ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Broken Arrow Public School Foundation, started in 1992, has positively influenced education in Broken Arrow by providing funds for incentive grants to teachers.
It has also given the community an opportunity to participate in the educational process and in the improvement of education
The success of the Broken Arrow Public Schools Foundation is dependent upon the financial endorsement of Broken Arrow school supporters, both individuals and corporations.
From the beginning, this support has been clearly evident in the generosity, enthusiasm and participation shown each year.
How does the Foundation operate?
A Board of Directors, representing a variety of businesses, the PTA, the teaching and administrative staff and individual citizens, is elected annually to serve as trustees of the Foundation. Currently the Foundation's primary fundraiser is the Annual Education Grant Awards Golf Tournament.
How are funds allocated?
All funds earned during the fiscal year of operation by the Foundation are used in this manner:
25% allocated to teacher grants
75% deposited in an endowment fund
How Are Incentive Grants Selected?
Teachers in the Broken Arrow School District submit applications during the spring that will impact the education of Broken Arrow students. A sub-committee of the Foundation, plus educational personnel not involved in the grant writing or submission process, choose those grants for projects they consider most exemplary. The grants are presented in the spring so that plans can be made for implementation of the project.
