Education foundation board in place

 

The foundation will benefit students and teachers. After an operational meeting Oct. 23, the Pearland ISD Education Foundation is hitting the ground running with a board of directors. Elected executive committee officers, who will serve one-year terms, include. . . . Jeff Barry, President Lisa Brown, Vice President of Development Kyle Ford, Vice President of Administration Donna Rizzo, Treasurer Dr. John Kelly, Secretary (permanent position) Andrew Solomon, Board of Trustees Representative Through the board's vision and direction, the foundation will provide financial support to Pearland ISD, its teachers and classrooms through fundraising for programs and projects that may fall outside the district's general operating budget. Moving forward, the 30-member board will review sample grant applications, general fund management policies and marketing during its next meeting. In addition, the board will discuss a founders' drive and solicitation of lead gifts. As board members manage the foundation, they will also set funding priorities. Ideas already on the table include teacher-initiated instruction projects, staff development, scholarships, student/teacher recognition programs and/or endowment funds. How to Support the Foundation The Pearland ISD Education Foundation will provide additional support to the district's 20,000 students and 1,200 teachers. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation will allow companies, organizations and individuals to receive the maximum tax credit for their donations and support of the district. All donations are tax-deductible. To donate to the foundation, contact Pearland ISD business/community liaison Moniki Specks Mason at specksm@pearlandisd.org or 281.485.3203. (11/4/2013)