 Statement of Mission
Recognizing the importance of support for public education, it shall be the mission of the Quincy Foundation for Quality Education to acquire and distribute financial and other resources to Quincy School District 172 for the enrichment of academic programs and for other projects aimed at enhancing the quality of education and providing students with extended learning opportunities.
Goals
The Foundation will achieve its mission by directing support toward the following goals:
I.To promote student development by:
A.Providing resources for additional educational enrichment activities for all students;
B.Providing grants for students to pursue additional educational opportunities;
C.Recognizing outstanding academic excellence;
D.Supporting programs which provide additional opportunities for a variety of special needs students to succeed; and
E.Providing family learning opportunities that will enhance student learning.
II.To promote excellence through creative teaching by:
A.Supporting professional growth for all staff; and
B.Providing resources for creative teaching ideas and programs.
III.To encourage school/community partnerships by:
A.Promoting community awareness about school programs;
B.Providing a means for individuals and organizations to share resources with schools to enhance learning;
C.Providing an organization to facilitate cooperative ventures among the Foundation, community groups, and the School District;
D.Serving as an organization that promotes unity within Quincy School District 172.
Quincy Foundation for Quality Education intends to serve as a resource in focusing on the following areas that concern our public schools:
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Problems that affect both our young people and their families such as teenage pregnancy, teenage suicide, child abuse, and high school dropouts.
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Recognition and encouragement of distinguished educators, departments, and schools.
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Encouragement of creative educational techniques that will enhance student interest and academic achievement in all types of curricula.
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Support of early childhood education programs with the emphasis on parental involvement.
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Development of programs that help students sustain positive values.
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Promotion of public school partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations.
The Foundation encourages innovative pilot programs where educators can take ‘risks’ without a concern for failure. If these programs prove successful, it is the expectation that continued financial support would be sought from other sources.
The Foundation is not meant to replace traditional sources of funding for the schools and will not fund requests for capital equipment. |
