Volunteers offer many sevices throughout the year. They assist teachers in the classroom, act as chaperones on field trips, and help in the office or clinic. Both the schools and the students benefit enormously from the talent and energy that volunteers provide. Business Partnerships Business Partnerships provide a way for businesses to make a difference in education. Manatee County Schools have over 400 formal business partners providing a wide range of support from financial contributions to tutoring and management support.
Business partners fortify the work of professional educators and enrich the lives of the children.
For more information please go to You are Needed. The Manatee County Schools Foundation is a nonprofit, independent partnership between family, schools, community and business. It is governed by an independent Board of Directors made up of business and community leaders. Their goals are to motivate, encourage and recognize outstanding achievement by teachers and students as well as developing further involvement with the business community. Also, the Foundation provides supplemental financing for programs which cannot be funded through regular sources.