About Oak Park Education Foundation

Mission Statement:

The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting student success throughout the Oak Park Unified School District. We bridge the gap between state funding and actual educational costs by partnering with parents, community members, and local partners to mobilize support and resources to expand, enrich, and enhance the high-quality educational experiences for all OPUSD students. . Through strategic investments in innovative academic programs, career enrichment, and safe learning environments, OPEF empowers our schools to remain among the top-performing districts in California.

OPEF GOVERNANCE

Officers & Executive Committee:

President:
Stefanie Amar

Executive VP:
Open

Treasurer:
Benson Berro

Secretary:
Yair Markovits

OPEF is run by a dedicated group of school parents, alumni and community members who commit their time and resources to ensure the quality of our District.

Board of Directors

Dalia Vega
Saar Bibla
Ashleigh Rodriguez
Stefanie Amar
Benson Berro
Yair Markovits

Committee Chairs:

Executive Chair:
Stefanie Amar

Board Governance Co-Chairs:
Saar Bibla & Yair Markovits

Marketing & Comms Chair:
Open

Finance Chair:
 Benson Berro

Events Co-Chairs:
Ashleigh Rodriguez & Dalia Vega

Community Relations Chair:
Open

Alumni & Major Gifts:
Villy Hwang

OPEF Board Member
Responsibilities & Nomination Process

The mission of the Oak Park Education Foundation is to raise funds to supplement the annual budget of OPUSD.

We do this by organizing fundraising and community events to bring everyone together for the sole purpose of enriching our schools. We are an active board and we seek motivated members who will work hard to help the Board achieve its fundraising goals.

Our Board is made up of parent and community volunteers from varied backgrounds, many of whom are working professsionals outside of the Board. We strive for equal representation from all 8 schools across the district, as it helps with division of duties and community outreach.

Responsibilities and Expectations of Our Board of Directors

  • Commitment of two years.  

  • Attend monthly board meetings which are held on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Park Library. 

  • Chair or serve as an active member on 2 committees which will have separate in-person and meetings by phone.

  • Participate in Back to School activities by speaking at events and representing OPEF at registration days.  

  • Solicit parents in one-on-one meetings and by phone.

  • Attend every event and ensure that participation and financial goals are met through your role in building attendance and soliciting gifts and sponsorships.

  • Participate in cultivating donors and prospects.  

  • Make a financial contribution of the minimum asking amount (currently $1,000 per student).

Benefits

In addition to making an impact on our district, serving on the OPEF board has other benefits.

 You meet and become part of a tight knit community of volunteers representing families from other schools.  You might serve in a leadership position on a committee and build new skills.

Nominations & Selection Process

Those individuals who are nominated and indicate an interest in serving on the Board will be slated for a vote. 

As we strive for equal distribution from all schools, we cannot guarantee all interested will be selected.   (For example, if 5 of the individuals interested are all from the same school, it will be unlikely that all 5 will be selected.)  We also look for individuals who share our mission and will actively contribute to the Board.