~ Nelson Mandela
"How can I help?""
Making a donation is the easy answer! We are currently organizing all of the volunteers that have stepped forth and will be able to provide better answer in the near future. To stay abreast of the needs of SEF, you can also join our mailing list.
"Who decides how funds from the Foundation will be allocated?"
The Board of Directors has articulated several high-level goals for the Foundation, and will make funding determinations in line with these goals. Specific funding decisions will be based on advancing SEF's goals equitably across all schools within the district, and will consider community input and school needs as primary factors for guiding funding decisions.
"How is your Board structured?"
The bylaws of the Foundation state that we will maintain a board representative from every school, as well as a representative from the school district. Additionally, we desire to include representation from parents, local businesses, as well as other individuals in the community.
"How will you address equity concerns?"
The Board maintains representation from all schools within the district, and is directed to distribute funding equitably across all schools in the district. The Foundation receives general funding as well as directed funding towards specific donor-defined criteria, and the Foundation distributes funding accordingly.
"What is your relationship with The Summit Foundation? Don’t they already support education?"
The Summit Foundation has a long history of successfully supporting a number of education initiatives. And while The Summit Foundation strives "to enhance the quality of life in Summit county and Neighboring Communities, " the Summit Education Foundation more specifically "supports innovative learning and excellence for the Summit School District". We are working in partnership with The Summit Foundation to provide more enhanced and specific giving options in the area of education.