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Mission: Inspiring student success and community growth through innovation in education.

Vision: In partnership with the community, the Richland #44 School District Foundation financially supports creative programs that stimulate excellence in the areas of academics, the arts, and extra-curricular activities while enriching and enhancing the education offered by the Richland #44 School District. The Richland #44 School District Foundation also awards scholarship monies to students who pursue post-secondary education.

Strategic Direction: As a 509(a)(3) supporting organization, the Richland #44 School Foundation funds innovative programs and facilities that supplement, and extend beyond, the normal operations of the Richland #44 School District while remaining aligned with the District’s long-range goals.
 
Examples of Foundation support include:

• Providing innovative and unique educational opportunities for classrooms or programs in grades PreK–12 through classroom grants and educational experiences beyond standard district offerings.
• Enhancing educational opportunities in grades PreK–12 through teacher mini-grants.
• Supporting extracurricular activities that benefit district programs through matching grants for student clubs and organizations.
• Encouraging student achievement by funding scholarships for testing fees, certifications, dual credit coursework, and post-secondary education for qualifying graduates.
• Expanding access to early childhood education through preschool scholarships.
• Assisting students with basic needs that fall outside the scope of public funding.
• Promoting community involvement and partnerships among PTO, Coltbackers, Dollars for Scholars, corporations, alumni, individuals, and civic organizations.
• Responsibly attracting, growing, and managing supplemental funding sources for the District.

The Foundation remains neutral on district policy.