Most school superintendents admit to a love - hate relationship with their foundations.
They recognize the need to have one, but don't have the time or energy to battle with one more group of civilians to support projects the superintendent sees as mission critical. The time to re-energize the foundation approach has come, brought to the forefront by demographic and economic changes over the last 15 years. Schools that create a viable means of support outside of tax generated revenues will find themselves in a position to respond more quickly to changing community needs. Without a viable foundation and endowment, the school system may find itself without the necessary financial strength to continue operating as it should. For small towns, the loss of the local school is often a symptom of a dying community.