Janet Neiswender for Special Education
Student Support & Wellness
Established Circle of Investment
J.D. Neiswender initiated this circle in memory of his mother. Janet taught science and language arts at Quincy Junior High School for thirty years. During that time, she also developed a close relationship with many of the special education students. This circle funds special education throughout the district and was celebrated in 2004.
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Funding in Action
Grants & Initiatives Supported Through This Circle of Investment
- GRANTED IN 2025-2026
Stay Afloat Swimming at The Kroc Center
$2,500
Providing students with access to swimming instruction, building confidence in the water while promoting lifelong health and safety skills.Baldwin Elementary School, Denman Elementary School, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 60 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2024-2025
Social Skills and Community Exploration
$1,500
Funding for community outings for Baldwin's Autism ProgramBaldwin Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 22 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2024-2025
Stay Afloat or Down Under with Swimming at The Kroc Center
$2,500
Providing students with access to swimming instruction, building confidence in the water while promoting lifelong health and safety skills.All District, Baldwin Elementary School, Denman Elementary School, Early Childhood & Family Center, Iles Elementary School, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center, Quincy Junior High School, Quincy Senior High School, Rooney Elementary School, The Academy • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 60 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2023-2024
Smell the Aroma with Cooking!
$1,500
Materials for a cooking unit for Cross Cat & ED classesDenman Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 50 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2023-2024
Incentive Program for Our Most At Risk IEP Students
$1,370
Monthly rewards for at-risk students to earnQuincy Senior High School • 9th - 12th Grade • 23 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2022-2023
Swimming for Special Education Students
$855
Monthly swimming activities for special education studentsEarly Childhood & Family Center • Pre-K • 40 Students Impacted
