Susan Manglano works hard to raise money for Palos Community Consolidated School District 118. “Most people in the School District don’t understand how much the parent groups' money augments the programs and equips this school district,” said Manglano, mother of two and president of the District 118 Foundation. That money is used to fund a variety of special programs and building enhancements in the district, which might not be possible without the fundraising efforts of community members. Groups like Manglano's can play a vital role in helping fund a district. Even so, maintaining a district…