“In order for all students to be successful in an academically rigorous high school program, we absolutely need the support and commitment provided by the Berkeley High School Development Group. We cannot thank them enough.”—Principal Jim Slemp

BHSDG is
proud to work collaboratively with:

BUSD

BHS PTSA

Berkeley Athletic Fund

Berkeley Public Education Foundation

 


The Berkeley High School Development Group (BHSDG) is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that was founded in 1991 by a group of parent volunteers to ensure the quality and excellence of Berkeley High School as the primary fundraising organization for the school. Our mission is to support and strengthen the educational experience of all BHS students by raising and distributing funds to enhance academic and other projects.

We review grant applications each month from school community members including students, teachers and administrators for a wide array of programs, equipment and projects. Additionally we initiate programs, such as the DG Initiated Classroom Teacher Grant Program. In 2007 we offered each teacher $200 for any supplies/project/field trip they felt necessary, and more than 75% of teachers participated. In the spring semester of 2007, the DG started an after school tutoring program, recruiting BHS teachers to offer weekly tutoring sessions open to all students. 

We are a working board of parent volunteers. Our meetings are open; however, voting on grants and policy issues is limited to Board members. Elections are held biannually.

The Development Group meets 10 times a year and we're always looking for volunteers to join us. We usually meet on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 in the high school College and Career Center.  Our meetings are announced in the BHS E-tree. 

2007–2008 BHSDG Meeting Schedule

September

Tuesday

4th

October

Monday

1st

November

Monday

5th

December

Monday

3rd

January

Monday

7th

February

Monday

4th

March

Monday

3rd

April

Monday

7th

May

Monday

5th

June

Monday

2nd

 

2007–2008 BHSDG BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pat Augsburger, Photography
Melissa Bloom, AHA Liaison
Kim Boston, BIHS Liaison
Shawna Hartman Brotsky, Grants Coordinator
Nomalanga Burkley, SSJE Liaison
Jenny Burroughs, Co-President
Chris Byrne, CPA Liaison
Susan Helmrich, Co-President
Dibsy Machta, Database
Melissa Milton, Scholarships
Martha Moses, Co-Treasurer
MK Murlas, Berkeley Athletic Fund Liaison
Bill Newton, Database and Acknowledgments
Malcolm Plant, Major Donor Sub-Committee Chair
Charlie Pollack, Faculty Liaison
Linda Safarik-Tong, Scrip Coordinator
Amy Schneider, CAS Liaison
Katie Silver, Independent High School Liaison
Chris Tarr, Secretary
Jane Wise, Academic Choice Liaison
Wilma Wyss, Co-Treasurer

 

BHSDG
P.O. Box 519
Berkeley, CA 94701-0519

If you would like more information about the BHSDG, please call 510-464-1181

Our tax identification number is  94-3173406.