History
The
Education Foundation of Fairfield Public Schools, Inc. organized in March of
1997, supports the tradition of excellence in education through the use of
private revenues. As public monies become scarcer and education demands
increase, it has become more difficult to meet the needs of our students.
Private revenues can be used to help meet the needs in a more timely manner and
can create opportunities for broader educational experiences not currently
available to students and teachers.
The Education
Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors that determine how
funds are retained and distributed. The foundation is separate from the
Fairfield Community School District and its board of directors. However,
representatives of the school district's board of directors, administration,
faculty, and student body are consulted to assist in evaluating opportunities
and priorities for the use of the foundation's funds.
Grant
History
In the spring of 1998, the
Education Foundation of the Fairfield Public Schools awarded $1,700 to teachers
who applied for funding to purchase materials to enhance students’ learning
experiences in their classrooms. Pursuant to its mission to assist teachers in
their efforts to engage students in learning, and to supplement District funds,
the Foundation went on to fund similar requests totaling $113,700 over the next
10 years. In the spring of 2008, the Foundation funded 20 applications, totaling
$17, 600. The grants included funds to purchase a new sound system for the
Middle School Cafetorium and 30 TI-Nspire calculators for high school math
students.
Board
Members are:
Ex-officio Members
