The Omaha Board of Education created
the Omaha Schools Foundation in 1984 as a vehicle for enriching
the educational experiences of Omaha Public Schools' students.
The Foundation exists to raise funds for projects and programs
which cannot be funded by tax dollars. The initial "start up"
funding for the Foundation was a gift of $1,155.71 from the
Omaha Public Schools Instruction Department.
The Omaha Schools Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Board consists of community leaders dedicated to raising
funds and dispensing them for educational projects and programs
that are not included in the regular operations of the Omaha
Public Schools. The Foundation's funds have and will be used
to encourage the development of new and innovative projects,
scholarships for students, teacher recognition awards, Kids
Club, and extended day care programs for students.
In addition to funding learning opportunities that exceed
the financial capability of the general budget, the Omaha Schools
Foundation encourages broad-based community support and active
interested citizens. The teacher awards and classroom grant
projects funded directly by the Foundation provide a catalyst
for raising teacher morale by providing a resource for developing
innovative instructional practices. Many of these projects
have later become part of the school's regular curriculum.
Through these projects, awards, and programs, the Omaha Schools
Foundation seeks to sustain this community's tradition of excellence
in education. |
