York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. Fund for

2010-2011 York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. Fund for

2010-2011 York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. Your named contribution can be designated either annually or by endowment. Annual contributions allow for grants made in your name for one year. Endowment funds are permanently named in your honor and allow for grants annually. Your gift will launch the fund. Innovative Instructional Grants Awarded to teachers and school-level professional staff to encourage creative approaches in classroom instruction that enhance student learning. Awarded twice a year. Annual Innovative Instructional Grants A grant of $900 will be made in your name for one year $1,000 (17 available) A grant of $900 will be made in your name annually for five years $5,000 (16 available) Endowed Fund for Innovative Instructional Grants A grant of $450 will be named in your honor that will give grants $10,000 (17 available) anually forever in a subject area of your choice A grant of $1,000 will be named in your honor that will give grants $25,000 (16 available) annually forever in a subject area of your choice A grant of $2,000 will be named in your honor that will $50,000 (17 available) give in a subject area of your choice Innovative Teaching and Learning Grant Subject Categories : Mathematics Business Special Education Science Reading Savannah Head Memorial Innovative Grant of Reading Excellence - Reserved Language Arts Art Gifted Education Health & Physical Education Music Social Sciences Career & Technology Education Library & Media Sciences Multi-Disciplinary Instruction ITA International Innovative Grant of Multi-Disciplinary Instruction - Reserved Guidance Instructional Technology Foreign Language These grants are chosen by the grants committee but the donor will be able to present the award.

School-Wide Initiative Grants Assists site-based initiatives designed to reshape, enhance or improve education for all students at the school site. Intended use of funds include: increased parental and/or community involvement; improved academic achievement of high-risk or academically challenged students; and safe-secure learning environments. Awarded once a year. Annual School-Wide Improvement Grants A grant will be made in your name in the competitive grants process at each level: Elementary school Middle school High school A grant of $900 will be made in your name for one year $1,000 (3 available) A grant of $900 will be made in your name annually for five years $5,000 (3 available) Endowed Fund for School-Wide Improvement Grants A grant will be made in your name in the competitive grants process at each level forever. A grant of $450 will be named in your honor that will give $10,000 (3 available) A grant of $1,000 will be named in your honor that will give $25,000 (3 available) A grant of $2,000 will be named in your honor that will give $50,000 (2 available) Kelly & Bobby Ashe Jr. - Reserved - Grant to be named These grants are chosen by the grants committee but the donor will be able to present the award. Towne Bank Teacher of the Year This grant honors teachers of the York County School Division. The Teacher of the Year Fund will make an annual award to the Teacher of the $25,000 Reserved Year at each level. Towne Bank will present the award. The York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. (YFPE, Inc.) is a separate organization that works to enhance the quality of York County s schools. YFPE, Inc. projects and grants encourage creativity, reward productivity, and increase opportunities for student learning in and outside of the classroom. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the YFPE, Inc., the historical quality of the York County School Division now includes exciting new opportunities for students and teachers that would not be possible without their support. Steven Staples, Ed.D. YFPE, Inc. Fund for Excellence Campaign Chair

Student Resource Development Grants Designed to encourage student participation in special programs, leadership conferences or competition at national and international levels. Annual Student Resource Development Grants A grant of $900 will be made in your name for one year $1,000 (3 available) Seven (7) Student Resource Development Grants in honor of Wendy s Restaurants Reserved A grant of $900 will be made in your name annually for five years $5,000 (10 available) Endowed Fund for Student Resource Development Grants A grant of $450 will be named in your honor that will give $10,000 (10 available) A grant of $1,000 will be named in your honor that will give $25,000 (10 available) A grant of $2,000 will be named in your honor that will give $50,000 (10 available) These grants are chosen by the grants committee but the donor will be able to present the award. Committed to in Education Teacher and Para-Educator Scholarships Supports teachers and para-educators with continued professional development and education. Funds defray costs to attend workshops, conferences or college courses that focus on research-based instructional strategies and/or technology in education. Annual Teacher and Para-Educator Scholarships A scholarship of $900 will be made in your name for one year $1,000 (10 available) A scholarship of $900 will be made in your name annually for five years $5,000 (10 available) Endowed Fund for Teacher and Para-Educator Scholarships A scholarship of $450 will be named in your honor that will be $10,000 (10 available) distributed annually forever A scholarship of $1,000 will be named in your honor that will be $25,000 (10 available) distributed annually forever A scholarship of $2,000 will be named in your honor that will be $50,000 (10 available) distributed annually forever These scholarships are chosen by the scholarship committee but the donor will be able to present the award.

YCSD Employee Scholarships Supports employees with continued educational or professional development. Annual YCSD Employee Scholarships A scholarship of $900 will be made in your name for one year $1,000 (10 available) A scholarship of $900 will be made in your name annually for five years $5,000 (10 available) Endowed Fund for YCSD Employee Scholarships A scholarship of $450 will be named in your honor that will be $10,000 (10 available) distibuted annually forever A scholarship of $1,000 will be named in your honor that will be $25,000 (10 available) distibuted annually forever A scholarship of $2,000 will be named in your honor that $50,000 (10 available) will be distibuted annually forever These scholarships are chosen by the scholarship committee but the donor will be able to present the award. Technology Fund Funds to support innovative technology used in each school. Bay Electric Co. Inc, Technology Initiative $100,000 Annual A fund for innovative technology enhancements in each school. Bay Electric Co. Inc., will fund $1,000 grants annually for five years for each of the 19 schools and the division. This gift will be used as a challenge grant for endowment fund-raising. Endowment Opportunites A fund will be named in your honor for all ten elementary schools $100,000 A fund will be named in your honor for all four middle schools $50,000 A fund will be named in your honor for all four high schools $50,000 A fund will be named in your honor for one school $10,000 The Circle of Families in conjunction with the individual Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) will help raise $1,000 each year for five years for each school for a total of $100,000 in endowment funds. The Campaign Committee will raise an additional $100,000 in five year pledges for a total of $200,000 in pledges for the endowment. This will leave each school with a minimum endowment fund of $10,000 for technology. 10% of all gifts made to the campaign will be allocated to the YFPE, Inc. Operations Fund unless otherwise requested by the donor.

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