The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a community driven fund - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a community driven fund raising organization, which supplements state funding for programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in the public schools of
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is a community driven fund raising organization, which supplements state funding for programs that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and promote innovation and academic excellence in the public schools of Manhattan Beach.
supported education in 1978, we do not keep excess property taxes that are dedicated to Education. – K-8 20%
percentages of students who are English Language Learners, qualify for the Free/ Reduced Lunch Program and are Foster Youth. MBUSD has the highest unduplicated count in LA County, and we are 4th from the bottom in the state.
MBUSD is the only top ranked school district in California without a parcel tax, utility tax, or both, to supplement state funding Instead, our community and MBEF fill the gap MBUSD
Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed volunteers to supplement inadequate state funding, MBEF is an independent 501c3 organization governed by a 33 member Board of Directors who represent all 7 schools.
91% of Respondents were “Extremely” or “Somewhat” satisfied with programs MBEF funds.
Parents and Teachers prioritize Class Size, Science Specialists and PE.
Parents and Teachers prioritize More STEM and MakerSpace and 4th and 5th Grade Class Size Reduction.
Grants Reduced from $6M in 15/16 to $5.8M in 16/17
Second Step Implementation
classes 6-12 overall- based on average
$5.8M in the 2016/17 School Year - 70 Educators K-12
$5.8M in the 2016/17 School Year - 70 Educators K-12