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Employees and community members can show their support of teachers and students by contributing to the Education EDGE. The Education EDGE allows employees to voluntarily give contributions to the Classroom Mini-Grant, Fine Arts and/or Athletics Gift Funds. Employee donation forms are in the process of being delivered to all employees by Education EDGE representatives. Employees who pledged last year will not need to fill out a form to continue their support, unless they wish to change the donation amount. Education EDGE Donation Form/Employee (PDF)
So far, employees and community members have pledged nearly $1.5 million to the Education EDGE.
The Education EDGE was created by Board of Education policy in February 2003 as an opportunity to allow private donors to support three key areas within the Wichita Public Schools not adequately supported by traditional funding resources - classroom mini-grants, athletics and fine arts. This unique partnerships with the Wichita Community Foundation allows all gifts received by the Education EDGE to be devoted to these three "gift fund" areas, all of which are critical to stimulating creativity and building strong connections between students and their schools!
Classroom Mini-Grants
Grants recognizing classroom innovation will be awarded through this fund. Teachers will apply each year, and a committee of staff and community volunteers will review and make awards to grants that exhibit creative approaches to student learning.
Fine Arts
All students in the Wichita Public Schools may participate in visual arts, theater, and vocal and instrumental music. The Fine Arts Gift Fund will be used to address district-wide fine arts equipment and facility needs. Priorities for this fund include improving auditoriums and purchasing: band/orchestra instruments, cameras and digital technology and kilns and potters wheels.
Athletics
The Wichita Public Schools offers 28 interscholastic sports for more than 6,000 middle and high school students. The Athletics Gift Fund will be used to address district-wide athletic equipment and facility needs. Priorities for this fund include renovating existing or constructing new running tracks, swimming pools, tennis courts, practice facilities and purchasing new athletic uniforms.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, The Wichita Community Foundation is an independent public charity. All donations qualify for charitable contributions under IRS regulations. For more information about the Foundation, please visit www.wichitacf.org or call 264-4880.
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Education Edge Steering Team meeting times are:
Meeting 1: Friday, December 19, 2008 at 4:45 p.m.
Meeting 2: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.
Meeting 3: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.
All meetings take place at:
201 N. Water
Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center
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