Our Purpose


The Lancaster Educational and Alumni Foundation (LEAF) is committed to enhancing the education and facilities 
available to K-12 students of the Lancaster Central School District. 

Our Mission

The Lancaster Educational and Alumni Foundation (LEAF) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to:

  • provide financial support for academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities for the K-12 students of the Lancaster Central School District;

  • enhance educational opportunities for the K-12 students of the Lancaster Central School District by funding projects that are characterized by creativity and innovation and that require support beyond traditional resources; and

  • build a bridge between the K-12 students of the Lancaster Central School District and the alumni and community members who will work to promote LEAF and its endeavors.

Our History

LEAF was founded in 2009 to provide program enhancements, while serving as a safety net for worthwhile programs facing termination due to lack of funding. Officially incorporated in May of 2010, LEAF is recognized as a legal entity that functions independently of the Lancaster Central School District. LEAF is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization that accepts and administers donations, gifts, scholarships, and grants to improve K-12 students’ educational experiences and scholastic and extracurricular opportunities.

Our Officers

  • President - Edward Myszka                     emyszka@lancasterschools.org
  • Vice President - Marie MacKay               Mmackay54@msn.com
  • Secretary - Kathleen Simonetta            kathsimo@aol.com
  • Treasurer - Wendy Buchert​                     wsbuchert@gmail.com

Our Board of Directors

  • Season Cognion                                        season.cognion1@roadrunner.com                                      
  • Stephen Pease                                          leafoundation@aol.com
  • Bill Buchholz                                              william.buchholz@gmch.com  
  • Len Jankiewicz                                           ljankiewicz@roadrunner.com
  • Lori Beth Roberts                                      loribeth_r@yahoo.com
  • Deborah Lingenfelter                               deethree8@yahoo.com
  • Pat Burgio (school district)                      pburgio@lancasterschools.org
  • Julie Buccieri (school district)                  jbuccieri@lancasterschools.org