UW- Rock County in Arts and Science

Jean Miller Project Manager 27 years with ANGI Energy Systems Born and raised in Milton & Janesville

Dave Kipp Janesville Transit System Operations Supervisor 5 years at JTS 20 years at Beloit Transit System Born and raised in Beloit Attended Waterman Grade School, Roosevelt Junior High, Beloit

High School (all in Beloit) Associates Degree from Moody Bible Institute in Communications

Jake Hess Johnson Bank Branch Manager 2 Years Banking Industry 17 Years Lives in Beloit Business Administration –

Rockford College

Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties

Community Kids Learning Center

Equipment is worn outDoes not enhance the

child’s development

Current Playground

Current StorageCurrent storage buildings are in disrepair and cannot house all the equipment

YoungStar Wisconsin Program

Studies show that children who experience engaging one-on-one activities and have safe, healthy and nurturing learning environments:• Have a better chance to graduate from high

school• Are less likely to engage in criminal activity• Are less likely to qualify for special education

programs• Earn higher wages• Have a better chance at lifelong success

YoungStar Wisconsin Program

YoungStar rates child care providers in the state• A one to five star rating system is used• The goal is to attain a five star rating

A financial incentive is tied to the rating system• 4 Stars = Increase of up to 10% of Wisconsin

Shares subsidy• 5 Stars = Increase of up to 25% of Wisconsin

Shares subsidy

YoungStar Wisconsin Program

Community Kids currently has a 4 Star ratingA Five Star rating cannot be obtained with the current playgroundThe playground needs age-specific play areasAreas for special outdoor learning classesIt needs areas that target:• Age-specific gross motor skill

development• Age-specific social interaction &

development

It’s Time for a New Playground

Cozy Dome

Omni Spinner

New Playground design

0-2 year old areaShade area, Moveable Structures

(slide, etc.)Playhouse

School and Community Involvement Craig and Parker High School – Combined Advanced Construction

Class Teacher, Joe Kruser 25 students from both Craig and Parker Working Classroom and Apprenticeship 3408 Widgeon Janesville, WI Bike Barns & Plexiglas Fence

School and Community Involvement Parker High School – Advanced Placement Art &

National Art Honor Society Teacher, Rebecca Diener 5-7 Students

Bike Barns (2) – $4000 Materials

Labor - donated

Plexiglas Fence - $800 Materials

Labor Donated

Our community will build this playground

Sponsors/Organizations already involved in the revitalization:• Data Dimensions• Janesville Noon Kiwanis• MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc.• Blackhawk Community Credit Union• Alliant Energy Systems• Gerber Leisure Products

Leadership Development Academy Group project representing:• ANGI Energy Systems• BMO Harris Bank• Janesville Transit System• Johnson Bank• School District of Janesville

How to donateVisit playitforwardjanesville.org

for more information and secure online donations.

Mail a check to: Play It Forward Campaign

c/o Community Action20 Eclipse CenterBeloit, WI 53511

Contact Lynn Vollbrecht at (608) 313-1321lvollbrecht@community-action.org

Please Join usat

Community Kids Learning Center2230 Center Ave.

Janesville, WI 53546To rebuild the playground

Date TBD