CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION

CERES, California, 95307-0307 United States

Mission Statement

The Ceres Unified School District (CUSD) Foundation was founded during the 2003-2004 school year. As a non-profit organization, the CUSD Foundation's mission is to generate ongoing support for supplemental programs and opportunities, including fine arts and academic programs, that serve the students attending schools within the Ceres community. An emphasis is placed on supporting programs that provide children from low-income families the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of educational experiences. The CUSD Foundation encourages business and agency partners to support supplemental programs to provide the children of today an opportunity to be the leaders of tomorrow.

About This Cause

CUSD Foundation Goals and Objectives Develop and implement strategies to distribute Foundation resources which supplement the programs and activities that address the CUSD Strategic Plan priorities. Identify, prioritize, and distribute resources to potential Foundation projects. Develop and implement a mini-grant program. Work with CUSD staff in creating an alternative Outdoor Science Camp experience that will minimize the disruption of the fund raising aspects on the educational program provided by Ceres Unified School District and onto local businesses. Develop and implement strategies to acquire resources that will support the Goals of the Foundation. Develop partnerships with local businesses that will provide financial, material, and on-going personnel resources that support the educational programs offered to Ceres Unified School District students. Develop partnerships with foundations that will provide financial, material, and on-going personnel resources that support the educational programs offered to Ceres Unified School District students. Develop a comprehensive list of the fund raising activities within Ceres Unified School District. Develop recommendations to the Foundation Board which will maximize the availability of the funding needed. Develop recommendations to the Foundation Board which will minimize the negative and disruptive impact on local businesses and community members. Provide supplemental educational programs and opportunities that serve the families of Ceres Unified School District and, whenever possible, the greater Stanislaus County area. Develop an after school supplemental academic tutorial program that will address the requirements associated with the Federal No Child Left Behind Act. Implement a before and after school latch key program that is coordinated with the educational programs provided by Ceres Unified School District, with the expectation of maximizing the after school program opportunities available to students.

CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Po Box 307
CERES, California 95307-0307
United States
Phone 209-556-1500
Unique Identifier 830384071