Moore Public Schools Foundation for Academic Excellence

Mission Statement

The mission of the Moore Public School Foundation for Academic Excellence is to create additional education opportunities for our students by providing resources through private donations and gifts.

Foundation History -

Academic excellence has always been the focus of the Moore Public Schools. In 1995, a group of thirty community leaders comprising a cross section of the community, established the Moore Public School Foundation for Academic Excellence. The foundation is a non profit, tax exempt organization. The Foundation members are dedicated to the belief that public education can be endowed in the same spirit as higher education expressed through broad based local community support.

Membership -

Membership includes corporations and individuals from all walks of life. Civic leaders, corporate executives, teachers, school employees and parents all comprise the membership role. All members share the common belief that strong educational systems and strong vibrant communities go hand in hand.

Governing Body -

Separate and apart from the Board of Education, the Moore Public School Foundation Board of Trustees is charged with administration of the Foundation's programs, grant awards, and day-to-day business. Selected from the general membership, board members serve on a voluntary basis.

Support of the School System -

The Foundation's support for the school system comes predominantly in the form of Grants awarded to innovative teachers. Every teacher in the Moore system is eligible to submit grant proposals. Such proposals are reviewed for their proposed curriculum enriching properties, and as many as funds allow are selected to receive stipends. Awarded grant funds may be used for:

• Additional materials and supplies for required teaching units
• Specialized non-funded equipment
• Stipends for visiting instructors or speakers
• Field trips
• Academic fairs
• Materials for supplemental instructional programs
• Other items that add to the student's educational experience

Foundation members believe that Teacher Grants help turn good ideas into better educational opportunities for our children.

Foundation Goals -

• To enhance academic excellence in the Moore schools by providing funding not available through public sources.
• To better inform the community about strengths and innovative programs of the public schools
• To build public confidence in the schools.
• To encourage community and business involvement in the public schools in a positive and supportive manner.
• To obtain financial resources on behalf of the school system
  

Help Wanted ! -

The Foundation members invite you to join with them and become a part of this exciting ongoing project. Contributions result in membership, and no contribution is too small to benefit our children. For more information on joining please e-mail any officer or director.