Education Foundation is goal at North Forest ISD

Participants in the Steering Committee to form a new Education Foundation at North Forest ISD include Superintendent Adrain Johnson


NORTH FOREST — As part of their effort to solve the educational and financial problems that have been a part of this school district, the board and administration have decided to form an educational foundation to provide a method to raise supplemental funds and provide services that are beyond the scope of the district’s reach.

In an introduction to the concept, Superintendent Johnson stated, “This is the chance – and the time – to do something for the district.”

A founding committee made up of interested citizens, alumni, staff and vendors has been meeting monthly to set up a steering committee that will eventually help to establish the education foundation.

A consultant has been hired to help with this process. Dr. Elaine Free, of Dallas, has experience in 19 other districts where she has guided the process of establishing a foundation. The consultant is being paid for with event funds raised outside the budget of the district, Superintendent Johnson explained.

Dr. Free explained that it will take until the end of the year to set up a foundation, and then perhaps two more years to raise the pledges and funds. The money will be used as directed by the foundation, but typically would be used for technology upgrades, student enrichment, and career and technology education for staff.

To attract donations, the foundation would be set up as a 501c3 tax exempt organization.