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The following programs received funding through the Plano ISD Education Foundation in 2008-09.
STEM Partnership to Improve Middle School Mathematics
This was the third year of a 3-year $300,000 commitment to improve middle school mathematics, funded by EDS Foundation, AEGON Direct Marketing, Exxon Mobil and Texas Instruments.
TI Foundation Innovations in Outstanding STEM Teaching Awards
Significant monetary awards and resources for top educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Read about STEM winners (l-r) Stephanie Schinnerer and Michele Poovey.
Summer Physics Camp for Young Women
In just a few weeks, nearly 60 girls will participate in a physics camp to spark their interest and love of science. Sponsored by Women of TI.
Grants to Educators Program
This signature program of the Foundation impacted more than 16,000 students and families across the district through the distribution of nearly 60 educator grants.
5th Grade Adventure Camp
Student Scholarships
Allowed every 5th grade student the opportunity to participate in camp. View camp video.
Plano Family Literacy Program
This year, the literacy program was expanded to Meadows Elementary and is now reaching 35 additional families. The Foundation partnered with Capital One and Atmos Energy to assist the literacy program.
Janet Napoli, 2008 Plano ISD & Region 10 Teacher of the Year, shared her comments with event guests about the impact that their contributions have on students and teachers.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Programs
Support of Plano ISD’s annual Recruitment Open House job fair, Teacher of the Year Gala and Employee Crisis Fund for personal emergencies
AVID Program
This program, which supports students with college-readiness skills, was expanded to 8 new campuses this year.
Prek Wolf Trap Performing Arts The prek program expanded the district's arts education curriculum and teacher training to the full prek-12 spectrum.
Academic Calendar Magnets for all families and employees, from Medical Center of Plano
Related Links
Foundation Board of Directors
Foundation Website
Foundation Video
Donor Event Presentation
Donor Event Press Release
Pictured top of page (l-r): Foundation Executive Director Monica Shortino; Lisa Raskin, Foundation director and Ski Plano 2009 chair; and Jane Lilliston, Plano Family Literacy Program coordinator. |
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Plano ISD Education Foundation Raises
$1 Million in 2008-09, Honors Top Donors
The Plano ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors validated the nonprofit organization’s importance to the school district, as President Ralph Stow announced that the group raised more than $1 million for the second consecutive year to support Plano ISD schools in maintaining their high standards of excellence.
Among the five Valedictorian Donors whose organizations contributed $50,000+ to the Foundation this school year were the Employees of Plano ISD and AT&T Foundation. Accepting recognition on behalf of these organizations were (center) Jeff Gasaway, Jasper High School principal, whose campus raised 174% of its goal, and Mary Calderon of AT&T. Also pictured are (l-r) Ralph Stow, Foundation president; Jim Hirsch, Plano ISD associate superintendent; and Brad Shanklin, School Board vice-president. Valedictorian Donors not pictured are the Barbara Bush Texas Fund for Family Literacy, EDS Foundation and Texas Instruments Foundation. |
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 Approximately 100 guests attended the Foundation's annual donor recognition event held on May 28 at Gleneagles Country Club. Recognitions were announced by Beth Webb (pictured), Foundation director who served as 2008-09 development chair and will serve as 2009-10 president. This year's most significant donation was the collective contribution of $114,080 made by more than 3,000 Plano ISD employees.
Valedictorian - $50,000+
(photograph above)
AT&T Foundation
Barbara Bush Texas Fund for Family Literacy
EDS Foundation
Employees of Plano ISD
Texas Instruments Foundation
Salutatorian - $20,000 to $49,999
View group photograph (jpg:237k)
AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc.
Capital One
Dollar General
Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon, & Roberts, P.C.
Medical Center of Plano
Park Place Lexus Plano
Texas Instruments Incorporated
 Distinguished Achievement
$10,000 to $19,999
View group photograph (jpg:173k)
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano
City of Plano
Ebby Halliday REALTORS®
EDS Credit Union
ExxonMobil
THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano
Plano Arts & Cultural Endowment, Inc.
Nortel
Verizon
(Mayor Phil Dyer accepted recognition on behalf of the City of Plano. He is holding the book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss, which was presented to each donor as a "thank you" gift from the Foundation. An honorarium has been made to Plano libraries in the names of donors contributing $5,000 and up.)
With Honors - $5,000 to $9,999
View group photograph (jpg:263k)
Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd, & Joplin, P.C.
ATMOS Energy
Central Market Plano
Innovative Solutions for Education
Plano ISD Council of PTAs and Local PTAs
SHW Group, LLP
ViewPoint Bank |
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PASAR Program Update & Summer Registration
Thank you for participating in recent conversations regarding legislation that would have threatened Plano ISD's PASAR program. At this time, proposed legislation does not pose a threat, and Plano ISD does not anticipate a change in its delivery of this vital after-school, holiday and summer care program. To learn more about PASAR's summer care program or to register, visit the PASAR website . |
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| School Board Update |
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Trustees will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, at the Plano ISD Administration Building, 2700 W. 15th Street, Plano. Find links to supporting documents and reports on BoardBook.
- "Consent" agenda items related to bids, purchases, property tax refunds, budget, disposal of surplus property, police/school liaison agreement, tax-free obligations money market fund and early release waiver days.
- Board committee appointments
- Endorse candidate for TASB Board of Directors
- Authorize ad to schedule budget and tax rate hearing
- Approve 2009-10 employee compensation package
- Medical insurance plan - 2010 TRS-ActiveCare
- Policy adoptions
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