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A newly-formed nonprofit organization focused on improving student education was officially welcomed into the School District 113A community this week.
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education voted 6-0 Monday to approve the recognition of the School District 113A Educational Foundation. Board member Sue Murphy was not present for the vote.
The foundation, a public charity organization, was established to improve academic outcomes for district students. The recognition was welcomed news for the foundation’s organizers.
“We’re very pleased,” said Mara Tunzi, foundation president. “We’re looking forward to working with the district and the community.”
Organizers have been working under the radar to establish support and structure for the foundation, which will give more parents an opportunity to get involved with the district, said School Board President Lisa Wright.
“They’ve got support behind them and are looking to do activities that will bring additional support and funding to the district,” Wright said. “We need all the support we can get.”
The foundation plans to raise money by soliciting funding from corporate companies, local businesses and residents, said Tunzi.
Educators in the district will then apply for funding through a grant process, where they will explain their goals, how the money will impact their teaching and most importantly, how it will help the students overall, she said.
“We’re looking to work together with the district to provide another way to fund grants for different projects, programs and materials,” Tunzi said.
The foundation hopes to begin the process this fall, Tunzi said.
“I’ve always thought it’s something Lemont should have,” she said. “It’s one method that the community can come together and maintain quality programs.”
On the web
For more information on how to get involved, visit the foundation online at www.sd113afoundation.org or check them out on Facebook by searching “School District 113A Educational Foundation.”
A newly-formed nonprofit organization focused on improving student education was officially welcomed into the School District 113A community this week.
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education voted 6-0 Monday to approve the recognition of the School District 113A Educational Foundation. Board member Sue Murphy was not present for the vote.
The foundation, a public charity organization, was established to improve academic outcomes for district students. The recognition was welcomed news for the foundation’s organizers.
“We’re very pleased,” said Mara Tunzi, foundation president. “We’re looking forward to working with the district and the community.”
Organizers have been working under the radar to establish support and structure for the foundation, which will give more parents an opportunity to get involved with the district, said School Board President Lisa Wright.
“They’ve got support behind them and are looking to do activities that will bring additional support and funding to the district,” Wright said. “We need all the support we can get.”
The foundation plans to raise money by soliciting funding from corporate companies, local businesses and residents, said Tunzi.
Educators in the district will then apply for funding through a grant process, where they will explain their goals, how the money will impact their teaching and most importantly, how it will help the students overall, she said.
“We’re looking to work together with the district to provide another way to fund grants for different projects, programs and materials,” Tunzi said.
The foundation hopes to begin the process this fall, Tunzi said.
“I’ve always thought it’s something Lemont should have,” she said. “It’s one method that the community can come together and maintain quality programs.”
On the web
For more information on how to get involved, visit the foundation online at www.sd113afoundation.org or check them out on Facebook by searching “School District 113A Educational Foundation.”
