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El Elkin kin Ac Academic ademic En Enric richment hment Fo Foundation, undation, Inc nc.

Initial Talks, discussions Putting a TEAM together

Suggestions of persons who may have an interest in the establishment

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Officers 2013-2014

Elk lkin in Academic ademic Enr nrichm ichment ent Fo Found undation ation, Inc nc.

EAEF

Why is an Elk

lkin in Acad ademic ic Enric ichm hment ent Fo Founda datio tion

needed?

As state funding for education dwindles,

the Elk lkin in Acad ademic emic Enrichme ichment nt Fo Foun undation dation Inc nc. . will play a pivotal role by providing financial support for academics and enrichment areas of the curriculum when no other state funding resource is available.

Why is an Elk lkin in Academic ademic Enr nrichment ichment Fo Foundat undation ion needed?

The Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation Inc., through the approval of the EAEF Board, may grant funds for: 1) academic programs

(STEAM, reading, mathematics, summer enrichment, etc)

2) academic materials (robotics, science equipments, etc) 3) technology innovation and support, 4) faculty members in the field of professional development 5)staff mini-grants, 6) sponsor a variety of lecture programs and cultural events.

Technology Access and Utilization

To realize the benefits of education technology, note Kozma and Croninger, "teachers, school administrators, and policymakers [must] ensure that all students have access to these technologies, that the technologies are used effectively, and that other aspects

• f schooling also promote high levels of student learning" (p. 440).

Five Year Technology Plan

1 mobile computer cart (25 laptops) Per 2 teachers Replacements $100,000 needed to complete

A STEAM-focused School System

STEAM: A Framework for Teaching Across the Disciplines STEAM = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements.

Career / College Ready

Na Name of

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Organ aniza izatio tion

Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation, Inc. acronym: EAEF.

The Elkin Academic Enrichment

Foundation, Inc. will be a vital resource for the acceptance and solicitation of monetary gifts for the support of education and the continued growth and progress of Elkin City Schools.

The Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation Inc., will seek local business partners, Alumni and Friends, and individual donations to ensure that Elkin City Schools retain continued academic excellence. An annual Fund Drive? will be held prior to the beginning of each school calendar year. In addition, events throughout the year will continue to support the Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation Inc.,

Through advocacy, influence and

financial support these community leaders ensure the commitment to the Elkin City Schools educational system. The Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation Inc., will support the mission and enhance the goals and lives of the staff and students of Elkin City Schools.

Mission Statement

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Elk Elkin in Aca Academic demic Enr Enrichment ichment Fo Foundation, undation, In Inc. c.

Governance

• The Foundation (will be) governed by more

than 10 board members and volunteer directors as well as honorary, ex-officio directors.

• The Elkin City Schools Board Chairman,

Superintendent and other key administrators may also serve on the Foundation.

Governance

• The Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation, Inc. Board will be governed

by the following: President… Vice-President… Treasurer… Secretary… Public Relations… Director of Annual Fund Drive… Director of Business Partnerships… Director of Yearly Events… Director of Alumni… Chairperson of Elkin City Schools Board of Education… Superintendent of Elkin City Schools (non-voting member)… Honorary… Ex-officio directors…

• The Elkin Academic Enrichment Foundation

Inc., will be a charitable organization 501(c)(3) instituted to enhance the mission of the Elkin City Schools to a level of excellence and purpose for students and the community.

EAEF, Inc. documents

• Articles of Incorporation
• By-Laws
• Mission Statement
• Conflict of Interest and

Disclosure Statement

Funding for the Foundation

• Solicitations
• Events
• Corporate
• Private
• Memberships
• Alumni
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• Timelines and Timeframes…………