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Suffolk Education Foundation. “Transforming Lives by Supporting Every Child’s Future…” August 2012 Update. The mission of SEF is to support Suffolk Public Schools by connecting the community’s talents and resources to expand educational opportunities for students and staff. OUR MISSION.
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Suffolk Education Foundation “Transforming Lives by Supporting Every Child’s Future…” August 2012Update
The mission of SEF is to support Suffolk Public Schools by connecting the community’s talents and resources to expand educational opportunities for students and staff. OUR MISSION
2011-12 Agenda • Continue with traditional programs and new Professional Development focus • Develop closer ties to PTA and other school supporters • Grow awareness of SEF in schools and community • Build our fundraising program • Generate more $$ for Suffolk Public Schools
What we do makes a difference !
Grants Awarded Directly to • Suffolk Public Schools in 2011-2012 • Professional Development • Books in a Bag
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE Awarded $11,000 in scholarships in 2012 … 2 New Scholarships
CLASSROOM GRANTS • Awarded $12,398 in 2012 • More than $212,000awarded • over 17 years
TUITION ASSISTANCE • Overall, provided about $26,000intuition assistance to students taking dual-credit classes • $6,000 will be distributed for 2012-13 school year
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION • Award $50 to quarterly Star Award winners • Award $500 CASH to City-Wide Teacher of the Year
FUNDS RAISED = • Opportunities for extra funds for today’s classrooms • Teacher recognition support • Assistance with dual-credit tuition assistance and AP Test Fees • Scholarships for post-secondary studies for students • Support Professional Development opportunities
2012 FUNDRAISERS • School Campaign • Raised $24,300
2012 FUNDRAISERS • State of Schools • Received • $1,500in donations
2012 FUNDRAISERS • Golf Tournament • April 27, 2012 • Nansemond River Golf Club • $18,300
2012-13 Initiatives • Continue 2011-12 initiatives & programming • Add a Fall Fundraiser • Solicit more Instructional Grant requests • Increase Scholarship application numbers • Continue to develop PTA partnership • Plan and hold a School Board Forum, perhaps for candidates or on another topic • Establish a Corporate Recognition Program