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Fred Colanino (Colanino) is the founder and executive
director of Special Friends. Petitioner donated a set of golf
clubs worth $900 to Special Friends in 2000. Special Friends
sent petitioner a letter acknowledging his donation of the golf
clubs. Tom Brune (Brune), the treasurer of Special Friends,
signed the letter.
Petitioner made no contributions by cash, credit card, or
check to Special Friends in 2000. Special Friends never accepted
contributions made through Visa credit cards.
B. Susan Fairey’s Employment and Employee Expenses
Susan Fairey had been a kindergarten and first grade teacher
for 24 years as of the date of trial. The Sarasota County School
System hired her in August 1998 to serve as a first grade teacher
at Philippi Shores Elementary School. Susan Fairey taught at
Phillippi Shores Elementary School during 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Using a rented truck, Susan Fairey delivered a load of
materials to her classroom in August 1998, including two filing
cabinets, a table and chairs, children’s tables, easels, two
large book stands, and room decorations.
During each of the years in issue, Susan Fairey received
$250 from her school, $100 from the State of Florida, and $50
from her Parent Teacher Association to buy items for her
classroom. Susan Fairey received no other reimbursements in
those years for her employment-related expenses.
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