Several large estate gifts have been donated to the district over the years. Interest from this fund is intended to provide a funding source for grants made to the district's single high school. A local attorney provided legal advice pro bono. School board members did their share by reviewing the bylaws of an education foundation in a nearby community. Local businesses offered free printing and other services.
Members serve two consecutive three-year terms.
Foundation officials hold focus groups among faculty members, students business leaders and others to help them select programs to target for funding. The foundation attracts funds through various activities that include direct mail, a telethon, and memorial gifts. For example, attitudes about school have become more positive, partnerships between the community and the school have increased and a greater focus on learning among school and community has emerged. The direct loan program was initiated in 1994 at 104 colleges. The loans offer students a flexible repayment plan that is suitable to their incomes, writes the release.