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2012 HALL OF HONOR TRIBUTE
The Victoria ISD Education Foundation is hosting the Second Annual Hall of Honor Tribute on February 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive, in Victoria. The tribute will feature multiple concert performances by band, choral, dance and theater groups from Victoria East and Victoria West High Schools; a presentation of the 2012 inductees into the Victoria ISD Hall of Honor—Dr. John Starkey and Mrs. L'Nell Starkey; and a special finale performance by the Baylor University Wind Ensemble. General admission tickets are $10 each and available at Collins Music Center, Tee's Music House and the Victoria Fine Arts Center. Event proceeds will benefit the Victoria ISD Education Foundation. For more information contact Brittany Hollas at (361)788-9271. click here for concert poster
OUR FOUNDATION
The Victoria ISD Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization that shares a vision of enhancing education in Victoria public schools. The Foundation supports the district by:
Working to increase private support for educational activities
Supporting activities not funded by tax dollars
Fostering creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement
Awarding Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Victoria ISD Education Foundation is to generate and distribute resources to the Victoria Independent School District that enrich teaching, inspire learning and enhance opportunities for students to become contributing members of society.
OUR PURPOSE
The Victoria ISD Education Foundation provides an innovative source of funding to support the school district's stated mission of excellence in education.
The Foundation does not replace lost state funding or take the place of the district's operating budget, but does provide funds for those projects and activities that go beyond the normal classroom experience.
Funds provided by the Foundation will benefit students and teachers in the Victoria Independent School District and will make a positive difference for them. Contributions will remain in the school district and benefit the entire community through an investment in education and quality of life.
OUR GOALS
Encourage all students to work to their highest potential
Support staff for innovative efforts
Recognize staff for exemplary teaching
Build community awareness for the Victoria ISD Education Foundation
Inspire parents and our community to participate with the school district in enriching education
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Roger Welder, President
Adrian Cannady, Immediate Past President
Kent Grier, Vice President of Administration
Gail Hoad, Vice President of Development
Bob Moore, Secretary
Randy Price, Treasurer
Bobby J. Jacob, At-Large Director
Omar Rachid, At-Large Director
Brittany Hollas, Executive Director
Board of Directors
Ann Calhoun
Milton Chapman
Chris Cobler
Tami Keeling
Gus Kroos
Margery Loeb
Darline Poynter
Jeff Pryor
Jared Tomanek
James Villafranca
FUNDING PRIORITIES
Innovative teaching grants
Technology
Staff development
Student and teacher recognition programs
Permanent endowment fund
WHY SHOULD I GIVE?
Enhancing innovative classroom practices provides a direct benefit not only to students, but also to the community. An investment in our children truly is an investment in our future. Through your contribution, you will:
See your investment at work quickly when grants are awarded
Become a partner with our school district in its quest for academic excellence
Provide opportunities to students who will be better prepared to become part of our local workforce
Encourage teachers to develop creative teaching strategies to improve student learning
Make the community of Victoria an attractive place to live, work and attend school
HOW CAN I HELP?
There are many ways to contribute to the Foundation
Cash donations
Annual pledges
Support during special events
Memorial gifts and honorariums
Real estate
Stocks and bonds
Planned giving
In-kind products and services
Your time and service
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Great Schools are everyone's business. Contact the Victoria ISD Education Foundation at (361) 788-9271 to find out more about how you can help better our schools and our community.
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