_______ Meeting

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_______ Meeting

• _______, 2007
• Helping Students Succeed

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Agenda

• Why Were Needed
• Who We Are
• What We Do
• Neighboring Schools Foundations
• How You Can Help
• Questions

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Why do we need a schools foundation?

• Our community expects world-class learning for
  the students of Issaquah School District
• We receive less money from the state than other
  districts
• We cannot fund world-class learning without more
  resources from our community

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We want to provide world class learning for our
students.

• Top academic opportunities to be competitive
  locally and world-wide
• Academic choices based on student ability
  and needs
• Support structure to help our kids
  learn, succeed and be happy

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Why Do we Need A Schools Foundation?

• Based on 2004-2005 numbers
• District Rank /Student
• Seattle 89 9,624
• Yakima 130 8,460
• Bellevue 151 8,137
• Mercer Island 168    8,002
• Everett 184 7,844
• Lake Wash. 264 7,299
• Issaquah 268 7,250

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Why do we receive less money?

• Levy lid is lower
• Salaries from the state are lower for all ISD
  employees

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Why do we receive less money?

• Levy lid is lower
• Seattle 32.97
•               Mercer Island 33.67
•               Bellevue 30.66
• Issaquah 24.97
•               Lake Washington 24.89
•               Everett 24 (receives additional
  state, fed and high salaries)
• Yakima 24 (but receives additional state and
  fed money)

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Why do we receive less money?

• If all districts had the same budget, this would
  be the difference in their levy collection
  (assume the budget is 100 million)
• Seattle - 32.97 million
•               Mercer Island - 33.67 million
•               Bellevue - 30.66 million
• Issaquah - 24.97 million
•               Lake Washington - 24.89 million
•              

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Why do we receive less money?

• Salaries are at the lowest level for all ISD
  employees
• We pay the same taxes as other school districts,
  but our teacher salaries are lower

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Why do we receive less money?

• The state legislature has long term plans to fix
  funding.
• Whether this happens is yet to be seen.
• In the meantime, our community needs to backfill
  the funding.

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For more information on state funding equities

• Visit the school website at www.issaquah.wednet.ed
  u
• Contact the district directly
• Contact your local legislators

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Who We Are

• Founded in 1987
• 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization
• Donated over 2 million during past 20 years
• Serve over 12,000 students each year
• Non-partisan we are not politically involved

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Our Leadership

• Board volunteer business and community leaders
• Executive Committee
• President Jody Mull
• President-Elect - Hamilton McCulloh
• V.P. of Programs - Eve Martine (former PLMS
  principal)
• V.P. of Marketing Ann Bongiani
• PTSA Liaison - Leigh Stokes
• Dr. Janet Barry District liaison to our board
• Executive Director Robin Callahan

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ISF Mission

• We will enhance the quality of education
  provided to each student by connecting community
  resources to the needs within the Issaquah School
  District helping young people stay in school,
  successfully learn and maximize their potential.

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Where are we going?

• Community Wide
• Needs Assessment
• In 2003-2004

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Objective

• To determine the resource needs of the students,
  staff and community in Issaquah School District.
• To consider expansion beyond ISF scope of
  current programs of teacher grants and SafeNet.

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SURVEY Participants

• ISD Superintendent
• ISD Administration
• Teachers ES, MS, HS
• Principals ES, MS, HS
• Counselors ES, MS, HS
• Nurses ES, MS, HS
• Site Councils ES, MS, HS
• PTAs ES, MS, HS

• Faith-based organizations
• Student Intra-district Council
• Student Resource Officers, PD Commander, DARE
  Officer
• Lakeside Milam
• Greater Issaquah Youth and Family Network
• Friends of Youth
• Parents

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3 Main AREAS OF UNMET NEEDS

• Student Development / Mental Health
• - Stress
• - Depression
• - Eating Disorders
• -Counseling
• -Remediation/Tutoring
• -Untreated Mental
  
  Health
  Issues
• -Crisis Intervention

2. Curriculum -Challenging Courses for all
levels of students -Individual
Education Plan (IEP) support
3. Professional Support -New Teacher
Mentoring -Professional Development
Funds -New Teacher Classroom Start-up
Funds
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What We Do

• We underwrite programs which support
• Academic Excellence
• Struggling Students
• Staff Development

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What We Do

• Academic Excellence
• Kateri Brow Big Idea/Biggest Need Grant (up to
  10,000) and Classroom Enrichment Grants (up to
  1,000)
• Annual Calling for Kids phone-a-thon supporting
  math, science and reading curriculum

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What We Do

• Struggling Students
• SafeNet - supports 6-8th grade students during
  their middle school transition
• VOICE - Volunteers of Issaquah Changing
  Education mentoring program
• After School Homework Program - at all middle
  schools and PCFC
• Early Intervention Teen Stress/Depression Program
  provides screening and support for 9th graders
• Nurses Fund supports students district-wide

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What We Do

• Staff Development
• National Board Certification
  Support for teachers
• Training Opportunities through enrichment grants

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What ISF has Funded at ______
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ISF Revenue Sources

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ISF Growth 1987 - 2006
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How Does ISF Differ From PTSA?

• Partner with Issaquah School District and other
  stakeholders to identify needs
• Partners with community resources to meet needs
• Provides support district wide
• VOICE
• SafeNet
• National Board Certification Support
• 9th Grade Stress/Depression Program
• Nurses Fund
• After School Homework Clubs at all Middles
  Schools and PCFC

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What Our Neighbors Are Doing

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Who Else Needs a Schools Foundation?

• Seattle
• Bellevue
• Mercer Island
• Shoreline
• Highline
• Snoqualmie Valley
• Lake Washington

• Everett
• Snohomish
• Riverview
• Yakima
• Vancouver
• Renton

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Neighboring Schools Foundations Annual
Contributions
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How Can you Help?

• We need your financial support
• Attend our annual benefit luncheon -Thursday,
  October 18th 1100 100 at the Issaquah
  Community Center
• Support Calling for Kids in May
• Mail in your contribution or visit our website

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How Can you Help?

• We need your time volunteer
• Volunteer as a VOICE Mentor
• Volunteer at the board level
• Volunteer at the committee level
• Contact your ISF representative for more
  information or visit our website at
• www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org
• 425.416.2045

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How Can you Help?

• Spread the word- tell at least 5 friends.
• Support Calling for Kids in May
• Get Involved- Volunteer
• Collaborate with us on identifying district wide
  needs

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Questions? Comments?