2013-531 Arts - Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School for Fall 2013- Art Grant Agreement $1,500

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Organization Profile: Mission and History The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for students and teachers in every school in the district. We believe that: • Every child deserves the best possible education. • Excellent teachers ignite learning. • High quality public education is fundamental to a vibrant community. What We Do— • Fund promising, innovative educational practices. • Partner with the community to raise funds that support teachers and students. • Support students in need of additional academic help and enrichment opportunities. • Foster opportunities for feedback with teachers and parents. • Manage funds responsibly with the highest degree of ethical standards. Established in 1984,the Foundation is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of district parents,former educators, local business owners, community leaders, and others with a keen interest in education. Contributions to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation are tax-deductible. Current Programs and Services Summary: The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation last year awarded 72 grants to teachers and/or schools and students impacting 8361 students; funded 55 teaching and staff awards for outstanding performance;and 20 higher education scholarships for students. The foundation,with the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club organizes the Teacher Store with free supplies and materials for targeted groups of teachers each August,hosts the Novice Teacher Tea for first-year teachers, and partners with the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group to honor teachers and staff with roses and breakfast during Teacher Appreciation Week. In addition,the foundation serves as a pathway for parents to support quality education at each school. To learn more about the Foundation,visit www.publicschoolfoundation.ore. • Sponsored the 17th annual Walk for Education with 6,000 walkers. This event raised over $125,000 in direct support for schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district. • The 5K for Fitness was held in April with over 650 participants and incorporated a 6-week training program for teachers and staff in conjunction with Fleet Feet Sports. • Hosted the fifth annual Novice Teacher Tea at which 54 novice teachers received cash gifts to start off their new careers. • Held the 11th annual"Teachers First Breakfast"benefit raising more than $65,000 to support the Teachers First Initiative. The proceeds provide grants for national board certification fees for teachers and Student Enrichment Grants,as well as support for novice teachers,the PSF-East Chapel Hill Rotary Teacher Supply Store,the Educator Extra Credit Card and other programs designed to attract and retain outstanding teachers. • Awarded 24 grants for teachers pursuing initial certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and 5 scholarships for renewal.National board certification is a self-initiated,rigorous certification standard beyond the required state certification. To date,PSF has awarded national board certification scholarships to 173 teachers. • Continued the SMART Board training program K-12 lead by teachers known as "SMART Board Champions"who,with their colleagues, developed 60 lessons tied to the new common core curriculum for use by teachers district-wide.