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 GRANTSAwarded $12,398 in 2012

More than $212,000 awarded

over 17 years

TUITION ASSISTANCE• Overall, provided

about $26,000 in tuition 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

School Campaign

Raised

$24,300

2012 FUNDRAISERS

State of Schools

Received

$1,500 in donations

2012 FUNDRAISERS

Golf TournamentApril 27, 2012

Nansemond River Golf Club

$18,300

2012 FUNDRAISERS

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

Thank you for your support of our endeavors.