FOUNDATION FACTS

History

The Foundation for Reed Schools, a non-profit organization[501(c)(3)], was established in 1979 by a group of parent volunteers who were committed to restoring and maintaining essential programming that was cut as result of California’s Proposition 13. Driven by the belief that our children deserve a well-rounded, complete education, these parents started the Foundation to bridge the gap between what the state sees as acceptable for children and what we in this community want for our children. Specifically, The Foundation raises money through various fundraising activities to underwrite Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language and Technology at all three schools in the Reed Union School District: Reed, Bel Aire and Del Mar.

 

Meeting the Need

California remains well below the national average in expenditures per student. Local funding (such as property tax and parcel taxes) enables the Reed Union School District to rank among the top school districts in the nation.



The annual contribution The Foundation for Reed Schools makes to the District represents a vital 6% of the District’s annual budget. Simply put, every dollar contributed to the Foundation goes towards teacher salaries and special programs including Art, Music, PE, Foreign Language and Technology. The Foundation is an integral part of the school financing in our District and part of the reason we have high-performing schools whose students consistently rank in the top 5% of schools in the state.

 

 

Our Goals

To sustain this exceptional level of educational excellence, a great deal of donor support is needed from our community each year. The Foundation’s goal for 2007–2008 is to grant $1 Million to our programs. Through the tremendous support of parents, local businesses and community members, The Foundation is able to meet the District’s need. Every donation makes a difference, is 100% tax deductible and directly benefits your child’s education.

 


From the Superintendent of Reed Union School District,
Chris Carter

Welcome to the Reed Union School District where we are committed to nurturing, teaching and inspiring our children. Due to the effective fundraising efforts of The Foundation we are able to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students that enrich their learning experience in the arts, music, foreign language, technology, physical education, performing arts and journalism. The Foundation’s efforts positively influence the District’s budgetary picture giving flexibility for salary negotiations and curriculum planning with funds derived from State and local property taxes. [more]